Elementary Education
The goal of every educational leader is to ensure students have the opportunity to excel. The challenging part is turning that vision into reality.
One educator who has been successful in her quest to do just that is Jacqueline O’Sullivan, former principal of Birney Elementary School in Redondo Beach Unified School District. For her efforts, she has been named ACSA’s 2011 Elementary Principal of the Year.
A good way to get the neighborhood involved in Open House is to have the parents of your students invite their neighbors - even those who don't have kids going to your school. Supply the parents with sample letters they can hand to their neighbors, welcoming the community to share in your school's success.
Elementary Education Resources
- Elementary Principal of the Year: Moving the school forward
Meet Martha “Marty” Lux, principal of Guadalupe Elementary School in San Jose’s Union SD, ACSA's 2010 Elementary Principal of the Year. - ACSA joins BreakfastFirst campaign
BreakfastFirst aims to strengthen school breakfast programs by offering in-class and “second chance” meals. - ACSA 2010 Elementary Co-Administrator of the Year
Meet Greg Smet, vice principal of Abraham Lincoln Elementary School in Anaheim City School District. - ACSA, CTA working together on summer institute for school teams
ACSA and the CSDC will co-host an Instructional and Professional Development strand at the CTA Summer Institute, Aug. 1-6. - Elementary co-administrator of the year: Inspiring the school team
Meet Suzanne McMasters, vice principal at Benito Juarez Elementary School in Anaheim City SD, ACSA’s 2009 Elementary Co-Administrator of the Year. - Elementary Principal of the Year aims to break down all barriers
Meet Norma Rodriguez, principal of Dorsa Elementary School in Alum Rock Union ESD and ACSA’s 2009 Elementary Principal of the Year. - Best Job in the World
It is all about relationships and making connections. Every day we have opportunities for making a difference in the life of a child. Kids don’t care about our budgets, our schedules, or our paperwork. What they want to feel is that you care, and that is priceless. - Axel Hannemann, principal, Hazel Strauch Elementary, Twin Rivers USD. - Favorite Practices of a Friendly Front Office
ACSA’s Elementary Education Council is seeking “Favorite Practices of a Friendly Front Office” from school administrators throughout California. “The council hopes to collect at least 100 favorite practices by the end of the year to be published in an upcoming book,” said Dan Owens, past council president. “We are looking for a cross section of practices that make work in our schools meaningful – and a fun place to be."
- NAESP Membership Form
This form allows ACSA members to join NAESP at a discounted rate. - Favorite practices shared
Elementary school principals from throughout the state have come together to share their favorite practices in a new document created by ACSA’s Elementary Education Council. - Role of the Principal
School principals play an integral role in the education of California's children. This document takes a look at the myriad roles school principals play and what it takes to lead schools to success.