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Online Training

District Training

Great Ideas for Media and Technology in Schools  (33 mins)
A panel of experts discusses the issues School Districts face in developing policies and programs for using school technology.

Great Ideas for Media and Technology in Schools

Unique By Design - Training Program for School Districts (6 mins)
Important informational program on your Workers Compensation program and how you can best manage your employees’ on-the-job injuries.

 Unique By Design - Training Program for School Districts

California Public Records Act (15 mins)
Attorney, Rob Cutbirth, discusses the challenges associated with the California Public Records Act. This presentation will give you the basic guidelines for compliance and talk about some of the "Red Flag" issues facing every district.

 California Public Records Act

Shadows to Light: A Guide for Child Abuse Reporting (20 mins)
"Shadows to Light" describes the various guidelines and responsibilities of a District Employee, as Mandated Reporters, when they suspect a child may be suffering from Child Abuse. Produced by the California Department of Justice.

 Shadows to Light: A Guide for Child Abuse Reporting

Contracts: An Overview of Key Tips and Strategies (24 mins)
SIA Chief Counsel, Rob Cutbirth, discusses the writing and negotiating of school district contracts. Also discussed are insurance and indemnity clauses and how to protect the district from legal claims.

 Contracts: An Overview of Key Tips and Strategies 
Liability Protection and Insurance Coverage Issues (21 mins)
This presentation discussed some of the important differences between Schools Insurance Authority and insurance companies. Attorney, Rob Cutbirth, talks about the benefits for school districts in obtaining their liability protection from SIA and what happens when a claim is filed.
 Liability Protection and Insurance Coverage Issues 
Day of Injury - Early Injury Reporting (11 mins)
Worker Compensation expenses is one of the most costly expenditures made by every school district each year. Dennis Chandler, the Director of Injury Management for Company Nurse, tells you why the "Day of Injury" is so important to your district.
 Day of Injury - Early Injury Reporting 
 Drug and Alcohol Abuse in the Workplace (1 hr 35 mins)
An informative discussion of the issues related to Drug and Alcohol Abuse in the Workplace setting. Featuring Patrick Prince, an expert and consultant in this area.
 Drug and Alcohol ABuse in the Workplace 

30 Ways to Prevent School Arson (16 mins)
This video provides the facts surrounding school arson and outlines the ways that school administrators, faculty and staff can help in the prevention of this dangerous and catastrophic event. Winner of the national PRIMA Achievement Award.

30 Ways to Prevent School Arson

Concussions in Youth Sports  External Website - opens in new window.
To help ensure the health and safety of young athletes, CDC developed the Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports initiative to offer information about concussions to coaches, parents, and athletes involved in youth sports. The Heads Up initiative provides important information on preventing, recognizing, and responding to a concussion.

 Concussions in Youth Sports

Risk Avoidance at School Celebrations (8 mins)
Holiday parties and other social celebrations are a fun opportunity for employees to gather and build relationships.  These celebrations can also be a problem when alcohol and inappropriate behavior are present.   Events sponsored or associated with the school district  increase the district’s  risk exposure.  Learn about the potential liabilities and how losses can be prevented.

Holiday Parties
Lifting and Carrying Safely (11 mins)

Health and Fitness Specialist, Marshall Shimmon, demonstrates the proper techniques for lifting and moving heavy and bulky objects in the workplace.

Lifting and Carrying Safely