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School Board Training Providers

There are three different categories of trainers eligible to provide state-mandated training for school board trustees: registered providers, authorized providers, and Lone Star Governance Coaches. Each category has its own requirements, and trainers in each category are eligible to provide certain training. Find the one that's right for your board below.

Registered Providers

New SBOE rules effective August 25, 2025, change eligibility for school board training providers—only individuals (not organizations) may apply, and new requirements include fingerprinting, a college degree, and no disqualifying criminal history. All current provider numbers expire August 24, 2025. Please review this memo for full details and next steps. This FAQ provides additional information.

Registered providers are eligible to provide school board member training for school districts and charters. They are not eligible to provide the Lone Star Governance workshop or the Evaluating and Improving Student Outcomes training. Registered providers may offer the following required training:

  • Team Building (Team-of-Eight)
  • Framework for School Board Development
  • Texas Education Code (Update)
  • Human Trafficking

Find a Registered Provider
Become a Registered Provider (provider numbers granted using this application will expire on August 24, 2025)
New Registered Provider Application (provider numbers granted using this application will become effective on August 25, 2025)

Authorized Providers

Authorized providers may provide the required Evaluating and Improving Student Outcomes (EISO) training, as well as other school board member training for school districts and charters, but are not eligible to provide the Lone Star Governance workshop. Authorized providers may provide the following required training:

  • Evaluating and Improving Student Outcomes (EISO)
  • Team Building (Team-of-Eight)
  • Framework for School Board Development
  • Texas Education Code (Update)
  • Human Trafficking

Find an Authorized Provider

To become an authorized provider, complete an Evaluating and Improving Student Outcomes (EISO) training and pass the Authorized Provider Exam with a minimum score of 80. A schedule of all upcoming EISO training and associated registration information is available on the Lone Star Governance homepage.

 

Lone Star Governance Coaches

Certified Lone Star Governance (LSG) Coaches are highly trained governance experts who are able to lead the Lone Star Governance workshop and who are also authorized providers for most other required school board member training. LSG coaches may provide the following required training:

  • Lone Star Governance Workshop
  • Evaluating and Improving Student Outcomes (EISO)
  • Team Building (Team-of-Eight)
  • Framework for School Board Development
  • Texas Education Code (Update)
  • Human Trafficking

Find or Become a Lone Star Governance Coach

 

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Contact Information

School Governance
Phone: (512) 463-9290
boardtraining@tea.texas.gov