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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.

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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Brown Act Compliance and Proactive Issue-Spotting for Executive Assistants

Brown Act Compliance and Proactive Issue-Spotting for Executive Assistants

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Education Legal Alliance 2026: Court Decisions with Statewide Implications for Board Members

Education Legal Alliance 2026: Court Decisions with Statewide Implications for Board Members

What litigation matters of statewide importance did CSBA’s Education Legal Alliance (ELA) support during the past year? What should board members know about the outcome and impact of these important litigation matters? Presenters will focus on ELA ...

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When Partnerships Work: An Award-Winning Case Study in School Funding

When Partnerships Work: An Award-Winning Case Study in School Funding

Recognized by the California Association of Local Economic Development with an Award of Merit, this session explores a school facilities agreement between a district, city and developer that funded a school and community amenities without relying on ...

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2026 - 2027 ACSA Superintendents Academy Los Angeles

2026 - 2027 ACSA Superintendents Academy Los Angeles

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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2027 ACSA Special Ed Academy

2027 ACSA Special Ed Academy

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