OnDemand: How to Evaluate and Use Your Comprehensive Plan

Most school boards approve a comprehensive plan, but few are shown how to actually use it as a governance and accountability tool. This interactive, on-demand SBMA microcredential helps Virginia school board members learn how to use their divisionwide comprehensive plan to set priorities, evaluate progress, align budgets, and strengthen superintendent oversight. Participants will work directly with their own board-adopted plan to: • Identify legally required elements • Evaluate goals and measurements • Connect planning to budgeting and board priorities • Strengthen accountability without micromanaging Designed specifically for school board members, this hands-on training focuses on practical application — not theory — and can be completed anytime at your own pace. Free for school board members throughout the month of May. To fully participate, members should have a digital or printed copy of their current comprehensive plan available during the training. Once you register, use the provided URL to create your Reach account. After your account is set up, you will have access to the course within 24 hours. You only need to create your Reach account once, and all current and future SBMA digital courses will be available through the Reach platform.