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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.

2026 - 2027 ACSA Superintendents Academy Sacramento

2026 - 2027 ACSA Superintendents Academy Sacramento

This training presents California's open meeting law requirements in a nutshell, with answers to challenging questions by seasoned legal practitioners. Learn the dos and don'ts related to serial meetings, closed sessions, public testimony, agenda set...

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Critical Issues

Critical Issues

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ACSA Personnel Administrators Academy San Mateo

ACSA Personnel Administrators Academy San Mateo

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El Niño Preparedness

El Niño Preparedness

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Employment Trends & Takeaways including Workforce Planning & Employee Background Checks

Employment Trends & Takeaways including Workforce Planning & Employee Background Checks

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The Pressure Test: Top Ten Things Every Board Member Must Know When Negotiations Turn Contentious

The Pressure Test: Top Ten Things Every Board Member Must Know When Negotiations Turn Contentious

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Board Leadership During Impasse, Fact-Finding, and Strikes

Board Leadership During Impasse, Fact-Finding, and Strikes

This session is designed for experienced board members navigating the increasingly complex landscape of labor negotiations. Focusing on impasse, fact-finding, and strike scenarios, the workshop provides practical guidance on the board’s role at ea...

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Brown Act Basics: Concepts of Transparency, Community Involvement, Government Accountability and More

Brown Act Basics: Concepts of Transparency, Community Involvement, Government Accountability and More

This session will dive into essential requirements of California’s open meeting law, with guidance on notices, agenda setting, serial meetings, closed session, public participation, disruption and prohibitions related to board member use of social ...

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Real Estate: A Strategic Tool for Academic Success

Real Estate: A Strategic Tool for Academic Success

California districts hold an underutilized asset: their real estate. When boards strategically align property decisions with their LCAP, Strategic Plan, and community needs whether navigating school consolidation, repurposing closed campuses, monetiz...

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