Articles in this issue

• 2011-12 Budget highlights CA’s broken finance system
  The new state budget is another example in a long line that points to the need for school finance overhaul, an issue ACSA has been working on for years.
• Pupil Personnel Administrator of the Year: Meeting all student needs
  Meet Diane Graziani-Orton, retired deputy superintendent for Exeter Union School District, ACSA’s 2011 Pupil Personnel Administrator of the Year.
• Special Education Administrator of the Year: Inspiring those around her
  Meet Mildred Browne, assistant superintendent for the Mt. Diablo USD, ACSA’s 2011 Special Education Administrator of the Year.
• Bill aims to change school accountability system
  California lawmakers aim to create a new Education Quality Index to replace the Academic Performance Index currently in place.
• SBE approves parent empowerment regulations
  The revised regulations are subject to a final 15-day comment, and barring challenges, will be sent to the Office of Administrative Law for final approval.
• Additional funding for Administrator Training Program anticipated
  The California Department of Education anticipates a window will open for additional limited funding to train principals and assistant or vice principals.
• New hybrid learning opportunity targets coaching
  Creating Evocative Conversations is a unique learning opportunity for ACSA, combining a live one-day workshop with 10 90-minute virtual sessions.