Workshops
The Brown Act
A training program primarily for board members. A digest of all aspects of the law is presented in direct non-legal terminology. Discussion of problem areas is encouraged as well as issues facing the board and administration.
Parliamentary Procedures for Board Members
A training program primarily for board members. Presented in plain English with encouragement to discuss, not only how to conduct a fair and democratic meeting, but also how to work as a team.
Planning with Boards for Negotiations
A training program for board members that gives them the background of negotiations and collective bargaining, as well as training in how to set goals for negotiations, how to work with the district negotiating team, the unions, parents, community, and the media.
Collective Bargaining 101
A training program for beginning and experienced district negotiators and teams covering all aspects of negotiating from planning to agreement and implementation.
Advanced Collective Bargaining Seminar
A training program for experienced district negotiators and team members covering the fine points of bargaining including simulation activities that represent at-the-table strategies and techniques.
Interest-Based Bargaining
A training program for teams of management negotiating teams, and bargaining unit negotiating teams covering IBB concepts and practice in conducting interest-based negotiations.
Legal Issues for Site Administrators
A training program for site administrators covering the most relevant legal issues relating to students, parents, and staff.
PAR Panels
A training program for new and experienced PAR Panel Members covering their duties and responsibilities.
PAR Consulting Teachers
A training program for new and experienced PAR Consulting Teachers covering their duties and responsibilities.
