Other Convention Events

2024 Early Bird Session – Communication with the Toughest of Skins: Lessons from the Rhino
November 20, 2024
The Williamsburg Lodge, Tidewater Room

How can you model respectful dialog with someone when you vehemently disagree with that person? Just as rhinos need tough skin to survive in the wild, school board members need thick skin to handle difficult situations and personalities. Learn communication strategies and conflict resolution techniques from the rhinoceros that you can apply in your role as a school board member to increase your own effectiveness. This session will equip you with practical tools to enhance your effectiveness as a governance team by improving your ability to navigate and resolve conflicts constructively.

Presenter: Andrea Messina, Chief Executive Officer, Florida School Boards Association
Cost: $130 per registration, All registrants must be registered for the Annual Convention in order to attend the Early Bird Session.
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Registration: Please reach out to your school division clerk to register for this event. For affiliate members, please reach out to Mikaela Coffey for registration at mikaela@vsba.org. (Registration for VSBA meetings is only open to VSBA members and affiliate members.)

2024 VSBA Workshop for Student School Board Representatives
November 20, 2024
The Williamsburg Lodge, Allegheny Room

Join us for the annual Student School Board Representative Workshop hosted by the VSBA! This highly anticipated event is your chance to engage with peers and experts, enhancing your skills and knowledge in education governance.

This year’s agenda includes an insightful discussion on cell phone usage in schools led by an experienced educator. Dive into the essentials of parliamentary procedure with a session designed to simplify these critical skills.

Hear firsthand from students in Fairfax County Public Schools about their successful campaign to draft and pass a congressional bill boosting teen voter registration. Learn from their experiences and discover effective strategies for advocacy.

Cap off the day with our popular School Board Jeopardy session, where you can test your knowledge in a fun and competitive environment.

Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your skills, gain valuable insights, and connect with fellow peers and education experts. This is the event you look forward to every year—see you there!

Cost: $210 Per Registration, Registration for the workshop is open to only Student School Board Representatives.
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Registration: Please reach out to your school division clerk to register for this event. For affiliate members, please reach out to Mikaela Coffey for registration at mikaela@vsba.org. (Registration for VSBA meetings is only open to VSBA members and affiliate members.)

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