Principals Workshop

01.07.2027

Registration: 7:30 a.m.

Program: 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Location: AALRR Conference Center (4th Floor)

You’re a Principal, Now What?

The ABCs of Legally Compliant and Educationally

Effective Site-Based Leadership

Stepping into the role of principal means navigating much more than the day-to-day operations of a school site. Principals are regularly called upon to make decisions involving students, employees, parents, policies, complaints, and compliance—often with little time to determine the best course of action.

Join AALRR attorneys for this interactive, in-person training designed specifically for school site administrators. Using an easy-to-follow A–E framework, participants will explore some of the most common legal and practical issues principals encounter and gain guidance they can use to make informed decisions, respond effectively to challenging situations, and confidently lead their school communities.

A – Accessibility
What a principal needs to know about the basics of Section 504, the IDEA/IEPs, ADA and web-accessibility.

B – Board Policies
What a principal needs to know about speech, the school and the Civic Center Act, unlawful student fees, School-Connected Organizations, and Advertising on campus.

C – Complaints
What a principal needs to know about responding to complaints, including UCP, Bullying, T9, and Complaints Against School Personnel.

D – Discipline
What a principal needs to know about responding to student misbehavior and parent complaints to students records.

E – Evaluations
What a principal needs to know about conducting staff evaluations.

Date: January 7, 2027

Location: Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, Conference Center 4th Floor
12800 Center Court Drive, Cerritos, CA 90703

Program:

7:30 am - 8:00 am	Registration & Breakfast
8:00 am - 12:00 pm	Program
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm	Networking Lunch & Closing Remarks

Participants will leave with a stronger understanding of the legal responsibilities that come with site leadership, practical strategies for addressing common challenges, and tools to help them lead with greater confidence and effectiveness.

Who Should Attend?

Principals, Assistant Principals, Site Administrators, and other school leaders responsible for site-level decision-making.

Registration:

$349 per person

(credit card payment only)

*Cancellations must be received in writing 3 days prior to session to receive a refund. Refunds will not be issued after this date.

Questions?

Contact Keesha Clark at 562-653-3453

This workshop is offered to district, COE and SELPA employees only.