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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.

Charter School Legal Update: Legislative Changes for the 2026-2027 School Year

Charter School Legal Update: Legislative Changes for the 2026-2027 School Year

California’s AB 126 introduced significant changes to charter school oversight and authorizer responsibilities. This webinar will provide an in-depth overview of these reforms and what they mean for charter schools and authorizers. Presenters will ...

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Leaves 101: An Introductory Roadmap for HR Administrators

Leaves 101: An Introductory Roadmap for HR Administrators

Navigating employee leaves can be complex—especially in the education sector, where multiple leave entitlements intersect. This session will provide HR professionals with a clear overview of the most commonly used types of leave—sick, industrial ...

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Leaves 202: Beyond the Basics

Leaves 202: Beyond the Basics

Building on foundational knowledge of employee leaves, this advanced session explores the nuanced and often challenging aspects of leave administration in the education setting. Designed for experienced HR professionals, this workshop will examine ke...

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Lights, Camera, Action: What's New with Video Surveillance and Recordings

Lights, Camera, Action: What's New with Video Surveillance and Recordings

This webinar will provide an overview of the legal issues surrounding video surveillance, audio recording, and privacy in California schools. We will discuss constitutional and statutory privacy protections, surveillance of students and employees, an...

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Certificated Discipline: Documenting Employee Misconduct and Dismissals (Part One)

Certificated Discipline: Documenting Employee Misconduct and Dismissals (Part One)

This session equips school administrators with the knowledge and tools needed to legally and effectively document certificated employee misconduct. Participants will learn how to conduct personnel investigations, prepare meaningful performance evalua...

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Certificated Discipline: Documenting Employee Misconduct and Dismissals (Part Two)

Certificated Discipline: Documenting Employee Misconduct and Dismissals (Part Two)

Building on Part One, this session provides a detailed roadmap of the certificated termination process from start to finish. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the statutory framework governing dismissal, including the filing of charges,...

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Employee Free Speech, Including Union Speech

Employee Free Speech, Including Union Speech

Now more than ever, school districts are faced with employees engaging in controversial speech occurring in and out of the classroom. When can employees criticize the administration or speak out about political events? Where does an employee’s expr...

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Managing the Increasing Demands of Complaints

Managing the Increasing Demands of Complaints

If you are buried in complaints, you are not alone. Complaints in the forms of UCPs, Complaints Against Employees, Sexual Harassment, and others have become common and at times, overwhelming. If your department is having a hard time managing the time...

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Keeping It Real: Responding to AI-Generated Communications with a focus on Special Education

Keeping It Real: Responding to AI-Generated Communications with a focus on Special Education

Artificial intelligence (“AI”) is transforming how parents and advocates communicate with school districts, including the submission of complaints and requests that may contain inaccurate legal claims or misleading information. As AI tools become...

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