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Jul 9, 2024 - Jul 10, 2024 | 8:00 AM - 1:15 PM | Washington, D.C.
New Member Institute

Always one of NASBE’s most popular conferences, the New Member Institute includes case studies in policy development; “how to” sessions on dealing with the media and handling state board business; special current issues sessions; information on how NASBE can assist state boards and individual members; and many opportunities for questions and group participation.

New state board of education members who attend the New Member Institute will:

  • Build the skills needed to do the job: parliamentary procedure, working with the state legislature and other key stakeholders, and working with fellow board members.
  • Discuss common policy concerns and issues, and discover real-world examples of how state boards of education are successfully addressing them.
  • Establish working relationships with new state board of education members from across the country.
  • Gain an understanding of NASBE’s resources and how the organization can help state boards in their important work.

 

 



We’re thrilled to announce the return of our in-person New Member Institute—the first since 2019! One of NASBE’s most popular professional development events, this year’s New Member Institute will be held July 9-10, preceding the Education Commission of the States (ECS) National Forum in Washington D.C., later that week at the at the JW Marriott, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004. 

A benefit of NASBE membership, NASBE member states may send up to two newly appointed or elected state board members (appointed within the last 18 months, January 2023 to present) to the New Member Institute with financial assistance from NASBE. State board chairs, look for an email soon about designating the two state board members you’d like to send to the New Member Institute this year!

 

 

New Member Institute 2023 will be held virtually over three days: June 28, July 26, and August 30. Watch this space for additional program information.

  • Session One: The Role of a State Board Member, State Board Levers of Authority, and How to Lead for Lasting Change [Watch Session One]
  • Session Two: Parliamentary Procedure Training and Demonstration and Leading with Evidence [Watch Session Two]
  • Session Three: The Federal Role in Education and Emerging Education Issues, Communications and Engagement, and State Leader Collaboration [Watch Session Three]

 

New Member Institute 2022 was held virtually over three days: June 29, July 27, and August 24. 

  • Session One: The Role of a State Board Member, State Board Levers of Authority, and How to Lead for Lasting Change (Watch this Session)
  • Session Two: Parliamentary Procedure Training and Demonstration and Leading with Evidence (Watch this Session)
  • Session Three: The Federal Role in Education and Emerging Education Issues, Communications and Engagement, and State Leader Collaboration (Watch this Session)

In 2020, the New Member Institute was held virtually. Watch recordings on-demand, including a session on Parliamentary Procedure.




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