On the exceptional occasion when board members are not able to complete their annual training requirements at conferences, webinars or other live and/or in-person training events, KSBA offers a limited library of self-study materials.
KSBA cannot guarantee when new modules will be available, so it is imperative for members to monitor their board hour needs closely throughout the year.
Self-study modules are $75 per credit hour, with payment due at the time of registering for the module(s). Self-study modules are generally available for order March 15 – Dec. 31 of each year.
Note: Training credit will only be awarded once for each self-study training module over the entire length of one’s board member service. No Board action is required to receive credit for the self-study of KSBA-provided material.
To request and complete self-study modules:
- Complete the online order form linked below (including payment).
- Once the order form is submitted, you will receive an email invitation to the online self-study link typically within two business days of submission.
- Once you have completed the module, an email notification of completion will be sent directly to the KSBA training office and no further action will be required.
- School board training credit records (reflecting your state-mandated training hours) will be updated within five business days of completion.
If you have questions regarding self-studies or your board member training requirements, please contact us at
[email protected] or (502) 783-1099.
About school board training
The Kentucky School Boards Association (KSBA) provides each board member with options for meeting the annual state-mandated training requirements as defined by
702 KAR 1:116 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 and/or webinars provided by KSBA or through other providers that have been approved by the Kentucky Department of Education as required by statute. KSBA has developed an
Outside Training Provider Application to assist such providers in obtaining this approval.
Value and importance of in-person training: KSBA conferences allow time for learning from school board governance experts as well as time for networking with fellow board members throughout the state. In-district training provided by KSBA is an opportunity for your board members and superintendent to become a more effective team by learning together, building positive relationships and applying training information directly to your situation.