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Webinar: Navigating the New Normal: Distance Learning for Students with Significant Disabilities

Well known for their leadership in Special Ed, the Orange County Office of Education will discuss their strategies for pivoting to distance learning specifically for moderate and severe students.

ACSA Candidate Forum

Candidates for ACSA state vice president took part in an online town hall on April 29.

ACSA's statement on LCAP Executive Order

On April 23, 2020, the governor announced the highly anticipated Executive Order N-56-20 regarding the Local Control and Accountability Plan.

Districts take measures to inform communities on grading

CA public school districts have used a variety of platforms to inform students and communities about changes to their grading systems during COVID-19.

SEL Resources for Educators and School Communities

A list of social-emotional resources for educators and school communities compiled by Panorama Education.

LAO Update on State and School District Reserves

From the LAO: As the public health crisis related to COVID-19 has unfolded, the possibility of the state facing a budget problem seems increasingly likely.

Distance Learning at Vanke Meisha Academy: Webinar

ACSA and Lead Learner Associates have partnered to share the remarkable story of Vanke Meisha Academy's quick transition to distance learning.

New Free Resource: Wide Open School

Common Sense has launched a brand-new, free online resource to support families and educators who are transitioning to remote learning, Wide Open School.

COVID-19 Resources on Privacy and Security

A list of helpful privacy resource compiled by the Future of Privacy Forum.

COVID-19: Important Resources for State, Local, and Tribal Officials

Critical resources for officials prepared by the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs.

Distance Learning for Special Education

Resources on this page are provided by educators and families from around the world. We are collaborating to support the needs of students with significant disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus

NPR created a comic based on a radio story that education reporter Cory Turner did. He asked some experts what kids might want to know about the new coronavirus discovered in China.

Positive work year practices promote wellness and rejuvenation

Encouraging and promoting not working is an important step a district can take to support the social, emotional and mental health of its administrative leadership.

Mindfulness for students and the adults who lead them

School administrators have complex jobs. Mindfulness offers strategies and practices to help leaders manage and care for themselves, so they can manage and care for others.

Online School: A Thoughtful Approach webinar

Common Purpose, Uncommon Times on Facebook Live

ACSA Executive Director Wes Smith will host Common Purpose, Uncommon Times live on Facebook Mondays at 5:30 p.m.

SDCOE Distance Learning Instructional Resources by Content Area

Distance learning resources created by San Diego County Office of Education.

Legal guidance for employers

In a brief to clients, Lozano Smith has issued general guidance for public agency employers on additional steps they can take to maintain a safe work environment.

COVID-19 state update from ACSA

Latest COVID-19 update from state ACSA.