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
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Teaching and Learning
On May 24, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology (OET) released a new report, “Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Tackling Today’s (and Tomorrow’s) Challenges with Adaptive Leadership
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School. It was written by Dr. Dawn Bridges, Vice President of
ED Guidance on Student Privacy
On April 12, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education issued the following guidance document and “Know Your Rights” resource to
Podcast: Responding to Student Behavior and Student Discipline in the Special Education Context
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In this Lozano Smith Podcast episode, host Sloan Simmons talks with
Guiding Principles for Creating Safe, Inclusive, Supportive, and Fair School Climates
In March 2023, the U.S. Department of Education released these guiding principles on how to maintain safe, inclusive, supportive, and fair learning
Accelerate Fun and Learning with Summer Enrichment
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School. Summer! For most students, that word means play, exploration, and
2023 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
NCAA Requires Member Schools to Collect Discipline Records from Athlete’s Prior Schools
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. At the beginning of the 2022-23 school year, the National Collegiate
New Excused Absence for Student Participation in Political or Civic Event and Other School Calendar Updates
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. There have been several recent updates regarding authorized student absences and
Ninth Circuit Clarifies How to Analyze Academic Benefit for “Least Restrictive Environment” Purposes Under the IDEA
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. A recent decision from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held
Preparing for Floods at K-12 Schools and School Districts
This resource from the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) Technical Assistance Center contains a step-by-step guide to incorporating
After a Suicide: A Toolkit for Schools
If your school has lost someone to suicide, After a Suicide: A Toolkit for Schools offers best practices and practical
Guidelines for Schools Responding to a Death by Suicide
These guidelines from the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement are designed to help school administrators, teachers, and crisis
Template Letter in Response to Nashville Tragedy
This letter contains templates for communications to parents and staff about the Nashville tragedy on March 27, 2023. Download the
District Enhances School Safety With Free-flow Weapons Detection
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Evolv. This case study describes how Spartanburg County School District 6 in Spartanburg,
Educating for a Diverse Democracy in California
California educators, students, parents and community members must stand up for educational approaches that can strengthen our diverse democracy. A
Ninth Circuit Upholds Student Discipline for Social Media Posts
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In Chen v. Albany Unified School District (9th Cir. 2022) 56 F.4th 708,
The End of the COVID-19 State of Emergency Impacts Remote Board Meetings under AB 361
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Effective March 1, 2023, local agencies will no longer have the
Creating Equitable Early Learning Environments for Young Boys of Color: Disrupting Disproportionate Outcomes
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond has released the “Creating Equitable Early Learning Environments for Young Boys of Color:
We Tried That, Now What? Increasing Parent Engagement in Our Schools
The following was written by Rosa Guerra, Ed.D., director of MTSS & Interventions in Garvey School District. It originally appeared
Important Changes Regarding Liability to CalSTRS for Benefit Overpayment
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Governor Newsom has signed Assembly Bill (“AB”) 1667, overhauling key parts
How to Identify and Address Racism in Your School and District
The following was written by Dr. Leena Bakshi McLean, founder of STEM4Real, a nonprofit professional learning organization. As administrators, school
Perspectives: More than ABCs: Strategies for Supporting the Whole Learner
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Edmentum. There is a persistent disconnect between the holistic set of skills and
The California Public Records Act Has All New Statutory Citations Starting January 1, 2023
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Local government agencies regularly issue correspondence regarding the California Public Records
Checks & Balance: How Financial Stress and Heavier Workloads are Accelerating the Teacher Shortage
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Horace Mann. More than 60% of public K-12 educators say they are considering
Black History With Mr. Dodson
Sundale Union Elementary School District teacher Brandon Dodson has developed a series of YouTube videos as a resource for Black
The Power of Courageous Leadership
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School. It was written by Dr. Dawn Bridges, Vice President of Educational
New Legislation Provides Assistance to High Mobility High School Students
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On September 30, 2022, Senate Bill (SB) 532 was enacted with
Social-Emotional Learning: Creating Future Ready Students
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School. It was written by Dr. Dawn Bridges, Vice President of
A Funding Guide to More Diverse Schools in California
This funding guide from the UCLA Center for the Transformation of Schools was created as a public resource for educators
Reflections on Kennedy v. Bremerton School District After Half a School Year
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. The United States Supreme Court’s June 2022 Opinion in Kennedy v. Bremerton
Combatting Fentanyl with Actions and Resources (CDE)
The growing number of fentanyl overdoses is indeed a crisis among our youth, and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony
New Law Authorizes School Staff to Administer Emergency Anti-Seizure Medication
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Current law allows for the administration of prescription medication to students
Students Shape Critical African American Studies Curriculum
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose ThoughtExchange.
Legislature Addresses Affordable Workforce Housing on School District and County Office of Education Property
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On September 28, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB)
Expand Access to High-Quality Extended Learning with ELO-P
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School. It was written by Donalie Hampton, California ELO-P resource for
Legislation Roundup: New Holidays, Mandatory Reporter Violations, and Health Benefits for Striking Employers
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. September was a busy month for Governor Newsom, who signed into
Video: 2022 CA School Dashboard explainer
ACSA has produced the following video for all California public school districts to use when discussing the 2021-22 California School
Evidence-Based Tool Helps Students Become More Confident and Fluent Readers
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose ETS. It was written by Beata Beigman Klebanov, a principal research scientist at
CalSTRS FAQ: Supplemental Benefit Maintenance Account payments
Due to exceptionally high inflation, the California State Teacher’s Retirement System (CalSTRS) began sending supplemental payments to a new group
Principal Learning Opportunities and School Outcomes: Evidence From California
Preparation and professional development can help principals be more effective leaders, but little research has examined what specific approaches are
Four Things to Look For in an ELO-P Partner
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School. It was written by Brian LeTendre, Director of Content Strategy
Worried About Market Volatility? Take a P.A.U.S.E.
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Horace Mann. It may seem like there is a lot of news about
Legislature Corrects Error Regarding Requirements for Schools’ Adoption of Developer Fee Justification Studies
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On July 19, 2022, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 2536
Reset Is Needed for Public Education — Start with Respect
The following was written by Oscar Macias, Ed.D., director of Equity, Access and Family Engagement in Glendale USD. Dr. Pedro
Success with School Meals for All
School Meals for All, or universal school meals, means that every K–12 student in California’s public schools is now offered
Parent Bulletin on Fentanyl (Clovis USD)
Clovis Unified School District created the following parent bulletin about the dangers of fentanyl. The bulletin was e-mailed to all
Fentanyl Crisis Among California’s Youth (Sept. 28 Webinar)
California Department of Public Health and Safe Schools for All hosted the Fentanyl Crisis Among CA Youth Webinar on Sept.
CDPH Statewide Naloxone Standing Order FAQs
The California Department of Public Health has issued a statewide standing order to help reduce morbidity and mortality associated with