EdCal 2011 Archives
December
December 19, 2011
Mid-year budget cuts reinforce need for stable school funding; pension debate urges differentiation between plans; superintendent contract bill raises questions; and Principal Lauren Kinney wins national honor.
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November
November 21, 2011
LAO projects revenue level $3.7 billion below state budget numbers; Sandra Thorstenson named California National Superintendent of the Year; CDE updates on federal legislation; and ACSA's Personnel Institute is a success.
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November 14, 2011
ACSA president presents ESEA positions to State Board of Education; pension reform discussions continue; CTC takes action on administrative credential revamp; and the association's top award recipients are profiled.
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October
October 31, 2011
ACSA delegation delivers ESEA reauthorization recommendations to Washington, D.C.; battle against budget cuts continues; pension reform committee hearings begin; and Administrators of the Year are profiled.
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October 17, 2011
Key ACSA bills signed and vetoed by the governor; CTC to take action on administrator credentialing; Adult Education Strand ads value to upcoming Leadership Summit; and the 2011 Superintendent of the Year is profiled.
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October 3, 2011
Lawsuit filed to restore $2 billion in Prop. 98 funding; ACSA opposes plan to shift pension reporting procedures to LEAs; Leadership Summit celebrates school administration; and Education Professor of the Year is profiled.
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September
September 26, 2011
Member Assistance and Legal Support Team answers benefit service questions; ACSA bills still await governor's signature; recruiters keep association strong; and two Administrator of the Year Award recipients are profiled.
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September 19, 2011
Interim hearings and conference committee called to sort out pension reform issues; action requested on ACSA-sponsored bills; new PD programs added; and the state's Superintendent-Principal of the Year is profiled.
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September 5, 2011
Pension reform bill stays on legislative suspense; state API grows, even as federal rules threaten increased sanctions; important ACSA professional development events slated to start soon; and two Administrators of the Year are profiled.
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August
August 22, 2011
Bill to change retirement benefit calculation likely dead for this year; ACSA supports release of SPI's blueprint for education; U.S. DOE proceeds with NCLB flexibility; and Middle Grades Principal of the Year Derrick Lawson is profiled.
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August 8, 2011
Member help needed in opposition to bill that would change retirement benefits; ACSA seeks VP nominations for 2012-13; study finds state budget cuts shortsighted; and two co-administrator award recipients are profiled.
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July
July 18, 2011
State budget maneuvers point to continuing need to overhaul public school finance system; bill moving to change accountability measures; Evocative Coaching event starts in Sept.; and Administrators of the Year are profiled.
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July 4, 2011
Budget deal reached that sets schools up for mid-year cuts; CTC seeks input on ASC changes; ACSA teacher evaluation work included in new report; and two Administrator of the Year awardees are profiled.
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June
June 27, 2011
Alice Petrossian takes the reins as ACSA president; budget machinations continue as more school districts face financial jeopardy; STRS reports Social Security would hurt educators; and Administrator of the Year Cary Dritz is profiled.
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June 20, 2011
Penny Fraumeni named National Distinguished Principal; the governor vetoes an on-time budget full of gimmicks; California will have a lead role on Common Core assessment; and Classified Manager of the Year Lisa Ketchum is profiled.
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June 13, 2011
Legislature motivated to get budget done on time this year; educators unite to protect retirement benefits; CTC solicits input on credential reform; and Administrator of the Year Carol Hansen is profiled.
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June 6, 2011
Governor pushes for budget that spares schools further cuts; women's leadership conference set for October; outgoing ACSA Board members honored as new board takes seats; ACSA collaborates on effective principal Web resource.
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May
May 30, 2011
Alice Petrossian is sworn in as ACSA's next president; Ed Coalition continues to urge lawmakers to pass revenue plan to save schools; Common Core assessment study released; and middle grades council collaborates on Algebra 1 brief.
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May 23, 2011
May Revision of state budget contains mostly good news for education; ACSA expresses concern about student fee bill; considerable research shows importance of school leadership; and the Region 6 Women's Leadership Network continues to thrive.
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May 16, 2011
State of Emergency rallies deliver budget message; Leadership Summit in Sacramento promises plenty to do; former ACSA GR director Jim Donnelly dies at home in Santa Rosa; and Tier 2 candidates are urged to start Administrator Training Program now.
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May 9, 2011
Public School State of Emergency events taking place statewide; pension reform bills continue to move in Capitol; Region 14 launches Women's Leadership Network; and Every Student Succeeding recipients are named.
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April
April 25, 2011
State of Emergency movement urges state revenue extensions for schools; ACSA leaders discuss ESEA, IDEA in D.C.; cyberworld workshop a success; and presenters are sought for Personnel Institute.
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April 18, 2011
Local events planned for Public School State of Emergency; ACSA works to separate pension reform myths from reality; new state test launched for Tier 1 credential; and the Leadership Summit theme is 'Rock Solid.'
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April 11, 2011
ACSA is working to protect retiree rights as pension reform proposals are released; revenue-extension gridlock puts education funding in jeapardy; new superintendent cohort forming for Leading the Leaders.
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April 4, 2011
A revenue-extending June ballot measure is off the table at the Capitol; CalSTRS CEO discusses pension reform; pension reform initiative filed with AG; and school business officials talk about benefits of ACSA.
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March
March 28, 2011
Revenue extension plan may go to November ballot initiative; candidates for ACSA office issue statements; Common Core work continues; and CELs gain from ACSA professional development.
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March 21, 2011
ACSA press briefing, Legislative Action Day deliver budget message; state Administrator of the Year Awards announced; STRS decries pension reform report; and summer principal programs promise synergy.
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March 14, 2011
ACSA members will tell lawmakers face-to-face this week how budget cuts hurt schools; State Board continues work on parent empowerment regs; ACSA at forefront of leadership, learning and technology.
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March 7, 2011
Getting involved in region, charter events boosts career goals; up to 30,000 pink slips poised to be delivered; STRS counters LAO pension position; and Superintendent Amy Enomoto-Perez is profiled.
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February
February 28, 2011
Marc Johnson wins National Superintendent of the Year Award; budget message being delivered to lawmakers; Legislative Action Day rapidly approaching; and members stay informed on Common Core.
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February 7, 2011
Education Coalition informs media on importance of avoiding further funding cuts to education; LAO confirms deferrals hurt schools; ACSA deeply saddened by tragic shooting death of Placerville principal.
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January
January 24, 2011
ACSA is working to ensure education has needed revenue; getting involved with ACSA locally is a good first step; State Board delays action on 'parent trigger' regulations; CALSA event addresses achievement gap.
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January 17, 2011
Governor's 2011-12 budget plan limits harm to schools, but deferrals continue; ACSA member named finalist for national Superintendent of the Year; three of seven new State Board seats filled by ACSA members.
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January 10, 2011
State budget machinations begin for 2011-12; Women's Leadership Network continues to grow; expedited evaluation waiver policy approved; top-notch learning at Superintendents Symposium.
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