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Through partnerships with clients and leading associations throughout the state, you’ll find a wide range of professional development opportunities. We invite you to explore our Frequently Requested Workshop Listing, or any of the specific events below. To connect your staff to convenient trainings and cost-effective professional development opportunities, Lozano Smith offers numerous online training options. For more information on these workshops, or to schedule a training for you, please contact Client Services or your nearest Lozano Smith office.

Principles of School Law

Principles of School Law

This session will delve into the legal landscape governing colleges, with a primary focus on the California Education Code and the Government Code. Additionally, the session will also address pertinent local, state, and federal regulations, offering ...

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Responding to Safety Concerns: Investigations and Workplace Violence Restraining Orders

Responding to Safety Concerns: Investigations and Workplace Violence Restraining Orders

School districts are increasingly required to respond to concerning behavior that may pose safety risks to employees, students, and campus operations. District leaders must navigate these situations carefully, balancing the need for timely action wit...

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Difficult Transitions: Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities of School Closure and Surplus Property Amidst Declining Enrollment

Difficult Transitions: Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities of School Closure and Surplus Property Amidst Declining Enrollment

Statewide declining enrollment trends force leaders to make difficult school closure decisions in order to "right-size" their district and maintain fiscal solvency. Equip yourself with knowledge of the reasons for school closure and the legal and eq...

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More Than Just Attendance: Keeping Students Present and Learning

More Than Just Attendance: Keeping Students Present and Learning

Chronic absenteeism among students with disabilities is not only an educational concern—it can have serious legal implications if left unaddressed. A student's refusal to come to school can render even the most well-developed educational plan ineff...

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2026 ACSA Superintendents Academy Santa Barbara

2026 ACSA Superintendents Academy Santa Barbara

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Ethical Standards for the Profession

Ethical Standards for the Profession

CASBO Business Executives Leadership - Ethical Standards for the Profession...

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Controlling the Uncontrollable: School District Oversight in the Agentic AI Era

Controlling the Uncontrollable: School District Oversight in the Agentic AI Era

AI tools are evolving from simple chatbots to "agentic" systems that create multi-step plans, execute complex workflows, and make chains of decisions, often hidden from users' view. As vendors increasingly obscure these processes behind sleek interfa...

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Employee Leaves: Legal Updates, Compliance Strategies, and Best Practices Part 1

Employee Leaves: Legal Updates, Compliance Strategies, and Best Practices Part 1

Managing employee leaves can feel overwhelming at times. This session will demystify the complexities of FMLA, CFRA, workers’ compensation, and other leave types by breaking down eligibility, duration, and proper designation. Attendees will gain cl...

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Charter Renewal Reboot: Post-AB 1505 Trends, Strategies and Lessons Learned

Charter Renewal Reboot: Post-AB 1505 Trends, Strategies and Lessons Learned

After the long hiatus from charter renewals, and the first round of renewals since major charter school reform, what trends, challenges, legal issues and lessons do we see? What do we expect to see in the future? What are the statewide issues authori...

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