Supporting Families Before and After the Bell
How the Murrieta Valley Unified School District is meeting the needs of today’s parents with full-day preschool programs, extended child
Student Services/Special Education
Beyond the Tiers: Reclaiming the Promise of MTSS
By Dr. Joan Schumann How well do we really understand MTSS—and more importantly, how well are we implementing? Across California,
AB 560 Requires Equal Distribution of Initial Special Education Assessments
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Assembly Bill 560 (AB 560), which took effect January 1, 2026, requires
An Overlooked Early Warning Signal: Chronic Absence and District Mobility in Grades K-3 in California
“An Overlooked Early Warning Sign: Chronic Absence and District Mobility in Grades K-3 in California” is a new research brief
The Persistence of Chronic Absence Between Kindergarten and 1st Grade in California
“The Persistence of Chronic Absence Between Kindergarten and 1st Grade in California: Insights to Break the Cycle of Absenteeism” is
IEP Meeting Checklists
The High Quality IEPs Project has curated the following checklists to support administrative designees, general education teachers, SPED providers, parents
Sustainable SEL: How Counselors Built a Scalable, Impactful and Lasting Framework
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Schoolbeat. This case study highlights the powerful impact of a school counselor-led implementation of
From Absences to Action: Attendance, Truancy, and Special Education Obligations (Podcast)
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In this episode, host Sloan Simmons joins Lozano Smith Attorneys Sarah Garcia and Karina Demirchyan to discuss
Administrative Designee for IEPs Quick Reference Guide
This streamlined guide produced by High Quality IEPs outlines the critical role of the Administrative Designee in the IEP process
The Basics of the Conscious Discipline Brain State Model
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Conscious Discipline. The Conscious Discipline Brain State Model reminds us of the brain’s three hierarchical
Our Schools: Resources for Including Immigrant Families
To support the immediate implementation of AB 49 and SB 98, the California Department of Education has published Our Schools:
Understanding SB 88: Updated FAQS for School Districts
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Keenan. As of July 1, 2025, all California school districts are required to
Know Your Rights Factsheets for Immigrant Communities
Gov. Gavin Newsom has released bilingual “Know Your Rights’”fact sheets in English and Spanish to support California’s immigrant communities. These
Supportive LGBTQ+ Mental Health Resources: Student Guide
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Welcoming Schools program has developed the following strategies for LGBTQ+ students to find support for
Supporting LGBTQ+ Mental Health in Schools: Educator Guide
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Welcoming Schools program has developed the following strategies for school educators and administrators to support
Strategies for Navigating Attendance Challenges in Schools
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose ThoughtExchange. Many schools have struggled with low attendance since 2019. Post-pandemic, the number
Safer Rides Ahead? SB 88 Imposes Stricter Standards on all School-Related Student Transportation Starting July 1, 2025
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On October 7, 2023, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 88,
The ESY Puzzle: Putting the Pieces Together for IEP Success (Podcast)
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Extended School Year (ESY) services can raise nuanced questions for IEP
Ninth Circuit Remands Case Involving Disclosure of Student’s Gender Identity to Trial Court
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has
Fresh from California: Building Resilient Farm to School Programs and Serving School Meals Kids Love
California is a state of remarkable abundance — geographically, culturally, and agriculturally. From the fertile soils of the Central Valley to
How Medicaid Cuts Will Harm Students & Schools
A nationwide survey of K-12 school district leaders shows widespread concern over children’s access to school-based health services if Congress
From Disaster to Recovery: Navigating Your Insurance Claims Process and Taking Care of You
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose California Casualty. Losing a home is more than a physical loss —
Parents Under Pressure: U.S. Surgeon General Advisory
This U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory released in August 2024 highlights the stressors that impact the mental health and well-being of
Get Smart about Wildfire Smoke – Guidelines for Schools
The California Department of Education (CDE) is announcing updated School Outdoor Air Quality Activity Recommendations(PDF), intended to provide California’s local educational
10 Ways Out-of-School Time Programs Can Bridge Opportunity Gaps and Boost Student Success
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School. By Kate Vincent In today’s educational landscape, we often hear
Building a Comprehensive Suicide Awareness & Prevention Program in Your School District
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Navigate360. Suicide Awareness Month is an essential time for school administrators, counselors, and
How do Districts Ensure Student Safety in After-school Programs?
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose 6crickets. One afternoon during the after-school hours, Ms. Ofelia Fitzpatrick, Program Specialist in
All Things Back to School: Physical, Mental, Social and Emotional Wellbeing
The Office of School-Based Health Programs recently hosted the webinar, “All Things Back to School: Physical, Mental, Social and Emotional
USDA Updates its Nutrition Standards for Schools Nationwide
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On April 25, 2024, the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)
Impact Evaluation of PowerSchool’s Attendance Intervention Solutions
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose PowerSchool. The Center for Research and Reform in Education is a research center
Learning and Leading with Magic: Being a Muggle-born Wizard in the World of Special EducationÂ
By Kirsten Carr Walker On a hexagonal wall shelf in my little “cloffice” (endearing term for closet/office), I have a
The Importance of Integrated Technology in Supporting Student Mental Health
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Navigate360. School leaders face increasing challenges in addressing the mental health crises sweeping
Case Study in Mitigating Special Educator Burnout and TurnoverÂ
By Rachael Ding Introduction to the issue of special educator burnout Over the past decades, a general trend for a
Alternative FAFSA option for California students from mixed-status households
The California Student Aid Commission, University of California, the California State University, the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office released the
Podcast: AI for School Districts, Part 2: The Use of AI in Special Education
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In episode two of this series on Artificial Intelligence for Public
Gaps in California’s School Nutrition Services Staffing
California has invested heavily in the school food system in support of healthy and successful students, a resilient and climate-smart
SEL Simplified for Streamlined SuccessÂ
By Ashley MacGavin Why SEL? At this point most of us (if not all) have heard of the many great
An Opportune Moment: We Can Solve the Mental Health Crisis in Young People
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Wayfinder. We are at a critical moment in the state of education and
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
2023 GLSEN Back to School Student Guide
The GLSEN Back to School Student Guide provides support, tips, and resources to help LGBTQ+ students and allies prepare for
Unaccompanied Children: Resources for Newcomer Youth in California
This slide deck from Community Justice Alliance and Bethany Christian Services presents information and resources on unaccompanied children in California.
Ninth Circuit Contemplates Whether Alleged Denial of FAPE Requires Exhaustion of Administrative Process
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Back in November of 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for
Podcast: Responding to Student Behavior and Student Discipline in the Special Education Context
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In this Lozano Smith Podcast episode, host Sloan Simmons talks with
Ninth Circuit Clarifies How to Analyze Academic Benefit for “Least Restrictive Environment” Purposes Under the IDEA
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. A recent decision from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held
Perspectives: More than ABCs: Strategies for Supporting the Whole Learner
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Edmentum. There is a persistent disconnect between the holistic set of skills and
New Legislation Provides Assistance to High Mobility High School Students
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On September 30, 2022, Senate Bill (SB) 532 was enacted with
Combatting Fentanyl with Actions and Resources (CDE)
The growing number of fentanyl overdoses is indeed a crisis among our youth, and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony
Expand Access to High-Quality Extended Learning with ELO-P
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School. It was written by Donalie Hampton, California ELO-P resource for
Four Things to Look For in an ELO-P Partner
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Right At School. It was written by Brian LeTendre, Director of Content Strategy
Success with School Meals for All
School Meals for All, or universal school meals, means that every K–12 student in California’s public schools is now offered