Articles in this issue

• Legislative Platform Survey: Influence ACSA’s legislative roadmap!
  An online survey is gathering member input as ACSA’s Legislative Platform is reviewed and updated to guide the association's policy efforts.
• Networking, learning focus of regional women’s events
  More than 175 female educators in Orange and Santa Cruz counties recently gathered for their first-ever Women’s Leadership Network events.
• ACSA vice president candidates issue election statements
  The election of ACSA vice president for 2010-11 is scheduled for May 13, and candidates Joel Ruiz Herrera and David Gomez have issued statements.
• State budget continues to move toward revise
  News on the 2010-11 state budget has quieted as both the Senate and Assembly begin the committee process in anticipation of the governor's May Revision.
• Larry Aceves gaining media attention in race for SPI
  The Sacramento Bee has reported that Larry Aceves is one of three top fundraisers in the race for superintendent of public instruction.
• ACSA bill may help as ESEA focuses on diverse student groups
  ACSA-sponsored legislation to address the needs of English learners and students with disabilities may help with the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
• New district leaders benefit from ACSA cohort training
  Leading the Leaders is ACSA's well-respected support program for those new to the superintendency. A new cohort starts Oct. 14.
• One-day, April charter school workshops offer legal insight
  ACSA, Total School Solutions and Fagen, Friedman and Fulfrost are teaming up to offer workshops on the basics of charter schools.