The CBO Training Program and Summer Intensive are both designed for:

• California charter school directors,
• Business officers,
• Governing board treasurers,
• Charter-granting agency staff, and
• Anyone else who has significant financial management and/or oversight responsibilities and who are committed to attending and participating actively in a rigorous training program.

WHAT ARE PARTICIPANTS SAYING?

"A great opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge on charter school finance and management. No body leaves without identifying new sources of funding and ways to improve school management and compliance. Materials are very thorough and worth the price of admission."

"This is possibly the most valuable and practical week a charter business manager can spend."

"Intense but priceless. A definite must for charter schools."

"The networking opportunities are invaluable."

WHAT IS THE CBOT AND SUMMER INTENSIVE?

The full CBOT is an intensive, 200-hour training program comprised of 22-modules (150-hours) of classroom training, resulting in a Charter Schools Development Center’s CBO Certificate of Completion.

The CBO Summer Intensive is a six-day intensive, residential training program. It constitutes the first part of the full CBOT. Anticipated training modules include the following (subject to change depending on participant interest/need):

• Introduction to K-12 Education Finance
• Charter School Funding Systems
• Charter School Accounting
• Charter School Attendance Accounting
• Cash Flow and Management
• Fiscal Reporting and Oversight
• Financial and Organizational Leadership

CBO Summer Intensive 2008
August 17-22
North Lake Tahoe
(conference center TBD)

WHAT IS THE COST?

Summer Training Only: For the six-day Summer Intensive program, the cost is $2,500. Payment in full is required at the time of application. This covers tuition for the summer intensive only, as well as lodging and meals at the conference center. Travel to and from the summer intensive is not included in the cost.

PLEASE NOTE: CSDC’s CBO Training Program was approved by the State Board of Education for California’s CBO Training categorical funding program. During 2006-07, the program provided state support of $3,000 per eligible participant completing an approved program. Although funds for the program were cut in 2007-08, it is possible that this categorical program will be reinstated for the 2008-09 year. To learn more about the status of the state program and to apply for state support, go to: www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r14/cbot06inst.asp

HOW DO I APPLY?

1. Complete and submit the online application. (We recommend 20-30 minutes to complete application).

2. Download the Statement of Intent to Participate.

3. Mail in fee/deposit and signed Statement of Intent.

Mail to:
Charter Schools Development Center
attn: CBOT Applications
7750 College Town Drive, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95826

Applications are due no later than June 6, 2008. Applications will be processed in the order which they are received. Space is limited to 40 people.

Admission to both programs is by competitive application and is at the discretion of the Charter Schools Development Center. CSDC seeks a diverse participant clientele and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, disability, gender, age, or any other basis prohibited by law.