Upcoming Events
October 7, 2025
Unraveling the Mystery of School Finance
This webinar explores the complexities of school finance and the interconnectedness of educational program development. The program’s content is intentionally presented to . . .
October 21, 2025
Position Control—The Fundamentals
Position control is a set of procedures which manages personnel expenditures and is of the highest importance in a local educational agency’s ability to maintain fiscal accountability. A functioning position control system operates with . . .
November 4, 2025
Declining Enrollment—Operational Strategies
Statewide enrollment continues to decline, posing significant challenges for local educational agencies (LEAs). In 2024-25, enrollment fell again, the eighth consecutive year of decline—with roughly 5.8 million students enrolled . . .
December 2, 2025
Planning for Reductions in Force
As local educational agencies (LEAs) navigate the 2025-26 planning cycle, a perfect storm of challenges looms. Declining enrollment and attendance continue to erode revenue, while the expiration of one-time pandemic relief funds and . . .
December 9, 2025
LCAP—From Accountability to Compliance
The 2026-27 Local Control and Accountability Plan is the last year of the most recent three-year cycle. We are still waiting for final decisions as part of the 2025-26 State Budget negotiations to determine whether . . .
January 20, 22, 2026
Governor's Budget Workshop
By January 10, 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom will release his final budget proposal for fiscal year 2026-27, marking the end of his tenure as California’s chief executive officer. His final budget comes at a pivotal moment for the state, as the Governor . . .