November is Native American Heritage Month – Resources for Educators
This list of lessons, articles, books and videos for educators can be used by schools and districts looking to celebrate […]
Curriculum & Instruction
Why Representation Matters
A defense of keeping diverse literature and materials in our classrooms By Michael Tapia Imagine growing up during a time
The Educator as Facilitator: My Transformative Year Teaching Intersections of Identity
By Irie Rose De Lilly Last year, armed with only a textbook and a hastily assembled syllabus, I enthusiastically accepted
Why administrators should become early learning leaders
The following article was written by Dr. Kelly Fountain, director of Early Learning at Lancaster School District. Several years ago,
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Schools
This list of lessons, articles, books and videos for educators can be used by schools and districts looking to celebrate
Joyful Foundational Literacy Skills: PreK–1st Grade
This guide published by WestEd explores how to help young children become confident, independent readers and writers by developing strong
A Practical Protocol for Working Collaboratively in a Professional Learning Community
By Dr. Gina Arias Over the past decade, like many other educators, I have been provided with multiple professional development
Mahmoud v. Taylor: Supreme Court Affirms Parental Opt-Out Rights in Curriculum Dispute
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. The Supreme Court has held that the parents of elementary school
Partnering with Out-of-School Providers to Support the Whole Child
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School. In today’s education landscape, schools are expanding their focus beyond
District Court Mandates Parental Option to Opt Out of Gender Identity Activities in Buddy Program
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In a decision signed on May 12, 2025, the United States
Toolkit: Support Strong Early Literacy Outcomes
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Edmentum. As California intensifies its focus on early literacy, backed by the California
California Educators: Unlock the Power of High-Impact Tutoring
How can your local education agency implement High-Impact Tutoring to address learning gaps and accelerate student achievement? Learn how during
President Trump Signs Executive Order: Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for Youth
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On April 23, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO)
The Expanded Learning Opportunity (Podcast)
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Elevo. In the first episode of Elevo’s new flagship podcast, Elevating Student Well-Being,
Leading the CTE Charge Through Lessons Learned: High School Administrators and the Future of Career Readiness
The following article was written by Freddy Castro, Ed.D., assistant principal at Cordova High School in the Folsom-Cordova Unified School
College and Career for All: How One District Is Preparing Students to Enter the Workplace
The following article was written by Dr. Heather S. Fontanilla, director of College & Career Readiness at Mt. Diablo Unified
Creating Sustainable Pathways to Success for Opportunity Youth
By Rudy Cuevas, Frank Alvarez, Cathy Brandt, Tizoc Brenes, Sonia Hernandez, Celine Massuger and Helen Whitcher Opportunity youth, defined as
Merging High School Education with Adulthood
The following article was written by Ralph Baker, Ph.D. “Real life is the final test” — Robert Greenleaf, 1977 The
Summer Planning and Success Toolkit
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Edmentum. Summer is a critical window to close gaps, boost engagement, and prepare
The New Reading Wars: Nurturing Independent Reading Habits in Children
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School and was written by Dr. Bonnie A. Hain, SVP of Impact
Garden Grove Puts 9th-grade Students On-track for Success
The following article was written by Gabriela Mafi, Garden Grove USD Superintendent; Juli Coleman, CORE Districts, Chief of Improvement; and
Leveraging LCAP Funding: Insights and Best Practices for Sustainable Residency Programs
The Statewide Residency Technical Assistance Center (SRTAC) has released a new publication, Leveraging LCAP Funding: Insights and Best Practices for
Earning By Learning Toolkit
“Earning by Learning: A Toolkit for Developing, Launching and Sustaining Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) in PK12 Teaching in California” equips
Holocaust and Genocide Education in California
On Jan. 27, International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Council on Holocaust and Genocide Education released the following report
Black History Month – Resources for Educators
This list of lessons, articles, books and videos for educators can be used by schools and districts looking to celebrate
More Time Supporting Students: Leveraging MTSS in Out-of-School Time
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School and was written by Kate Vincent, M.A., M.Ed., LCSW. We’re
California Seeks to Ease Homework Related Stress
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On September 27, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB)
Respecting and Affirming Indigenous Peoples in Education
Whether lessons addressing Native American heritage are focused in November or throughout the year, it is important that educators provide
The Science of Reading for Fun: Inspiring the Next Generation of Readers
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School and was written by Bonnie A. Hain. “The shares of
Recognizing and Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month in Our Schools
By Michael Tapia Recognized annually in the U.S., Canada, and Australia in the month of October, LGBTQ+ History Month provides
Gearing Up Students for the Long School Day Ahead: Tips for a Smooth Transition
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School. By Julie Lyon With the back to school season underway,
Fact Sheet for AB 2927 (Personal Finance Course)
This fact sheet provides information on AB 2927, a bill that mandates the inclusion of a separate, stand-alone one-semester course
Achieving Literacy Success Through Strong Family Partnerships
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Just Right Reader. Literacy development goes beyond the classroom, making at-home reading practices
5 Durable Skills That Every Child Needs to Cultivate Before Middle School
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School and was written by Bonnie Hain. As children approach middle
4 Key Questions to Assess Your Expanded Learning Programs
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose 6crickets. 1. Is expanded learning a key initiative in your district’s strategic plan
Educational Options Resource Guide
This resource developed by ACSA’s Educational Options Council is meant to provide a one-stop shop for best practices, legal guidance
Special Needs & Disabilities — Resources for Educators
This list of lessons, articles, books and videos for educators can be used by schools and districts looking to highlight
AI Guidance for Schools Toolkit
This free toolkit is developed in collaboration by Code.org, CoSN, Digital Promise, the European EdTech Alliance, and PACE. It helps
“We Will Build Together”: Sowing the Seeds of SEL Statewide
Social and emotional learning (SEL) has been lauded as important for student success. However, little guidance is available for how
Learners at the Center in Lindsay, California
In 2007, Lindsay USD adopted its Strategic Design, an ambitious and all-encompassing document that expresses the community’s values and practices
A Student-Centered Approach to Education (White Paper)
This policy white paper from Scaling Student Success makes a number of policy recommendations to create student-centered, equitable, and competency-based
Vista USD: Graduate Profile Practice & Policy Brief
In 2021, Vista Unified School District conducted a year-long, community-wide process that resulted in the creation of a “Framework for
Davis Joint USD: Graduate Profile Practice & Policy Brief
The superintendent, school board, and other leaders at Davis Joint Unified School District see the recent creation of its Graduate
Cajon Valley USD: Graduate Profile Practice & Policy Brief
Cajon Valley Unified School District began its journey of profound change in 2013 focused on its vision: “Happy Kids, Healthy
Anaheim Union HSD: Graduate Profile Practice & Policy Brief
Anaheim Union High School District has been working on making its Graduate Profile a reality for almost 10 years, developing
Proposition 28 Funding Can Support K-12 Computer Science in California Schools
On November 8, 2022, California voters approved Proposition 28: The Arts and Music in Schools (AMS) Funding Guarantee and Accountability
Women’s History Month — Resources for Educators
This list of lessons, articles, books and videos for educators can be used by schools and districts looking to celebrate
Bringing a Graduate Profile to Life: A Blueprint
Lacking a statewide definition of student success, an increasing number of California school districts are taking it upon themselves to
SEL Simplified for Streamlined Success
By Ashley MacGavin Why SEL? At this point most of us (if not all) have heard of the many great
Putting SEL to Work
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Wayfinder. Co-authored by Wayfinder and Roadtrip Nation, the Putting SEL To Work white