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 services.

Learn more about COSSBA, the services and training available, and the governance of the Consortium in this FAQ.

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COSSBA Events and Training

Federal Advocacy Conference

September 7-9, 2025
Washington, D.C.

Join education leaders from across the country at COSSBA’s 2025 Federal Advocacy Conference, taking place September 7-9 in Washington, D.C. This event will bring together school board members, school board association staff, and public education advocates for two days of learning, networking, and direct action on Capitol Hill. From exclusive briefings with top policymakers to hands-on advocacy training and dynamic general sessions, the conference will equip you with the tools and connections to make a real impact.

Registration and hotel accommodations are available on the COSSBA website.

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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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