U.S. Department of Education Releases Guidance on Disciplining Students with Disabilities
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance reinforcing
Restoring Teacher and Principal Well-Being Is an Essential Step for Rebuilding Schools
Principal and teacher well-being is a matter of immediate concern for principals and teachers themselves and for the students they
Walking a Fine Line — Educators’ Views on Politicized Topics in Schooling
In a time when simply carrying out the essential functions of their jobs is a herculean task, educators have been
State of the Superintendent — High Job Satisfaction and a Projected Normal Turnover Rate
To examine superintendents’ job satisfaction and short-term career plans, RAND researchers fielded a survey to a randomly sampled set of
Your Mind First: Episode 4
This week, we’re doing a deeper dive on educator burnout with policy researcher Elizabeth Steiner from the RAND Corporation.
Setting Up Classroom Routines? Include Formative Assessment
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose ETS. It was written by Caroline Wylie, Principal Research Scientist at ETS, and
IEPs & Special Education At a Glance
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose SPG. Need a Special Education refresher? This handy one-pager briefly explains the special
Understanding MERV 13 vs. NanoMax Air Filtration Technology
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose IQAir Foundation. MERV ratings have become central to the conversation around how to
San Diego Unified’s Summer of Learning & Joy
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose FranklinCovey Education. SDUSD is the second-largest district in California. In the spring of
Transforming School Culture Through Leadership at Every Level
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose FranklinCovey Education Learn how the staff and students at Hickman Elementary in San
U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Maine Law Prohibiting Tuition Assistance to Religious Private Schools
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In Carson v. Makin (2022) ___U.S.___ [141 S.Ct. 1987], the United States Supreme
Piggyback Contracts for Modular Components Are Ineligible for State Funding
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Last month, the State Allocation Board (SAB) affirmed its position that
Planting the Seed: Farm to School Roadmap for Success
Building on her commitment to ensuring California children have the best start in life, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom announced
School Budget Explainer – Santa Cruz City Schools
Santa Cruz City Schools prepared the following budget presentation, which was shared with families, the community and the board. It
New Case Highlights Interplay Between Special Education and Sexual Harassment Laws
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. A recent U.S. District Court decision out of Washington State provides
2022 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
Attorney General Takes Hardline Position on Permissible Use of School Bond Premium
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On May 19, 2022, the California Attorney General (AG) published Opinion
Emergency Planning Rubric for Schools – Kern County
The Emergency Planning Rubric for Schools is a tool to help Kern County school administrators and their teams prepare for
REMINDER: New Fingerprinting Requirements for All Contracts
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Due to lingering questions in the education community, we are sending
Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers
High profile acts of violence, particularly in schools, can confuse and frighten children who may feel in danger or worry
Improving Educational Outcomes for All Students
The following article was written by Angela Clark-Louque, Ed.D., Ayanna Balogun, Ed.D., and Eboni White Kemp, Ed.D. Never in our
Emotional Distress Damages Unavailable in Section 504 Actions
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On April 28, 2022, the United States Supreme Court narrowed the
A Small Booklet for Great Success
This short primer on school leadership was written by Rebecca Wheat, E.d., who has more than 40 years of experience
Empowering Students to Report Bullying Threats
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose K12 Insight. This case study looks at results from Temecula Valley USD’s launch
How to Reduce Bullying by Promoting Kindness
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose K12 Insight. In this video, find out how Temecula Valley USD is using
How to Protect Students in Digital Spaces
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Navigate360. Students today spend more time than ever in digital spaces, interacting with
Cautionary Click Tale: Appeals Court Holds that Online Pop-Up Provides Adequate Notice of Binding Agreement Terms
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In B.D. v. Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (Mar. 29, 2022, No. D078506) Cal.App.5th , the California
AB 469 Implementation Using CaliforniaColleges.edu
CaliforniaColleges.edu provides school districts with the tools they need to comply with AB 469. Whether you’re in a partner district or
Addressing the Youth Mental Health Crisis
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Navigate360. The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped society as we know it. Besides the
HOPE – Helping Others Pursue Education Webinar Series
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose SitelogIQ. We are living through a time of intense change in our schools,
Tips for Mandated Reporters of Child Abuse
Each year the ACSA Member Assistance & Legal Support Team, under the direction of Margarita Cuizon-Armelino, senior director of Member
Building Trust Through Listening
This resource is provide by ACSA Partner4Purpose K12 Insight. Most school districts do an excellent job of communicating outbound messages
Tips for Improving Indoor Air Quality at School
The CDPH has produced a new fact sheet (in English and Spanish) with tips for improving indoor air quality in
NASSP/NAESP Legislative Agenda and Funding Priorities
A delegation of ACSA principals were in Washington, D.C., Feb. 28 through March 2 for the NASSP/NAESP advocacy conference to
Opportunity for Successful Science Implementation in a Post-Pandemic Climate
Science education is foundational. The knowledge and skills taught in Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) science classrooms are vital for
Personnel Actions and the March 15th Deadline — Are You Ready?
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Let’s Talk podcast host Sloan Simmons joins partners and Lozano Smith
State Allocation Board Approves 17.45 Percent Increase to Developer Fees
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose AALRR. The State Allocation Board (“SAB”) has approved its biannual adjustment to Level
Modular Buildings: A Primer for School Districts
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Let’s Talk podcast host Sloan Simmons joins Lozano Smith partner Arne
Bell Curve Graphic
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose SPG. SPG Therapy & Education created a resource to support families and educators when discussing
Bicycle Safety Tips
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose California Casualty. Do you like to bike on the trails or cruise around
Why Equitable Communications Access Matters for School Districts
This resource is provide by ACSA Partner4Purpose K12 Insight. Families want information about their child’s progress in school and to
Recent Court Decisions Reaffirm Schools’ Obligation to Students Refusing Services
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose AALRR. On January 19, 2022, in Thomas v. Empire Springs Charter School, No.
Parentally-placed Private School Students Are Not Entitled to IEP Unless They Request One
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In a case of first impression, the U.S. Court of Appeals
Important Changes to PERB Regulations Effective Jan. 1, 2022
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Various amendments to the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) regulations took
Governor Issues New Executive Order Suspending Post-retirement Compensation Limitations
On January 11, 2022, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-3-22, which, amongst other provisions, suspends the CalSTRS post-retirement compensation
ACSA Leadership Profile and Survey Report Related to Executive Director Search
On Nov. 17, 2021, ACSA entered into an agreement with Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) to conduct a search
2022 General Obligation Bond Elections and Election Dates
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose AALRR. For public school districts and community college districts general obligation bonds provide
ADA Claim Arising from Alleged Denial of FAPE Requires Exhaustion of Administrative Process
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. The recent en banc opinion of the U.S. Court of Appeals
Preparing for the New Year: New Student Laws In Effect Now and in 2022 and Beyond
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Host Joshua Whiteside joins Lozano Smith attorney Ruth Mendyk to discuss
New Penalties for Failure to Provide Unions with Employee Contact Information
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On September 27, 2021, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 270,