Ignite Engagement! Communication Best Practices for Building Family Engagement Awareness
In preparation for Family Engagement Month in November, The California Family and Community Engagement Initiative (CA FACE) is announcing a […]
Communications/PR
Your Playbook on How to Support Children, Youth, & Families During & After a Wildfire
This playbook was developed by the Boys & Girls Clubs of the North Valley and California State University, Chico, following
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,
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
Health Handouts for Families
Health-related absences are one of the top reasons students miss so many days of school they are at risk of
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Dealing with Angry Parents or Community Members
For the past two years, the Advocates who serve on ACSA’s Member Assistance and Legal Support Team under the direction
PCOE Protest Free Speech Flyer
Placer County Office of Education has developed this draft one-sheet that would be distributed to demonstrators prior to a planned
Back-to-School Masks One-pager
This handout from Kern County Superintendent of Schools aims to help clarify when masks will be required for students and
The Work of the Task Force
By examining existing models and structures, the task force sought out leaders that bring together student success and mental wellness
Mental Wellness Policy Recommendations
The ACSA Mental Wellness Task Force developed a series of recommendations for the Legislative Policy Committee (LPC) to consider as
Human Resource Message Board for Fire Recovery
Note: The information here is not intended as legal advice. Information that contributors add are subject to editing.
Rethinking Your K-12 Social Media Strategy
As school communications continue to evolve, it is time for school leaders to re-think social media strategy. School sites and
4 C’s to Producing Your Next Big Data-driven Presentation
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Forecast5 Analytics. When shopping for a diamond, you’re coached to look at the
5 Steps to Creating Your School’s Brand
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Forecast5 Analytics. Interestingly enough, there are many traditional business marketing practices incorporating data
Guidelines and Suggestions to Prepare For and Respond to Student Protests
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose AALRR. Yet another school shooting has galvanized and emboldened schoolchildren nationwide to stage protests
Negotiations and Communications: Build Your Plan Before Going
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost, LLP (F3). The complexities of California’s public education funding make