New Jersey state law requires school board members and charter school trustees to attend training in the first, second and third years of a first term, and in the first year of a re-elected or reappointed term. NJSBA is the state-designated provider of Mandated Training, which is available at no cost to members. 

The New Jersey School Boards Association offers its members numerous formats to fulfill this requirement, including live virtual training, self-paced online courses, and in-person training.* 

GOV I GOV II GOV III GOV IV


Governance I: First Year of First Term Training – New Board Member Orientation Mandated Training

New Board Member Orientation Weekend

This on-site intensive, three-day training course teaches new board members how to effectively fulfill their responsibilities while attending large and small group sessions on topics including school law, policy, the School Ethics Act, ways to improve student achievement, school finance, labor relations, the board-superintendent relationship, and advocacy.
Limit of 2 members per district for this weekend training.
Registration for Mandated Training may only be completed online by your school business administrator. Please contact your district office to be registered.

Registration opening in December!
All attendees will need a district email and must already be added to the census (with a start date of 1/1/24)

January 19-21, 2024
Crowne Plaza Princeton

February 23-25, 2024
Crowne Plaza Princeton

Mandated Training Day

​This program will be offered both virtually and in-person at NJSBA headquarters in Trenton. This free opportunity will not only allow you to complete your mandated training requirements, but to share knowledge and connect with fellow school leaders working towards the same goals.  Registration must be handled by your school business administrator. *Details for this event are subject to change. 

Next dates TBA

Virtual Training

Live Virtual Sessions  

Throughout the year, NJSBA staff will present information new board members need to perform their responsibilities effectively. This format allows time for questions and answers. The Live Virtual new board member sessions are scheduled in three consecutive live sessions, each lasting approximately two hours.  Members must consecutively attend all three session dates to fulfill the Governance One requirement and receive Board Member Academy credit.  

Self-Paced Online Course (Please log in before clicking register now.)

The self-paced, interactive session allows board members to take the course at their convenience. Completion of this course fulfills the School District Accountability Act Mandated Training requirement.
(2024 Course will open in January)

REGISTER NOW – 2023 course


Governance II, III AND IV

Governance II: 1st Term, 2nd full year of service – Finance
Governance III: 1st Term, 3rd full year of service – Student Achievement
Governance IV: Re-elected/reappointed board members in the first year of any succeeding term – Legal Update 


Governance II: Second Year of the First Term – School Finance 

Mandated Training Day

​This program will be offered virtually. This free opportunity will not only allow you to complete your mandated training requirements, but to share knowledge and connect with fellow school leaders working towards the same goals. Registration must be handled by your school business administrator. *Details for this event are subject to change. Keep your eye on this space for more information.

Next dates TBA

Live Virtual Training  

NJSBA staff will present the Governance II: Finance session live online throughout the year. This interactive format allows time for questions and answers. 

Sessions will take place from 7 – 9 p.m. on the following dates: 

Member Rate: Free • Non-Member Rate: $100 

Self-Paced Online Course 

The self-paced, interactive session allows board members to take the course at their convenience. Completion of this course fulfills the School District Accountability Act Mandated Training requirement.  

Foundations for Success – School Finance

The Foundations for Success programs are hosted through the county school boards associations. These highly interactive and informative programs offer members a convenient way to fulfill the training requirements of the School District Accountability Act. 

Dates TBA

Member Rate: Free • Non-Member Rate: $100


Governance III: Third Year of the First Term – Student Achievement 

Live Virtual Training  

Throughout the year, NJSBA staff will present the Governance III: Student Achievement session live online. This interactive format allows time for questions and answers. 

Sessions will take place from 7 – 9 p.m. on the following dates: 

Member Rate: Free • Non-Member Rate: $100 

Self-Paced Online Course

The self-paced, interactive session allows board members to take the course at their convenience. Completion of this course fulfills the School District Accountability Act Mandated Training requirement. 

Member Rate: Free • Non-Member Rate: $100 

Foundations for Success – Student Achievement

The Foundations for Success programs are hosted through the County School Boards Associations. These highly interactive and informative programs offer members a convenient way to fulfill the training requirements of the School District Accountability Act. 

Dates TBA

Member Rate: Free • Non-Member Rate: $100


Governance IV: First Year of Every Newly Elected Term – Legal Update

For board members and charter school trustees in the first year of a re-elected or reappointed term. 

Mandated Training Day

​This program will be offered virtually. This free opportunity will not only allow you to complete your mandated training requirements, but to share knowledge and connect with fellow school leaders working towards the same goals. Registration must be handled by your school business administrator. *Details for this event are subject to change. Keep your eye on this space for more information.

Next dates TBA

Live Virtual Training

Throughout the year, NJSBA staff will present the Governance IV: Legal Update session live online. This interactive format allows time for questions and answers. 

Sessions will take place from 7 – 9 p.m. on the following dates: 

AUTUMN DATES TBA 

Member Rate: Free • Non-Member Rate: $100 

Self-Paced Online Course

The self-paced, interactive session allows board members to take the course at their convenience. Completion of this course fulfills the School District Accountability Act Mandated Training requirement. 

Member Rate: Free • Non-Member Rate: $100

Foundations for Success – Legal Update

The Foundations for Success programs are hosted through the county school boards associations. These highly interactive and informative programs offer members a convenient way to fulfill the training requirements of the School District Accountability Act.

Dates TBA

Member Rate: Free • Non-Member Rate: $100

Please contact the Training Department for questions regarding Mandated Training requirements.

*In-person training programs are subject to current health conditions.