Pesticide Handler Training
2025-03-04 08:30 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | ASCIP Training Room, 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA, 90703, United States
For pesticide handlers, this training meets the CA Department of Agriculture requirements. CE credits are available. Class size is limited to 50.
8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (register at www.ascip.org/2025-0304AM) or 12:00 noon – 3:00 p.m. (register at www.ascip.org/2025-0304PM)
Location: ASCIP Training Room, 16550 Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos, 90703
Presenter: Niree Sarkissian, Pesticide Training Officer

HR Roundtable-Understanding Essential Job Duties, Fitness for Duty Exams and the Interactive Process
2025-03-12 11:30 - 13:00 | ASCIP Training Room, 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA, 90703, United States
One of the most challenging aspects of personnel management is transitioning an employee from a leave of absence due to either medical conditions or a workplace injury. Key to a successful transition is understanding employee’s essential job duties and the scope of the fitness for duty exam.
Location: Hybrid (ASCIP Training Room, 16550 Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos, 90703/Zoom)
Presenter: Kristine Kwong, Musick Peeler & Garrett
Registration Link

CAARE-Ready to Implement AB 2534
2025-03-13 14:00 - 15:00 | ASCIP Training Room, 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA, 90703, United States
This training will equip school leaders with essential information to implement updated onboarding practices, ensuring compliance with the mandates of AB2534.
Location: Webinar
Presenters: Heidi Cisneros, ASCIP’s Student Safety Advocate and Kristine Kwong, Musick Peeler & Garrett
Register at www.ascip.org/2025-0313

Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention in the Workplace training
2025-03-26 10:00 - 12:00 | ASCIP Training Room, 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA, 90703, United States
Slips, trips, and falls are among the leading causes of workplace injuries for most School Districts. While many Schools have safety programs in place, few leverage the cutting-edge strategies and science of tribology-the study of coefficient of friction to prevent these incidents. In this session, we will dive into slip meter testing, explore the most effective prevention strategies, and discuss the costly consequences of workers’ compensation and liability claims. Join us to strengthen your safety plan and formalize an actionable slip, trip, and fall prevention checklist that reduces risk and enhances workplace safety.
Location: Hybrid (ASCIP Training Room/Zoom)
Presenters: Steven Simon with Safety National, and John Kovacs with Floor Safety Movement
Registration Link

HR Roundtable-Understanding Title IX Mandates for Conflict of Interest, Bias, and Impartiality for Title IX Coordinator, Investigators and Decision Makers
2025-04-02 11:30 - 13:00 | CA

CAARE-KnowGo: Engaging Students in Safety and Awareness
2025-04-03 14:00 - 15:00 | ASCIP Training Room, 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA, 90703, United States
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 discussion 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.
Location: Webinar
Presenter: Heidi Cisneros, ASCIP’s Student Safety Advocate

Registration Link

CAARE-Covert Recording Devices: Seeing the Hidden Risks
2025-04-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
This class is designed to teach basic security awareness skills, with an emphasis on identifying and countering surveillance activities and covert electronic devices linked to sexual assault and exploitation.
Location: Webinar
Presenter: ASTREA
www.ascip.org/2025-0409

WC Roundtable-Driving the Medical Bus Understanding the Physician’s Role in EVERYTHING Workers’ Compensation
2025-04-10 10:00 - 11:30 | ASCIP Training Room, 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA, 90703, United States
Please join us for a spirited panel discussion featuring industry leaders and medical professionals as we explore medical care as the main driver in the workers’ compensation claim, both in terms and action and cost.
Location: Hybrid (ASCIP Training Room, 16550 Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos, 90703/Zoom)
Presenters: Panel
www.ascip.org/2025-0410

CAARE-Youth Protection for Community College Districts
2025-04-30 09:00 - 10:30 | Webinar
The Higher Education Protection Network (HEPNet) is an international association linking together those seeing to advance higher education institutions’ interactions with children and youth. We serve as a coordinated voice promoting good practices for protecting vulnerable populations and providing programming and resources appropriate to their needs. This presentation will review the risks and needs for CCD’s around youth protection and provide strategies to assist CCD’s with strategies for effective implementation of safeguards to protect minors on campus. Resources available through the network and its website will also be highlighted.
Location: Webinar
Presenter: Heidi Cisneros, ASCIP’s Student Safety Advocate
Register at www.ascip.org/2025-0430

Indoor Heat Illness Prevention
2025-05-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
An overview of the new Cal OSHA Indoor Heat Illness Prevention Standard. How you can combine your outdoor and indoor heat illness prevention program. Training requirements for supervisors and staff.
Location: Webinar
Presenter: Poms & Associates
Register at www.ascip.org/2025-0506

Hazardous Waste: Storage, Pick Up, and Disposal of Chemicals
2025-05-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
Attendees will be given guidelines for the clean up and disposal of old, expired, or unusable hazardous substances. We will discuss the safe segregation and storage of chemicals including locations and containers. We will also review spill and emergency response procedures and equipment.
Location: Webinar
Presenter: Mychelle Fernandez, Principal EHS Consultant
Register at www.ascip.org/2025-0508

HR Roundtable-Effective Management of Employee Leaves
2025-05-13 11:30 - 13:00 | ASCIP Training Room, 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA, 90703, United States
With a single incident involving an extended leave of absence a variety of Federal and State laws entitling employees to job-protected leave are triggered. Additional statutory leaves under the Education Code further complicate this process. This roundtable discusses the variety of job-protected leaves under Federal and State laws to allow for effective management of leaves of absence.
Location: Hybrid (ASCIP Training Room, 16550 Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos, 90703/Zoom)
Presenter: Kristine Kwong, Musick Peeler & Garrett
Registration Link

Maintenance & Facilities Roundtable
2025-05-22 10:00 - 13:30 | ASCIP Training Room, 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA, 90703, United States
This session will focus on preparing facilities for summer months and low-occupancy periods, preventing vandalism, burglary, and other facility-related claims, sharing real-world tips and strategies from other districts.
RSVP at www.ascip.org/2025-0522

25/26 MOC Update - August 13, 2025
2025-08-13 10:00 - 11:30 | ZOOM Event
ASCIP is hosting an exclusive webinar with comprehensive insights into the property, liability and risk management services programs offered by ASCIP and review the 2025-26 Memorandum of Coverage. This session will detail updates and improvements, while offering a dedicated platform for addressing any questions. Join us to review your district’s coverage and understand on how it can protect your organization effectively. There will be five opportunities to attend.
For more information and to RSVP, go to www.ascip.org/25-26MOCUpdate

25/26 MOC Update - August 26, 2025
2025-08-26 10:00 - 11:30 | ZOOM Event

25/26 MOC Update - September 10, 2025
2025-09-10 14:00 - 15:30 | ZOOM Event

25/26 MOC Update - September 22, 2025
2025-09-22 10:00 - 11:30 | ZOOM Event

AB 1913 Essentials: A Roadmap for School Leaders
2025-09-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
As an essential extension of AB 1913 training, this webinar provides school administrators with critical strategies needed to establish and maintain professional boundaries that prevent misconduct and foster safer school environments in K-12 schools. It prepares school leaders to confidently respond to reports of professional boundary violations in line with AB 1913 requirements and best practices. Participants will learn to identify grooming behaviors and boundary violations, apply the APCAP guidelines, and proceed with appropriate investigative procedures in collaboration with Human Resources. In-person training is available for district leadership teams upon request.
Target Audience: School Administrators, Human Resources, Cabinet Representatives, Educational Services
Presenter: Heidi Cisneros, CAARE Program, ASCIP
RSVP Link: https://www.ascip.org/2025-0923

25/26 MOC Update - October 7, 2025
2025-10-07 14:00 - 15:30 | ZOOM Event

2025-1024 Maintenance & Facilities Roundtable
2025-10-24 10:00 - 11:30 | ASCIP Training Room, 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA, 90703, United States
Join ASCIP and Maintenance & Facilities professionals to explore tribology—the study of friction—and its role in slips, trips, and falls.
This interactive session will help you understand the science behind these incidents and how to reduce one of the most common types of injuries in schools and community colleges. Explore practical fixes like grinding/resurfacing uneven transitions, and review what to do immediately after a fall to minimize claim exposure.
Join us in person or via Zoom. Register today.
✅ Why Attend?
· Learn the science of friction and floor safety
· Gain practical tools to prevent costly accidents
· Network with peers in Maintenance & Operations
Guests:
Safety National – Steven Simon, Sr Risk Manager
Floor Safety Movement – John Kovacs
Precision Concrete Cutting – Ron Durna (Safe Sidewalks)

RSVP at www.ascip.org/2025-1024

Investigation, Correction or Termination?
2025-10-29 13:30 - 15:00 | ASCIP Training Room, 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA, 90703, United States
This in-person workshop prepares school leaders to confidently respond to reports of professional boundary violations in line with AB 1913 requirements and best practices. Through real-world scenarios, participants will learn when to investigate, correct, or terminate, while upholding due process and student safety. Led by Dr. Diane Perez, renowned HR expert with extensive breadth of experience dealing with cases around childhood sexual assault, participants will benefit from dynamic, yet practical guidance to ensure informed, accountable action in today’s educational.
Target Audience: School Administrators, Human Resources, Cabinet Representatives, Educational Services
Location: ASCIP Training Room (12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA 90703)
Presenters: Diane Perez Ed.D., Asst. Superintendent, Human Resources – Walnut Valley Unified School District & Heidi Cisneros, CAARE Program, ASCIP
RSVP Link: https://www.ascip.org/2025-1023

Emergency Preparedness and Planning – Comprehensive School Safety Plans
2025-10-30 10:00 - 11:30 | 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
To register, please click the link.
Registration Link

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

SB 848: Where to Begin: SSPs and New CSA Prevention Mandates
2026-03-10 | 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
