NYSSBA Webinars
Webinar Calendar!
After piloting a series of complimentary webinars in 2009, NYSSBA recognized that webinars are a training and information-sharing vehicle valued by school board members. Of the almost 150 who participated in the pilot webinars, the unanimous response was "Do more!"
A webinar is a live meeting that participants attend from their own computers via the Internet. Similar in format to a conference call, webinars offer attendees the added benefit of watching a presentation on their own computer screen. Webinars are an interactive experience, as attendees and presenters can converse with each other throughout.
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School Board Service During Difficult Times Join us for a candid exchange on what you can do to be the best school board leader possible when your community needs you most. Given the current political and economic environments, the breadth and complexity of school board decisions can be overwhelming. Increasing time commitments, the potential for unpopular decisions, and deliberations that can get ugly and personal make this a very difficult time to be a school board member, whether you are a seasoned veteran or a rookie. As a school board member, you understand the importance of a good education and the impact public schools have on your community, especially in hard times. If not school boards, who will oversee policies and program quality? At the same time, you have a seemingly endless list of other priorities, including:
The truth is, there is much one leader CAN do to
bring about change, and YOU are that leader! Great Assessments... Great Planning! Three very powerful assessments will be reviewed which allow districts to collect comprehensive data to guide decision-making, engage stakeholders, and establish clear, measurable goals. These assessments can be part of a targeted Strategic Planning Model. Find out how these three tools may benefit your district: The District Performance Scan, The Community Engagement Survey, and Student Voice. Offered on numerous dates: PaySchools Online Demonstration Now your school can accept secure online payments for student purchases for school lunches, continuing education, registration, prom tickets, T-shirts and anything else school-related - all through your district website, eliminating cash transactions and lost checks. Join this 60 minute webinar demonstration to learn more about the PaySchools online fee payment program and how this service can help you create a more safe and cost effective school environment. Offered numerous times: |
| Past Webinars |
| Communicating the Hard Truth on This Year's School Budget brought to you as a NYSSBA training webinar The Governor's 2010 proposed budget includes severe cuts for public education. Budget negotiations continue, along with advocacy efforts to restore funding levels and provide some long awaited mandate relief. Bottom line: public education will not have the same funding as in past years. School districts across the state must move forward with their budget preparations knowing there will be difficult, unpopular decisions. How do you prepare your community for your board's projected school budget in these tough times? Are there strategies that best include the community to garner budget understanding that can lead to voter support? This ninety minute webinar will provide information, ideas, and district examples for board members, superintendents, business officials, and communications officers as they struggle to provide the hard truth about this year's school budget to their public. Find out the latest state-wide information from the NYSSBA Research and Governmental Relations Departments. Acquire strategic tips from a communications professional on how to deliver the hard messages. Learn of different approaches school districts have taken to educate and involve their community, their voters. Sign up and get ready to acquire much from this powerful list of speakers! |
| Medicaid Compliance Programs - What Now? |
| New Medicaid Reimbursement Rules Featured Speaker: New York State Medicaid Inspector |
| Required Remediation: Lessons Learned from Other Districts' 3020-a Hearings |
| Teacher Performance Evaluations - What School Board Members Should Keep in Mind |
| Teacher Quality: Policies Give Foundation and Set Standards |
If you have questions, please contact Marilyn Morey in NYSSBA's Leadership Development team at marilyn.morey@nyssba.org
(518) 783-0200 phone | (518) 783-0211 fax | info@nyssba.org
