Contracts Review Training Series: Protecting Your District with a Risk Management Lens
2026-01-22 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

Executive Committee
2026-01-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-28 10:00 - 12:00 | ASCIP Office – Kiva Board Room, 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA, 90703, United States
Location: ASCIP Office (Kiva Board Room), 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA 90703

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

HR Roundtable - 2026 Legal Update
2026-02-10 10:00 - 11:30 | ASCIP Training Room, 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA, 90703, United States
It’s time for our annual Legal Update for 2026! Come learn about new cases decided by our courts and learn practical ways to implement new laws in the workplace.

RSVP at www.ascip.org/2026-0210

CANCELLED: Health Benefits Committee
2026-02-11 09:00 - 11:00 | ASCIP Office – Kiva Board Room, 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA, 90703, United States

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

Finance Committee
2026-02-11 11:00 - 13:00 | ASCIP Office – Kiva Board Room, 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA, 90703, United States
Location: ASCIP Training Room, 16550 Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos, 90703

Claims & Coverage Committee
2026-02-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-20 10:00 - 12:00 | ASCIP Office – Kiva Board Room, 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA, 90703, United States

Risk Control Committee
2026-02-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-14 10:00 - 12:00 | ASCIP Office – Kiva Board Room, 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA, 90703, United States

2026 Annual Membership Meeting
2026-03-06 08:00 - 14:30 | Sheraton – Cerritos, 12725 Center Court Dr., Cerritos, 90703
Location: Sheraton Cerritos Hotel

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

Pesticide Handler Safety Training
2026-03-11 08:30 - 13:30 | 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.

Niree Sarkissian, Pesticide Trainer from the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures Division, will be conducting the Pesticide Handler Training session. Participants will be trained in the proper handling, storage, and use of common pesticides as related to use at school campuses. For pesticide handlers, this training meets the CA Department of Agriculture requirements. CE credits are available.

RSVP at www.ascip.org/2026-03-11

HR Roundtable - Leaves
2026-03-17 11:30 - 13:00 | ASCIP Training Room, 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA, 90703, United States
Chronic absenteeism is a common occurrence in the workplace. What makes it more frustrating is learning and identifying the difference between leaves by law, and simple absenteeism issues. Learn about the leaves that apply to school districts and how to properly track and manage employees’ leave.

RSVP at www.ascip.org/2026-0317

When Cal/OSHA Knocks - Insights and advice on how to stay on the good side of Cal/OSHA
2026-03-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Attend in person or virtually
No one wants to be on the other side of the door when Cal/OSHA knocks. Everyone benefits when you have the tools and resources to stay in compliance. Please join ASCIP along with special guest experts in the field as you learn more about maintaining a safe work environment and how to respond when Cal/OSHA comes knocking…because accidents happen.
Presenters: Gene McMenamim, Esq., Senior Counsel Ogletree Deakins
Dick Monod de Froideville, MPA, Industrial Hygienist/Safety Engineer/OSHA Consultant
Attend in person or virtually. Lunch will be served for those attending in person.
RSVP at www.ascip.org/2026-0319

Maintenance & Facilities Roundtable - Facility Inspections in California K–12 schools
2026-03-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Attend in person or virtually
Facility inspections in California K–12 schools are more than walkthroughs they are a critical part of demonstrating compliance, protecting staff, and preventing costly claims. Join ASCIP’s expert panel to enhance your district’s Safety Inspection program:

Build a targeted safety inspection checklist based on your district’s loss trends
See real examples of facility hazards that are driving injuries and claims costs
Share best practices with peers for documenting hazards and tracking corrective actions
Learn about the most common Cal/OSHA citations issued to school districts
Walk through a step-by-step “what to do” plan when Cal/OSHA arrives on campus

Meet the ASCIP Panel Experts:
Maria Brunel, Senior Vice President, Poms and Associates
Dick Monde de Froideville, OSHA Training Institute Consultant
Eugene McMenamin, Senior Counsel, Ogletree Deakins

Attend in person or virtually
RSVP at www.ascip.org/2026-03-20

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

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 - Freedom of Speech on Campus
2026-04-16 11:30 - 13:00 | ASCIP Training Room, 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA, 90703, United States
The United States Supreme Court has held that students, including minors, have some Constitutional rights to free speech, even on school campuses. But is all speech protected? When does speech rise to the point where discipline is warranted? When can a school regulate student speech? In this Roundtable, we will discuss rights of freedom of speech and assembly, and how to understand when speech becomes an issue warranting a response.
RSVP at www.ascip.org/2026-0416

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.

Health Benefits Committee
2026-05-13 09:00 - 11:00 | ASCIP Office – Kiva Board Room, 12610 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA, 90703, United States

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
