News in this edition

• HR Administrator of the Year: Enhancing student learning
  Meet Carol Hansen, assistant superintendent, human resources with ABC USD, ACSA’s 2011 Personnel/Human Resources Administrator of the Year.
• Legislature is expected to pass state budget on time
  ACSA continues to urge legislators to support Gov. Brown’s proposed extension of temporary revenues in order to avoid disastrous cuts to schools.
• Educators join forces to save pension plans
  ACSA joined other educators at the Capitol June 1 to make its message heard on the importance of protecting the benefits of retired educators.
• CTC: Teacher prep, administrative panels seek applicants, input
  The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing continues reform efforts in the areas of both teacher and administrative service.
• New leadership takes helm of committees, councils
  ACSA welcomes incoming leaders of committees and councils, while recognizing the hard work over the past terms of those who are handing over the reins.
• Group lobbies D.C. lawmakers on special education
  Whittier Superintendent Ron Carruth represents ACSA in meetings with more than 23 key players on special education issues, including IDEA funding.