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Board members, obtain CEU credit for attending webinars hosted by ASBA & ASBA-recognized groups, such as ASA, NSBA, AASA, AASBO, ABEC, CUBE, Celebrating Educational Opportunities and ADE, etc. To receive continuing education units for participating in and watching webinars, you may complete this form.
2026
Proposition 320: What Arizona’s education community needs to know
October 5, 2026 (5:30 pm - 7:00 pm)
Monday, Oct. 5 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Virtual Arizona voters will consider Proposition 320 in November, a ballot measure that would change how many school districts are required to allocate...I’m on the Ballot! Now What?
July 21, 2026 (5:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
Congratulations on being on the ballot! As an aspiring candidate, you are entering an exciting phase of your journey to governing board service. This webinar is designed to provide you...Legislative Session Wrap Up Webinar
June 29, 2026 (1:00 pm - 2:00 pm)
ASBA will host its annual Legislative Wrap-Up Webinar with partner organizations, ASA and AASBO, to provide members with a comprehensive overview of the 2026 legislative session and its impact on...What Your Competition Is Doing To Recruit Your Students
May 20, 2026 (5:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
Public school districts face a dilemma: balancing a budget while providing quality education to students. A robust student population increases funding, but competition for these students is at an all-time...Why Retreats Matter: Strengthening Governance Through Reflection and Planning
April 8, 2026 (5:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
Stepping away from day-to-day responsibilities to reflect, plan and reconnect can be one of the most impactful investments a governance team can make. This webinar explores how well-designed board retreats...Tribal Regalia Protocols: A Legal and Cultural Toolkit for Graduation Ceremonies
January 14, 2026 (5:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
Graduation is a milestone rich with tradition, meaning and cultural pride. This webinar provides school leaders with practical guidance on respecting and supporting Native students who wish to wear tribal...2025
AI Governance and Literacy: Empowering School Boards to Lead Safe and Effective District-Wide AI Implementations
December 2, 2025 (5:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
AI is here – transforming classrooms, reshaping learning and challenging leaders to act fast and wisely. School boards stand at the front lines of this change. This session calls on...Beyond the Classroom: Strategic Uses of Empty School Spaces
November 12, 2025 (5:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
Empty classrooms and underutilized school facilities can be more than just unused square footage—they can be strategic assets. This webinar will explore innovative ways districts are repurposing vacant spaces to...Shifting Landscapes: Understanding Enrollment and Demographic Trends
October 8, 2025 (5:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
As communities change, so do the needs of our schools. This webinar explores the latest enrollment patterns and demographic shifts impacting education today. Participants will gain insights into the factors...ASBA Policy Super User Webinar: Elevate Your Expertise for Free!
July 17, 2025 (12:00 pm - 1:00 pm)
Join us for the upcoming ASBA Policy Superuser Webinars, specifically designed for those who are new to this role, or those superusers who may need a refresher. This “lunch and...From Idea to District Policy: The Long and Winding Road Webinar
May 13, 2025 (5:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
What starts as a legislator’s idea sometimes becomes a policy you adopt as the “law of the land” for district stakeholders. We’ll take you on a trip from idea to...How Does Your Board Operate? ASBA’s Board Operations Manual
April 8, 2025 (5:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
Have you ever felt adrift as a board member? Have you ever wondered how you should interact with other board members and the superintendent? ASBA’s NEW Board Operations Manual will...The Board-Superintendent Team: Using Board Retreats to Build Team Culture and Collaborative Relationships
March 11, 2025 (5:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
It may just seem like another board meeting, but planned carefully and intentionally, board retreats can be robust team-building experiences. What does a board retreat look like? We’ll answer that...It’s Your Vote: What is YOUR Decision Making Framework? Webinar
February 11, 2025 (5:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
What starts as a legislator’s idea sometimes becomes a policy you adopt as the “law of the land” for district stakeholders. We’ll take you on a trip from idea to...What Board Members CAN Do! Webinar
January 14, 2025 (5:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
It’s sometimes difficult to know exactly what your role is when you are a board member. We’ll look at some real life scenarios and have discussion around solutions.2024
YOUR Questions Answered! Webinar
December 10, 2024 (5:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
Whether you are a brand new, newish, or veteran board member there are always questions that come up. In this session, we’ll answer questions you have and provide a chance...Incoming: Onboarding Newly Elected and Appointed Board Members Webinar
November 12, 2024 (5:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
It’s that time again…elections are done and now you have to orient and onboard new members. We’ll answer the 5W’s of getting new board members up-to-speed and ready to take...Understanding the Proposed ASBA Bylaw Changes: Enhancing Governance, Transparency and Accountability
October 18, 2024 (12:00 pm - 1:00 pm)
Join us for an informative webinar as we dive into the important changes proposed by the ASBA Governance Committee to update and strengthen the association’s bylaws. With unanimous approval from...The Time is Now: Your 2025 Organizational Meeting and Board President Election Webinar
October 8, 2024 (5:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
Planning is critical to success. We will give you some options for planning and framing your 2025 organizational meeting so the first meeting with newly elected and appointed members goes...Ready, Set, Goal: Strategic Goals and Progress Monitoring Webinar
September 10, 2024 (5:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
Effective board/superintendent teams work together to identify shared goals, monitor progress, and align resources. In this webinar we will look at setting goals, strategic plans, and monitoring progress. While these...Thursday Webinar: Why I Serve: Becoming a School Board Member Part Two
April 11, 2024 (6:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
As an exclusive benefit of ASBA membership, members can register to attend the Webinars live or view the recording at their own leisure. Learn from key experts and receive continuing...Thursday Webinar: Why I Serve: Becoming a School Board Member Part One
March 21, 2024 (6:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
As an exclusive benefit of ASBA membership, members can register to attend the Webinars live or view the recording at their own leisure. Learn from key experts and receive continuing...2023
Wednesday Webinars: Students Have Rights?!?!
May 10, 2023 (4:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
As an exclusive benefit of ASBA membership, members can register to attend the Wednesday Webinars live or view the recording at their own leisure. Learn from key experts and receive...Webinar ESSER (I, II, III) – USED LEA Data Reporting Requirements– Next Steps for LEAs
March 27, 2023 (3:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
The U.S. Department of Education has released updated final data reporting requirements for all ESSER fund (I, II and III) grantees. These new requirements include fiscal, programmatic and personnel data...Wednesday Webinars: Decision-Making with an Equity Lens
March 22, 2023 (4:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
As an exclusive benefit of ASBA membership, members can register to attend the Wednesday Webinars live or view the recording at their own leisure. Learn from key experts and receive...Wednesday Webinars: Understanding Employee Compensation and Benefits
February 22, 2023 (4:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
As an exclusive benefit of ASBA membership, members can register to attend the Wednesday Webinars live or view the recording at their own leisure. Learn from key experts and receive...Wednesday Webinars: Budget Basics for Board Members
January 25, 2023 (4:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
As an exclusive benefit of ASBA membership, members can register to attend the Wednesday Webinars live or view the recording at their own leisure. Learn from key experts and receive...2022
Wednesday Webinars: The Board Presidency: A Workshop
December 7, 2022 (4:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
As an exclusive benefit of ASBA membership, members can register to attend the Wednesday Webinars live or view the recording at their own leisure. Learn from key experts and receive...Webinar: I Was Elected! Now What?
November 17, 2022 (4:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
Congratulations! You were elected to serve on your local school board. In this session, we will discuss what you should focus on in the eight short weeks until you take...Wednesday Webinars: Understanding Your District Policy: A-L
November 16, 2022 (4:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
As an exclusive benefit of ASBA membership, members can register to attend the Wednesday Webinars live or view the recording at their own leisure. Learn from key experts and receive...How to Create a Student Unity Program in Your School District
November 9, 2022 (4:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
As an exclusive benefit of ASBA membership, members can register to attend the Wednesday Webinars live or view the recording at their own leisure. Learn from key experts and receive...Wednesday Webinars: Communication is the Skeleton Key to Effective Board-Superintendent Teams
October 26, 2022 (4:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
As an exclusive benefit of ASBA membership, members can register to attend the Wednesday Webinars live or view the recording at their own leisure. Learn from key experts and receive...Wednesday Webinars: Charting the Course: How Board and Superintendent Evaluations Can Help Create the Path to District Success.
September 28, 2022 (4:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
As an exclusive benefit of ASBA membership, members can register to attend the Wednesday Webinars live or view the recording at their own leisure. Learn from key experts and receive...ASBA/AASBO/ASA Legislative Wrap Up/Budget Webinar
July 18, 2022 (11:30 am - 12:30 pm)
Join ASBA, AASBO, and ASA for the annual session wrap-up webinar. There will be joy, pain, and school finance! The webinar will be held on Monday, July 18 at 11:30...Webinar: I am on the Ballot…Now What?
May 17, 2022 (5:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
You collected signatures and are on the ballot. What do you do next. We will discuss campaigning 101 during this session including fundraising, messaging, campaign collateral and more. You won’t...Wednesday Webinars: Supporting Our Students: Disrupting the “School to Prison Pipeline”
April 6, 2022 (4:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
Supporting Our Students: Disrupting the “School to Prison Pipeline” There are many influences, characteristics and circumstances that can impact our student access and outcomes. Statistically, students who are suspended are...Wednesday Webinars: District Policy and Your Employee Handbook
March 23, 2022 (4:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
Making the Connection District Policy and Your Employee Handbook Steve Highlen Senior Policy Consultant Tracey Benson Associate Executive DirectorWebinar ESSER (I, II, III) – USED LEA Data Reporting Requirements– Next Steps for LEAs
March 14, 2022 (4:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
Wednesday Webinars: Supporting Our Students: Disability Awareness, Culture & Etiquette for Inclusion and Empowerment
March 9, 2022 (4:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
Our students with disabilities have various needs depending on their specific disabilities. However, one thing all students need is to feel a sense of inclusion and belonging. In this session,...Wednesday Webinars: Making the Connection: Superintendent Evaluation and Successful Student Outcomes
February 23, 2022 (4:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
Presented by: Julie Bacon, Leadership Development Manager Governing boards are required to annually evaluate the superintendent. What does a solid evaluation tool and process look like? how can your board...Webinar: Serving on Your Local School Board
February 17, 2022 (5:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
Serving on your local school board is a critically important leadership role in our communities. But is it something you want to do? During this webinar, we will look at...Wednesday Webinars: The Board Member as an Advocate
February 9, 2022 (4:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
Presented by: Julie Bacon, Leadership Development Manager, ASBA Chris Kotterman, Director of Governmental Relations, ASBA Leigh Jensen, Governmental Relations Associate, ASBA Advocacy is an all-encompassing term. In this webinar, we...Wednesday Webinars: Building Strong Teams: Common Expectations for Communication
January 26, 2022 (4:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
Presented by: Julie Bacon, Leadership Development Manager Communication agreements are critical to building a strong superintendent/board team. In this webinar, we will give you an outline to consider and tips...Wednesday Webinars: Equity in a Divided Community
January 12, 2022 (4:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
Wednesday Webinars: School Finance 101: Budget Basics, Part 4
January 11, 2022 (4:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
Presented by: Julie Bacon, Leadership Development Manager Melissa Higdon, Senior Advisor, Analytics, Forecast Five Tracey Benson, Associate Executive Director Plus special guests! Join us for the third webinar in a...2021
Wednesday Webinars: School Finance 101: Budget Basics, Part 3
December 8, 2021 (4:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
Presented by: Julie Bacon, Leadership Development Manager Melissa Higdon, Senior Advisor, Analytics, Forecast Five Tracey Benson, Associate Executive Director Plus special guests! Join us for the third webinar in a...Lunch and Learn Webinar: Ask the Experts: An Interactive Conversation
November 29, 2021 (12:00 pm - 1:00 pm)
ASBA has created a two-year program that will provide an opportunity for newly elected and appointed board members to connect with one another through a number of different activities. “Journey...Wednesday Webinars: The Board Presidency: What Does It Entail and Is It Right for You?
November 17, 2021 (4:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
Presented by: Julie Bacon, Leadership Development Manager, ASBA David DeCabooter, Interim Director of Legal Services, ASBA Being board president used to look easy, even though it wasn’t. Now being board...Wednesday Webinars: School Finance 101: Budget Basics, Part 2
November 3, 2021 (4:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
Presented by: Julie Bacon, Leadership Development Manager Melissa Higdon, Senior Advisor, Analytics, Forecast Five Tracey Benson, Associate Executive Director Plus special guests! Join us for the second webinar in a...Webinar: ESSER–U.S. Department of Education LEA Data Reporting Requirements–Next Steps for LEAs
October 28, 2021 (2:00 pm - 3:30 pm)
The U.S. Department of Education has released new data reporting requirements for all ESSER fund (I, II and III) grantees. These new requirements are comprehensive, and include fiscal, programmatic and...Wednesday Webinars: 10 Questions Every Board Should Ask About Student Achievement (Equity Lens)
October 27, 2021 (4:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
Wednesday Webinars: School Finance 101: Budget Basics, Part 1
October 13, 2021 (4:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
Presented by: Julie Bacon, Leadership Development Manager Melissa Higdon, Senior Advisor, Analytics, Forecast Five, Tracey Benson, Associate Executive Director Plus special guests! Join us for the first in a four-part...Bylaw Amendment Webinar
September 30, 2021 (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
In 1996, a group of Arizona school board members gathered together to form the Hispanic-Native American Indian Caucus (HNAIC). Their goal was to ensure that the needs of Hispanic and...Wednesday Webinars: You CAN Do It: How to Comply with Anti “Critical Race Theory” Mandates and Still Make Educational Equity a District Priority
September 29, 2021 (4:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
Presented by: Denise Lowell-Britt, School Law Attorney, Udall | Shumway and Tracey Benson, Associate Executive Director, Arizona School Boards Association (ASBA). Moderated by: Nikkie Whaley, Board Support and Equity Services...Lunch and Learn Webinar: The Do’s and Don’ts of School District Ballot Issues
September 27, 2021 (12:00 pm - 1:00 pm)
ASBA has created a two-year program that will provide an opportunity for newly elected and appointed board members to connect with one another through a number of different activities. “Journey...Webinar: ESSER–New U.S. Department of Education LEA Data Reporting Requirements
September 21, 2021 (3:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
The U.S. Department of Education has released new data reporting requirements for all ESSER fund (I, II and III) grantees. These new requirements are comprehensive, and include fiscal, programmatic and...Bylaw Amendment Webinar – for Superintendents and ASAP members
September 1, 2021 (2:00 pm - 2:30 pm)
In 1996, a group of Arizona school board members gathered together to form the Hispanic-Native American Indian Caucus (HNAIC). Their goal was to ensure that the needs of Hispanic and...ASAP Webinar: Partnering with ASBA to prepare for the 2021-22 school year
August 12, 2021 (11:00 am - 12:00 pm)
This webinar will provide superintendent and governing board administrative professionals with important ASBA information and updates which include the new database, bylaw change and voting, political agenda and Delegate Assembly...Webinar: ADE Update on Flexible Instructional Time Models under HB2862
August 12, 2021 (9:00 am - 10:00 am)
Join representatives of ADE as they walk through recently released guidance for adopting alternative instructional time models and ensure that you are following the proper steps to comply with the...Lunch and Learn Webinar: ASBA Political Agenda Process and Delegate Assembly
July 26, 2021 (12:00 pm - 1:00 pm)
ASBA has created a two-year program that will provide an opportunity for newly elected and appointed board members to connect with one another through a number of different activities. “Journey...ASBA/AASBO Legislative Wrap Up/Budget Webinar
July 14, 2021 (10:00 am - 11:00 am)
Join ASBA, ASA and AASBO as we review education related legislation and budget information as the legislative session comes to an end. We want to keep you aware of how...Webinar: Lessons From the Pandemic: Gearing Up for the 2021-22 School Year
June 3, 2021 (10:30 am - 11:30 am)
This one-hour webinar will explore how lessons learned from the past year and a half can be carried into the coming school year and many school years to come. Along...Webinar: ESSER III Safe Return to Instruction Requirements
June 2, 2021 (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
This session will focus on the American Rescue Plan Act requirements to create a safe return to instruction plan as required by the US Department of Education. ADE staff will...Wednesday Webinars: Is Your District Ready For an Equity Policy?
May 26, 2021 (4:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
Join ASBA Board Support Specialists and district governing board members Nikkie Whaley and Julie Bacon as we discuss what an Equity Policy is (and isn’t) and best practice for those...Webinar: ADE ESSER III Application Information Session
May 25, 2021 (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
ADE staff will review the application procedures to secure and draw down ESSER III dollars and take questions. Sponsored by ASBA, ASA, AASBO, and AZCSA Organizer: Chris Kotterman – Director...Wednesday Webinars: Focus on Communications: Protocols for Social Media Engagement and Online (and Offline) Conversations
May 12, 2021 (4:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
Wednesday Webinars: Focus on Communications: Protocols for Social Media Engagement and Online (and Offline) Conversations Join ASBA and learn from communication key experts from Mesa Public Schools and Sahuarita USD...Wednesday Webinars: Top Ten Tips for Successful Advocacy
February 3, 2021 (4:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
2020
Managing Board Meetings During COVID-19
April 9, 2020
ADE COVID-19 Response Updates
March 17, 2020
ADE Presentation – Special Education Considerations
March 12, 2020
Census Webinar
March 1, 2020
Advancing Equity Through Deeper Learning: Allies (What is an Ally?)
February 19, 2020
School Board Service Webinar – General Overview
February 1, 2020
Making the Case for Trauma Informed Education Supports
February 1, 2020
Understanding Trauma in Our Schools
January 1, 2020
Advancing Equity Through Deeper Learning: Rural/Remote
January 1, 2020
Why Rural Matters
January 1, 2020
How Information and Opportunity Gaps Limit College-Going in Rural Arizona
January 1, 2020
College Success Arizona is committed to helping more students in our state access higher education and attain a certificate or degree that will enable them to compete in Arizona’s increasingly...2019
Advancing Equity Through Deeper Learning: Refugee/Immigrant
October 1, 2019
What’s in it for schools? FY2020 Budget Overview
July 1, 2019
2019 Session Wrap Chris Kotterman, Director of Governmental Relations Chuck Essigs, Director of Government Relations, AASBO Leigh Jensen, Governmental Relations AssociateWhat’s in it for schools? FY2020 Budget Overview
June 1, 2019
FY2020 Budget Update What’s In it For Schools? Chris Kotterman, Director of Governmental Relations Leigh Jensen, Governmental Relations Associate Chuck Essigs, Director of Government Relations, AASBOThe State of LGBTQ Education in AZ
April 1, 2019
Addressing anti-LGBTQ bias in K-12 schools results in a safer social, emotional & academic learning environment for all students, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.The State of Native American Students “How are our Native American students doing?”
March 1, 2019
The Education Trust works for the high academic achievement of all students at all levels (pre-kindergarten through college), and closes opportunity and achievement gaps that separate low income students and...The State of Black Education in Arizona “How are our Black students doing?”
January 1, 2019
Equity Webinar Series: The State of Black Education in Arizona2017
Get the ball rolling: Back to school advocacy
August 15, 2017
What to expect from ASBA: A sneak peek into 2017-18
August 9, 2017
Webinar – Budget Wrap Up
May 18, 2017
What‘s next for A-F formula?
April 1, 2017
Make Your Voice Heard at the Legislature
January 1, 2017
2016
Proposition 206 – The Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act
December 1, 2016
The Fundamentals of Funding Arizona’s Public Schools
October 1, 2016
Do’s and Don’ts with Bonds and Overrides
September 1, 2016
Introduction to Policy Services
August 3, 2016
Talking to members of Congress during the fall recessBecome a School Board Member
March 30, 2016
Local school boards are a uniquely American institution and at the heart of this country’s public education system. A board’s existence is based on the belief that lay control of...2015
What’s Next For AZMerit Scores?
September 23, 2015
The AzMERIT inaugural administration is complete, the statewide results are in, and we know that the tough work is only beginning! Join Dr. Joe O’Reilly, Mesa Public Schools Executive Director...Do’s and Don’ts with Bonds and Overrides
June 17, 2015
Join ASBA’s Chris Thomas, Director of Legal & Policy Services and General Counsel and Geoff Esposito, Governmental Relations Analyst, for a presentation on what you can and can’t do this...Annual ASBA/AASBO Legislative and Budget Wrap Up Webinar
April 21, 2015
The Arizona School Boards Association [ASBA] and the Arizona Association of School Business Officials [AASBO] will have their Annual Legislative and Budget Webinar at 10:00 AM on April 21, 2015....What to Expect from AzMERIT and Upcoming Policy Items to be Addressed
April 14, 2015
“What to Expect from AzMERIT and Upcoming Policy Items to be Addressed” hosted by the Arizona School Boards Association (ASBA) and the Arizona Association of School Business Officials (AASBO) The...Percentage of Dollars in the Classroom
January 29, 2015
The webinar will review the process used to calculate the “Percentage of Dollars in the Classroom” Learn what is counted as spending in the classroom and what is not. Learn...2014
Annual ASBA AASBO Legislative and Budget Wrap Up Webinar
May 1, 2014
ASBA and AASBO staff review education related legislation from the past Arizona legislative session.Working With Your Legislators
January 29, 2014
Join the Arizona School Boards Association (ASBA) and the Arizona Association of School Business Officials (AASBO) for a presentation on the inner workings of the legislative process, setting up meetings...