Governance Training Center
for International School Governance Members and Owners
International schools are unique. They operate under unique contexts and require exceptional governance. Join the journey…
What we do
Are you an international school board member or school owner somewhere in the world? If so, you are fully aware that this important job demands a specific set of skills based on the knowledge, understanding and standards of international school governance best practice. The GTC serves the unique professional development needs of practicing and aspiring international school governance members worldwide. We strive to provide world class, research-driven, practical training designed to be put into practice in the international school setting. The expectation is that as a result of this training, you will become a better governance member and the school will be more effectively governed.
The GTC provides an array of virtual and in-person professional learning services.
What’s happening soon?
Measuring Your Mission: the ‘Do or Die’ Job for Governance!
10 November 7 - 9 AM EDT
Safeguarding the mission is the most essential role for school governance. Learn how to stay focused on what matters most.
So You Need to Hire a Head…Now What?
Steps,Missteps and Pitfalls!
01 December 2024 7 - 9AM EDT
Whatever form of governance at your school, you have the critical responsibiity to hire the head of school. How do we ensure we get it right?
Put Teeth and Meaning into the Head’s Evaluation
12 January 2025 7-9am EDT
The school governance has one employee: the head of school. How does governance ensure that the head is effective?
Strategic Policy: Missing Link for Governing
16 February 2025 7-9am EDT
A streamlined model for international school school governance to establish true STRATEGIC policy that sets the direction of the school.
Upcoming In-Person Events
International School Governance Matters!
14 - 16 March 2025
Panama CIty, Panama
Join fellow governance members from around the world for a 2-day IN-PERSON immersive learning experience into the world of international school governance. And a unique third day for board chairs.
More 2- Hour Virtual Modules
Welcome to International School Governance!
TBA
7-9 AM EDT
Are you new to international school governance?
Learn the fundamentals and essential skills of serving on an international school governance body.
Who’s Next on Your Board?
TBA
7-9 am EDT
Six ‘Musts’ for succession planning!
How does the board ensure that it always has the most effective membership and board leadership?
Becoming an Effective Board Chair
TBA
7-9 am EDT
Can a board be effective without a skilled board chair? International schools have come to understand the critical role of the chair of the governance board.
Need a session made just for you?
Annual ‘advance’ sessions
Customized 1-2 day virtual or in-person
Customized governance training
Virtual or in-person
Half day to 2 days
Custom-designed for your board
NEED MORE INFORMATION?
Questions? Ideas? Want to set up a session for your board?
CONTACT US: Bambibetts@theptc.org
Count on us to ensure that all programs and experiences are based in:
Job-embedded topics
Unique dilemmas of international school governance
Participants’ background and experiences
International school governance best practice
The governance member toolkit
Governance as leadership
GTC program content is based on the following assumptions
International school governance membership is a service profession with a set of standards composed of specific skills, knowledge and understandings. The most effective governance members bring a learning mindset to the work. International school governance is ultimately responsible for:
Honoring, protecting and advancing the school mission
Setting broad school policy
Overseeing the fiduciary work of the school
Planning for the school’s strategic and sustainable future
Hiring, supporting and evaluating the head of school
Ensuring all systems are in place to maximize student learning
Orientation and training in the work of the board
