Featuring a comprehensive lineup of trainings for school principals, CFOs, and board members.
LEADERSHIP TRAININGS
Professional Development from California's Leading Charter School Experts
CSDC offers a comprehensive catalogue of trainings for charter school principals, chief business officers, governing board members, and charter developers. These trainings, combined with our annual statewide leadership conference, provide charter school leaders with invaluable opportunities for professional development, while helping them ensure continual improvement of their schools.
In-Person & Hybrid
June 23,-26, 2025
Sacramento, CA
A 4-day summer training empowering new leaders with the knowledge, networks, and confidence to run impactful charter schools.
2025 HR Academy
September 9-10, 2025
Sacramento, CA
Explore the science and art of charter school human resources. Save the date! Registration will open soon. In the meanwhile, view the 2024 page .
2026 CBO Training Program
Winter 2026
Online & In-Person
A comprehensive school business management training–with a unique, charter-specific focus. View the 2025 page.
On Demand
5 Modules
Appx. 2 Hours
Avoid public meeting pitfalls with these on-demand modules.
Webinars
Upcoming
May 20, 2025
Live Webinars
Get key updates and strategic guidance at key times during the state's annual budget and policy cycles.
May 21, 2025 and May 22, 2025
Live Webinars
Your voice is powerful—and with the right tools, you can protect and advance opportunities for our students. Don't miss this chance to turn knowledge into action.
Recently Concluded • Recordings Available
6 Webinars
Live Webinars
California school accountability through a pragmatic, charter school lens.
Recorded April 10, 2025
Live Webinar
AB 84 is not yet law, and the legislative process will continue over the coming months. Join Eric Premack and Laura Kerr to unpack what’s in the bill, related legislation, and how you can advocate for change.
6 Webinars
Includes webinars to help your board fulfill the new mandatory ethics training requirement.
3 Webinars
A three-part webinar series providing the essential tools for charter school advocacy.
Earn Graduate-Level Units
CSDC, in partnership with University of the Pacific/Benerd College, is pleased to provide training participants the opportunity to earn graduate-level credit for completion of CSDC professional development educational experiences. We recognize that the rigor of all our courses are made even more meaningful for participants by ensuring that training time qualifies for graduate-level professional development semester units of credit and for a CSDC certificate or proof of completion. The credits are primarily designed to be used towards career advancement and/or recertification requirements.
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