Members-Only 2026 NSDA Webinar and Discussion Series: Empowering Special District Leaders - see all dates and topics here!

We are excited to launch our 2026 Webinar and Discussion Series, designed specifically for special district leaders and managers. This year, we’re partnering with Streamline, PTMA, GovDeals, The Ferguson Group, Gridbase, CPSHR, and others to bring you expert-led sessions on the most critical topics affecting special districts today.

What You’ll Learn:
🔹 Governance & Leadership Best Practices – Insights into effective district management, Human Resources and more.
🔹 AI & Compliance – The latest on technology, website regulations, and special district transparency.
🔹 Federal Funding & Technical Assistance – The Ferguson Group on navigating federal grants and opportunities.
🔹 GIS for Special Districts – Gridbase showcasing boundary mapping and digital tools for better decision-making.
🔹 Federal Advocacy & Hot Topics – Paragon Government Relations covering agency regulations, federal policies, and how NSDA represents special districts.

Who Should Attend? Special District Leaders; General Managers & Board MembersFinance & Compliance Officers; Members invested in the success of special districts

March 12 Federal Advocacy 101

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Join us for an in depth overview and forecast of 2026 Congressional and Administrative priorities – programs, insights and intel.

April 16 Federal Grants with The Ferguson Group Brown Bag Discussion

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Join this interactive discussion on hot topics and critical questions of the day.

June 4 Governance and Parliamentary Procedures

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Do you sometimes forget how to make a motion or when to recuse yourself? Join this short reminder session of the keys to Roberts Rules.

June 24 Website ADA Compliance

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This session covers two critical components of digital compliance: websites and PDF documents. Learn how to assess your current compliance status, improve accessibility on your site, and make even complex PDFs (like meeting minutes, annual budgets, and scanned documents) fully accessible to all. We’ll share practical tools, checklists, and tips to help you validate and remediate your content, along with real-world strategies for building a more inclusive digital presence for your community.

July 16 Federal Grants with The Ferguson Group Brown Bag Discussion

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Join this interactive discussion on hot topics and critical questions of the day.

July 30th Federal Advocacy Updates

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Hear the latest inside the Beltway and highlights impacting Districts.

August 13 Maximize your operations with GIS Mapping

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Join Business Affiliate, Gridbase for an in depth 101 on how to maximize your mapping for strategic operations.

Sept. 3 Improving Accountability and Transparency in Surplus Sales for Special Districts

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Join NSDA Business Affiliate, GovDeals for an insider look at surplus and saving you money.

Sept. 9 Federal Grants with The Ferguson Group Brown Bag Discussion

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Join this interactive discussion on hot topics and critical questions of the day.