CASB eClassrooms are convenient, informative and
cost-effective

CASB eClassrooms are underway

CASB knows school budgets are tight, but board and staff professional development are still an important priority. So we've developed seven cost-effective eClassrooms on relevant topics for school board members and other school leaders. These informative, 90-minute webinars that will help build your knowledge on core topics and keep you informed and strategic in your work.

2012 Schedule (Noon-1:30 p.m.)

Feb. 22	Non-renewals & RIFs
March 14	Making Tough Budget Decisions
April 4	How to Use Data to Govern Your District
April 11	Board-Superintendent Effectiveness
April 18	Accountability A-Z
April 25	PR 101: Essential Strategies for Success
May 2	Data Conversations

To make the online format even more convenient and productive for you, we’ve scheduled our eClassrooms over the lunch hour. You can assemble a leadership team for a working lunch and extend your learning with an optional Q-and-A period from 1-1:30 p.m. 

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More about CASB's eClassrooms

Feb 22: Non-renewals & RIFs
Kathleen Sullivan, associate executive director of legal programs, Michelle Murphy, director of member legal resources and Beth Friel, staff attorney, CASB

Join CASB's legal team for a review of essential legal requirements for non-renewals and contract cancellations. Discussion will include implications of and questions raised by Senate Bill 191.


March 14: Making Tough Budget Decisions
Glenn Gustafson, deputy superintendent and chief financial officer, Colorado Springs District 11 and Natalie Morin, director of business services, Cheyenne Mountain District 12

This session will cover practical budget cutting considerations such as staffing, salary negotiations, legal issues and union relationships while keeping in mind equity, reason and community involvement. These school finance experts, representing both large and small districts, will update participants on the state budget situation, how it relates to the local level and will review budget preparation timelines.


April 4: How to Use Data to Govern Your District
John Hefty, CASB consultant and former CASE executive director

Using data makes school board governance more relevant and focuses the board on the right work. Data matters for student performance and when boards know how to access it, understand it and use it in their governance role, their leadership makes a difference for student success.

This session will address:

• Data’s importance in governing
•  Leading by asking questions
• Questions we should be asking
• Collaborative inquiry and why it’s important when using data for governance
• Examples of successful use of data for school board governance
• Continued learning about using data for school board governance

April 11: Board-Superintendent Effectiveness
Randy Black, director of member relations, Michelle Murphy, director of member legal resources and Beth Friel, staff attorney, CASB

The board-superintendent relationship is the foundation for a successful school district. This CASB eClassroom will address practical legal and leadership wisdom to help you strengthen board-superintendent relations.


April 18: Accountability A-Z
John Hefty, CASB consultant and former CASE executive director

What does your school board need to know and do to meet its responsibilities under Colorado's Educational Accountability system? This session will cover the accountability process since Senate Bill 09-163 became law. You will learn about timelines, roles and responsibilities, plan assignments, district categories and the importance of the Unified Improvement Plan.


April 25: PR 101: Essential Strategies for Success
Brad Stauffer, APR, associate executive director of communications and board development, CASB and COSPRA members

Strategic public relations is an essential component for the success of school boards and school districts. Join Brad Stauffer, APR, CASB associate executive director of communications and board development, as he shares some of the fundamental strategies for successful PR. Brad will also tap the expertise of other school PR experts from the Colorado School Public Relations Association (COSPRA) to deliver practical, meaningful PR strategies that will improve your relationships with your stakeholders. Topics for discussion include internal communications, media relations and community engagement basics.


May 2: Data Conversations
John Hefty, CASB consultant and former CASE executive director

Data Conversations is an engagement-based model that will help local boards, their superintendents and staff have ongoing structured dialogue about student performance. It is an inquiry-based model focused on learning rather than judging. Learn how you might implement data conversations in your district, including how to ask the right questions, how to structure meetings, who should participate and more.

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CASB eClassrooms are:

Convenient—All you need is your computer, an Internet connection and your phone.

Informative—You will receive the latest, best information from a most trusted source.

Cost effective—You can attend the meeting from your home or office, saving you travel time and costs.

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Who should attend?

• Board members
• Superintendents
• School business officials

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Registration Information

Each session is $95 per site or attend all seven and get two free! CASB eClassrooms offer a cost-effective way to enhance your effectiveness as a school leader. The registration fee includes one phone connection and one Internet connection for an unlimited number of attendees at one location. Registration must be received at least 48 hours prior to the eClassroom. To receive a refund, cancellations must be received at least five business days prior to the eClassroom.

Register today!