Program

Date and Time

Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 | 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Anaheim Convention Center North

Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 | 10:45 a.m.
Disneyland_® Park

Overview

The Student Board Member Two-Day Program is held in conjunction with the Annual Education Conference and Trade Show. Student board members are integral to district and county boards, ensuring students’ voices are heard and included in the governance team. The Student Board Member Two-Day Program at AEC is a statewide professional development opportunity in which student board members can expand their governance and leadership horizons.

The first day will touch upon basic elements of good governance, roles and responsibilities, budget basics, and best practices in communication. Participants will be led through exercises to develop an action plan for community engagement. They will learn how to advocate for student concerns and how to present this information to the board while advocating for funding priorities in support of the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) funding. Students will work in small groups, collaborating on best practices, and learning from peer experiences.

On the second day, students will join us at the Disney Leadership Assembly and discover the magic of leadership through Disney Imagination Campus. Participants will embark on an immersive experience designed to empower future leaders with the tools, mindset, and inspiration to make a difference in their communities and beyond.

This initiative invites students to interact with industry experts, partake in dynamic leadership exercises, and delve into hands-on learning experiences. Upon completion of the Disney Leadership Assembly, students are free to enjoy the rest of the theme park.

Program

Through various presentations, discussions, and interactive exercises, student trustees are introduced to the principles of good governance, share ideas on best practices, and build a network among their peers. This engaging training will provide student board members with the resources necessary to enhance their role on their governance team. The Disney Leadership Assembly offers leadership principles emphasizing that leadership is accessible to all. Students will uncover strategies for effective communication, critical thinking, and fostering innovation through interactive sessions.

Who should attend?

The Student Board Member Two-Day Program is open to all current student board members throughout California.

Registration

The registration fee for the Student Board Member Two-Day Program is $725. This pricing covers various elements aimed at delivering a thorough and enriching experience. On the initial day, students are provided both breakfast and lunch. Meanwhile, on the following day, transportation to and from Disneyland_® Park from the Anaheim Marriott is arranged, alongside a boxed lunch and beverage. This ticket includes full access to the AEC conference. There is limited space for this dynamic program, so sign up early! There is no onsite registration for this two-day program.

Student board members who want to attend the three-day AEC conference only may purchase a ticket for a registration fee of $295.

Student Guest

Each student can register one student guest for AEC from Dec 5-7, 2024. A student guest can be a parent, legal guardian, or family member. The student guest must check-in at registration to receive their badge credentials. The registration fee for a student guest is $175. A guest is defined as a parent, legal guardian, or family member who is not affiliated with or employed by a California school district or county office of education (including board members, administrators, teachers, or staff). Co-workers or associates are not eligible to use the guest registration category. If this registration category is used by someone other than a guest, the registrant will be charged a full conference registration rate for that person.

Note: The student guest is provided access to all general sessions, breakout sessions and the Trade Show Floor. Meal functions require an additional purchased ticket for all attendees, including guests. The guest badge does not give you access to the Student Board Member Two-Day Program on Dec. 4-5, 2024.

Waitlist and cancellation policy

In the event that the two-day program reaches full capacity and is sold out, a waitlist will be initiated. Should a vacancy arise, the next individual on the waitlist will receive an invitation to purchase a ticket. To join the waitlist, please reach out to register@csba.org. Joining the waitlist does not guarantee ticket availability. We will inform you promptly if a ticket becomes accessible. If the waitlist is initiated, it will close on November 12, 2024. Should no tickets become available, you will receive notification that additional tickets will not be released.

For (SBM) cancellations received by 11:59 p.m. (PST) by October 1, 2024:

• A 25% processing fee will be applied, and the balance of your registration fee will be refunded.
• Substitutions may be made with another individual within the registrant’s LEA by November 12, 2024.

For (SBM) cancellations received between October 2 and November 12, 2024:

• A 50% processing fee will be applied, and the balance of your registration fee will be refunded.
• Substitutions may be made with another individual within the registrant’s LEA by November 12, 2024.

For (SBM) cancellations received on or after November 13, 2024:

• No refunds will be issued.

 

To review the comprehensive cancellation policy, click here.