The NSBMA Civic Network helps student board members build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to serve effectively in their role. While the Student Trustee Action Readiness Training 2026 conference has concluded, Fall Enrollment provides access to remaining Civic Network programming, eligible recordings and resources, and selected webinars during the 2026–27 school year.​

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• START Conference (September 18-20, 2026): A three-day virtual training focused on governance, district policy, student outreach, advocacy, policy proposal development, and mock board meeting practice. (Full-year membership only)

• STEPS Conference (November 14, 2026): A one-day virtual session that helps students turn policy proposals and other priorities into actionable implementation strategies.

• BUDGET Training (January 30, 2027): A three-hour virtual training covering school district finance, revenue sources, budget cycles, collective bargaining, equitable resource allocation, and the connection between budgets and policy priorities.

• Additional Webinars: Virtual sessions that strengthen student skills, such as public speaking or intergenerational partnership.

• Member-Only Resources: Selected templates, guides, reflection tools, and implementation resources exclusive for NSBMA membership.

• Recognition Pathway: Earn a professional certificate recognizing your leadership and skill development as a student board member, designed to be shared on LinkedIn, résumés, and other professional materials (only available to students enrolled in full-year membership who participated in the START conference).

 

How to Join

To participate through Fall Enrollment, school districts may register online using the pricing options below.

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Massachusetts districts: NSBMA and our state chapter, the Massachusetts Association of Student Representatives, offer a dedicated membership pathway with state-specific programming and support. Please visit our Massachusetts page for details: nsbma.net/membership-ma