2026-2027 PRINCIPAL POWER HOUR

Strong evaluation practices don’t happen by accident. In this session, we walk through the Top 10 essentials of certificated evaluation—from documentation and observation summaries to nonrenewals and compliance—so you can act early, communicate clearly, and lead the process with consistency and confidence.

Section 504 Plans can feel complicated—and for good reason. In this session, we walk through the Top 10 issues principals need to understand, from eligibility and timelines to discipline, manifestation determinations, and extracurricular access, so you can write clear plans, implement them consistently, and respond confidently when challenges arise.

Special education compliance isn’t just the special education director’s responsibility—it lands on principals every day. In this session, we cover the Top 10 issues that most often create risk for buildings, from shortened school days and manifestation determinations to child find, meaningful parent participation, and IEP decision-making, so you can spot red flags early and respond with clarity and confidence.

When a staff issue lands on your desk, the clock starts ticking. This session walks through the Top 10 essentials of staff investigations and discipline—from Weingarten and Loudermill rights to drafting discipline letters, checking the CBA, gathering evidence, and deciding whether administrative leave is appropriate—so you can move deliberately, ask better questions, and manage the process with clarity and confidence.

Student discipline moves fast—and the procedural steps matter. In this session, we break down the Top 10 essentials of student investigations, from informal initial hearings and emergency removals to credibility assessments, evidence gathering, and required notifications, so you can follow board policy, meet timelines, and handle tough situations with clarity and confidence.

Leave decisions don’t have to feel overwhelming. In this session, we walk through the Top 10 essentials of employee leaves and accommodations—from stacking leave protections and reviewing medical certifications to navigating FMLA eligibility and the ADA interactive process—so you can slow down, ask the right questions, and make thoughtful, legally sound decisions with confidence.

Hiring and promoting classified staff comes with contractual guardrails that matter. In this session, we walk through the Top 10 issues principals need to understand—from seniority bypass rules and CBA transfer language to objective interview questions, screening practices, and post-offer requirements—so you can run a fair process and make confident hiring decisions.

Nonrenewals are deadline-driven and highly procedural—and small missteps can create big problems. In this session, we break down the Top 10 things principals need to know about certificated nonrenewals, including May 15 timelines, provisional vs. nonprovisional standards, appeal rights, required notice language, and the difference between nonrenewal and discharge, so you can move forward clearly and confidently when tough staffing decisions arise.

Public Records Requests move quickly—and the penalties for missteps are real. In this session, we cover the Top 10 things principals need to understand, from strict timelines and installment production to employment file exemptions, records retention, third-party notice, and when to involve your district’s Public Records Officer, so you can respond accurately, stay organized, and avoid unnecessary risk.

Contracts are where small wording choices can create big obligations. In this session, we walk through the Top 10 issues principals need to understand—from identifying the correct contracting parties and signature authority to spotting missing statutory language, navigating vendor boilerplate, and negotiating key terms—so you can manage agreements thoughtfully and avoid preventable problems.

When a complaint lands on your desk, the first step is knowing which policy applies. In this session, we focus on identifying the right procedure, following required timelines and notice requirements, and knowing when to involve legal counsel so you can respond consistently and confidently.