Powercast: Rebranding and Innovating School Districts with Kerry Callahan
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose PowerSchool. In this episode of Powercast: Superintendent Spotlight, where we talk about the
California P&C Legislative Summary: 2025 End of Session
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Keenan. The 2025 California legislative session officially concluded on October 13, 2025. Of
New Laws Targeting Antisemitism in Schools Aim to Redefine How Schools Respond to Discrimination
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On October 7, 2025, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 715
Everything to Everyone: Insights from the Horace Mann Voice of the Educator Study
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Horace Mann. In spring 2025, Horace Mann fielded a survey of U.S. educators,
In Their Own Words: Learning from LGBTQ Youth Experiences to Tell a New Story
“In Their Own Words: Learning from LGBTQ Youth Experiences to Tell a New Story” was published by the Movement Advancement
LGBTQ+ Inclusive Curriculum: What School Staff Need to Know About Mahmoud v. Taylor
This fact sheet from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Welcoming Schools program outlines what schools need to know about inclusive
November is Native American Heritage Month – Resources for Educators
This list of lessons, articles, books and videos for educators can be used by schools and districts looking to celebrate
SB 98 School Policy (Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint USD)
The policy below has been adopted by the Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint USD and incorporated into the district’s Comprehensive School Safety Plan.
Procurement Benchmarks for AI in K-12 Education
This tool from Opportunity Labs Foundation Inc. and F3Law is designed to assist school districts in using their purchasing power
ACSA AI Resource Guide
The ACSA AI Task Force curated these tools and resources to empower California TK–12 educators to use AI ethically, creatively,
K-12 Gen AI Maturity Tool
Developed by the Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS) and CoSN (Consortium for School Networking), the K-12 Gen AI
K-12 Generative AI Readiness Checklist
The Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS) and CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) worked in partnership with Amazon Web
AB 361 Authorizes “Best Value” Procurement for School District Construction Projects Over $1 Million
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Assembly Bill (AB) 361 allows school districts to use a “best
Administrative Foundational Questions for Using Generative AI Tools
This document produced by Common Sense Education and F3 Law provides educational professionals with questions to help support the responsible
Desert Sands AI Guidance Document
This guidance, produced by Desert Sands USD, provides a vision for the future of AI in schools, with guiding principals
California Expands School District Obligations to Protect Students, Families, and Employees from Immigration Enforcement
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In response to the rescission of federal agency policies limiting immigration
The Impact of Chronic Absenteeism on Key K-12 Stakeholders
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose PowerSchool. Addressing chronic absenteeism fosters a stable, supportive, and productive school environment, leading
The Basics of the Conscious Discipline Brain State Model
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Conscious Discipline. The Conscious Discipline Brain State Model reminds us of the brain’s three hierarchical
Future Pathways: “Good Health and Well Being” [Podcast]
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union. In this episode of Future Pathways Superintendents Unplugged, superintendents
From Pressure to Progress: How Districts Can Transform Family Engagement Challenges into Connection
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Family Leadership Inc. Family engagement is one of the most powerful drivers of
Our Schools: Resources for Including Immigrant Families
To support the immediate implementation of AB 49 and SB 98, the California Department of Education has published Our Schools:
Ninth Circuit Upholds LAUSD COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Employees During Pandemic
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In Health Freedom Defense Fund, Inc. v. Alberto Carvalho, et al. (9th Cir.
Understanding SB 88: Updated FAQS for School Districts
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Keenan. As of July 1, 2025, all California school districts are required to
Critically Conscious Classroom: Mahmoud v Taylor
This episode of ACSA’s Critically Conscious Classroom discusses implications of Mahmoud v. Taylor, the U.S. Supreme court ruling on religious
Who Will Stand in the Gap for the Future Generations?
By Dr. Simone Charles There has been a systemic attack on all things equity-related. Ironic, isn’t it? The very word
Legislature Clarifies Timing of School Impact Fee Collection
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On June 27, 2025, Assembly Bill (AB) 121 went into effect,
Immigration School Site Preparedness Guide (Long Beach USD)
Long Beach USD developed the following School Site Preparedness Guide to help school staff respond to Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Why Representation Matters
A defense of keeping diverse literature and materials in our classrooms By Michael Tapia Imagine growing up during a time
The Educator as Facilitator: My Transformative Year Teaching Intersections of Identity
By Irie Rose De Lilly Last year, armed with only a textbook and a hastily assembled syllabus, I enthusiastically accepted
School District Granted Immunity from Liability After Denying Remote Work as a Reasonable Accommodation
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In a recent decision by the California Fourth District Court of
Know Your Rights Factsheets for Immigrant Communities
Gov. Gavin Newsom has released bilingual “Know Your Rights’”fact sheets in English and Spanish to support California’s immigrant communities. These
Why administrators should become early learning leaders
The following article was written by Dr. Kelly Fountain, director of Early Learning at Lancaster School District. Several years ago,
LGBTQ+ History Month & Pride Month – Resources for Educators
This list of lessons, articles, books and videos for educators can be used by schools and districts looking to celebrate
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Schools
This list of lessons, articles, books and videos for educators can be used by schools and districts looking to celebrate
Strategies for Successfully Implementing AI in Schools
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose ThoughtExchange. For insights into safely, ethically, and successfully implementing AI in schools, ThoughtExchange
Signed, Sealed, Liable: The Realities of Opinions of Counsel (Podcast)
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In this episode of Lozano Smith’s Let’s Talk podcast, host Sloan
Supportive LGBTQ+ Mental Health Resources: Student Guide
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Welcoming Schools program has developed the following strategies for LGBTQ+ students to find support for
Supporting LGBTQ+ Mental Health in Schools: Educator Guide
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Welcoming Schools program has developed the following strategies for school educators and administrators to support
Understanding Deepfake Non-Consensual Intimate Imagery (NCII) Infographic
This informational handout developed by the Center for Democracy & Technology provides critical pieces of information about Deepfake Non-Consensual Intimate
Strategies for Navigating Attendance Challenges in Schools
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose ThoughtExchange. Many schools have struggled with low attendance since 2019. Post-pandemic, the number
Trump Administration Sues CDE and CIF for Title IX Violations
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. The United States Department of Education (Department) has determined that the
Powercast: Leading with Vision at Visalia Unified
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose PowerSchool. This episode of Powercast: Superintendent Spotlight features the exciting intersection of technology and
Joyful Foundational Literacy Skills: PreK–1st Grade
This guide published by WestEd explores how to help young children become confident, independent readers and writers by developing strong
A Practical Protocol for Working Collaboratively in a Professional Learning Community
By Dr. Gina Arias Over the past decade, like many other educators, I have been provided with multiple professional development
California Legislature Removes Two School District Surplus Land Act Exemptions
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. As part of Assembly Bill (AB) 130, a sweeping budget trailer
Model Non-Consensual Intimate Imagery (NCII) Policy for K-12 Schools
The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) has developed a model policy on both authentic and deepfake Non-Consensual Intimate Imagery
Mahmoud v. Taylor: Supreme Court Affirms Parental Opt-Out Rights in Curriculum Dispute
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. The Supreme Court has held that the parents of elementary school
Ignite Engagement! Communication Best Practices for Building Family Engagement Awareness
In preparation for Family Engagement Month in November, The California Family and Community Engagement Initiative (CA FACE) is announcing a
Powercast: Knowing Who You Are — and Leading That Way
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose PowerSchool. This episode of Powercast: Superintendent Spotlight features a compelling discussion on leadership,
Support Teacher Capacity and Attendance Recovery
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Edmentum. In California, attendance recovery goes beyond bringing students back to class—it’s about