Leadership Cohorts

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.

• Session 1 - Oct. 8-9, 2026
• Session 2 - Nov. 5, 2026
• Session 3 - Dec. 3-4, 2026
• Session 4 - Feb. 11-12, 2027
• Session 5 - March 25-26, 2027
• Session 6 - April 22-23, 2027

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!

Graduates of KASB's Business, Operations, Leadership and Development (BOLD) program have built a strong foundation in school business leadership. Now it's time to take the next step.

Join BOLD 2.0,  an advanced leadership cohort created exclusively for BOLD graduates who want to sharpen their expertise, strengthen their leadership skills and tackle today's most pressing operational challenges.

Unlike traditional professional development, BOLD 2.0 offers a personalized learning experience built around your professional goals.

BOLD 2.0 is designed for a select group of leaders committed to continued growth and excellence in school business operations and leadership.

Cohort Schedule

• Session 1: Oct. 22-23, 2026
• Session 2: Dec. 10-11, 2026
• Session 3: Feb. 25-26, 2027
• Session 4: April 15-16, 2027
• Session 5 and Graduation: June 10, 2027

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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. 

2026 LFT Dates:

• April 9-10
• April 30-May 1
• June 10-11
• Sept. 10-11
• Oct. 8-9
• Nov. 6

To recruit and retain the best professionals, you need a thriving workplace. And that begins with HR!

THRIVE is a year-long human resources learning cohort for school district leaders. The cohort will gather five times throughout the year at sites across Kansas. Members will gain knowledge of HR law and best practices to champion and support a positive and engaging workplace culture

During THRIVE, participants will learn…

• Knowledge of critical processes within the human resources function.
• Problem solving skills and knowledge of essential best practices in the HR role.
• An understanding of technical and practical aspects of employee management.
• Awareness of state and federal laws impacting the human resources function.
• Skills to navigate difficult conversations.
• Awareness of systems to establish and maintain employee information.
• A supportive network of colleagues from across the state.
• Information about KASB services and support. 

The THRIVE cohort is limited to 25 participants and geared toward leaders who are new to the HR role and looking to gain additional experience.