Board Governance Training
Fall 2015
The Detroit Public Schools Office of Charter Schools
offers governance training for members of charter
school boards.
Training is free to members from DPS-authorized
charter schools. Dinner is provided and RSVPs are
requested. For more information or to RSVP, please
contact the Office of Charter Schools at (313) 873-7929.
New Board Member Training
Thursday July 16, 2015, 5-7 p.m.
DPS Police Headquarters
8500 Cameron, Detroit
Learn the basics of charter school board
governance, including the roles and
responsibilities of a charter school board
member and requirements of the Open
Meetings Act. This training is a must for
board members appointed in the last 12
months.
Board Advocacy
Thursday September 24, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
DPS Police Headquarters
8500 Cameron, Detroit
Big changes are ahead for education in Detroit, and many of the decisions
will be coming from Lansing. The formation of a new Detroit Education
Commission, discussions about Common Enrollment and many other issues
will have a direct impact on your school. Learn how to get involved and
have your voice heard as this important discussion heats up. Dan
Quisenberry, president of the Michigan Association of Public School
Academies (MAPSA) will facilitate this informative session. Dinner will be
provided.
DPS Office of Charter Schools
detroitk12.org/admin/charter_schools/boards/
Fall 2015
Strategic Planning
Saturday October 17, 2015, 10 a.m to 2 p.m.
DPS Police Headquarters
8500 Cameron, Detroit
Strategic planning is crucial to the success of any charter school. This
training session, facilitated by Angela Irwin of AirWin Educational
Services, will help boards think strategically about the schools they
govern. During this interactive session, board members will learn how to
put together a strategic plan and will come away with tools and templates to help them get
started. Beyond the strategic plan, boards will also learn how to implement the plan and
measure for success. At least 2 members from each board should attend.
Network after Work
Thursday November 5, 2015, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Ottava Via
1400 Michigan Avenue, Detroit
Take a step back from the tough work of being a charter school board member and network
with board members from other DPS-authorized charter schools as well as members of the
greater charter schools community in Detroit. Heavy hors d’oevres will be served.
Coming in 2016…
True Colors
January 30, 2016, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Maya Angelou said it best, "Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you
do it." So, who are you and are you living your True Colors? True Colors is a metaphor for
understanding human personality. It translates complicated personality, learning style, and
leadership theory into practical information that is easy to understand. This fun and
interactive workshop is designed to help you better understand yourself and others, while
promoting the appreciation of individual difference. Through engaging small group activities,
participants will reflect on personal style, explore ideas with colleagues, and dialogue about
your color spectrum.
Annual Boards of Directors Conference
April 9, 2016
All board members are invited to participate in a day of learning and exchange of ideas. Multiple
breakout sessions will provide training to both new and experienced board members.
DPS Office of Charter Schools
detroitk12.org/admin/charter_schools/boards/
Fall 2015