MSBA offers free workshops, webinars, and videos to build knowledge of good governance practices, and to further develop skills as ethical leaders, community advocates, inclusive policy makers, and strategic thinkers.
On-line, self-directed learning resources can be found under E-learning on this page.
In-person sessions may be held within the division, region or province. This includes the annual events; the Association’s Fall General & Regional Meetings and Annual Convention which both contain professional development components.
Customized sessions are also available at no cost to Member boards. Please click here to learn more and take advantage of these services available through MSBA.
Coming soon...
We heard your feedback! To better support trustees and school boards across the province, Manitoba School Boards Association invested in an online learning management system. This new platform, Brightspace, is designed to help you feel confident and well-prepared in your role as a trustee. Accessible on both your computer and mobile device, Brightspace makes it easy to learn anytime, anywhere, at your convenience.
A variety of courses will be available on Brightspace, topics will include:
- New Trustee Orientation
- Legislation
- Policy
- Community Engagement
- Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Planning
- And so much more!
Brightspace will be launched in Spring 2026. Stay tuned for more updates and sneak peeks!
In-Person Events
Annual Convention
- March 19 & 20, 2026, Delta Hotels by Marriott, Winnipeg
NTGIE & CSBA Congress
- July 5 - 8, 2026, Whistler, BC
All Fall Events 2025
Workshops & Facilitation
- View subject specific free workshops or have one tailored to suit your needs.
Downloads
In the meantime, the existing resources are here to continue to support trustees. As education leaders in the community and as advocates for public education, effective school boards are committed to ongoing professional development. The leadership provided by both a board and individual trustees has a direct effect on the school division, its students and staff and, ultimately, the communities it serves.
As a result, trustees and local school boards have an exciting opportunity to impact the lives of citizens in their community: of children and youth directly, and of others indirectly. Most importantly, a board is responsible for ensuring local students receive the best kindergarten to grade 12 education possible.
