How to Conduct an Expulsion Hearing
April 1, 2027
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
This 2-hour interactive workshop transforms the complex mandates of the California Education Code (Sections 48900 and 48915) into a clear, actionable roadmap. Designed specifically for school site administrators, this deep-dive session moves beyond basic theory to tackle real-world scenarios, evidence gathering, and the complex intersection of discipline and Special Education. Topics will include:
- Legal Foundations: When to Recommend Expulsion
- Pre-Hearing Due Process
- Other Means of Correction
- Special Circumstances
- Manifestation Determination
- Procedures and Timelines
- Preparing Your Case for Hearing
- Conducting the Hearing
- Findings of Fact and Board Action
- Rehabilitation Plan Development
- Review and Readmission Requirements
SCLS Instructors:
Kaitlyn Schwendeman, General Counsel and Debra Sanders, Associate General Counsel
Who should attend:
All school site and district administrators who have student discipline responsibilities.
This will be offered in person at Redwood Empire Schools’ Insurance Group (RESIG) 5760 Skylane Blvd., Suite 100, Windsor, CA 95492
There is a $200 per person registration fee for this workshop, non-clients $350 per person registration fee.
The workshop fee will be charged for cancellations received less than seven days prior to the date of the workshop.