Resources - School Board Leader

School Board Resources Center

Here you can find a variety of trusted resources and tools to effectively represent your community on the school board. ...

Training & Development Opportunities

CALN is thrilled to offer school board members a comprehensive list of training and professional development opportunities through other organizations...

Member Resources

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Resources Hotline: Priority Response

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Looking for data or have a general question? Our Resources Hotline is here to help. And because of your Board...

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Model Policies

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Here you can find a selection of model policies covering instruction, curriculum, and public transparency, among other areas. These can...

Setting SMART Goals

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Effective school boards must be able to establish a clear vision and direction for their district aligned with student needs...

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Training Video Library

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Watch previous CALN trainings anytime or anywhere using the links below. Whether you missed an event or want a refresher...

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Superintendent and Executive Staff Search

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We know that staffing decisions are among the most important choices your district will make, with the success of your...

Parliamentary Second Opinion

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Trying to make change—but stuck on the “how”? CALN can connect you with a professional parliamentarian and former school board...

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Curriculum Review

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Curriculum oversight is among a school board’s top responsibilities. But gaining a clear and complete picture of what that curriculum...

School Board Bootcamps Training Materials

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Here you can find materials from our 2025 School Board Bootcamps, which provided training and onboarding support for newly elected...

Suggest a topic: Education & School Board Law webinars

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Navigating the complexities of education law and district governance is an everyday challenge for school board leaders. CALN is here...