Academy of Studies

Self-Study Credit Hours

The Kentucky School Boards Association provides each board member with options for meeting the annual training requirements as defined by 702 KAR 1:115 and KRS 156.031, 156.070, 160.180. These include the annual conference, summer leadership institute, fall regional meetings and winter symposium. Training requirements may also be met by participating in local board/superintendent team training provided by KSBA, Kentucky Center for School Safety trainings and conferences, and other locally approved trainings.

When board members have not been able to receive training credit throughout the year and need additional hours to complete their annual requirement, KSBA will provide materials for self-study. The first option, if not previously completed, will be the KSBA School Board Leadership Guide, providing board members a maximum of 2.5 credit hours. Additional self-study options and the associated credit hours are listed on the following page.

After completion of the self-study material, board members will be asked to complete a brief assessment and submit documentation to KSBA certifying that the materials have been studied for a minimum of the indicated hour(s). A fee of $25 per credit hour will be billed directly to the school district upon receipt of the completed assessment.

If you have questions regarding the self-study or your board member training requirements, please contact Kerri Schelling at the KSBA office by phone at 800-372-2962.

No Board action is required to receive credit for the self-study of KSBA-provided material.