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
What 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
Federal Advocacy Conference
September 21-23, 2026
Washington, D.C.
Join education leaders from across the country at COSSBA’s 2026 Federal Advocacy Conference, taking place September 21-23 in Washington, D.C. This event will bring together school board members, school board association staff, and public education leaders 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 information are available on the COSSBA website.
