Conferences
Listen, Learn and Lead!
Professional Development Opportunities for Missouri’s School Leaders
Regional Meetings
April and May
Each spring, Regional Meetings are held in each of the seventeen regions to provide MSBA members with an opportunity to network, share ideas with peers, and learn about current issues. Encourage your new board members to attend!
You will hear about one of the following topics.
• Board Ethics – Just Do It!
• The Future of School Choice in Missouri
• Sharing District Practices
• Tweets, Texts and Trouble
Contact
Events
Jamie Fessler – Manager, Conferences and Events
573-445-9920, ext. 303
fessler@mosba.org
Registration Links
Regional Meetings Registration
April and May
View MSBA Calendar
Leadership Summit
June 1-3, 2018
Held in June each year, the Leadership Summit is MSBA’s summer conference with sessions to help sharpen your leadership skills. The June Delegate Assembly focuses on the election of state officers and any proposed changes to MSBA’s Bylaws. The conference is highlighted by an annual recognition banquet. This year’s meeting is to be held at Tan-Tar-A Resort, Osage Beach.
Federal Relations Capitol Visit
June 26-29, 2018
Make plans to travel to Washington, D.C. to be part of Missouri’s Federal Relations Capitol Visit. The Federal Relations Capitol Visit provides an opportunity for local board members to have constituent contact with lawmakers at the federal level and to take an active role in championing issues that are important to Missouri public schools.
Registration Fee: $250
(Registration fee does not include hotel or travel expenses)
Accommodations
Rooms may be reserved at Liaison Capitol Hill under MSBA’s special group rate of $239 (rooms are subject to applicable taxes).
Reservations must be made by Wednesday, May 30, 2018 in order to guarantee the MSBA rate.
Liaison Capitol Hill
415 New Jersey Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20001
(888)-513-7445 (for reservations)
Annual Conference
September 27-30, 2018
MSBA’s Annual Conference in cooperation with the Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA) is the largest gathering of education leaders in the state. Come connect, learn and engage with hundreds of attendees, nationally recognized speakers, over 100 breakout sessions, a trade show and awards banquet. The fall Delegate Assembly focuses on the adoption of advocacy positions that form the basis of MSBA’s advocacy efforts for the coming year.
Legislative Forum: Public Schools Day at the Capitol
February 13, 2019
Speak Up for Missouri’s Children!
In the halls of lobbyists and special interests, 900,000 students in Missouri count on school board members like you to advocate for them. Make an impact and participate in Public Schools Day at the Capitol.
Safe Schools and Colleges Conference
June 4-5, 2018
The 2018 Safe Schools and Colleges Conference will follow the Leadership Summit in June. Submissions for presentations are now being accepted.
MSBA’s Safe Schools and Colleges Conference recognizes the Heroes Among Us Award each year at this conference. Don’t forget to nominate someone you know for the Hero Among Us Award to be presented at this year’s June 4-5, 2018, conference.
Sponsorships
Put your company’s information in front of key decision makers from approximately 300 Missouri public school districts that represent over 90% of students statewide.