Policy Governance® Facilitation
Policy Governance® is a trademarked governance system created by John and Miriam Carver in the 1970s. Using a nationally certified Policy Governance® trainer, the VSBA offers a menu of services to boards who have officially adopted Policy Governance® and those interested in exploring it. Organized by phases, boards at any level of experience with this governance system can get the support they need.
Phase I: Introducing Policy Governance®
Phase II: Exploration of Policy Governance®
Phase III:. “Getting Ready” for Policy Governance®
Phase IV: Implementation of Policy Governance®
Phase V: Policy Governance® Maintenance
For more information, see VSBA’s Policy Governance® Board Development Services.
Board EXCELerator Online Program
The VSBA offers the Board EXCELerator, a self-paced online program, to Vermont school board members at a member price: $350/per person or $300/per person for 5+ people, with an optional 30–minute coaching call
This program is ideal for orienting new board members as well as training any board or staff member who wants to understand the 'what,' 'why,' and 'how' of Policy Governance® principles. Created by Brown Dog Consulting, an international Policy Governance® organization, the Board EXCELerator includes eight engaging modules designed to develop understanding about Policy Governance® principles, both in theory and in practice.
Contact Debbie Singiser for more information about the VSBA’s Policy Governance® services (dsingiser@vtvsba.org).
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