Due to popular demand, the New Jersey School Boards Association is pleased to offer the NJSBA LEAD Master Class Series in the evenings, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., running biweekly from April 8th to May 6th.
This three-part program is designed to enhance your executive skills and help you transform your leadership effectiveness. Each session stands on its own, but together, they create a powerful pathway to governing with courage, coherence, and a relentless focus on students.
Hosted by renowned education leaders Dr. Kimberley Markus, former NJ Commissioner of Education, and veteran architect of system-level change; and Dr. Nicholas Diaz, NJSBA Deputy Director, recognized statewide and nationally for school communications and leadership engagement.
Hear what attendees are saying!
“The speakers, Dr. Markus and Dr. Diaz, along with breakout sessions were very informative and gave an insight into other NJ school districts encountering similar situations.” -School Board Member
“This was a great master class in understanding the leadership role generationally. I have taken personality tests in understanding how that helps in what we do, but this added a whole other level.” -School Board Member
Session One: “Leading Through the Fog: Clarity in Turbulent Times”
Wednesday, April 8th – 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
In a rapidly shifting landscape of federal changes and a new gubernatorial administration, uncertainty can easily pull you off course. We will equip you with executive-level strategies to lead with confidence, communicate with clarity, and maintain momentum for students who cannot afford for adults to “wait and see.” Discover how to actively transform turbulence into opportunity and lead with steadiness when it matters most.
Session Two: “Bridging the Gap: Leading Across Generations”
Wednesday, April 22nd – 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Today’s school boards and district teams are multigenerational, each group bringing its own values, communication styles, and assumptions. Leading effectively requires understanding the perspectives and idiosyncrasies of each generation while building bridges that strengthen collaboration. This session explores the practical dynamics of intergenerational leadership and offers tools for increasing trust, reducing friction, and leveraging diverse strengths so that you and your team can move forward together with unity and respect.
Session Three: “North Star Leadership: Leading with Purpose and Intention”
Wednesday, May 6th – 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Purpose-driven leaders don’t wander – they navigate. This session illuminates how anchoring every decision, relationship, and action in a clear sense of purpose, establishes a stable path for your district and community. This session will help you articulate your “why,” align actions to values, and cultivate intentionality in moments of challenge and opportunity. Walk away with a refined leadership compass that strengthens your impact and keeps students at the center of every choice.
Register Today!
Register for the full three-part course for only $249. The full course features:
- The Discussion Group: Exclusive interactive sessions for applied learning and peer strategy.
- Bonus Resources: Supplemental tools and materials to implement change immediately.
- On-Demand Access: Full archived session content for review and continuous learning.
Registration Information
Registration of school board members and other district staff that have been reported to NJSBA through the completion of the district census form may be completed online, but only by the school business administrator who must attach a scanned copy of the purchase order with the registration.
Board Member Academy Credit: Each live session offers 1.5 BMA credits. You must attend the live session to get credit. To register, please click here.