COSSBA ConnectED

Founded by state school boards associations in late 2021, the Consortium of State School Boards Associations (COSSBA) is a non-partisan, national alliance dedicated to sharing resources and information to support, promote, and strengthen state school boards associations as they serve their local school districts and board members.

Learn more about COSSBA, including: guiding principles, bylaws, governance, and vision.
 

SAVE THE DATES! Mark your calendar and make plans to attend these upcoming COSSBA events.
 

Webinar: Building Stronger Schools—Through Caring & Consistent Discipline

Wednesday, Nov. 19, 11 a.m.-Noon (Central Time)
Via Zoom

Discipline policies play a critical role in shaping school culture, student success, and equity across a district. This webinar explores how a progressive discipline approach, one that emphasizes consistency, fairness, and care can help schools move away from punitive models and toward systems that build accountability, strengthen relationships, and support long-term behavioral growth. Designed for school board members, district leaders, and administrators, this session will share the principles and practices of progressive discipline, including tiered interventions, clear expectations, and restorative responses.

Presenting this webinar is Stephanie Long, Chief Student Support Officer for the Pinellas County Schools in Florida. Her division encompasses the Exceptional Student Education, Educational Alternative Services, School Climate and Behavior, and Student Services divisions.

Participants will learn how Pinellas County School District implements a framework that ensures consequences are age-appropriate, instructive, and consistently applied, while also addressing root causes of behavior and keeping students connected to learning. Join us to discover how progressive, caring discipline can create stronger, safer, and more inclusive schools.

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2026 COSSBA Annual Conference

March 12–15, 2026
Louisville, KY
At the 2026 Consortium of State School Boards Associations (COSSBA) Annual Conference in Louisville, you will have the opportunity to explore the latest trends and best practices in finance, governance, school safety, mental health, stakeholder engagement, student achievement, and the transformative potential of artificial intelligence. You will also have the chance to make meaningful connections with other education professionals, visit with industry vendors at the exhibitor showcase, and network with them. Visit www.cossba.org for the most up-to-date information on conference programming, speakers, and registration fees.

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2027 COSSBA Annual Conference

March 11–14, 2027
Dallas, TX