October News from COSSBA
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Date PostedOctober 15, 2024
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CategoryCOSSBA
The next webinar in the COSSBA 2024 series is “Meeting the Academic Needs of Your Homeless Students” on October 16 at Noon EDT (11 a.m. in Illinois).
Homelessness presents significant barriers to education, and it is essential for educators and stakeholders to understand how to support homeless students effectively. Join COSSBA for an informative webinar to gain valuable insights and practical strategies for meeting the academic needs of homeless students and promoting their educational success. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of homeless students and ensure they have the support they need to thrive academically and beyond.
Learn more about COSSBA webinars on the COSSBA website.
UBA Pre-Conference Day Speakers
COSSBA has announced the keynote speakers for the Unified Boards Alliance (UBA) Pre-Conference Day “Education for All Bridging Gaps, Breaking Barriers - A Deeper Dive” on March 20, 2025. Opening the event will be Dr. Bernice A. King, daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who is a global thought leader, strategist, solutionist, orator, peace advocate, and CEO of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center For Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center). The second keynote speaker will be Dr. John Hodge, president and co-founder of Urban Learning and Leadership Center (ULLC), an organization focused on student achievement and reduction of the achievement gap.
Registration is open for the 2025 COSSBA Annual Conference, March 21-23, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia, with a theme of “Education for All: Bridging Gaps, Breaking Barriers.” Details, including those for the UBA Pre-Conference Day, are available at the COSSBA website.
Federal Advocacy Conference
IASB and a delegation from Illinois participated in the 2025 COSSBA Federal Advocacy Conference in September.
The Federal Advocacy Conference included a day of panel sessions and training in preparation for the Lobby Day that took place on September 10. COSSBA and IASB met with federal education policymakers and Illinois Congressional officials. Watch for the full story from the Illinois delegation in an upcoming IASB publication.
Homelessness presents significant barriers to education, and it is essential for educators and stakeholders to understand how to support homeless students effectively. Join COSSBA for an informative webinar to gain valuable insights and practical strategies for meeting the academic needs of homeless students and promoting their educational success. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of homeless students and ensure they have the support they need to thrive academically and beyond.
Learn more about COSSBA webinars on the COSSBA website.
UBA Pre-Conference Day Speakers
COSSBA has announced the keynote speakers for the Unified Boards Alliance (UBA) Pre-Conference Day “Education for All Bridging Gaps, Breaking Barriers - A Deeper Dive” on March 20, 2025. Opening the event will be Dr. Bernice A. King, daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who is a global thought leader, strategist, solutionist, orator, peace advocate, and CEO of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center For Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center). The second keynote speaker will be Dr. John Hodge, president and co-founder of Urban Learning and Leadership Center (ULLC), an organization focused on student achievement and reduction of the achievement gap.
Registration is open for the 2025 COSSBA Annual Conference, March 21-23, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia, with a theme of “Education for All: Bridging Gaps, Breaking Barriers.” Details, including those for the UBA Pre-Conference Day, are available at the COSSBA website.
Federal Advocacy Conference
IASB and a delegation from Illinois participated in the 2025 COSSBA Federal Advocacy Conference in September.
The Federal Advocacy Conference included a day of panel sessions and training in preparation for the Lobby Day that took place on September 10. COSSBA and IASB met with federal education policymakers and Illinois Congressional officials. Watch for the full story from the Illinois delegation in an upcoming IASB publication.
