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Serving School Boards Since 1907

Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) was founded in 1907 and is the only Association representing all public, catholic and francophone school boards in Alberta.

For 100+ years, ASBA has supported member boards and trustees with advice and training in leadership, professional development, governance and advocacy.

Providing a balanced viewpoint and advocating on behalf of members to government, the result is unparalleled diversity and choice for Alberta families.

Frequently Asked Questions

 Who we are

ASBA Strategic Plan 2026-2029

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Vision

Empower exceptional governance in public, separate and francophone school boards.

Mission

Promote and serve locally elected school boards to support student success.

Explore the plan

Four priorities.
One shared purpose.

Select a priority to explore how ASBA will translate its mission into focused action from 2026 to 2029.

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Strategic priority

Leadership Excellence

Objectives

1.1

Provide trustees and school boards with professional development and learning opportunities to support effective governance

1.2

Develop trustee capacity through targeted initiatives to enable strategic leadership


Frequently Asked Questions

What is ASBA?

  • ASBA is a private not-for-profit corporation established by the Alberta School Boards Association Act, serving members since it was founded in 1907.

  • While ASBA serves and is accountable to its members, it operates under a different set of rules from school boards, which are defined as public bodies.

  • ASBA is not a governing body for school boards and does not create policies or direct programming within schools.

Who are ASBA’s members?

  • ASBA's members consist of 64 public, catholic and francophone school boards across Alberta, Yellowknife and Lloydminster; these school boards are comprised of locally-elected trustees.

  • ASBA member school boards are public bodies and bound by the Education Act.

  • ASBA's Board of Directors are appointed by member school board trustees. This means ASBA is governed by its members for its members.

How can I find out who my school board trustee is?

  • You can find out who your school board trustee is by visiting your board's website; visit our school board database to find contact information for your board.

Who do I contact regarding my child’s education or if I have questions about my local school?

  • You can contact your local school board to discuss any questions about your child's education or your local school. You can visit our school board database to find your school board’s contact information.


Annual Reports

ASBA’s annual reports offer a summary of achievements, significant accomplishments and operating and financial highlights in alignment with our Strategic Plan.


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