ASBA Upcoming Events
Throughout the year, ASBA offers meetings and events which include education, networking and sponsorship opportunities. Whether you are a veteran board member, a superintendent or a first-time attendee, you’ll come away from conference with practical ideas and a renewed commitment to help your board accomplish the critical work ahead.
Cultivating Audacity Book Study
March 2 - December 20, 2026 (4:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
Join ASBA for a first-of-its-kind professional learning journey featuring Emmy Award–winning broadcaster and author Anne Marie Anderson. Through a 6-part virtual book club of her book, Cultivating Audacity – with Anne Marie joining four sessions live – participants will explore...2026 ASBA County Meetings
October 19 - November 5, 2026 (5:00 pm - 7:30 pm)
Registration closes October 5. ASBA’s fall county meetings are about more than bringing members together, they’re about showing up for the communities we serve. Each county has its own strengths, challenges and priorities, and we want to hear what matters...ASBA Policy Superuser Training | November 2nd
November 2, 2026 (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
ASBA is hitting the road to bring FREE PolicyBridge training directly to district superusers! These regional, hands-on sessions are designed to meet districts where they are, both geographically and in their progress processing policy documents through PolicyBridge. Attendees will have...ASBA Policy Superuser Training | November 5
November 5, 2026 (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
ASBA is hitting the road to bring FREE PolicyBridge training directly to district superusers! These regional, hands-on sessions are designed to meet districts where they are, both geographically and in their progress processing policy documents through PolicyBridge. Attendees will have...I Won My Election! Now What?
November 17, 2026 (5:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
Congratulations on your victory! Winning an election is a significant achievement, but it also marks the beginning of a new set of challenges and responsibilities. Join us for this webinar where we will guide you through the crucial steps you’ll...Same Schools, New Playing Field? Leading Through Post-Election Change in Arizona
November 18, 2026 (5:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
The votes have been cast — now what? This webinar brings governing board members together for a timely conversation with ASBA’s Director of Governmental Relations, Jimmy Arwood, to unpack what the November election results mean for public education in Arizona....2026 ASBA/ASA Annual Conference
December 16 - 18, 2026
Registration Opens: October 19 Saddle Up for District Success: Celebrating Innovative, Effective and Responsible Leadership The 2026 ASBA/ASA Annual Conference is heading out West, inviting Arizona school board members, superintendents and education leaders to blaze new trails in leadership this...After the Gavel Passes: Revisiting Board Norms & Agreements
January 13, 2027 (5:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
Leadership transitions on a governing board are a natural part of the governance process and often bring significant change and impact. In this webinar, we will explore what it means to lead effectively through a change in board leadership and...Arizona School Administrative Professionals (ASAP) Certification Course
January 22 - May 14, 2027
Launch your leadership. Strengthen your skills. The ASAP Certification Course is a first-of-its-kind professional development opportunity for school district administrative professionals. Offered by the Arizona School Boards Association in partnership with Grand Canyon University, this four-part series equips participants with...Board Operations and Leadership Training (BOLTS) 2027 – Flagstaff
January 28 - 29, 2027
ASBA’s signature BOLTS (Board Operations and Leadership Training Seminar) workshop returns in 2027 with updated dates and locations to better serve school board teams across Arizona. Tailored for board presidents, new board members, superintendents and administrative professionals, BOLTS provides focused...2027 ASBA Governance Leadership Workshop
January 28 - February 18, 2027 (8:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Lead Together: Build a High-Functioning Superintendent-Board President Relationship Registration opens December 15, 2026. Lead Together will serve as Day 1 of BOLTS, kicking off the experience by strengthening one of the most important leadership partnerships in a school district. Tucson...Board Operations and Leadership Training (BOLTS) 2027 – Phoenix
February 4 - 5, 2027
ASBA’s signature BOLTS (Board Operations and Leadership Training Seminar) workshop returns in 2027 with updated dates and locations to better serve school board teams across Arizona. Tailored for board presidents, new board members, superintendents and administrative professionals, BOLTS provides focused...Board Operations and Leadership Training (BOLTS) 2027- Tucson
February 18 - 19, 2027
ASBA’s signature BOLTS (Board Operations and Leadership Training Seminar) workshop returns in 2027 with updated dates and locations to better serve school board teams across Arizona. Tailored for board presidents, new board members, superintendents and administrative professionals, BOLTS provides focused...Why They Stay: A Conversation on Educator Support and Retention
April 7, 2027 (5:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
Educator retention is one of the most pressing challenges facing Arizona school districts today, and governing board members can play a more significant role in addressing educator support than many realize. In this webinar, we will hear from Arizona Department of Education recruitment and retention leaders, Will Ambrose and Jamie Wilber. Together, we will...ASBA Summer Leadership Institute 2027
June 10 - 12, 2027
Strengthen your leadership. Elevate your team. ASBA’s Summer Leadership Institute 📅 June 10-12, 2027 | 📍 Little America Hotel, Flagstaff, AZ Escape the summer heat and join us in beautiful Flagstaff for a refreshing and transformative leadership retreat designed for...