Independent Study—Compliance and Best Practices

Costs and times
SSC Clients: $205 per attendee
Non-clients: $410 per attendee
Program Begins: 9:00 AM
Program Ends: 11:00 AM
Presenters
Patti F. Herrera, EdD President
Wendi McCaskill, EdD Director, Management Consulting Services
Megan Baier
Megan Baier Director, Governmental Relations

Local educational agencies (LEAs) continue to implement California’s reformed independent study laws while meeting growing demand for high-quality remote learning options. This course will break down current requirements and explore how LEAs can design flexible, rigorous programs that meet both compliance standards and student needs.

Participants will gain practical insight into program design, instructional time, and attendance accounting, along with key operational strategies to support successful independent study implementation.

Who Should Attend

  • Superintendents
  • Cabinet members
  • Directors of business services and educational services
  • Support staff involved in fiscal oversight and program implementation
  • Attendance accounting staff
  • Independent study program staff

Register your entire team to support aligned implementation and compliance.

Cancellation Policy

What You’ll Learn

  • State requirements for traditional and course-based independent study across all LEA types
  • Best practices for program design and flexible learning options
  • Key components of board policies and written agreements
  • Staffing considerations for effective program implementation
  • Attendance and participation recordkeeping requirements
  • Statutory attendance accounting requirements for traditional independent study
  • Guidance on supporting students participating from outside California
  • Strategies for earning and maintaining average daily attendance
  • Audit considerations and how to ensure compliance
  • Most current information available as it relates to state policies, legislation, etc.
Location Details
April 13, 2027
Webinar
DETAILS FOR THIS LOCATION
SSC Clients: $205 per attendee
Non-clients: $410 per attendee
Program Begins: 9:00 AM
Program Ends: 11:00 AM
Register

Thank you for your business. School Services of California Inc. has moved to credit card payments for this service. Please contact us by email at SSC-Assistance@sscal.com or by phone at (916) 446-7517 if this causes an undue hardship for your organization.