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.
COSSBA Events and Training
2025 COSSBA Annual Conference
March 21-25, 2025Atlanta, Georgia
Registration is open for COSSBA’s 2025 Annual Conference. The event provides school leaders with the opportunity to explore the latest trends and best practices in finance, governance, school safety, mental health, stakeholder engagement, student achievement, and the transformative potential of artificial intelligence. School board members, administrators, and other school officials will have the chance to make meaningful connections with fellow education professionals, visit industry vendors, and network with public education advocates.
Conference attendees are also encouraged to attend the Unified Boards Alliance (UBA) Pre-Conference Day on March 20. The pre-conference event will carry the theme, Education for All: Bridging Gaps, Breaking Barriers. The training will feature a deep dive into the transformative practices and policies paving the way for educational equity and excellence for every learner.
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National School Safety Symposium
June 25-27, 2025St. Louis, Missouri
The National School Safety Symposium will empower district safety teams with the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to protect students, staff, and communities. The symposium, hosted in collaboration with the MSBA Center for Education Safety and Pennsylvania School Safety Institute, will bring together top experts in school safety and security to share the latest strategies, best practices, and innovative solutions to address today’s evolving safety challenges. Board members, superintendents, school resource officers, communication directors, and district safety officers will gain valuable insights from nationally recognized leaders in the field while engaging in interactive sessions designed to strengthen and enhance their district’s safety plans.
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September 7-9, 2025 - Federal Advocacy Conference, Washington, D.C.
