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      Online learning that promotes effective governance
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      Honors board members who exemplify outstanding boardmanship
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      Recognizes excellence in local school district governance in support of quality education
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      Four-part award series that honors work of school board members
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      Discover how board members and administrators can collaborate to boost student achievement
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      Offering publications and communications services for school boards, administrators and their staff
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      Learn how to foster diversity and equity in your district
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      Two days of professional development created by board members for board members
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      OSBA's premier professional development event
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      Training tailored to your board's or staff's needs
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      Share your thoughts on a common book during group webinars
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    Upcoming Training

    OASBO/OSBA Winter Finance Workshop, December 10
    Coffee Chat: Anatomy of a Communications Audit, December 14
    NW Board Member 101: A comprehensive professional development experience for the first year of office, January 8
    SW Board Member 101: A comprehensive professional development experience for the first year of office, January 8
    NE Board Member 101: A comprehensive professional development experience for the first year of office, January 22
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Upcoming Training

10
December
OASBO/OSBA Winter Finance Workshop
 $120
14
December
Coffee Chat: Anatomy of a Communications Audit
 Free Register Now
8
January
SW Board Member 101: A comprehensive professional development experience for the first year of office
AC Hotel Cincinnati Liberty Center in Liberty Township
 $285 Register Now
8
January
NW Board Member 101: A comprehensive professional development experience for the first year of office
Hilton Garden Inn Toledo Perrysburg in Perrysburg
 $285 Register Now
22
January
CE Board Member 101: A comprehensive professional development experience for the first year of office
Renaissance Columbus Westerville/Polaris Hotel in Westerville
 $285 Register Now
22
January
NE Board Member 101: A comprehensive professional development experience for the first year of office
Holiday Inn Cleveland South in Independence
 $285 Register Now
25
January
Coffee Chat: Online payment systems that drive parent adoptions
 Free Register Now
2
February
MTA 2022-4 Federal Regulations, Guidance and Agencies - In Person
OSBA in Columbus
 $100
2
February
MTA 2022-4 Federal Regulations, Guidance and Agencies - Virtual
 $100
12
February
NW Board 201: A Deeper Dive
Renaissance Toledo Downtown in Toledo
 $195 Register Now

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