Negotiators Certification Program

Give your team the tools they need!

CTA & CSEA train their negotiators... shouldn't you?

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A faculty of notable attorneys, school leaders, labor relations professionals.

Negotiators Certification Program

Preparing administrators for effective collective bargaining and positive employer-employee relations.

SEAC, serving school districts in employer- employee relations since 1976, offers the only
comprehensive negotiations training for school administrative leaders in California. CTA and CSEA offer extensive training for their negotiators; SEAC believes school administrators deserve the same opportunity.

The program is designed for new and experienced superintendents, human resources and labor relations leaders, chief business officers, members of management negotiation teams, and persons interested in gaining insight in employer-employee relations.

The program is presented in a series of graduate-level seminars. Participants acquire fundamental understanding of the EERA and the skills and competencies needed to represent school district interests effectively in collective bargaining and day-to-day employer-employee relations. In addition to covering legal requirements and practices, this program explores more collaborative approaches to negotiations and labor relations, focusing on strengthened communications, trust, transparency, and positive,
productive problem resolution.

Participants receive over fifty hours of instruction from experienced labor relations experts, leading to Certification as a Labor Relations Professional. SEAC offers two 2026 – 27 program options, identical in content, with varying schedules and presenters.

Comprehensive Negotiations Training

Graduate-Level Seminars

Fifty Hours of Instruction

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Select Your Program

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Program A

Sessions

Fridays 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
October 2026 - April 2027

Dr. Louise Taylor, Program Coordinator/Facilitator

Session Details

Session 1

Friday, October 2, 2026

Session 2

Friday, October 16, 2026

Session 3

Friday, October 30, 2026

Session 4

Friday, November 13, 2026

Session 5

Friday, January 8, 2027

Session 6

Friday, February 5, 2027

Session 7

Friday, February 26, 2027

Session 8

Friday, April 9, 2027

Session 9

Friday, April 23, 2027

Program B

Sessions

Fridays 8:30 am- 4:00 pm
October 2026 - April 2027

Dr. Louise Taylor, Program Coordinator/Facilitator

Session Details

Session 1

Friday, October 9, 2026

Session 2

Friday, October 23, 2026

Session 3

Friday, November 6, 2026

Session 4

Friday, December 11, 2026

Session 5

Friday, January 15, 2027

Session 6

Friday, February 19, 2027

Session 7

Friday, March 5, 2027

Session 8

Friday, April 16, 2027

Session 9

Friday, April 30, 2027

Curriculum Outline

SEAC Negotiators Certification Program Curriculum Outline - 2026-27

Collective Bargaining: Connecting History & Politics
The Legal framework for Collective Bargaining: Scope of Bargaining/Good Faith/Public Notice/Unfair Practice
Gaining Board Direction & Authority for Negotiations
Proposals, Contract Language, Contract Administration
Negotiations: Bargaining Strategies & Tactics
Resolution Procedures: Impasse/Mediation/Fact Finding
Strike Preparation
Traditional Negotiations Simulation
Building and Preparing the Bargaining Team
Communication: Board, District & Community
Economic and Fiscal Data in Collective Bargaining
Health Benefit Basics for Collective Bargaining
Preparation for Negotiations
Problem Solving Essentials
Collaborative Leadership: Fundamentals & Practices
Interest-Based & Collaborative Bargaining Elements
Collaborative Negotiations Simulation
Graduation/Certification

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Recent Program Graduates Say...

One of the most valuable training sessions I have had the pleasure of attending!

Great background and real-life practice and preparation for the future.

Clear & concise education about all things negotiations with a focus on building relationships & trust first.

A great overview on how to organize and conduct negotiations in multiple ways.

What a great use of my time, resources, and energy. Highly beneficial.

My knowledge base & confidence have grown dramatically!

All Sessions Online

Registration Information

Please submit separate forms for each registrant

Title Prefix

Full Name(Required)

Job Title(Required)

District/COE(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Work Phone Number(Required)

Cell Phone Number(Required)

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Select Program(Required)

Program A - Virtual Negotiators Certification

Program B - Virtual Negotiators Certification

Program A - 9 sessions | Fridays 8:30 am - 4:00 pm | October 2026 - April 2027

Program B - 9 Sessions | Fridays 8:30 am - 4:00 pm | October 2026 - April 2027

Registration Fee(Required)

$1,950/person*

$3,900/person**

*School Employers Association of California Member District. SEAC district team discount: the first three registrants pay $1950 per registration; the fourth and additional registrants from the same SEAC District Member pay $1550 each, for a $400 discount per person. Please submit a separate registration form for each participant.

**Non-School Employers Association of California Member

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