Trainings & Workshops

We believe in proactively equipping administrators and staff with the tools they need to effectively carry out their responsibilities. To that end, we offer informative, engaging, and interactive trainings and workshops in all practice areas. Some of our standard trainings and workshops are described below. We also regularly customize our trainings and workshops to the needs of our clients.

LABOR & EMPLOYMENT
AB 1825 Sexual Harassment Prevention and Avoiding Abusive Conduct (Workplace Bullying)
Identifying, Correcting, and Preventing Workplace Discrimination, Retaliation, and Harassment
Americans with Disabilities Act and Fair Employment and Housing Act
Uniform Complaints and Complaints Against Personnel
Conducting Effective Investigations
Documenting Employee Conduct and Performance
Employee Discipline and Discharge
Personnel Files and Record Retention
Planning for Hearing: Document Preparation and Witness Preparation
Interviewing Student Witnesses
Employee Evaluations
Certificated and Classified Leaves
Layoffs
Grievance Handling and Collective Bargaining Agreement Implementation
Affordable Care Act
Contracting Out

STUDENTS
Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training
Bullying Prevention and Investigation
FERPA and Student Confidentiality
Student Record Challenges
Retention and Destruction of Student Records
Student Discipline, Suspensions, and Expulsions
Freedom of Expression under the First Amendment
Searches and Seizures under the Fourth Amendment
Religion in Schools
SARB and Student Truancy
Student Fees
Student Custody and Parent Disputes

SPECIAL EDUCATION
IEPs and 504 Plans: Procedural Compliance
Child Find
Preparing for Due Process and Mediation
Responding to Parent Requests and Prior Written Notice

GOVERNANCE
Ethics and Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
Responding to Public Records Act Requests
Brown Act and Open Meeting Requirements
California Voting Rights Act

ED TECH
Appropriate Use Agreements and BYOD Policies
Protecting Student Privacy and Responding to Improper Disclosures
Cyberbullying and Student Speech

BUSINESS AND FACILITIES
Public Bidding