Training Opportunities

The SCSC offers various training opportunities throughout the year. See below for the most up-to-date information about SCSC-offered training.

Annual Governance Training

Georgia law, O.C.G.A. § 20‐2‐2084(f), requires that every member of a governing board of a state charter school participate in annual governing board training.

Governance Training Policy for State Charter Schools

The SCSC Board of Commissioners adopted a new governance training policy to promote high-quality charter schools and ensure compliance with Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 20‐2‐2084(f)). This policy establishes differentiated training requirements for new and tenured governing board members at state charter schools.

Download this pdf file. Governance Training Policy for State Charter Schools

Questions? Contact Michele Neely at [email protected].

FY25 Training Calendar

Governance Training Calendar

February Governance Training

February 11 12:00 a.m.

April Governance Training

April 22 12:00 a.m.
All Upcoming Events

Alternate Training

Board members who do not wish to participate in SCSC training OR who do not fully attend SCSC governance training must seek alternate training through a list of approved providers. 

Please see the new Governance Training Policy for information on the use of alternate training providers.

 

Approved Alternate Providers

Past Trainings

Information and materials from past training opportunities can be helpful as well to see what was taught and to view presentations from past courses.

Previous Training Presentations and Materials

GCSA Financial Management Certification Program

Course Schedule

Each course will be offered twice per year.

  • Procurement, Payroll & Compensation: Monday 10/21 & Wednesday 10/23 @ 9AM
  • Internal Controls & Effective Financial Oversight: Monday 11/18 & Wednesday 11/20 @ 9AM
  • Audit Preparation & Best Practices: Tuesday 12/3 & Wednesday 12/4 @ 9AM

If you have any additional questions about the course, email Leslie Gabbianelli, GCSA's Chief Financial Officer. 

**Scholarships are available for state charter school participants.**

 

ENROLL NOW in GCSA’s Financial Management Courses! 

GCSA’s Financial Management Courses are tailored to address the unique financial issues facing charter schools. GCSA’s Financial Management Certification Program is offered virtually, consisting of six courses, each divided into two four-hour sessions within the same week. Participants can register for individual courses or the entire program. 

Registration is open to all interested charter school employees and their board members. This training is specifically designed to build the expertise and knowledge of charter school leaders and board members who oversee or work directly in school financial operations.

If you have any additional questions about the course, email Leslie Gabbianelli, GCSA's Chief Financial Officer. 

COST

Each individual course costs $300 per person and you or your school will be billed upon registration. Scholarships are available for SCSC schools.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If an attendee misses a course, they will have the opportunity to complete it again in the next semester. Following each of the six required courses, attendees must take and pass an exam (with a score of 75% or higher) to earn their certification. Participants have up to three years to take and pass all exams to earn certification.

Georgia Charter Schools Association website

Staffing Toolkit for State Charter Schools

Resources

Questions?

Contact

Michele Neely

Senior Director of School Support and Outreach

[email protected]

Contact

Naquita Smith

School Support and Outreach Coordinator

[email protected]