Workshops

Join your peers for these professional development opportunities developed specifically for special districts by CSDA. Click on the title of any workshop below to see more information or to register.

Disclaimer:
The legal information and course content provided in these workshops are accurate at the time of the presentation, but best practices, laws, and regulations may change. Consult your legal counsel for the most current advice, as CSDA cannot guarantee the accuracy or relevance of the content. By accessing these sessions, you acknowledge the aforementioned disclaimer and the importance of verifying information and seeking professional advice as needed.

DateTitleCity
6/3/2026SB 827 Required 2-Hour Fiscal and Financial TrainingTruckeeWORK60326
6/9/2026SB 827 Required 2-Hour Fiscal and Financial TrainingFresnoWORK060926
6/10/2026Virtual Workshop: Overview of Special District Laws WORK061026
6/24/2026In-Person Workshop: SB 827 Required Training - Navigating Governance and Finance in Special Districts (Orange County)Fountain ValleyWORK062426
6/28/2026Pre-GM Summit: Crisis-Ready LeadershipNewport BeachWORK262826
6/28/2026Pre-GM Summit: So, You Want to Be a General Manager?Newport BeachWORK062826
6/30/2026Board Secretary / Clerk Book Club: The Art of Gathering WORK063026
8/24/2026Pre-Annual Conference: SDLA Module 1: Governance FoundationsPalm DesertWORK082426
8/24/2026Pre-Annual Conference: So, You Want to Be a General Manager?Palm DesertWORK282426
8/24/2026Pre-Annual Conference: Three Required Trainings for Today’s Special DistrictsPalm DesertWORK382426
9/2/2026Virtual Workshop: SDLA Module 3: The Board’s Role in Finance & Fiscal Accountability WORK090226
9/9/2026In-Person Workshop: SB 827 Required Training - Navigating Governance and Finance in Special Districts (San Bernardino)San BernardinoWORK090926
10/7/2026Virtual Workshop: Supervisory Skills for the Public Sector WORK100726
10/14/2026In-Person Workshop: SB 827 Required Training - Navigating Governance and Finance in Special Districts (Bay Area)San LeandroWORK210142
10/14/2026Virtual Workshop: Human Resources Boot Camp for Special Districts WORK101426
10/21/2026Virtual Workshop: Financial Management for Special Districts WORK102126
10/27/2026In-Person Workshop: SB 827 Required Training - Navigating Governance and Finance in Special Districts (Redding)ReddingWORK102726
11/3/2026Pre-Board Secretary Conference Workshop: The Art of Electronic Records ManagementSanta BarbaraWORK110326
11/3/2026Pre-Board Secretary Conference Workshop: Words That Work: Mastering Staff Reports, Agenda Titles, & Meeting MinutesSanta BarbaraWORK11326
11/18/2026In-Person Workshop: Overview of Special District Laws (Sacramento)SacramentoWORK111826
12/2/2026Virtual Workshop: Organizational Development WORK120226
12/9/2026Virtual Workshop: SDLA Module 4: Board’s Role in Human Resources WORK120926