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Emergency Preparedness and Planning – Comprehensive School Safety Plans
2025-10-30 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | ZOOM Event
Each year, California schools are required to review, update, and adopt Comprehensive School Safety Plans (CSSPs) that address emergency preparedness, crisis response, and school climate. This 90-minute webinar provides administrators, safety coordinators, and school site teams with the tools and knowledge to ensure their plans meet California Education Code (EC 32280–32289) requirements and reflect current best practices for school safety.

RSVP Link: Back to School, Ready for Anything: Strengthening Comprehensive School Safety Plans and Emergency Preparedness

NASDTEC Workshop: Learn About the Nationwide Database for Safe Clearance of Credentialed Employees
2025-11-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
The NASDTEC Educator Identification Clearinghouse is the collection point of discipline actions for credentialed professionals nationwide. The Clearinghouse maintains a database of all disciplinary actions reported by districts which will be available to all participating ASCIP members.
ASCIP and NASDTEC staff will provide an overview of the clearinghouse as well as detailed instructions on how to utilize the online platform. The nationwide Clearinghouse reports employment and addresses discrepancies and other concerning red flags that may require further review or clarification. NASDTEC increases the safety of students from childhood sexual assault since it expands the clearance process to identify certificated candidates who may have a history of unsafe behaviors. NASDTEC is a simple, yet powerful tool to ensure safe on boarding practices.
Target Audience: Human Resources Personnel
Presenters: Heidi Cisneros, CAARE Program, ASCIP & Lee Ann Truman, Support Services Coordinator, NASDTEC
RSVP Link: https://www.ascip.org/2025-1104

Crossing the Line: Athletics and Professional Boundaries
2025-11-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
Understanding professional boundaries is crucial in today’s high-stakes athletics environment. Our Professional Boundary Awareness training equips Athletic Directors and Coaches with essential tools to navigate complex staff-student relationships, protect students from potential abuse, and prevent legal risks from adult sexual misconduct. This program provides strategies for creating safe environments where student-athletes can excel without fear, covering boundary definitions, ethical considerations, and effective communication methods. It also ensures compliance with Board policies and emphasizes the importance of recognizing and reporting violations. By investing in this proactive training, you foster a culture of respect, professionalism, and athletic excellence while safeguarding careers and preventing childhood sexual assault. Act now to secure the future of your students, staff, and district.
Target Audience: Athletic Directors, Coaches, Supervisors of Athletics, School Administrators, Human Resources
Presenters: Heidi Cisneros, CAARE Program, ASCIP & Kurt Davies, Athletic Director, Walnut Valley USD
RSVP Link: https://www.ascip.org/2025-1118

Maintaining Compliance
2025-12-11 10:00 - 11:30 | ZOOM Event
California’s Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) program requires schools and districts that handle hazardous materials to maintain accurate inventories, ensure safe storage, and prepare for emergency response. This 90-minute webinar provides essential guidance for school facility managers, EH&S coordinators, science department leads, and administrators on maintaining compliance with local Certified Unified Program Agencies (CUPAs) and state regulations.

RSVP Link: Hazardous Materials Business Plans, Chemical Inventories, and Safe Storage for California Schools

Protecting Students from Sexual Abuse from Electronic Communication AI, and Deepfakes
2026-01-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
The landscape around electronic communication (including texting, email, and social media) continues to rapidly evolve. The technology driving AI and deepfakes is moving quickly, while strong legal protections and policies struggle to keep up. Within this framework, schools are continually facing challenges surrounding appropriate and ethical use of electronic communications and AI. Questions abound on how/when to use electronic communications with students, how to talk to them about AI, what policies schools should consider adopting to protect themselves and their students and how to even recognize the difference between AI/deepfakes and real content. In this webinar, we will address what policies schools should consider adopting to protect themselves and their students, and how to even recognize the difference between AI/deepfakes and real content. webinar, we will address these complex questions and discuss how to keep the conversation going as this technology continues to evolve.

Target Audience: School Administrators, Human Resources, Cabinet Representatives, Educational Services, Student Support Services
Presenters: Amber McKeen MSW, MPH, Senior Risk Consultant, Praesidium &
Heidi Cisneros, CAARE Program, ASCIP
RSVP Link: https://www.ascip.org/2026-0113

Contracts Review Training Series: Protecting Your District with a Risk Management Lens
2026-01-22 11:30 - 12:30 | ZOOM Event
This training series is designed specifically for school district staff who review, manage, or oversee contracts with third-party providers, including vendors, contractors, and consultants. Each session will provide practical guidance on how to identify and manage contractual risks before agreements are signed. Participants will learn how to evaluate the scope of work to ensure it aligns with district needs and expectations, understand the impact of indemnity and insurance provisions, and assess limitation of liability clauses that could shift risk to the district. This training will highlight common red flags and provide tools to help you further protect your district from liability. Whether you’re in administration, business services, or purchasing, this series will help you approach contracts with confidence and a strong risk management mindset.
Presenters: Reshan Cooray, General Manager at ASCIP
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SB 848: Where to Begin: SSPs and New CSA Prevention Mandates
2026-02-05 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.
(Two Options) 10:00 am – 11:15 AM or 2:00 – 3:15 PM
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/2026-0205

Emergency Preparedness and Planning – Comprehensive School Safety Plans
2026-02-11 10:00 - 11:30 | ZOOM Event
A well-written Comprehensive School Safety Plan (CSSP) is only effective if it’s regularly tested, practiced, and understood by staff and students. This 90-minute webinar focuses on putting your emergency plans into action through drills, tabletop exercises, and staff training that meet the intent of California Education Code (EC 32280–32289) and best practices in emergency management.

RSVP Link: From Plans to Practice – Effective Testing and Training for Comprehensive School Safety in California Schools

NASDTEC Workshop
2026-02-17 10:00 - 11:15 | Webinar
The NASDTEC Clearinghouse is a nationwide database of disciplinary actions involving credentialed educators, designed to strengthen hiring practices by identifying red flags such as credential sanctions, employment discrepancies, and prior misconduct. This session will provide an overview of the platform, step-by-step guidance on its use, and demonstrate how it enhances school safety by expanding visibility into an applicant’s professional history. NASDTEC is a vital resource that streamlines the HR onboarding process and supports Human Resource professionals through early identification of potential risks.
Target Audience: Human Resources Personnel
Presenters: Lee Ann Truman, Support Services Coordinator, NASDTEC  & Heidi Cisneros, CAARE Program, ASCIP
RSVP Link: https://www.ascip.org/2026-0217

SB 848: Where to Begin: SSPs and New CSA Prevention Mandates
2026-03-10 09:00 - 10:15 | 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.
Two Options: 9:00 am – 10:15 AM Or 2:00 – 3:15 PM
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/2026-0310

KnowGO: Engaging Students in Safety and Awareness
2026-04-09 10:00 - 11:00 | 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

Supports to Safeguard Secondary Students from CSA
2026-04-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
Recognizing that school athletics is one of the highest-risk environments for adult misconduct, this session will introduce new tools, resources, and programs to help schools implement a structural shift or focus that prioritizes child sexual assault prevention. At the center of this approach is a powerful peer-to-peer prevention and leadership program designed specifically for middle and high school student-athletes. By incorporating clear expectations, updated handbook materials, consistent adult modeling, and student-led leadership into the daily rhythm of sports, this model transforms athletics into a safer, more intentional space for all participants. Attendees will walk away with practical tools, replicable resources, and real-world strategies they can immediately apply to strengthen safeguards within their athletic programs.
Target Audience: Athletic Directors, Coaches, School Admin, Cabinet Members, Directors of Ed Services, Directors of Support Services
Presenters: Heidi Cisneros, CAARE Program, ASCIP Co-Creator KnowGO & Special Guests
RSVP Link: https://www.ascip.org/2026-0414

Taking Time to CAARE - Recognitions, Premiers, Program Highlights
2026-04-15 11:00 - 13:30 | ASCIP Training Room, 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA, 90703, United States
Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness Month
In-person (ASCIP Training Room) 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA 90703
Special Event – See ACSIP Training Calendar! Details will be available soon!
Presenters: Heidi Cisneros, CAARE Program, ASCIP
RSVP Link: https://www.ascip.org/2026-0415

Managing Hazardous Materials in California Schools
2026-04-16 10:00 - 11:30 | ZOOM Event
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/2026-0423

Youth Protection for Community College Districts
2026-04-23 09:00 - 10:15 | Webinar
This session will explore the unique risks and responsibilities facing Community College Districts (CCDs) in protecting minors on campus. Participants will gain practical strategies for implementing effective safeguards and fostering safe environments for youth. The session also highlights the role of the Higher Education Protection Network (HEPNet)—an international association dedicated to promoting best practices in youth protection across higher education. Attendees will be introduced to key tools and resources available through HEPNet to support their ongoing efforts.
Presenters: Lindsey Bond, Executive Director HEPNet, (Higher Education Protection Network) & Heidi Cisneros, CAARE Program, ASCIP

RSVP Link: https://www.ascip.org/2026-0423

SB 848: Where to Begin: SSPs and New CSA Prevention Mandates
2026-05-19 | 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.
Two Options: 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.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

SB 848: Where to Begin: SSPs and New CSA Prevention Mandates
2026-05-27 10:00 - 11:30 | ASCIP Training Room, 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA, 90703, United States
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.
In-Person – ASCIP Training Room (12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA 90703)
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/2026-0527
