Unlock Exceptional Leadership with ISBA’s Gold Seal Certification
The Board Presidents’ Gold Seal Leadership Certification is designed for both newly appointed and seasoned school board presidents, equipping you with cutting-edge governance and leadership strategies.
Lead with confidence and vision
From mastering effective board meetings and goal-setting for student achievement to superintendent evaluations and fiscal management, the Gold Seal program ensures you’re prepared to lead. Connect with peers through interactive seminars, virtual roundtables, and relaxed Coffee Chats.
Recipients of the Gold Seal are recognized at the annual Fall Conference Board Presidents’ Breakfast.
Six steps to your Board Presidents’ Gold Seal
Attend the Gold Seal Workshop
5 EGA pointsStart your morning with connection, conversation, and community at ISBA’s new Regional Coffee Chats. Each ISBA Regional Director hosts a Coffee Chat within their school district, with ISBA staff on-site to assist and answer questions.
Note: You only need to attend either the winter or summer Coffee Chats to be eligible.
Attend ISBA LeaderCon’26
This seminar will equip you with the essential tools to navigate the complexities of leading your leadership team. Don’t miss this opportunity to refine your skills and make a lasting impact on your district.
Attend your region’s Spring Presidents’ Virtual Roundtable
1 EGA pointJoin fellow school board presidents for an exclusive opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions about the most pressing school governance issues facing your district today.
Attend 1 of 5 Spring/Summer Seminars
10 EGA pointsChoose any one of these ISBA seminars to satisfy this step. Attendees receive 10 EGA points per seminar.
- COSSBA Annual Conference — March 13–15, 2026, Louisville, KY
- ISBA/IAPSS School Safety/Cybersecurity Seminar — May 13, 2026
- ISBA June School Law Seminar — June 9, 2026
- ISBA/IAPSS/IASBO Budgeting & Finance Seminar — June 18, 2026
- ISBA/IAPSS Collective Bargaining Webinar — August 26, 2026
Attend your region’s Summer Presidents’ Virtual Roundtable
1 EGA pointListen, share, and consider what’s working and what’s not in your school district alongside other board presidents in your region.
Attend the Presidents’ Breakfast at the Annual Fall Conference
5 EGA pointsHear from a resource panel of board members who currently are or have served as board president. Participants of the leadership program will be recognized at the breakfast and have their name displayed on the award wall.
Note: Registration opens in summer 2026
