EdCal 2009 Archives
December
December 21, 2009
ACSA advocated for greater protections and more time on the newly released Race to the Top MOU; CTC discusses unwanted third-tier credential; ECC is a must-attend event; and an Oakland school celebrates success.
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December 14, 2009
Los Angeles County Superintendent Darline Robles discusses the way to the top; ACSA supports Assembly bill for Race to the Top eligibility; concerns aired on RTT MOUs; and SPI candidate Larry Aceves writes about the issues and his positions.
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December 7, 2009
African American supts. association advances Education is a Civil Right agenda; three candidates campaign for ACSA vice presidency; Larry Aceves lauded for knowledge of education; and Chuck Weis testifies on charter issues.
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November
November 23, 2009
ACSA President Chuck Weis discusses the impact of budget cuts on schools; task force continues to take input on state accountability reform; ACSA responds to final RTT guidelines; and the Larry Aceves for SPI campaign moves forward.
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November 16, 2009
ACSA wraps up a memorable 2009 Leadership Summit with choice thoughts on the changing face of education; Race to the Top legislation passes the Senate; and the association's top four award recipients are profiled.
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October
November 2, 2009
ACSA President Chuck Weis testifies on accountability reform at state hearing; women administrators are more prevalent, but disparities exist in top positions; SPI candidate Aceves defends quality teaching; and Superintendent of the Year Gary Smuts is profiled.
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October 26, 2009
There is still time to register for ACSA's world-class Leadership Summit in Sacramento; ACSA strives for fiscal transparency; Aceves endorsment fits with ACSA vision; and Superintendent/Principal of the Year Kathleen Daugherty is profiled.
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October 19, 2009
Online registration is available for Leadership Summit; governor fails to sign key ACSA-sponsored bills, focuses on RTTT; Aceves camp continues to push for educator supports; and Secondary Co-Administrator of the Year Bonnie Kaufman is profiled.
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October 5, 2009
ACSA urges letters to the governor on signing key bills; more support sought for Aceves for SPI; equity and achievement event features popular speaker; and Educational Options Administrator of the Year Anne Kalisek is profiled.
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September
September 28, 2009
Key education bills are awaiting action by the governor; SPI candidate Aceves responds to APR release; the Leadership Summit includes many special, value-added events; and Confidential Employee of the Year Claudia Vicino is profiled.
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September 21, 2009
Accountability Progress Report shows schools continue to improve; SPI candidate Larry Aceves delivering the message; ACSA Negotiators Symposium especially timely; and Career Technical Education Administrator of the Year Janet Haun is profiled.
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September 14, 2009
ACSA Assessment and Accountability Task Force begins study of state system; rally focuses on Race to the Top eligibility; SPI candidate Larry Aceves takes message across the state; and Pupil Personnel Administrator of the Year Pamela Hosmer is profiled.
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September 7, 2009
ACSA responds to the proposals in federal Race to the Top reform; Aceves for SPI campaign urges educator endorsements; exit exam results reveal continued rise in pass rates; and Co-Administrator of the Year Suzanne McMasters is profiled.
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August
August 31, 2009
Race to the Top federal reform must avoid deleterious changes; SPI candidate says STAR results emphasize achievement gap; a new format is slated for Adult Education Conference; and Classified Manager of the Year Debby Wulff is profiled.
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August 24, 2009
ACSA loses its immediate past president, Frank Gomez, to cancer; professional learning for supts. is more important than ever; SPI candidate Aceves finds success on the road; and Adult Education Administrator of the Year Vickie Good is profiled.
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August 17, 2009
ACSA forms Assessment and Accountability Task Force; elementary and middle grades strands set at Leadership Summit; ARRA funds are released early; and HR Administrator of the Year Eva Chavez is profiled.
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August 10, 2009
First-time SPI candidate Larry Aceves is ahead of other canidates in fundraising; ACSA women leaders form task force to improve service; classified managers reap benefits from CEL Institute; and Special Education Administrator of the Year Beth Nishida is profiled.
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July
July 27, 2009
Legislative leaders and the governor reached a budget agreement that continues to take huge money from education; nominations are sought for ACSA vice president; a new workshop assists with evaluations; and C&I Administrator of the Year Linda Kaminski is profiled.
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July 20, 2009
The state budget continues to be negotiated, with Prop. 98 in play; the Aug. 15 layoff notice is explained; a new report questions oversight of bond money; and Elementary Principal of the Year Norma Rodriguez is profiled.
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July 13, 2009
The official deadline for 2008-09 cuts passed without a state budget; alternative P.E. options remains a hot topic in the Legislature; ACSA's Adult Education Conference has been retooled; and Secondary Principal of the Year Carol Kitchens is profiled.
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July 6, 2009
More school districts may not be able to meet future financial obligations; ACSA's Personnel Institute moves to September; SPI candidate Larry Aceves responds to exit exam suspension proposal; and Middle Grades Principal of the Year Kelly Richers is profiled.
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June
June 29, 2009
State budget cuts are becoming more clear; Aceves for SPI campaign is gaining endorsements; Potential Cal Grant cuts concern educators; high court rules in special ed case; and Professor of the Year Ken Magdaleno, pictured at left, is profiled.
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June 22, 2009
Education leaders continue to brace for new state budget cuts; SPI candidate Larry Aceves answers more questions; ACSA wants categorical codes retained; and Eric Andrew, 2009 Central Office Administrator of the Year Award recipient, is profiled.
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June 15, 2009
ACSA joins lawsuit seeking repayment of $12 billion to schools; introductory dues rates give new members a voice; ACSA/CALSA relationship grows; and Business Services Administrator of the Year Scott Siegel is profiled.
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June 8, 2009
ACSA opposes governor's proposal to cut billions of dollars more in education funding; resolutions are urged in favor of 55 percent parcel tax vote; adult ed/ROCP voices are heard at the Capitol; and Angel Barrett is named California's National Distinguished Principal.
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May
May 25, 2009
New mid-year budget cuts are on the horizon, even as API scores are on the rise; the full ACSA Board officially endorses Larry Aceves for SPI; Chuck Weis lays out vision for his ACSA presidency; and Thelma Melendez is tapped for federal post.
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May 18, 2009
Charles Weis is installed as ACSA president; concern mounts that failure of the May 19 ballot measures will devastate education; Larry Aceves brings SPI campaign to ACSA delegates; and Lake Elsinore USD excels at instructional leadership.
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May 11, 2009
Superintendent for superintendent for public instruction candidate Larry Aceves continues to answer key questions; the May 19 propositions are endorsed by many; member help is sought for Social Security reform; and ACSA applauds state's digital textbook plan.
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April
May 4, 2009
ACSA committees and councils work for you; SPI candidate Larry Aceves answers key policy questions; "Yes" votes are urged on May 19 propositions; and ACSA again thwarts a bill to limit superintendent contracts.
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April 27, 2009
Former ACSA president Larry Aceves polls better than other candidates for state superintendent of public instruction; region consultants provide lifeline to elected local leaders; California gets first federal stimulus money, and LEAs are urged to apply for it immediately.
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April 20, 2009
Former ACSA president Larry Aceves brings 30 years of education experience to the race for superintendent of public instruction; ACSA launches its online community; ROCP is crucial to the workforce; and ELC explores what matters most.
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April 13, 2009
ACSA leaders meet with education officials in D.C.; Assembly bill introduced to start CTC review of administrative credentialing; more leadership coaches are need and ACSA is training them; Administrator of the Year Awards are announced.
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March
March 30, 2009
A 2009 Legislative Action Day Rally attracts attention to the damage state budget cuts have caused to schools; the ACSA Board votes to support special election ballot measures; and the November Leadership Summit will feature Sir Ken Robinson.
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March 23, 2009
The LAO predicts budget woes will continue; rallies draw attention to state's irrational and volatile education funding system; candidates for ACSA office make statements; and the CDE vows to aid adult educators in trying times.
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March 16, 2009
Categorical flexibility brings with it increased responsibility, especially to adult ed and ROC/P; Madera USD is having great success with RtI; early registrants to the ACSA Leadership Summit save $100; and SFUSD is Taking Center Stage.
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March 9, 2009
A huge rally is planned at the Capitol March 23 to urge investment in public education; ACSA fights to correct adult ed/ROP flexibility issues; the 2008 California National Distingusihed Principal speaks about leadership; and model schools are featured.
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February
February 23, 2009
The state Legislature finally passed mid-year cuts and a 2009-10 budget that contains some flexibility, but slashes funding as expected; middle schools are finding the year-old Taking Center Stage--Act II a timely resource; and changes are in store for ACSA summer principal programs at UCLA.
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February 16, 2009
An economic stimulus package is closer to passage; March 15 Notice questions are answered; members are encouraged to participate in this year's Legislative Action Day; and ACSA's Elementary Education Council is seeking best practices of front office staff.
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February 9, 2009
The message is being heard that school funding cuts are too deep and budget flexibility is imperative; the State of Education Address lends focus to the school funding reform debate; CTC has approved an autism add-on authorization; and the Superintendents' Symposium is a rousing success.
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February 2, 2009
ACSA urges school leaders to contact lawmakers to push for flexibility and economic stimulus; ACSA's president and executive director meet with federal education officials; the Week of the School Administrator is approaching; and Alpaugh USD wins an SSD waiver from the SBE.
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January
January 26, 2009
ACSA continues to urge school leaders to speak out against unfair budget cuts; the state controller warns there will be delays in payments other than education; State Allocation Board emegency regs will halt facilities funding; and ACSA member Glen Thomas is named secretary of education.
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January 19, 2009
The Middle Grades Education Council hears a Department of Education update; with layoffs looming, ACSA and SEAC release an advisory of best practices; the SBE creates a committee to study African American achievement gap issues; and school leaders are urged to contact lawmakers to ensure flexibility in the state budget.
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January 12, 2009
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has released his 2009-10 budget proposal, just 11 days shy of the constitutionally mandated deadline; the State Board of Education votes to file an appeal on the recent Algebra 1 ruling; and classified school employees deserve recognition for their hard work.
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