Special District Leadership Academy
Special District Leadership Academy
April 14 - 17: San Diego
November 3 - 6: San Rafael
Special District Leadership Academy
April 14 - 17: San Diego
November 3 - 6: San Rafael
Register now for CSDA's groundbreaking core governance training for district board members:
The Special District Leadership Academy (SDLA) Conference
*Early Birds Save $55
- San Diego Early Bird Pricing is in effect until Tuesday, March 19, 2024
- San Rafael Early Bird Pricing is in effect until Sunday, October 13, 2024
For first time attendees, the SDLA Conference covers all four modules of the Academy in just two and half days:
- Governance Foundations
- Setting Direction/Community Leadership
- Board’s Role in Human Resources
- Board’s Role in Finance and Fiscal Accountability
SDLA provides the knowledge base to perform essential governance responsibilities. Board governance, legal, human resources, and finance experts will share important skills and information you can take home and implement in your district right away!
Learn More About the Academy Here
Choose one of three locations!
You will receive a link to make your hotel reservation AFTER you have registered for the conference.
Location:
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown
601 Pacific Hwy
San Diego, CA 92101
CSDA room reservations in the CSDA room block are available at the rate of $194* or prevailing federal per diem at time of check in plus tax. The room reservation cut-off is March 19, 2024; however, space is limited and may sell out before this date.
Location:
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael – Marin County
101 McInnis Parkway
San Rafael, CA 94903
CSDA room reservations in the CSDA room block start at the rate of $166 plus tax and fees per day. The room reservation cut-off is October 13, 2024; however, space is limited and may sell out before this date.
Can’t attend in person?
Complete all Four Modules of the Special District Leadership Academy as Virtual Workshops
Module 2: Setting Direction / Community Outreach
April 3 – 4, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. each day
Module 3: Board’s Role in Finance and Fiscal Accountability
September 25 – 26, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. each day
Module 4: Board’s Role in Human Resources
December 4 – 5, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. each day
Need help paying for this conference?
Special District Leadership Foundation has scholarships available regardless of annual budget and for Members or Non-members. The Special District Leadership Academy Scholarship is available to directors and trustees and the Education Allowance Fund is available to special district staff, to cover registration fees for this conference and other CSDA workshops and conferences. Apply today!