Governance 101:
Training for Charter School Board Members

Individual Course Access

Governance 101 is a two-hour online course that provides charter school board members with a comprehensive introduction to effective governance.

• The course covers the fundamentals of charter schools and board service, including core responsibilities such as policy making, advocacy, and public accountability.
• Participants learn about the legal framework governing charter schools, including compliance with federal, state, and local laws, Open Meeting Act requirements, and ethical standards related to conflicts of interest.
• The training also addresses financial oversight responsibilities, including budgeting, audits, risk management, and internal controls.
• In addition, the course explores board structure, bylaws, leadership roles, committee organization, and the distinction between governance and management.
• Finally, the course prepares board members to build strong, compliant relationships with authorizers and understand key oversight processes such as annual reviews and charter renewal.

Pricing is provided for individual course access. If your board would like to purchase three or more licenses together, please reach out to hello@schoolworks.org for custom pricing.