Sign up to become a Board Champion!
Unlock access to premium tools, resources, and exclusive partnerships to gain an edge in the boardroom with a Board Champions membership.
This membership level connects you with a community of reform-minded leaders across the Carolinas and provides enhanced support and direct policy assistance from our team at CALN and beyond. Click here to join!
Why become a premium (Board Champions) member?
The CALN Board Champions program offers the following advantages for school board members:
- Staff Search and Recruitment: Connect with a trusted partner that can assist your district with vetting and hiring for key leadership roles including superintendent.
- Model Policies: Gain access to model policies for curriculum development, enhanced instruction, public transparency, and more.
- Consult a Parliamentarian: Connect with a veteran parliamentarian offering guidance on Robert’s Rules of Order and overcoming hurdles in the boardroom.
- Curriculum Review: Get paired with a curriculum specialist who can review your school district’s books, instructional materials, and educational resources, and receive a multi-page evaluation.
- Video on Demand: Access CALN’s video library to watch past training events, workshops, and professional development sessions.
- Suggest Webinar Topics: Suggest a topic for discussion in our monthly Education & School Board Law webinar series.
- SMART Goals: Receive assistance with strategic planning and academic goalsetting, including hands-on guidance on how to craft SMART Goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, & Time-Bound).
- Resources Hotline: Get priority responses from CALN’s Resources Hotline, our one-on-one service offering tailored research and assistance for school board members.
- New Member Training Recap: Enjoy unlimited access to all presentations and training materials from our 2025 School Board Bootcamps.
Choose your plan
Payment of membership dues is required to join the Board Champions program. Choose from the options below and click the signup button to get started.
- Monthly dues – $20 per month; or
- Annual membership – $200 (receive 12 months of premium membership)
Please note: School board members paying membership dues to CALN may be eligible for reimbursement through their district. You are encouraged to contact your board chair and/or superintendent for more information. (If you would like a reimbursement model policy, please email info@schoolboardleader.com)
After signing up, you will receive an email link to create an account and access premium membership content on the Resources page.
Standard Membership
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Alternatively, you can sign up for a standard CALN membership at no cost. Here you will receive early promotions for upcoming events—plus monthly summaries of our legal webinars delivered directly to your inbox. Apply here.
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Please note: Carolinas Academic Leadership Network (CALN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Payment of membership dues does not grant you voting rights on behalf of the organization, nor does it give you control over organizational content or strategy.
Please note: CALN reserves the right to deny, suspend, or terminate the membership of an individual who violates our Code of Conduct. Read more here.