AB 130 – Education Trailer Bill: Implementation Guidance for Independent Study
In compliance with AB 130, school districts and county offices of education are required to provide all of their enrolled […]
Legislative Policy/Advocacy
Assembly Bill 104 Explained: Retention, Grade Changes and Exemptions
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 104 (Gonzalez), one of the most notable bills from this legislative session. The
SB 203 Extends and Expands Protections to Juveniles Relating to Custodial Interrogations
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Senate Bill (SB) 203, signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom in
Lozano Smith Title IX Toolkit
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Title IX is the federal law which prohibits discrimination on the basis
SB 86 AB 86 Schools Response Letter
Several statewide education associations, including ACSA, and more than 50 county offices of education and school districts have submitted this
Alternatives for Tracking Daily Participation from the CDE
The California Department of Education has provided Local Educational Agencies with a newly updated and optional resource to assist schools
Health Wearables and Student Privacy
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost, LLP (F3).
AB 5: California Enacts New Independent Contractor Status
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose AALRR. We have heard a great deal about Assembly Bill 5 which codifies into
How Can Policymakers Help Close the Opportunity Gap?
A recent study by the Learning Policy Institute (LPI) identified more than a hundred California school districts in which students
ACSA 2019 School Dashboard Recommendations
In December 2016, ACSA established an Accountability Task Force whose role was to support the successful implementation of the state’s accountability and continuous improvement
ACSA | CTA Joint Janus Advisory Q&A
On June 27, 2018, the United States Supreme Court issued a 5-to-4 decision in Janus v. AFSCME Council 31 that overruled over
Eight Key Points for California’s Accountability & Continuous Improvement System
California Department of Education: December 2018 California is making a series of major shifts in public education with one overriding
Does the Public Have a First Amendment Right to Post Comments on a Public Official’s Twitter Feed?
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose AALRR. For many people, social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and
7 Things Districts Should Know About Civil Rights in the 21st Century
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose AALRR. 1. Undocumented students California’s public schools have a unique mission to serve all
When Politics and Walkouts Come to the Workplace: Considerations for Teachers, Superintendents, and Boards
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. The Feb. 14, 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
Charter Schools Must Obtain Separate Approvals
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. A California appellate court has published a decision affirming that charter schools
Tips for Communicating with Your Legislator
Legislative action is more than writing a letter. Get to know your Assembly Member and Senator and their staff members.
Meeting with Your Legislator: Make It Count
Regularly scheduled meetings with legislators in their district offices are an important activity. Using this approach, you can become a
Advocacy at Legislative Breakfasts, Testimonials and Events
Many groups hold annual legislative breakfasts. The formats vary widely and each has its strengths. Following are ideas about important
The Lawmaking Process: What You Need to Know
From its inception, a legislative measure might take a year or more to move through the legislative process. In order
How to Read a Bill
Things to look for when reading a bill: Bill number On the cover of each bill will appear the bill
Best Practices for Advancing District Educational Goals
With all the new hoops California districts have to jump through, it’s easy to approach district planning as a matter
Advice from Members on Education Advocacy
“One of your biggest barriers may be trying to get someone to call back or answer an email. I always
Educate, Then Advocate
As an educational leader, you will ideally be reaching out to your legislator to touch base and build a functional,