Leadership Programs and Classes

Some of the best lessons in leadership can’t be taught in a one-hour workshop. Becoming effective and forward-thinking leaders requires intentionality, dedication and an environment of cooperative learning. Understanding that, KASB offers two comprehensive leadership programs that place members in year-long cohorts that focus on sharing knowledge and skills critical to modern educational leaders: Leadership for Tomorrow (LFT) and Business Operations Leadership Development (BOLD).

Enhance your leadership skills and knowledge by joining the KASB Business, Operations and Leadership Development (BOLD) program. In this cohort, participants will gain knowledge of:

• Building and facilities master planning
• Technology planning
• Finance strategies and planning
• Procurement processes
• School security
• Risk management
• Human resource management

Working with school and industry leaders, KASB will host six sessions throughout the year at locations across Kansas. Cohort members will visit schools, corporate partners and other sites to gain first-hand insight into innovative business, operations and leadership practices.

The 2025 BOLD class is currently open for nominations!

Nominate a superintendent or other district leader by Friday, Aug. 15. Nominated individuals will then have an opportunity to apply for the cohort. This year’s cohort will be limited to 25 participants.

NOMINATE A DISTRICT LEADER!

As members of the Leadership for Tomorrow cohort, board members, superintendents and administrators explore change theories and strategies, gain training in leadership skills and expand their understanding of education and key issues for effective governance with a focus on raising student achievement. Visits to local schools, classroom observations and opportunities to learn from leadership experts provide a foundation for class discussion and collaborative analysis of issues and opportunities of Kansas education. At the end of the program, LFT members walk away with a new set of skills and knowledge that better prepares them for success in the modern education environment.

Through five two-day sessions, the KASB Leadership for Tomorrow program creates a greater understanding of the Kansas public education system and provides opportunities to develop leadership skills for effective governance and raising student achievement. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity email Linsey Evans, Leadership & Advocacy Coordinator, at levans@kasb.org.