Rural (In)Equities: Building Understanding and Offering Solutions
Every day, rural schools and school districts throughout California face an uphill battle to provide a great education to students
California Bans School Policies Requiring Disclosure of Student Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, or Gender Expression
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On July 15, 2024, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1955,
Student Voice Report
This report from Challenge Success reviews quantitative and qualitative data from 2010-2023 examining high school students’ emotional & physical health,
Protecting Students from Discrimination: Updated Guidance from OCR
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. The United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
Podcast: Focusing on Educators’ Self-care
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Effective School Solutions. In this episode of the MINDBEAT podcast, Colleen Patterson and
USDA Updates its Nutrition Standards for Schools Nationwide
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On April 25, 2024, the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)
Impact Evaluation of PowerSchool’s Attendance Intervention Solutions
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose PowerSchool. The Center for Research and Reform in Education is a research center
2024 Updates: Annual Notice of Parental Rights and Responsibilities
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. As a reminder, school districts and county offices of education should
The Essential K-12 Community Engagement Tool Kit
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose ThoughtExchange. Building community trust is essential as school districts navigate polarization, legislation, and
Department of Justice Releases New Rules Regarding Website Accessibility under Title II of the ADA
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. As technology advances, public agencies are increasingly relying on websites, software,
Learning and Leading with Magic: Being a Muggle-born Wizard in the World of Special Education
By Kirsten Carr Walker On a hexagonal wall shelf in my little “cloffice” (endearing term for closet/office), I have a
The Importance of Integrated Technology in Supporting Student Mental Health
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Navigate360. School leaders face increasing challenges in addressing the mental health crises sweeping
Podcast: AI for School Districts, Part 3: Facilities, Business, and AI
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Episode three of Lozano Smith’s series on Artificial Intelligence for Public
The Importance of Self-reflection and Self-care for School and District Administrators During the Summer
By Oscar Macias As the school year comes to a close, school and district administrators often find themselves navigating the
How to Move On Following a March 15 Notice
The ACSA Member Assistance & Legal Support Team (MALST), under the direction of Member Support Program Director Joanne Godfrey, provides
School Safety Webinar Series: Fentanyl Crisis
On May 21, 2024, the California Department of Education and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond hosted the School
Creative Solutions to Staffing Problems
By Dale Marsden It’s now four years since the COVID-19 pandemic caused an upheaval to our lives and our school
8 Tips for Responding to an Unsatisfactory Evaluation
Each year the ACSA Member Assistance & Legal Support Team, under the direction of Member Support Program Director Joanne Godfrey,
Special Needs & Disabilities — Resources for Educators
This list of lessons, articles, books and videos for educators can be used by schools and districts looking to highlight
The Youth Mental Health Crisis: Strategies for Schools
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Navigate360. “Our young people are struggling. We are in a youth mental health
Re-Envisioning the ECE Workforce as an Education Career Escalator for Women of Color
By Adora Fisher, Padma Ramnath and Robyn Stone “Thank you for the SCCOE support; it is welcome in my heart.
Administrative Foundational Questions for Using Generative AI Tools
ACSA recently hosted focus groups in coordination with the Sonoma County Office of Education and the Los Angeles County Office
10 Ways to Encourage and Engage Millennial Educators
By Sarah Delawder Welcome to the age of Millennials, where avocado toast and Instagram filters reign supreme. But beyond the
California Issues Guidelines for State Agencies Purchasing Generative AI Tools
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Building upon the report by the California Government Operations Agency, entitled State
AI Guidance for Schools Toolkit
This free toolkit is developed in collaboration by Code.org, CoSN, Digital Promise, the European EdTech Alliance, and PACE. It helps
New Laws Make It Easier for LEAs to Provide Emergency Medical Aid to Students
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On October 8, 2023, Governor Newsom signed three new bills into
Strength in numbers? Recruiting and retaining BIPOC educators
By Marissa McGee Disclaimer: As a fan of the Golden State Warriors, the views expressed in this article may be
Case Study in Mitigating Special Educator Burnout and Turnover
By Rachael Ding Introduction to the issue of special educator burnout Over the past decades, a general trend for a
AB 764: California Changes the Process for Undergoing By-Trustee Area Districting and Redistricting
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. AB 764 expands key aspects of the FAIR MAPS Act to
“We Will Build Together”: Sowing the Seeds of SEL Statewide
Social and emotional learning (SEL) has been lauded as important for student success. However, little guidance is available for how
Alternative FAFSA option for California students from mixed-status households
The California Student Aid Commission, University of California, the California State University, the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office released the
Podcast: AI for School Districts, Part 2: The Use of AI in Special Education
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In episode two of this series on Artificial Intelligence for Public
Risks of AI: Navigating the Legal Landscape of Artificial Intelligence
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Lozano Smith’s latest volume of its AI primer — “Risks of
Learners at the Center in Lindsay, California
In 2007, Lindsay USD adopted its Strategic Design, an ambitious and all-encompassing document that expresses the community’s values and practices
A Student-Centered Approach to Education (White Paper)
This policy white paper from Scaling Student Success makes a number of policy recommendations to create student-centered, equitable, and competency-based
Vista USD: Graduate Profile Practice & Policy Brief
In 2021, Vista Unified School District conducted a year-long, community-wide process that resulted in the creation of a “Framework for
Davis Joint USD: Graduate Profile Practice & Policy Brief
The superintendent, school board, and other leaders at Davis Joint Unified School District see the recent creation of its Graduate
Cajon Valley USD: Graduate Profile Practice & Policy Brief
Cajon Valley Unified School District began its journey of profound change in 2013 focused on its vision: “Happy Kids, Healthy
Recovery of Wage Overpayments by School Employers
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. There have been two big changes in the last two legislative
Podcast: AI for School Districts, Part 1: AI Primer
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Dive into the evolving world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the
Anaheim Union HSD: Graduate Profile Practice & Policy Brief
Anaheim Union High School District has been working on making its Graduate Profile a reality for almost 10 years, developing
Proposition 28 Funding Can Support K-12 Computer Science in California Schools
On November 8, 2022, California voters approved Proposition 28: The Arts and Music in Schools (AMS) Funding Guarantee and Accountability
New Bill Addresses Independent Contractor Conflicts of Interest and Provides Safe Harbor
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Assembly Bill (AB) 334, which became effective on January 1, 2024,
Gaps in California’s School Nutrition Services Staffing
California has invested heavily in the school food system in support of healthy and successful students, a resilient and climate-smart
21CSLA Digitally Mediated Learning Vignettes
Equity Inquiry: How can TK-12 education leaders leverage digital tools and strategies to deepen learning and expand access and equity?
Podcast: Winter 2023-2024 Student Issues Legislative Update
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In this episode, Lozano Smith Podcast host Sloan Simmons discusses with
Did they really say that about me? And is it defamation?
Every Year, the ACSA Member Assistance & Legal Support Team (MALST) responds to questions and concerns from over 800 ACSA
Bringing a Graduate Profile to Life: A Blueprint
Lacking a statewide definition of student success, an increasing number of California school districts are taking it upon themselves to
AB 764: California Changes the Process for LEAs Undergoing By-Trustee Area Districting and Redistricting
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In 2019, the California Legislature adopted the FAIR MAPS Act, which
California Court of Appeal Clarifies “Uniformity” Requirement for School Parcel Taxes
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. The California Court of Appeal recently upheld a parcel tax structure