Consortium of State School Boards Associations (COSSBA)
IASB is a founding member of the Consortium of State School Boards Associations. COSSBA is a non-partisan, national alliance made up of state school board associations to share resources and information to support, promote, and strengthen school board associations that serve local school districts and school board members. Membership in the Consortium is only available to state school board associations, which then provides local districts and state association members access to COSSBA training opportunities, resources, and servicesWhat opportunities does COSSBA provide for learning and connecting?
COSSBA events include webinars on important public education topics; an annual leadership training and networking conference for local school boards; an Association Leadership Symposium for state association officers and executives; a Federal Advocacy Conference in Washington DC; and the Unified Boards Alliance (UBA) Program.How will IASB members receive information from or about COSSBA?
IASB shares information on behalf of COSSBA with its members through Association communication channels, including email. IASB members will want to be sure to have a correct email address included with their IASB member account.COSSBA Events and Training
2026 COSSBA Annual Conference
March 13-15, 2026
Louisville, Kentucky
Registration is open! COSSBA’s 2026 Annual Conference will bring together visionary school board members, superintendents, district administrators, and education partners from across the country for an unforgettable experience focused on impact and innovation. With the theme, Education Evolution – Transformative Leadership in Changing Times, this powerful, three-day event will inspire and equip those who are leading public education through times of significant change.
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