North Carolina School Boards Association

Governance Webinar: Roles and Responsibilities
2026-02-19 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Join us after dinner for a look at the basics of roles and responsibilities of the governance team. Led by NCSBA Director of Board Development Ramona Powers, this webinar is a primer to understand the actions and responsibilities of board members.
Cost is $35; participants receive one training hour credit.
Registration

Board Leadership Seminar for Chairs, Vice Chairs, & Superintendents
2026-02-12 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | NC
The Board Leadership Seminar is a special training that focuses on the relationship amongst the board’s leadership team. This session is open to board chairs, vice chairs, and superintendents only. We ask that the leadership team plan to attend together.
Registration is open. Cost is $100 per person and includes lunch.
Registration
Agenda:
The updated agenda is available here.
Hotel suggestion:

Hampton Inn: 1229 Wake Towne Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609, (919) 831-4700

Notes:

NCSBA requires a minimum number of registrants in order to hold this training. If we must cancel a workshop due to lack of registrants, we will contact you and issue you a refund for paid registrations.
The cancellation deadline is 72 hours prior to the event for which the attendee is registered, minus a $20 cancellation fee. After that date, no refunds will be given. No-shows will not be refunded. If cancellations are necessary, the notice must be made in writing to co************@***ba.org.

Governance Webinar: Streamline Operations and Enhance Efficiency with Simbli
2026-01-22 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | NC
As governance leaders and administrators, you play a pivotal role to ensure effective governance for your district. With ever-increasing responsibilities, it’s essential to adopt tools and processes that save time while optimizing critical functions like strategic planning, board meetings, and board/superintendent evaluations. Discover how Simbli—developed by the Georgia School Boards Association and trusted by school boards nationwide—can not only elevate your board’s effectiveness but also enhance operational efficiency, allowing you to better support your students and staff.
Cost is free; participants receive one training hour credit.
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Lead with Confidence: Finance and Advocacy for Board Members
2026-01-13 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | NCSBA Assembly Hall, 7208 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27615, United States
Jump-start your leadership in 2026 with an engaging half-day workshop from NCSBA!
The Advanced Leadership Series: Finance & Advocacy for Board Members half-day training will equip school board members with vital skills to strengthen your role.
This hands on interactive session will explore:
• Tips for reviewing your school district’s budget
Gain practical guidance on how to navigate and interpret your district’s budget with confidence. Learn what to look for in key financial documents, how to spot trends that matter, and how to connect numbers to district priorities, strategic plans, and student outcomes. Participants will walk away with a clearer understanding of how to focus their time and attention during the budget cycle.

• Insight on budget questions to ask of administration
Develop a strong framework for asking informed, impactful questions that support accountability and transparency. This segment highlights the “must-ask” questions around revenue assumptions, staffing costs, fund balance, capital needs, and program effectiveness, along with how to ask them in a productive, non-adversarial way. You’ll learn how good questions lead to better decisions.

• Practical skills for strengthening your advocacy
Explore the tools and techniques every school board member needs to communicate, cultivate relationships, and be an effective advocate. Participants will leave with strategies they can apply immediately.
Cost is $89 per person and includes lunch.
Agenda available here
Hotel suggestion:

Hampton Inn: 1229 Wake Towne Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609, (919) 831-4700

Registration

Core Training
2026-01-12 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-21 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | NCSBA Assembly Hall, 7208 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27615, United States
Core Training is our basic training for new and veteran school board members. This one-day session includes the required two-hour ethics training. The cost for members to attend is free; however, registration is required. Onsite registrations will not be allowed.
Agenda:
Access the training agenda.
Hotel suggestion:

Hampton Inn: 1229 Wake Towne Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609, (919) 831-4700

Registration

2025 Board Officers Academy - Cancelled
2025-12-10 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | NCSBA Assembly Hall, 7208 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27615, United States
This session is cancelled.

2025 NCSBA Annual Conference
2025-11-12 08:00 - 2025-11-14 10:00 (America/New_York) | Sheraton Greensboro, 3121 W. Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC, 27407, United States

Fall Law Conference
2025-10-08 12:00 - 2025-10-10 12:00 (America/New_York) | Renaissance Asheville, 31 Woodfin St, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Join us at our 34th annual Fall Law Conference, taking place at the Renaissance Asheville from October 8 to October 10.
Sessions are designed for board members, school administrators, and board attorneys.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mariah Lopez at 919.747.6694 or ml****@***ba.org.
*This event was approved for 12 hours of CLE credit for attorneys.
Registration

Hotel
Activities will be held at the Renaissance Asheville, 31 Woodfin St., Asheville.
NCSBA has secured a limited number of rooms for participants. Staff will monitor the block of rooms and work with hotel staff to ensure those with a reservation have actually registered for the conference. Those not registered for the conference will be removed from NCSBA’s room block.
NCSBA 2025 Room Reservation Link

Cancellation/Refund Requests
NCSBA understands that plans may change and alter your ability to attend your registered event. The association makes arrangements and incurs expenses in anticipation of your attendance. The following information specifies the refund policy and allowable substitutions for NCSBA conferences and workshops. Requests should be emailed to jl***@***ba.org.

Full Refund
A full refund will be given when a written cancellation request is received 30 calendar days prior to the first day of the event.
Cancellation Fee – $50
A refund less $50 will be given when a written cancellation request is received less than 30 days and prior to 7 days before the first day of the event.
Substitutions
Cancellations made less than 6 days before the first day of the event are not eligible for refunds; however, substitutions are allowed at any time.
No Shows
Cancellation requests received after the first day of the event will not be accepted as the association has performed duties and incurred expenses based on your planned participation.

COSSBA Federal Advocacy Conference
2025-09-07 08:00 - 2025-09-09 17:00 (America/New_York) | NC
The Consortium of State School Boards Associations (COSSBA) is holding its Federal Advocacy Conference for school board members. Registration and additional information can be found at cossba.org.

Advanced Legal Training for Board Governance
2025-08-15 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | NCSBA Office, 7208 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, United States
This is a half-day session focusing on key legal topics for school board members such as:

Open Meetings Law
Public Records
Litigation Case Law
Board Members and Social Media

Registration is open. Cost is $89 per person and includes lunch.
Registration
Agenda:
9:30 Welcome
9:30-10:30am Open Meetings Law
10:30-11:30am Public Records
11:30am-12:00 p.m. Lunch
12:00-1:00 p.m. When You Get Sued – Litigation Update
1:00-2:00 p.m. Social Media Pitfalls for School Board Members
2:00 p.m. Session Adjourns
Hotel suggestion:

Hampton Inn: 1229 Wake Towne Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609, (919) 831-4700

Notes:

NCSBA requires a minimum of 10 registrants in order to hold LEAD training in each location. If we must cancel a workshop due to lack of registrants, we will contact you and issue you a refund for paid registrations.
The cancellation deadline is 72 hours prior to the event for which the attendee is registered, minus a $20 cancellation fee. After that date, no refunds will be given. No-shows will not be refunded. If cancellations are necessary, the notice must be made in writing to JohLee Long at jl***@***ba.org.

Summer Leadership Conference
2025-06-16 08:00 - 2025-06-20 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Lumina on Wrightsville Beach, 1706 N. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach, 28480, United States
The Summer Leadership Conference for 2026 is scheduled for June 15-19. Check back for information.
Evaluation link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NCSBASummer25
Training Credit Request

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Registration and Cancellation Information
2026 cancellation information forthcoming.
Registration

Spring Law Conference
2025-04-03 08:30 - 2025-04-04 12:00 (America/Detroit) | NC
Join us for the virtual 2025 Spring Law Conference, which will be held April 3-4 via Zoom. Sessions are designed for board members, school administrators, and board attorneys.
The event cost is $99 per day. More information on the event can be found here.
Registration

Northeast (NERESA) Leadership Education and Training
2025-03-13 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Pasquotank Elementary School, 1407 Peartree Road, Elizabeth City, NC, United States
LEAD trainings are a collaborative partnership between each of the eight regional education service alliances and NCSBA to bring information to local areas. The spring 2025 sessions will incorporate networking opportunities, a legal/policy update, and board member development training.
Agenda
3:00-3:05 PM Welcome
3:05-3:50 PM Board Member Development Training
3:50-4:10 PM Networking Conversations
4:10-4:55 PM Legal and Policy Update
4:55-5:00 PM Closing
Registration

Notes:

Registration for the event is $59. This includes snacks and workshop materials.
NCSBA requires a minimum of 10 registrants in order to hold LEAD training in each location. If we must cancel a workshop due to lack of registrants, we will contact you and issue you a refund for paid registrations.
The cancellation deadline is 72 hours prior to the event for which the attendee is registered, minus a $20 cancellation fee. After that date, no refunds will be given. No-shows will not be refunded. If cancellations are necessary, the notice must be made in writing to JohLee Long at jl***@***ba.org.

Southeast (SEEA) Leadership Education and Training
2025-03-04 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Detroit) | Eastern Regional Skills Center, Burton Industrial Park, 261 NW Corridor Blvd -, Jacksonville, NC, United States
LEAD trainings are a collaborative partnership between each of the eight regional education service alliances and NCSBA to bring information to local areas. The spring 2025 sessions will incorporate networking opportunities, a legal/policy update, and board member development training.
Agenda
9:00-9:05 AM Welcome
9:05-9:50 AM Board Member Development Training
9:50-10:10 AM Networking Conversations
10:10-10:55 AM Legal and Policy Update
10:55-11:00 AM Closing
Registration

Notes:

Registration for the event is $59. This includes snacks and workshop materials.
NCSBA requires a minimum of 10 registrants in order to hold LEAD training in each location. If we must cancel a workshop due to lack of registrants, we will contact you and issue you a refund for paid registrations.
The cancellation deadline is 72 hours prior to the event for which the attendee is registered, minus a $20 cancellation fee. After that date, no refunds will be given. No-shows will not be refunded. If cancellations are necessary, the notice must be made in writing to JohLee Long at jl***@***ba.org.

Board Assistants Conference
2025-02-19 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | NCSBA Assembly Hall, 7208 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27615, United States
The NCSBA Board Assistants Conference focuses on the work that board/superintendent assistants carry out in working with boards of education in districts across North Carolina. This day-long workshop is a wonderful opportunity to network and learn from fellow board/superintendent assistants.
Hotel suggestions:

Hampton Inn: 1229 Wake Towne Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609, (919) 831-4700
Fairfield Inn: 6408 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27616, (919) 878-1120
Courtyard Marriott: 3401 Sumner Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27616, (919) 645-0088

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Event Agenda

Core Training
2025-01-29 10:00 - 2025-01-30 13:00 (America/Detroit) | WRESA Office, 200 Ridgefield Court Suite 206, Asheville, NC, United States
This special session of Core Training is hosted by the Western RESA. Core Training is our basic training for new and veteran school board members. The cost for members to attend is free; however, registration is required. Onsite registrations will not be allowed.
Agenda:
Access the training agenda.
Registration

Core Training
2025-01-13 10:00 - 2025-01-14 13:00, 2024-12-12 10:00 - 2024-12-13 13:00 (America/Detroit) | NCSBA Office, 7208 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, United States
Core Training is our basic training for new and veteran school board members. The cost for members to attend is free; however, registration is required. Onsite registrations will not be allowed.
Agenda:
Access the training agenda.
Hotel suggestion:

Hampton Inn: 1229 Wake Towne Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609, (919) 831-4700

Registration

NCSBA Annual Conference for Board Member Development
2024-11-18 09:00 - 2024-11-20 11:00 (America/Detroit) | Sheraton Greensboro, 3121 W. Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC, 27407, United States

Ethics and Conflicts of Interest for School Board Members (tentative)
2024-11-17 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Detroit) | Sheraton Greensboro, 3121 W. Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC, 27407, United States
Pre-conference session tentatively planned for the annual conference.
Tickets

Fall Law Conference
2024-10-16 12:00 - 2024-10-18 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Renaissance Asheville, 31 Woodfin St, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Click here to access our action packed draft agenda! Join board members, administrators, and board attorneys from October 16-18 in Asheville for this must-attend event, which will include sessions on:

Issues Arising from the Americans with Disabilities Act
Threat Assessment
NCSBA’s Legislative Agenda
The State of Name, Image and Likeness Rules

Hotel accommodations can be booked at the group rate via this link.
Tickets

SEEA Leadership Education and Training
2024-09-04 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Eastern Regional Skills Center, Burton Industrial Park, 261 NW Corridor Blvd -, Jacksonville, NC, United States
LEAD trainings are a collaborative partnership between each of the eight regional education service alliances and the association to bring information to local areas. The fall sessions will incorporate networking opportunities, a legislative update, board member development training, and Bell Awards for Whole-Board Achievement.

WRESA Leadership Education and Training
2024-09-04 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | WRESA Office, 200 Ridgefield Court Suite 206, Asheville, NC, United States
