Developer Fees

This course is specialized for professional development, designed for school district leaders responsible for navigating California’s (or other state-specific) school facility funding environments. This course provides a clear, actionable understanding of the role developer fees play in supporting school facility needs, how they are calculated, and how districts can use them strategically within a long-term facilities and financial planning framework.

Participants will gain industry-specific knowledge on interpreting and applying Developer Fee Studies, ensuring compliance with state requirements, forecasting enrollment impacts, and effectively communicating findings to boards, community stakeholders, and development partners. Whether your district is facing growth, redevelopment, or declining enrollment, this course equips leadership teams with the expertise needed to make informed, defensible decisions about school facility funding.