School Board Trainings
Region 7 School Board Trainers are TEA certified Registered and Authorized Providers.
Continuing education requirements for independent school board trustees are established in Texas Administrative Code §61.1 and Texas Government Code §551.005, §552.012, and §2054.5191. This table provides a summary of these requirements.
| 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 | • Registered Providers • Authorized Providers • LSG Coaches |
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| Team-building (Team-of-eight) | Three hours | Three hours every year | • Registered Providers • Authorized Providers • LSG Coaches |
| Additional Education based on 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 |
| Sexual Abuse, Human Trafficking, and Other Maltreatment of Children | One hour within the first 120 days in office | One hour every two years | • Registered Providers • Authorized Providers • LSG Coaches |
| Open Meetings Act (OMA) | One hour within the first 90 days in office | N/A | Attorney General of Texas |
| Public Information Act (PIA) | One hour within the first 90 days in office | N/A | Attorney General of Texas |
| Cybersecurity | Varies by provider | Every year | Department of Information Resources |
| State Plan for Gifted/Talented Education | See local district policy for training requirements | Local District | |
School Board Officer Bootcamp
Board Officer Bootcamp equips presidents, vice presidents, secretaries, and parliamentarians with the clarity, tools, and confidence to lead board operations effectively. The sessions address both technical and relational aspects of governance, helping officers understand their roles and navigate real-world challenges.
Officers learn strategies for managing board conflict, ensuring respectful dialogue, conducting evaluations, and maintaining accountability. Practical topics include social media use, handling grievances, and managing public comment.
Training also covers agenda setting, time management, and progress monitoring so meetings stay efficient and aligned with student outcomes. Whether new or experienced, officers leave with tools and routines to lead with clarity, unity, and purpose.
School Board Online Training
These courses meet state-mandated training requirements and support effective governance and compliance. Each link opens the appropriate training or registration page:
- Cybersecurity Training: Watch the Cybersecurity awareness training video on YouTube
- Open Meetings Act (OMA): Complete the OMA training through the Texas Attorney General’s Office
- Public Information Act (PIA): Access the PIA training through the Texas Attorney General’s Office
- Introduction to the Texas Education Code: Register for the Introduction to the Education Code workshop
- Human Trafficking & Child Abuse Prevention: Register for the Human Trafficking and Child Abuse Prevention workshop
- School Safety Training: Enroll in the SBOE School Safety Training course
- Legislative Update: Register for the Legislative Update online course
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. The 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, candidates gain the tools and perspective to serve their communities effectively if elected.
