It can take a while to develop background knowledge in the varied issues that your board addresses. Do you ever wonder where to get a basic primer on topics that come before the board? This package brings together ten short courses that distill down the basics into an easy-to-digest Top 10 list format. Check here first if an unfamiliar agenda item is coming up. These courses will give you just-in-time background information so that you’ll know the big things to keep in mind during those discussions. Each course also includes a list of important questions to ask so you can connect your general learning about the topic with the specifics of your district’s practice and priorities.
The package includes the Top 10 Things to Know About:
- Budget
- College, Career, and Military Readiness
- Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
- Human Resources
- Legal Student Issues
- Policy
- School Law
- School Safety
- Special Education
- Vision and Goals
Credits: 5 hours (10 courses at 0.5 hours each - can be completed for individual credit)
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