School Board Trainings
Region 7 School Board trainers include TEA-approved registered and authorized providers.
Continuing education requirements for independent school district trustees are established by state law and State Board of Education rules. The table below provides a summary of current training requirements. For complete requirements, visit the TEA School Board Trustee Training webpage.
| Required Continuing Education | First Year in Office | Subsequent Years in Office | Eligible Provider(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local District Orientation | Three hours within the first 120 days in office | N/A | Local District |
| Orientation to the Texas Education Code | Three hours within the first 120 days in office | N/A | Education Service Centers |
| Update to the Texas Education Code | Following each legislative session and of sufficient length to address major changes | Following each legislative session and of sufficient length to address major changes | Registered Providers Authorized Providers LSG Coaches |
| Team Building (Team of Eight) | Three hours | Three hours every year | Registered Providers Authorized Providers LSG Coaches |
| Additional Education Based on the Framework for School Board Development | Ten hours | Five hours every year | Registered Providers Authorized Providers LSG Coaches |
| Evaluating and Improving Student Outcomes | Three hours within the first 120 days in office | Three hours every two years | Authorized Providers LSG Coaches |
| Open Meetings Act (OMA) | One hour within the first 90 days in office | N/A | Office of the Attorney General |
| Public Information Act (PIA) | One hour within the first 90 days in office | N/A | Office of the Attorney General |
| Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence | Varies by provider | Every year | Approved Training Providers |
| School Safety | Two hours within the first 120 days in office | Every two years | TEA Learn School Safety Training |
| Parental Rights | Five hours within the first 120 days in office | Three hours every year | TEA Learn |
Region 7 School Board Training Opportunities
School Board Officer Bootcamp
Board Officer Bootcamp equips presidents, vice presidents, secretaries, and parliamentarians with the tools and confidence to lead board operations effectively. Sessions address both the technical and relational aspects of governance and help officers understand their roles and navigate real-world challenges.
Topics include managing board conflict, encouraging respectful dialogue, conducting evaluations, maintaining accountability, using social media, handling grievances, managing public comment, setting agendas, managing meeting time, and monitoring progress toward student outcomes.
Whether new or experienced, board officers leave with practical tools and routines to lead with clarity, unity, and purpose.
New Board Member / Candidate Training
New Board Member / Candidate Training prepares prospective or newly elected trustees to serve with confidence and a clear understanding of their role. Sessions cover governance versus management, board–superintendent relationships, ethics, conflicts of interest, and public accountability.
Participants learn key functions of effective boards, including agenda setting, time tracking, and monitoring progress toward district goals. They also receive credit for required trainings such as Introduction to the Texas Education Code, Legislative Update, EISO, Human Trafficking, OMA, and PIA.
Through discussion and real-world examples, participants gain practical tools and a better understanding of board service.
Online Training
Access online training and registration options below.
- Cybersecurity Training: Complete Cybersecurity Awareness Training on YouTube
- Open Meetings Act (OMA): Complete Open Meetings Act Training
- Public Information Act (PIA): Complete Public Information Act Training
- Introduction to the Texas Education Code: Register for Introduction to the Texas Education Code
- Human Trafficking & Child Abuse Prevention: Register for Human Trafficking and Child Abuse Prevention
- School Safety Training: Complete SBOE School Safety Training
- Legislative Update: Register for the Legislative Update Online Course
