• A Family Policy Alliance Foundation Academy
Equipping school board members to protect children and defend parents' rights.
The first national school board training program delivered from a biblical worldview—equipping school board members to lead with conviction and clarity.
School board decisions shape the future of America.
From curriculum and classroom content to parental rights and student safety, the choices school boards make reach directly into the lives of children and families across America. These decisions shape what the next generation believes, learns and becomes.
That is why pro-family school board members and candidates need real training—rooted in a biblical worldview and grounded in the issues they will actually face. The School Board Academy equips them to defend biblical values, protect children and preserve parents' rights with confidence, clarity and conviction.
"The state school board training I attended taught us to 'stay in our lane'. The School Board Academy teaches us to do what we were elected to do. The advice on communicating and implementing good policies is very beneficial to a new school board member. It was wonderful!"
— lisa doehrman, School Board Member, indiana
What does the Academy offer?
Practical, accessible education for new school board members and candidates that includes:
Outcomes
Graduates of the School Board Academy will be equipped to serve…
Confidently
Be a voice for the family and boldly defend biblical values.
Effectively
Navigate curriculum and social issues from a biblical worldview.
Honorably
Treat the opposition with dignity and communicate winsomely.
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Two ways to engage: live cohort or on-demand.
Next Live Cohort
Oct. 20-22, 2026
6:30 – 9 p.m. ET
5:30 – 8 p.m. CT
4:30 – 7 p.m. MT
3:30 – 6 p.m. PT
Three-night live training • Need-based scholarships available
$180
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On-Demand Training
Complete the School Board Academy at your own pace and on your own time. Approximately 6 hours of video instruction from the same subject-matter experts.
Self-paced training • Need-based scholarships available
$180
After Graduation
Is there support after graduation from the School Board Academy?
Yes. In addition to the three-night virtual training series, Family Policy Alliance Foundation facilitates the School Board Exchange to provide graduates with ongoing support, continuing education and a forum to network and fellowship with like-minded colleagues.
Membership in the School Board Exchange is included in the $180 class fee.
"The School Board Exchange website is going to be an awesome resource as I am onboarding. Sometimes you need quick resources and a limited amount of time. Much of the work has been condensed and organized which will save a lot of time!"
— David Anderson, School Board Member, Washington
Endorsements
From School Board Members
There was more relevant information in these three nights of training than all of the state association school board training I've had for the past 18 months. And I really appreciated the conservative perspective.
ed harrison
texas
It was most helpful to attend the School Board Academy because I learned about the many biblical worldview resources available to support both myself and other board members.
kathy hewitt
oregon
The resources are incredible! I have gone to several state legislators looking for conservative resources for school board directors and always got the runaround. In my 18 years on the board, this is the best training I have ever had.
shelly rice
pennsylvania
I think what sets School Board Academy apart is the additional training after the course in the School Board Exchange and the private Facebook group so you can connect with others. I have been to a lot of trainings in my career, but NONE have provided this kind of follow-up.
tim kain
arkansas
Competent presenters, well organized, content rich, and highly applicable to any school district in the country...or should be.
dandy hough
georgia
School board members should attend School Board Academy because they need to be equipped with as much relevant information as possible to serve as good stewards in the battle for our children.
luz vasquez
new jersey
Your community needs leaders
who will stand firm.
Join the next cohort of School Board Academy and be equipped to serve with wisdom, courage and biblical conviction.
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