Unlock Exceptional Leadership with ISBA’s Gold Seal Certification
Elevate your leadership potential with the Indiana School Boards Association’s Board Presidents’ Gold Seal Leadership Certification. Designed for both newly appointed and seasoned school board presidents, this new program will equip you with cutting-edge governance and leadership strategies.
From mastering effective board meetings and goal-setting for student achievement to superintendent evaluations and fiscal management, the Gold Seal program ensures you’re prepared to lead with confidence and vision. Plus, connect with peers through interactive seminars and virtual roundtables. The recipients of the Gold Seal will be recognized at the annual Fall Conference Board Presidents’ Breakfast.
Here are the steps to complete in order to earn your Board Presidents’ Gold Seal:
Elevate your leadership potential with the Indiana School Boards Association’s Board Presidents’ Gold Seal Leadership Certification. Designed for both newly appointed and seasoned school board presidents, this new program will equip you with cutting-edge governance and leadership strategies.
From mastering effective board meetings and goal-setting for student achievement to superintendent evaluations and fiscal management, the Gold Seal program ensures you’re prepared to lead with confidence and vision. Plus, connect with peers through interactive seminars and virtual roundtables. The recipients of the Gold Seal will be recognized at the annual Fall Conference Board Presidents’ Breakfast.
Here are the steps to complete in order to earn your Board Presidents’ Gold Seal:
1) Attend the ISBA Board Presidents’ Leadership Seminar
This seminar will equip you with the essential tools to navigate the complexities of leading your leadership team. Don't miss this opportunity to refine your skills and make a lasting impact on your district.
Topics will include:
Date: Friday, January 31, 2025, at Central Indiana Educational Service Center in Indianapolis (virtual option available as well!)
Attendees will receive 10 EGA points for attending.
This seminar will equip you with the essential tools to navigate the complexities of leading your leadership team. Don't miss this opportunity to refine your skills and make a lasting impact on your district.
Topics will include:
- Effective Board Meetings: compliance with Open Door Law, access to public records, and managing public comments
- Goal setting through strategic planning to raise student achievement outcomes
- Superintendent Evaluations
- The Board’s role in developing supporting new superintendents
Date: Friday, January 31, 2025, at Central Indiana Educational Service Center in Indianapolis (virtual option available as well!)
Attendees will receive 10 EGA points for attending.
2) Attend your region’s Spring Presidents’ Virtual Roundtable
Join fellow school board presidents for an exclusive opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions about the most pressing school governance issues facing your district today. Listen, share, and consider what’s working and what’s not in your school district.
Date: Wednesday, April 23 at 11:30 a.m. EST (virtual)
Attendees will receive 1 EGA point for attending.
Join fellow school board presidents for an exclusive opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions about the most pressing school governance issues facing your district today. Listen, share, and consider what’s working and what’s not in your school district.
Date: Wednesday, April 23 at 11:30 a.m. EST (virtual)
Attendees will receive 1 EGA point for attending.
3) Attend 1 of 6 Spring/Summer Seminars
- COSSBA Annual Conference - March 21-23, 2025 (Atlanta, GA)
- NSBA Annual Conference - April 4-6, 2025 (Atlanta, GA)
- ISBA June School Law Seminar - June 13, 2025
- ISBA/IAPSS/IASBO Budgeting and Finance Seminar - June 24, 2025
- ISBA/IAPSS AI in Schools Seminar - August 15, 2025
- ISBA/IAPSS Collective Bargaining Seminar - August 20, 2025
4) Attend your region’s Summer Presidents’ Virtual Roundtable
Join fellow school board presidents for an exclusive opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions about the most pressing school governance issues facing your district today. Listen, share, and consider what’s working and what’s not in your school district.
Date: Wednesday, August 6 at 11:30 a.m. EST (virtual)
Attendees will receive 1 EGA point for attending.
Join fellow school board presidents for an exclusive opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions about the most pressing school governance issues facing your district today. Listen, share, and consider what’s working and what’s not in your school district.
Date: Wednesday, August 6 at 11:30 a.m. EST (virtual)
Attendees will receive 1 EGA point for attending.
5) Attend Presidents’ Breakfast at Annual Fall Conference
Join us at the annual Presidents’ Breakfast/Panel Discussion and hear from a resource panel of board members - who currently are or have served as board president. The panel will discuss key topics and field audience questions pertinent to the school board presidents’ role and responsibilities.
Participants of the leadership program will be recognized at the breakfast and have their name displayed on the award wall.
Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 7:30 a.m. EST at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis
Attendees will receive 5 EGA points for attending.
Registration opens in Summer 2025
Join us at the annual Presidents’ Breakfast/Panel Discussion and hear from a resource panel of board members - who currently are or have served as board president. The panel will discuss key topics and field audience questions pertinent to the school board presidents’ role and responsibilities.
Participants of the leadership program will be recognized at the breakfast and have their name displayed on the award wall.
Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 7:30 a.m. EST at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis
Attendees will receive 5 EGA points for attending.
Registration opens in Summer 2025
Additional Board Presidents’ Activity:
Attend your region’s Fall Presidents’ Virtual Roundtable
Join fellow school board presidents for an exclusive opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions about the most pressing school governance issues facing your district today. Listen, share, and consider what’s working and what’s not in your school district.
Date: Wednesday, November 19 at 11:30 a.m. EST (virtual)
Attendees will receive 1 EGA point for attending.
Attend your region’s Fall Presidents’ Virtual Roundtable
Join fellow school board presidents for an exclusive opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions about the most pressing school governance issues facing your district today. Listen, share, and consider what’s working and what’s not in your school district.
Date: Wednesday, November 19 at 11:30 a.m. EST (virtual)
Attendees will receive 1 EGA point for attending.
