KnowGO: Engaging Students in Safety and Awareness
2026-04-09 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Webinar
The KnowGO Program is highlighted as one of the most critical safeguards of the ASCIP CAARE program. The KnowGO campaign is designed to build awareness, skills, and knowledge of predators’ grooming methods. The curriculum has been strategically designed to nurture age-appropriate, honest, transparent discussions of safety, promote trust in safe adults, and build confidence in identifying unsafe situations. The dynamic, vibrant illustrations and engaging, insightful activities facilitate a life-changing experience for students.
Target Audience: Cabinet Members, Directors of Ed services, Directors of Support Services
Presenters: Suzanne Nason, Illustrator/Designer CEO, Tw!st Studios Lead Designer, & Heidi Cisneros, CAARE Program, ASCIP Co-Creator KnowGO
RSVP Link: https://www.ascip.org/2026-0409

Managing Hazardous Materials in California Schools
2026-04-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Webinar
Each year, California schools are required to safely manage, inventory, and dispose of hazardous materials used in classrooms, labs, maintenance areas, and other facilities. This 90-minute webinar provides school administrators, facility managers, and environmental health and safety (EH&S) staff with practical guidance for conducting their annual hazardous materials clean out and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

RSVP Link: https://www.ascip.org/2026-0416

HR Roundtable - Reasonable Suspicion and Drug Testing in the Workplace
2026-04-16 11:30 - 13:00 | ASCIP Training Room, 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA, 90703, United States
In this Roundtable, come learn the foundational basics of what to do if you have any suspicion that a worker is under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or a controlled substance. Understand the federal and state laws governing drug testing, including employee privacy rights, drug testing protocols, and a how to approach in administering a drug test. Come with your burning questions for a lively discussion on a sensitive and much needed topic.
RSVP at www.ascip.org/2026-0416

NASDTEC Training Workshop Webinar
2026-04-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
Learn how you can protect students through this nationwide database and clearinghouse. Expert staff will provide an overview of the NASDTEC Clearinghouse as well as details instructions on how to utilize the online platform. Participants will learn how to efficiently check credentials and work history of certificated applicants during the on-boarding process. The Clearinghouse can report “egregious misconduct”, as well as, other red flags that may require further review or clarification.

Intended Audience: Human Resources personnel working with the NASDTEC platform. Recommended to include two or more staff members per school district to learn the reference checking process.
Registration Link

CANCELLED - SB390 Campus Security Refresher Course
2026-04-22 09:00 - 15:00 | ASCIP Training Room, 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA, 90703, United States
All campus security officers and guards employed by a school district, a charter school, a county office of education, or a community college district are invited to this refresher course. This course will review all key points of the three-day training, and discuss any updates to the training mandate. This course does not replace the required initial 3-day mandated SB 390 (24-hour) course.

RSVP at www.ascip.org/2026-04-22

WC Roundtable-Litigation Insights: Behind the scenes with attorneys from both the defense and applicant perspectives.
2026-04-29 10:00 - 12:00 | ASCIP Training Room, 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA, 90703, United States
You’re invited to attend the WC Roundtable on Litigation Insights. Behind the scenes with attorneys from both the defense and applicant perspectives.
Sparks could fly when attorneys from the applicant and defense perspective enter the room but, in this case, you can rest assured that this spirited discussion will be both informative and entertaining. Come join your fellow ASCIP members in what is sure to be a compelling topic, providing insight to what goes on behind the scenes in the workers’ compensation system.
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Hybrid Training: ASCIP Training Room, 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, 90703 or Zoom
Presenters: Pilar Mitchell, Esq., Michael Sullivan & Associates LLP and Adam Dombchik, Esq., GEKLAW
Registration Link
Lunch will be provided to those attending in person.

SB 848: Where to Begin: SSPs and New CSA Prevention Mandates
2026-05-19 10:00 - 11:15 | Webinar
SB 848 sets new statewide standards to prevent childhood sexual abuse and professional boundary violations in K–12 schools. This hands-on workshop equips school leaders to meet the law’s requirements efficiently and effectively with newly developed resources from the ASCIP CAARE Program. Participants will be guided through key components of the legislation, including school safety plan updates, boundary policies (due by July 1, 2026), student instruction (beginning July 1, 2027), staff training, incident response, and safer hiring practices. Attendees will leave with clear guidance, real-world examples, and ready-to-use templates to streamline compliance and build a stronger culture of safety.
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Target Audience: School Administrators, Human Resources, Cabinet Representatives, Educational Services, Student Support Services
Presenters: Heidi Cisneros, CAARE Program, ASCIP
RSVP Link: https://www.ascip.org/2026-0519

HR Roundtable - Document! Document! Document!
2026-05-21 11:30 - 13:00 | ASCIP Training Room, 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA, 90703, United States
Learning how to effectively manage and record workplace events can make the difference between a bullet-proof defensible lawsuit or personnel action, or a problem situation. Learn why, when, and how to appropriately document incidents that may lead to legal liability.
RSVP at www.ascip.org/2026-05-21
