EdCal 2012 Archives
May
May 21, 2012
ACSA’s new president, David Gomez, talks about the importance of leadership and heart; the governor’s initiative is supported to save schools; SBE approves federal sanctions waiver; and Leadership Summit early bird registration opens.
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May 14, 2012
New report supports ACSA position on principal evaluations; LAO finds school districts struggling from budget cuts; summer institute builds better principals; and PPIC poll finds partisan positions on money for schools.
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May 7, 2012
CTC work continues on Administrative Services Credential; ACSA-sponsored testing, principal evaluation bills moving forward; popular Categorical Programs Academy begins in July; and new report attests principals matter!
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April
April 30, 2012
School readiness for Common Core e-testing measured by CDE; ACSA Academies to feature charter leaders program for 2012-13; superintendent contract bill passes committee; and classroom breakfast encouraged to aid learning.
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April 23, 2012
Legislative Action Day attracts 350 education leaders to Capitol; status report informs upcoming Women in School Leadership Forum; ACSA president wins national honor; and the Education Legal Support Fund ensures leadership voices are heard in court.
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April 16, 2012
ACSA Academies schedule is announced early; Legislative Action Day provides an opportunity for education leaders to talk to lawmakers about the state budget, as well as testing reform; and Every Student Succeeding Award recipients are named.
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March
April 2, 2012
ACSA VP candidates Randy Delling and Ofelia Lariviere issue statements; Prop. 98 lawsuit receives tentative ruling; Legislative Action Day right around the corner; and ACSA-sponsored bills target testing time and ELD materials.
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March 26, 2012
Administrators of the Year are announced; funding initiatives down to just two headed for November ballot; administrative crendential test preparation updated for CPACE; and ACSA continues to celebrate 40 years of success.
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March 19, 2012
Education Coalition agrees on budget positions, including weighted formula; Legislative Action Day to focus on budget; ACSA educational services leader lauded by CASCD; and legislative committee rejects cuts to transitional kindergarten.
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March 12, 2012
Common Core transition an ACSA priority; Role of the Principal highlights Nicole Anderson; ACSA influences NCLB waiver plan; and annual Lead 3 technology symposium is coming in April.
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March 5, 2012
Education Coalition agrees on budget positions; pension reform efforts moving ahead; California Department of Education releases Common Core implementation plan; and retiring superintendents share words of wisdom.
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February
February 27, 2012
ACSA Board adopts position on state budget, discusses ballot initiatives; input sought on Legislative Platform; Principals Summer Institute registration opens; and two ACSA leaders win national Women in School Leadership honors.
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February 20, 2012
School principals struggle to do more with less, research confirms; March 15 Notice questions answered; new webinar series focuses on special education issues; and Julie Mitchell is named Negotiator of the Year.
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February 13, 2012
ACSA and the Retirement Coalition continue to inform lawmakers on pension reform issues; questions answered on AB 1344 executive contract law; African-American supts. conference Feb. 22-24; and members are urged to join Legislative Action Day.
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February 6, 2012
LAO warns trigger cuts will create significant uncertainty for schools; superintendents reflect on successes, look to future at annual symposium; CTC hears ACSA input on coaching; and the state Seal of Biliteracy gains wider support.
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January
January 30, 2012
ACSA advances testing reform bill; lobby day set to protect earned retirement benefits; Week of the School Administrator celebrates the profession; and Role of the Principal series begins with look at Davis Elementary leader.
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January 23, 2012
In his State of the State address, Gov. Jerry Brown says California must devote more tax dollars to public education; CALSA Conclave will focus on Latino student learning; and questions are answered on post-retirement earning changes.
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January 16, 2012
New state budget proposal contains more trigger cuts for schools; State Board of Education reconsiders NCLB waivers; ACSA Planning Center focuses on transformation; and UC San Diego charter named 'Breakthrough School.'
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January 9, 2012
Budget Perspectives workshops slated following early release of 2012-13 state spending plan; ACSA revitalizes legal support fund; council commends Schools to Watch; and Common Core transition publication is released.
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