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?


Put Teeth and Meaning into the Head’s Evaluation

08 December 2024 07 - 09am EST

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

12 January 2025 07 - 09am EST

A streamlined model for international school school governance to establish true STRATEGIC policy that sets the direction of the school.

Who’s Next on Your Governance Team?

16 February 2025 07 - 09 am EST

Six ‘Musts’ for succession planning!
How does the board ensure that it always has the most effective membership and board leadership?


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 07-09 AM EDT
Are you new to international school governance?
Learn the fundamentals and essential skills of serving on an international school governance body.

So You Need to Hire a Head…Now What?

Steps,Missteps and Pitfalls!

TBA 07 - 09 AM EST

Whatever form of governance at your school, you have the critical responsibility to hire the head of school. How do we ensure we get it right?

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Measuring Your Mission: the ‘Do or Die’ Job for Governance!

10 November 0 7 - 09 AM EST

Safeguarding the mission is the most essential role for school governance. Learn how to stay focused on what matters most.

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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?

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Annual ‘advance’ sessions

Customized 1-2 day virtual or in-person

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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