ASBSD Board Development Services offers professional development for board members and administrators with a specific focus on the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively govern K-12 systems at the local level.
ASBSD Board Development Services represent your association’s commitment to the continued advancement of the K-12 education system, which results in excellent and equitable education for all students.
ASBSD’s core board development programs, known as GAVEL, offer training on the foundations of school board governance and building knowledge of the purpose and scope of school boards, as well as on developing leadership and decision-making skills as a cohesive unit.
Click here to learn more about GAVEL or contact Wade Pogany at 605-222-0889 or at wpogany.DEC@gmail.com to schedule a GAVEL training.
In addition, ASBSD offers training individually, at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home with ASBSD’s School Board U!
School Board U is ASBSD’s online training site to cover your training needs and enhance your knowledge of school board work. Your SBU training will consist of an interactive video presented by Board Trainer Wade Pogany and presentation to accompany the video packed with valuable information you can continue to reference.
Click here to learn more about ASBSD’s School Board U.
The ASBSD Board Recognition Program – ALL is designed to recognize school boards for their dedicated and ethical service to the students of South Dakota. This program will recognize board members’ participation in outside activities, board development and training, and demonstrated leadership at various areas and levels.
ASBSD also offers a number of continuing education opportunities, including the ASBSD and SASD Annual Convention, various subject specific training events and yearly board training sessions covering board policy, meeting conduct and community relations. Workshops or in-service sessions can be tailored to address needs of one or several boards – past topics have included board member relationships, long-range planning and board self-evaluation.