Led by 35 faculty with real-world experience, the program provides the practical knowledge and skills participants need to fast-track their careers and a pathway to take CASBO’s CBO certification exam. 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
Choose from the following tracks:
• 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, new CBOs with significant school business experience, or Director-level (or equivalent) position reporting to CBO/Superintendent/Cabinet-level with extensive financial and/or management experience.
• 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.
• Small District CBO, an 11-month program for school business professionals currently employed at an LEA with 2,500 or fewer students as a new CBO or as a director (or other senior role) reporting to a CBO for 1-5 years.
The Accelerated CBO BEL cohort is CLOSED and no longer accepting applications.
To receive updates or announcements on future CBO BEL cohorts and related programs, please submit the form below.
“I highly recommend the CASBO CBO BEL program. I learned so much and grew my network. The experience will definitely help me achieve my CBO career goals!”
– Gretchen C. Bender
CBO & Chief Human Resources Officer, Chico Country Day School
FAQs
The Accelerated CBO BEL cohort is CLOSED and no longer accepting applications.
Please have the following information on-hand prior to starting the application process, as this application will not save your progress:
- Current, detailed, professional resume (Electronic PDF or Word doc to upload)
- Contact information for the supervisor or superintendent who approved you to apply and register for this program, if your application is accepted.
- Contact information for one additional professional reference.
The Small District CBO BEL cohort is no longer accepting applications.
Small Districts
July 2024 – June 2025 Hybrid
(In-person sessions marked *)
Fri., July 19-Sat., July 20*
Fri., Aug. 16-Sat., Aug. 17
Fri., Sept. 27-Sat., Sept. 28*
Fri., Oct. 18-Sat., Oct. 19
Wed., Nov. 20**
Fri., Jan. 24- Sat., Jan. 25
Fri., Feb. 21- Sat., Feb. 22
Fri., March 21- Sat., March 22*
Fri., April 25-Sat., March 26*
Fri., June 20-Sat., June 21*
* In-person dates will be held in Sacramento, CA – Location TBD
**In-person, prior to the CASBO CBO Symposium in Burlingame, CA
The Accelerated CBO BEL cohort is no longer accepting applications.
Accelerated CBO BEL
December 2024 – May 2025 Virtual
(In-person sessions marked *)
Thurs., Dec. 5
Thur., Dec. 12-Fri., Dec. 13*
Thurs., Jan. 9
Thurs., Jan. 16
Thurs., Jan. 30
Thurs., Feb. 6
Thurs., Feb. 13
Thurs., Feb. 27
Fri., March 7-Sat., March 8*
Thurs., March 13
Thurs., March 27
Thurs., April 3
Thurs., April 24
Thurs., May 1-Fri., May 2*
* In-person sessions will be held at Santa Clara COE
Tuition is $6,750 for members or $8,750 for non-members.
Full payment must be received by the specified cohort payment deadline to confirm participation in the program.
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: Travel and lodging for the CBO BEL onsite program dates are not included in program tuition. Additionally, tuition does not cover the cost of the certification exam after program completion.
Successful completion of a CASBO CBO Business Executives Leadership Program satisfies the requirement to sit for the CASBO CBO certification exam (additional fee).