CSNO Section Fall Conference Registration 2026
Upcoming cohorts:
The School Nurse Academy was designed by school nurses for school nurses. The Academy features a hybrid learning experiences. One module will be conducted via Zoom; the remaining modules studied online. Enrollment is limited to 20 participants. Zoom portions include the Role of the School Nurse. Online learning modules include Physical assessment of school aged students in educational settings & Legal Aspects; MTSS and the continuum of SST to IEP; Emergency Response and Safe Schools; School Nurse Past, Present & Future; Vision Screening; Communicable Diseases; Immunizations; Population Health and Community Health; School Nurse Image; and School Health Financing. The modules include interactive activities that allow for self-paced course work The CSNO School Nurse Academy is facilitated by experienced school nurse leaders who serve or served on the CSNO State Board. School Nurse Academy attendees automatically become CSNO members since organizational support is critical to support new school nurse success. CSNO is pleased to offer 30 BRN contact hours through the California Board of Registered Nursing. The California School Nurses Organization is provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing CEP #04269. We regret that once registered, no cancellations or refunds may be made, however substitutions are welcome.
New Webinar - Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI):
Opportunities for Preventing Tuberculosis (1.5 CEUs available)
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Office of School Health (OSH) will host a webinar on strengthening understanding and prevention of tuberculosis (TB), with guest presenters from the CDPH Tuberculosis (TB) Control Branch who will also provide 1 hour of Continuing Education Units (CEU). This session will cover identifying persons at higher risk for TB, determining who should be tested for TB infection, applying recommended testing methods including the preferential use of interferon gamma release assay (IGRA) testing for non-U.S.-born persons, facilitating proper clinical evaluation to distinguish latent TB infection (LTBI) from TB disease, and reviewing recommended short-course LTBI treatment regimens. November 10, 2026 | 2:00–3:15 p.m. Pacific Time (PT).
The Current International Tuberculosis Center is an approved provider of contact hours by the California State Board of Registered Nursing Provider # CPE 12308
2026-27 Line Up
Building Pediatrician Connections
Dr. Sonja O’Leary, MD, FAAP, AAP COSH
November 13, 2026; 2:30-4:00
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Council on School Health Council on School Health seeks to promote sound school health policies and practices that ensure the health and safety of school-aged children and adolescents through policy, education and advocacy. Recently, COSH released updated policy statement highlighting the crucial role school nurses play in keeping children healthy and outlines the need for full-time staffing and support. School nurses work in intersecting areas addressing care coordination, public health, leadership and quality improvement. Policy statement: “Role of the School Nurse in Providing School Health Services"
Come hear from Dr. O'Leary how school nurses can strengthen their partnerships with local pediatricians.
CKM-Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic Syndrome
Kristin J. Robbins, RN, BSN, CRN
November 19, 2026: 2:30-4:00
Recognizing CKM as a connected syndrome, we can shift from reactive care to earlier detection, coordinated treatment, and better outcomes. Come learn about this connection, prevention and care.
Early Childhood Intervention/Early Start
Yuuko M. Johnson PhD (c)
Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, UC Davis | ReACH Health Equity
Pre-doctoral Fellow
Registration Coming Soon
1.5 California Board of Registered Contact Hours will be provided for each Happy Hour. The California School Nurses Organization is an approved provider of Contact Hours by the California Board of Registered Nursing CEP #04269.
For updates or questions about the High Road Training Project, please click on the tab below. We will continue to post updates there. For more information and to apply please click on the link.
Update June 4, 2026-Cohort 3 Summer 2026 Candidates announced
Round 3 candidates for the High Road Training project were selected for CSU, Fullerton and San Francisco. In a highly competitive process, the HRTP selection committee have been tasked with some very difficult decisions. Between the two programs, we selected 57 applicants out of over 100 school nurse applicants. Our program expanded to 9 new counties, as we remain committed to implementing a state-wide program. The grant criteria include identifying high free and reduced lunch areas, compelling candidate need, rural location, diverse candidacy, as well as other factors. You must apply to the school nurse program and the HRTP funding at the same time in order to be considered.
