Lozano Smith

Who has the authority to make educational decisions for a student? In this episode, host Michelle Cannon is joined by Lozano Smith attorneys Amanda Cordova and Anna Wood to discuss the legal framework surrounding educational rights, including special education considerations. The conversation explores custody arrangements, caregiver authority, AB 495, and when students hold their own educational rights. Join us as we e...

Lozano Smith Podcast

E102 Understanding Educational Rights: Custody Orders, Caregivers, and Special Education

E101 From Absences to Action: Attendance, Truancy, and Special Education Obligations

E100 Responding to Requests under the California Public Records Act: Best Practices from the Field

E99 New Laws Impacting Students Heading into 2026

E98 Gender Identity, Title IX, and Equal Protection: Status of Federal and California Law and Pending Litigation

E97 Mahmoud v. Taylor: A Practical Discussion on the Supreme Court’s Opt-Out Opinion

E96 Signed, Sealed, Liable: The Realities of Opinions of Counsel

E95 From Resume to Red Flag: District Responsibilities Under AB 2534

E94 The ESY Puzzle: Putting the Pieces Together for IEP Success

E93 Speakers, Singers, and Sashes: Planning for a Successful Graduation Ceremony

E92 Title IX: Past Lessons, Present Shifts, and Future Possibilities

E91 School Facilities, Funding and Construction Series – Part 3: Implementation

E90 School Facilities, Funding and Construction Series – Part 2: Planning and Procurement

E89 Review and Update—Personnel Actions and the March 15th Deadline – Are You Ready?

E88 School Facilities, Funding and Construction Series – Part 1: The New State Bond

E87 Immigration Enforcement and California’s Schools

E86 Update on Student Issues to Ring in the New Year - 2025!

E85 CCS Podcast Series: Part 4 - From Campus to Closure: The Legal and Practical Approaches to School Closure

E84 CCS Podcast Series: Part 3 - Understanding, Building, and Sustaining a Professional Organizational Culture

E83 CCS Podcast Series: Part 2 - School Facilities and Construction Planning, Management, and Oversight: Communication, Communication, Communication

E82 CCS Podcast Series: Part 1 - The Power of Positivity in Governing Board Meetings

E81 Goal Writing in Special Education: Latest Trends and Guidance

E80 Oklahoma Supreme Court Blocks Establishment of Nation’s First Religious Charter School

E79 Student Issues: What's New for 2024-2025

E78 At Last! The New Title IX Regulations Are Here – What You Need to Know

E77 What K-12 School Districts Need to Know About Internal Complaint Procedures

E76 Artificial Intelligence for Public Agencies and School Districts: Part 4 – Understanding Risks and Benefits of AI in the Hands of Students

E75 Artificial Intelligence for Public Agencies and School Districts: Part 3 – Facilities, Business, and AI

E74 Artificial Intelligence for Public Agencies and School Districts: Part 2- The Use of AI in Special Education

E73 Artificial Intelligence for Public Agencies and School Districts: Part 1- AI Primer

Episode 72 Getting Street Smart About Street Vendors

Episode 71 Proper Procurement and Bidding

Episode 70 Winter 2023-2024 Student Issues Legislative Update

Episode 69 Bargaining Basics - Meeting at the Table

Episode 68 Citizen Bond Oversight Committees: A Primer for School Districts

Episode 67 Annual Organizational Meetings for School Districts