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Certificate in School District Business Leadership

Developed in partnership with the UW College of Education.

Certificates » School District Business Leadership
Program Features
  • Analysis of case studies drawn from districts in Washington state
  • Graduate credit or Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available
Who Should Apply
  • Executive-level district business leaders
  • Business managers and directors who wish to prepare for senior-level positions
  • Assistant or associate superintendents of business and finance
  • School business administrators from both rural and urban districts
Learn the key responsibilities and functions of the district CFO. Develop the knowledge necessary to become an effective school district business leader and valued member of the superintendent’s administrative team. Gain strategies and skills to meet the unique challenges of fiscal and resource management in public schools. Understand political and legal foundations of Washington state public school financing and bargaining law. Deepen your understanding of school district strategic budgeting, operational affairs and stakeholder relations to ensure that your district meets its mission and goals.
Key Outcomes
You will understand the roles, responsibilities and key business functions of a school district CFO as well as the influence district size has on the business office and fiscal functions.
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Contact us or call 888-469-6499

Recent policy changes to how K-12 is funded at the state and federal levels include expectations of greater accountability and performance. This program provides school district business officials the opportunity to improve K-12 education by working on changed programs and practices.

Stephen Nielsen
Instructor and Superintendent of Finance at Puget Sound Educational Service District