CASBO’s CBO 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 and a path to qualify for CBO certification. Curriculum offers in-depth learning on core CBO 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
Two tracks are available to choose from:
• Accelerated CBO, a 6-month program for school business professionals currently employed at an 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 an LEA as a new CBO or as a director (or other senior role) reporting to a CBO for 1-5 years.