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CASBO’s Business Executives Leadership (BEL) Program is the only program of its kind designed and led by working CBOs to foster the next generation of school business leadership in California’s changing educational landscape.

The program provides participants with the practical knowledge and skills needed to fast track their career. Curriculum offers in-depth learning on core disciplines, such as:

• Finance
• Budget Development & Accounting
• Communications
• Leadership & Operations
• Human Resources

Additional benefits include:

• Ongoing updates to address current hot topics & industry trends
• Networking with school business colleagues & leaders across California
• Eligibility to take CASBO’s CBO Certification exam
• Invitation to CBO Symposium, CASBO’s exclusive conference for CBOs

Two tracks are available to choose from:

• Accelerated CBO, a 6-month program for school business professionals currently employed at a LEA as a CBO or equivalent position for a minimum of 1 year.
• Aspiring CBO, a 9-month program for school business professionals currently employed at a LEA as a director or senior role that reports to a CBO for a minimum of 1 year.

Applications for June 2023 cohorts closed on May 12, 2023.

To receive announcements on applications for future cohorts, please submit the form at the link below.

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I had a wonderful experience earning the CBO Certification after completing the BEL Program. The materials have been invaluable in my career and broadened my knowledge of school business. It was a great confidence builder. Networking is a much-needed support system for a CBO.


– Mary Downey
Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, Sonoma COE

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Application Information

Applications are not currently being accepted.

To receive announcements on applications for future cohorts, please submit the form at the link below.

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Upcoming program schedules

Aspiring CBO

Summer 2023 – Sacramento

Fridays & Saturdays 8 am – 5 pm
Dates:

6/23/23

7/21/23

8/18/23

9/15/23

9/16/23

10/20/23

CBO Symposium*
11/15 – 11/17/23

1/12/24

2/9/24

2/20/24

3/15/24

*Registration included with tuition. Times TBA.

Accelerated CBO

Summer  2023 – Virtual

Mondays 2:30 – 8 pm
Dates:

6/23/23*

7/10/23

7/24/23

8/7/23

8/21/23

8/28/23

9/11/23

9/25/23

10/2/23

10/16/23

11/6/23

CBO Symposium**
11/15 – 11/17/23

12/4/23

12/18/23***

*In person, Sacramento.
**Registration included with tuition. Times TBA.
***In person, TBD location

TUITION & PAYMENT

CASBO will send notifications of acceptance with an invoice on a rolling basis. If accepted, full payment is required to be received by the specified cohort program deadline.

Payment plans are not accepted. Payment options include:

  • Credit Card; or
  • eCheck; or
  • Paper check (received by CASBO by the deadline).

CASBO does not offer scholarship programs at this time. Please discuss financial support with your supervisor, human resources, CBO, school or County Office of Education prior to applying.

Please Note: For those accepted into the program, tuition includes registration to CBO Symposium. Tuition does not cover your transportation or lodging expenses, nor does it cover the cost of the certification exam after program completion.

CBO Certification

Successful completion of a CASBO CBO Business Executives Leadership Program satisfies the requirement to sit for the CASBO CBO certification exam (additional fee).

Need assistance with the CBO Business Executives Leadership Program?

certification@casbo.org