SBDM 101: An Introduction to School-Based Decision Making is now available online!

SBDM 101 was designed to help new Council members understand the purpose of school-based decision making and the Council’s work related to student achievement. By the end of this session, Council members will be able to recognize the basics of Kentucky statutes and regulations governing their work and roles. New Council members must complete at least six hours of introductory SBDM training. Members who have SBDM experience and have completed the initial six hours of training must complete at least three additional hours per year. Training sessions are ongoing.

SBDM/ALT Experienced Member Training Options:  These trainings are only for SBDM/ALT members who have completed ALT/SBDM training within the previous three years.

• Online Roles and Responsibilities

  • ​Online Roles and Responsibilities: ​Roles and Responsibilities is available as a free, self-paced online course through Google. To access the course, follow the steps found on the Roles and Responsibilities document. During the course, you will need to access these sample minutes​. 

• Online Council's Role with Continuous Improvement

  • ​The Council's Role with Continuous Improvement is available as a free, self-paced online course through the Kentucky Learning Hub. To access the course, follow the steps found on the Council's Role with Continuous Improvement document. 

• SBDM Leadership: A Principal's Guide

  SBDM Leadership: A Principal's Guide is available  as a free, self-paced online course through the Kentucky Learning Hub. Although the training is open to any experienced councilmember, this training is specifically designed for principals. To access the course, follow the steps found on the SBDM Leadership: A Principal's Guide document.

• Roles and Responsibilities

  This training is for JCTA members and parents only. This course is designed to equip Council Members with information of the roles and responsibilities of the SBDM council. Roles and Responsibilities will be held in person on August 27, 2026 from 5PM to 8PM at the JCTA office (1941 Bishop Ln, STE 300, Louisville, KY 40218). JCPS employees can register on Vector. Parent members please register by emailing Amanda Evans at amanda.evans2@jefferson.kyschools.us. Dinner will be provided.

KDE will provide a list of participants at the conclusion of each week, and credit will be awarded through Vector each Monday. You should retain your certificate for your records and do not need to forward a copy to the SBDM Office.

SBDM elections require teacher and parent representatives to be elected by their respective groups. Elections can be conducted through various methods and should be widely publicized, with a record of all ballots cast being maintained. Eligibility must be verified and only one vote per eligible voter should be allowed.