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
Partnering with Out-of-School Providers to Support the Whole Child
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School. In today’s education landscape, schools are expanding their focus beyond
Safer Rides Ahead? SB 88 Imposes Stricter Standards on all School-Related Student Transportation Starting July 1, 2025
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On October 7, 2023, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 88,
From Résumé to Red Flag: District Responsibilities Under AB 2534 (Podcast)
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. When it comes to hiring certificated staff, the process is now
Ninth Circuit Establishes Preliminary Framework for First Amendment Familial Antiretaliation Claims
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In DeFrancesco v. Robbins (9th Cir. 2025) 136 F.4th 933, the United States
Toolkit: Support Strong Early Literacy Outcomes
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Edmentum. As California intensifies its focus on early literacy, backed by the California
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
The ESY Puzzle: Putting the Pieces Together for IEP Success (Podcast)
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Extended School Year (ESY) services can raise nuanced questions for IEP
Cell Phone Policies in Schools
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose ThoughtExchange. In September, ThoughtExchange talked to 31 K-12 educational leaders at the LeadHERship
California Educators: Unlock the Power of High-Impact Tutoring
How can your local education agency implement High-Impact Tutoring to address learning gaps and accelerate student achievement? Learn how during
ACSA’s Response to Governor’s May Revise 2025-26 Education Budget
ACSA’s Governmental Relations team has submitted its response to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s revised proposal for the 2025-26 education budget, which
President Trump Signs Executive Order: Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for Youth
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On April 23, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO)
The Expanded Learning Opportunity (Podcast)
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Elevo. In the first episode of Elevo’s new flagship podcast, Elevating Student Well-Being,
Leading the CTE Charge Through Lessons Learned: High School Administrators and the Future of Career Readiness
The following article was written by Freddy Castro, Ed.D., assistant principal at Cordova High School in the Folsom-Cordova Unified School
Annual Notice of Parental Rights and Responsibilities Requirements, Recommendations, and Reminders for 2025
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. School districts, county offices of education, and charter schools should update
Time to Move Beyond Short-term Solutions in Overcoming Teacher Shortages
A long-term solution is available in every K-12 school district By Greg Rockhold and Hans Andrews “Empowering community colleges
Ninth Circuit Remands Case Involving Disclosure of Student’s Gender Identity to Trial Court
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has
You Never Know When You Are Interviewing For Your Next Job
By Dr. Oscar Macias, assistant superintendent, Instructional Services, Burbank Unified School District. Are you about to interview for a school
College and Career for All: How One District Is Preparing Students to Enter the Workplace
The following article was written by Dr. Heather S. Fontanilla, director of College & Career Readiness at Mt. Diablo Unified
Creating Sustainable Pathways to Success for Opportunity Youth
By Rudy Cuevas, Frank Alvarez, Cathy Brandt, Tizoc Brenes, Sonia Hernandez, Celine Massuger and Helen Whitcher Opportunity youth, defined as
Fresh from California: Building Resilient Farm to School Programs and Serving School Meals Kids Love
California is a state of remarkable abundance — geographically, culturally, and agriculturally. From the fertile soils of the Central Valley to
Speakers, Singers, and Sashes: Planning for a Successful Graduation Ceremony [PODCAST]
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Graduation season is fast approaching and now is the time for
Catastrophe Center: What to Do Before, During, and After Disaster Strikes
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose California Casualty. California Casualty wants you and your family to be safe and
Merging High School Education with Adulthood
The following article was written by Ralph Baker, Ph.D. “Real life is the final test” — Robert Greenleaf, 1977 The
5 Tips for Submitting a Top-notch Conference Proposal
You’ve done your research, implemented a transformational program and you’re seeing results. It’s time to share that knowledge with your
Title IX: Past Lessons, Present Shifts, and Future Possibilities (Podcast)
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. This episode explores the evolving landscape of Title IX through the
Summer Planning and Success Toolkit
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Edmentum. Summer is a critical window to close gaps, boost engagement, and prepare
Ninth Circuit Leaves in Place Idaho Law that Requires K-12 Students to Use Facilities Consistent with their Biological Sex
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In Roe v. Critchfield (9th Cir. Mar. 20, 2025), Case No. 23-2807, __
The New Reading Wars: Nurturing Independent Reading Habits in Children
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School and was written by Dr. Bonnie A. Hain, SVP of Impact
Garden Grove Puts 9th-grade Students On-track for Success
The following article was written by Gabriela Mafi, Garden Grove USD Superintendent; Juli Coleman, CORE Districts, Chief of Improvement; and
Funding Crisis Hits California’s Rural Schools: Advocates Call for Action Now
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose 806 Technologies. As federal funding hangs in the balance, California’s rural school districts
Implementing for Sustainability: Principal Pipelines in Four Districts
How do districts create principal pipelines that last in the face of change and uncertainty? By thinking long-term from the
How Medicaid Cuts Will Harm Students & Schools
A nationwide survey of K-12 school district leaders shows widespread concern over children’s access to school-based health services if Congress
SB 729 FAQs: Understanding California’s Infertility Coverage Requirements
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Keenan. In January, Keenan published a briefing that summarized SB 729, which requires
School Facilities, Funding and Instruction Podcast Series Part 3: Implementation
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In the final episode of our three-part podcast series, host Sloan
Problems to Priorities: A Strategic Approach for Focusing Your Plan on What Matters Most
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose 806 Technologies. Like many districts and schools, you’ve started the Comprehensive Needs Assessments
School Facilities, Funding and Construction Podcast Series – Part 2: Planning and Procurement
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In Part 2 of this three-part podcast series, host Sloan Simmons is back
California P&C Legislative Summary: 2025 Start of Session
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Keenan. The 2025-2026 legislative cycle began on January 6. There have been significant
Childhood Sexual Assault: Fiscal Implications for California Public Agencies
Assembly Bill 218 (2019) eliminated many claim prerequisites and increased or effectively eliminated the statute of limitation periods for claims
WEP/GPO are Repealed. What’s next?
The following information is from Social Security Fairness. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is currently working to implement the newly
President Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Transgender Women from Women’s and Girls’ Sports
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On February 5, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO)
VIDEO: Navigating Immigration Policies in California’s Public Schools: What Educators Need to Know
With immigration policy discussions ongoing, school leaders must stay informed and prepared for potential changes that could impact students, families,
All Means All: Utilizing Student Belonging as a Path to Academic Achievement
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School and was written by Brenna Pirozok, senior manager of inclusion and
Leveraging LCAP Funding: Insights and Best Practices for Sustainable Residency Programs
The Statewide Residency Technical Assistance Center (SRTAC) has released a new publication, Leveraging LCAP Funding: Insights and Best Practices for
LGBTQ+ Civil Rights in California
LGBTQ+, Civil Rights, and Health Care Advocates in California have authored the following document in response to executive orders issued
Earning By Learning Toolkit
“Earning by Learning: A Toolkit for Developing, Launching and Sustaining Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) in PK12 Teaching in California” equips
Podcast: Immigration Enforcement and California’s Schools
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In this episode, host Sloan Simmons engages with Lozano Smith’s student
Holocaust and Genocide Education in California
On Jan. 27, International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Council on Holocaust and Genocide Education released the following report