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In reverse chronological order (most recent excerpts are first):
Other states wooing CA teachers away (May 9 2008)
Fingerprinting mandate gone from CBET regs (May 9 2008)
Favorite practices shared (May 9 2008)
Inaugural statewide Classified Employees of the Year named (May 9 2008)
Coaching program planned for central office leaders (May 9 2008)
ACSA-sponsored bills wend way through Legislature (May 9 2008)
PTA rallies to protect funding (Apr 30 2008)
Summer program can help central office leaders (Apr 30 2008)
More minorities go to college, but many don't graduate (Apr 30 2008)
Practical info at Lead 3.0 (Apr 30 2008)
U.S. education secretary proposes NCLB amendments (Apr 30 2008)
Adult ed collective bargaining bill opposed by ACSA (Apr 30 2008)
Education leaders urged to meet with legislators (Apr 24 2008)
Deadline approaching for three ACSA seats on WASC (Apr 24 2008)
Career technical education can reduce dropouts (Apr 24 2008)
ACSA VP named superintendent of Santa Clara County (Apr 24 2008)
ACSA magazine themes for 2008-09 start with leadership for future (Apr 24 2008)
Budget woes: Gov.'s approval rating dips (Apr 17 2008)
Start making school improvements with strategic planning (Apr 17 2008)
Bills seek to make changes to retiree regs (Apr 17 2008)
Package of autism-related bills circulating in Capitol (Apr 17 2008)
Per-pupil spending numbers in question (Apr 10 2008)
State continues to mull special ed graduation issues (Apr 10 2008)
Leading the Leaders: New cohort to begin for new supts. (Apr 10 2008)
API bill would ensure student identifiers (Apr 10 2008)
Hearing from ACSA VP candidate Bob Noyes (Mar 27 2008)
Workshops link budget with achievement (Mar 27 2008)
SJUSD school recognized for closing the achievement gap (Mar 27 2008)
Prepare for administrative credential at ACE training (Mar 27 2008)
March 15 notices paint bleak picture (Mar 20 2008)
Arts leadership conference set (Mar 20 2008)
ACSA's top awards, Administrators of the Year announced (Mar 20 2008)
Board approves plan for LEAs in Corrective Action (Mar 20 2008)
Budget rally delivers message (Mar 13 2008)
Charter facilities regs approved; next steps studied (Mar 13 2008)
Report calls for dropout reform plan (Mar 13 2008)
Leadership Summit early registration offers $100 discount (Mar 13 2008)
CalSTRS Board votes on supplemental benefit plan (Mar 13 2008)
In defense of California's continuation high schools (Mar 13 2008)
Project preps LEAs for CALPADS (Mar 13 2008)
How to become a school leader (Mar 6 2008)
March 15 notices questions and answers (Mar 6 2008)
Schools get word out on education cuts (Mar 6 2008)
Home-school partnerships key to pupil success (Mar 6 2008)
Collaboration leads to reform project (Mar 6 2008)
ACSA council ensures student needs are met (Mar 6 2008)
Legislature passes midyear budget cuts (Feb 22 2008)
Week honors leadership of our schools (Feb 22 2008)
Award recognizes association for its efforts to inform (Feb 22 2008)
Legislative action urged March 9-10 (Feb 22 2008)
Facilities report may hurt funding (Feb 22 2008)
Headed for the good life! (Feb 22 2008)
ACSA achieves success on CBET fingerprinting issue (Feb 8 2008)
Secondary literacy focus of April conference (Feb 8 2008)
Superintendents hold symposium (Feb 8 2008)
ACSA requests member action to protect students (Feb 8 2008)
U.S. education secretary, governor tour classrooms to tout NCLB (Feb 1 2008)
Favorite elementary practices wanted for publication (Jan 31 2008)
Elementary Ed Council opens search for top CA principal (Jan 31 2008)
Bush calls for voucher expansion (Jan 31 2008)
New radio ad aims to save '08-09 budget (Jan 31 2008)
Ed Coalition decries proposed budget cuts (Jan 24 2008)
SPI's annual address sets ambitious plan (Jan 24 2008)
Respect for district culture (Jan 24 2008)
PSAs field questions on superintendent contracts (Jan 24 2008)
Ruling: NCLB an unfunded mandate (Jan 17 2008)
Coalition seeks to address health care costs in schools (Jan 17 2008)
Evisceration of Prop. 98 unacceptable (Jan 17 2008)
Summer '08 technology internship fast approaching (Jan 17 2008)
Input solicited on corrective action plans (Jan 17 2008)
Gov's education committee calls for better training, full funding (Jan 17 2008)
World-class learning at upcoming Personnel Institute (Dec 18 2007)
ELC's courageous conversation (Dec 18 2007)
New speech credential aims to assist (Dec 18 2007)
Achievement gap focus of district-led focus groups (Dec 18 2007)
Every Child Counts Symposium has terrific offerings (Dec 18 2007)
Gov. opens dialogue on budget shortfall (Dec 10 2007)
New funding window open for AB 430 principal training (Dec 10 2007)
Oral health assessment reminder (Dec 10 2007)
Important event for central office leaders (Dec 5 2007)
Partners in Educational Excellence Award (Nov 30 2007)
State sued over unfunded mandates (Nov 30 2007)
ACSA leader taking physical education to new level (Nov 30 2007)
ACSA legal fund joins suit against SBE (Nov 30 2007)
State to pay interest in STRS case (Nov 30 2007)
Marcus Foster Memorial Award (Nov 16 2007)
Ferd. Kiesel Distinguished Service Award (Nov 16 2007)
Region coaching program inspires (Nov 16 2007)
Robert E. Kelly Award (Nov 16 2007)
Valuing Diversity Award (Nov 16 2007)
Annual conference a time to recharge (Nov 16 2007)
Testimony on leadership's changing role (Nov 6 2007)
Corrective action discussions influence hearing delay (Nov 6 2007)
SS benefit petition still circulating (Nov 6 2007)
Elementary school named in honor of ACSA Region 7 staff (Nov 6 2007)
PARC internship informational, inspirational (Nov 6 2007)
Superintendent of the year (Nov 5 2007)
Curriculum & Instruction Administrator of the Year (Oct 25 2007)
Human Resources Administrator of the Year (Oct 25 2007)
Administrator ranks need to be increased (Oct 25 2007)
Annual summit set for next week (Oct 25 2007)
Initiative would reduce pension benefits (Oct 25 2007)
Breakfast a key to closing learning gap (Oct 25 2007)
Professor of Education of the Year (Oct 18 2007)
ACSA advances education dialogue (Oct 18 2007)
Continue learning at Leadership Summit luncheons (Oct 18 2007)
CTC addresses key assessment, credentialing issues (Oct 18 2007)
ACSA nominee top principal in nation (Oct 5 2007)
Superintendent/Principal of the Year (Oct 5 2007)
Students need team support for success (Oct 5 2007)
Blue ribbon panel autism report released (Oct 5 2007)
Career technical administrator of the year (Sep 27 2007)
Ensuring social equity in middle grades is a TCS II goal (Sep 27 2007)
ACSA endorses STRS Board candidate (Sep 27 2007)
Charter ad hoc examines ACSA policies (Sep 27 2007)
Special education administrator of the year (Sep 21 2007)
Former child soldier to star at big event (Sep 21 2007)
Student responsiveness key to middle grades success (Sep 21 2007)
Middle Grades Principal of the Year (Sep 14 2007)
TCSII aims for excellence in the middle grades (Sep 14 2007)
ACSA submits NCLB recommendations to Congress (Sep 14 2007)
ACSA ensures school leaders are heard (Sep 14 2007)
ACSA issues a 2008-09 budget 'weather advisory' (Sep 14 2007)
Pupil Personnel Administrator of the Year (Sep 6 2007)
Court rules in favor of CalSTRS (Sep 6 2007)
New supts. can learn in cohort (Sep 6 2007)
Leadership in the middle takes center stage (Sep 6 2007)
API/AYP scores leveling off; subgroup scores grow (Sep 6 2007)
Elementary Principal of the Year (Sep 4 2007)
State budget finally passed and signed (Sep 4 2007)
School leader designs innovative safety measure (Aug 30 2007)
Values defined for funding, reform efforts (Aug 30 2007)
Confidential Employee of the Year (Aug 16 2007)
NCLB funding inadequate, study finds (Aug 16 2007)
AB 430 money window set to close Sept. 4 (Aug 16 2007)
High school seniors test low on NAEP economics tests (Aug 16 2007)
Elementary co-administrator of the year (Aug 9 2007)
Still no state budget at press time (Aug 9 2007)
CTE a focus at annual summit (Aug 9 2007)
Civil rights groups call on multiple measures in NCLB (Aug 9 2007)
ACLU Williams report card shows progress is being made (Aug 9 2007)
ACSA awards highlight profession; nominations sought (Aug 9 2007)
Classified Manager of the Year (Aug 2 2007)
Experts weigh in on nutrition bills (Aug 2 2007)
Senate continues state budget stalemate (Aug 2 2007)
ACSA-sponsored textbook funding bill now in committee (Aug 2 2007)
Secondary Principal of the Year (Jul 26 2007)
ACSA urges protection for funding (Jul 26 2007)
Settlement reached on CAHSEE graduation lawsuit (Jul 26 2007)
ACSA successful in getting amendments to K-8 textbook adoption (Jul 26 2007)
Business Services Administrator of the Year (Jul 19 2007)
NCLB reauthorization bill introduced (Jul 19 2007)
New call for budget cuts to education (Jul 19 2007)
Central Office Administrator of the Year (Jul 17 2007)
Budget talks stall at July 1 fiscal deadline (Jul 17 2007)
Voting urged in 2007 CalSTRS election (Jul 17 2007)
Adult Education Administrator of the Year (Jun 28 2007)
EdCo develops guiding tenets on adequacy (Jun 28 2007)
Two familiar faces join ACSA with wealth of experience (Jun 28 2007)
Continuation Administrator of the Year (Jun 28 2007)
Highly accomplished practices explored (Jun 28 2007)
EL test reveals strides in goals to improve skills (Jun 28 2007)
Secondary Co-Administrator of the Year (Jun 14 2007)
Tax revenue decline could sour budget (Jun 14 2007)
Second phase of Diversity Action Plan ready for roll-out (Jun 14 2007)
New services announced for collective bargaining (Jun 14 2007)
Early steps ID'd in adequacy campaign (Jun 11 2007)
CA bill calls on Congress for NCLB flexibility (Jun 11 2007)
Sticking with the "Vision" (Jun 11 2007)
Center for Educational Leadership deadline extended (Jun 11 2007)
ACSA member earns NDP designation (Jun 11 2007)
Capitol conference committee begins work on final budget (Jun 11 2007)
LAO issues report on instructional materials adoption (Jun 11 2007)
Budget Alert: Proposed language to change Arts and Music Block Grant program (May 29 2007)
$364 million error found in May Revision (May 25 2007)
Delegates debate studies (May 25 2007)
Educators lobby Congress for special education (May 25 2007)
California facing shortage of college-educated workers (May 25 2007)
Two bills could affect how API scores are calculated (May 25 2007)
ACSA Board takes position on May budget revision (May 25 2007)
Leadership coaching funded (May 25 2007)
New online system to assist in required oral health reporting (May 25 2007)
Adequacy & Reform: Delegates debate studies (May 24 2007)
Gov. issues revision to proposed budget (May 22 2007)
CIF offers new rules on student transfers (May 22 2007)
So now you're a superintendent: ACSA is at your aid (May 22 2007)
SBE OK's mandatory exit exam for special ed students (May 22 2007)
Charter facility regulations approved, despite opposition (May 22 2007)
ACSA workshop on NCLB well-received at PTA conference (May 14 2007)
Community colleges qualify funding initiative (May 14 2007)
Protecting Prop. 98 (May 14 2007)
Growing need addressed (May 7 2007)
Second-grade testing pros, cons debated (Apr 30 2007)
May Revise of state budget likely to prove troublesome (Apr 30 2007)
Getting down to work on school funding (Apr 30 2007)
ACSA members featured in Ed Coalition radio ads (Apr 23 2007)
CAHSEE pass rate improves; gap endures (Apr 23 2007)
2nd court rules L.A. mayoral takeover bill unconstitutional (Apr 23 2007)
EdCo calls for greater investment in schools (Apr 16 2007)
Learning opp for principals approaching (Apr 16 2007)
Legislative committee report sees improvement in CTC (Apr 16 2007)
Colleagues promote understanding between generations (Apr 5 2007)
Initial steps on funding reform taken (Apr 5 2007)
Arts task force to recommend policy (Apr 5 2007)
Providing diverse support (Apr 5 2007)
CELs encompass many different job titles (Apr 5 2007)
Professional learning of much benefit to classified leadership (Apr 5 2007)
Legislative Action Day a success (Mar 29 2007)
2006 base API shows gains; gap remains concern (Mar 29 2007)
Early superintendency support program starts new cohort (Mar 29 2007)
Studies call for significant funding hike (Mar 23 2007)
Dynamic slate of speakers to attend summit (Mar 23 2007)
ACSA, CALSA leader named deputy superintendent (Mar 23 2007)
Four candidates for VPs (Mar 23 2007)
ACSA requests member feedback on Prop. 39 regs (Mar 23 2007)
NCLB reform tops DC trip (Mar 15 2007)
School funding studies call for overhaul (Mar 15 2007)
Younger administrator urged to take online survey (Mar 15 2007)
Action day at Capitol fast approaching (Mar 15 2007)
New federal voucher bill introduced (Mar 15 2007)
Controller assures schools on mandated cost claims (Mar 15 2007)
Dues increase supported proudly by regional leadership (Mar 1 2007)
SBE looking at CAHSEE and special education students (Feb 23 2007)
LAO reports alternative education needs revamp (Feb 23 2007)
Help shape school policy (Feb 23 2007)
NCLB body issues final recommendations (Feb 23 2007)
Applications due for 2007-08 PARC internships (Feb 23 2007)
ACSA retirees honored (Feb 9 2007)
Center for Ed Leadership redesigned for 2007 (Feb 9 2007)
President's budget plan bleak for CA (Feb 9 2007)
L.A. mayor outlines school improvement plan (Feb 9 2007)
CalPADS launch nears (Feb 9 2007)
SPI focuses on closing achievement gap (Feb 9 2007)
School district leaders enjoy top-notch learning (Feb 2 2007)
SPI announces 2007 model middle grades Schools to Watch (Feb 2 2007)
Improve adolescent literacy: Attend Secondary Summit (Feb 2 2007)
Get teachers NCLB certified (Feb 2 2007)
Prop. 39: Reg package moving; suit filed (Jan 25 2007)
Quality ed act regs OK'd by State Board (Jan 25 2007)
Focus squarely on students (Jan 25 2007)
Acting ed secretary talks about budget, goals and more (Jan 25 2007)
Legislation aims to break up Los Angeles USD (Jan 25 2007)
New branch announced in CDE (Jan 25 2007)
Mental health act counts on partnerships from schools (Jan 25 2007)
Judge refuses to stay LA takeover decision (Jan 18 2007)
CTE implementation framework adopted (Jan 18 2007)
LAO questions gov.'s assumptions on state revenue (Jan 18 2007)
Title 1 leaders overcome barriers to success (Jan 12 2007)
Prop. 98 fully funded, but concerns arise on details (Jan 12 2007)
Health care plan likely to be expensive (Jan 12 2007)
Pension/health commission to study liabilities (Jan 12 2007)
Increased funding for career tech (Jan 12 2007)
Title 1 leaders turn schools around (Jan 10 2007)
Concerns aired on revisions to Proposition 39 (Jan 10 2007)
Annual gathering of superintendents around the corner (Jan 10 2007)
CalSTRS puts funding plan on hold (Dec 14 2006)
Secondary literacy focus of education summit (Dec 14 2006)
Workshops to examine January state budget proposal (Dec 14 2006)
Federal bills aim to reform elements of NCLB (Dec 14 2006)
New dental health mandate for schools (Dec 7 2006)
Former students give back (Dec 7 2006)
Symposium aim is ensuring every child counts (Dec 7 2006)
Master Scheduling Workshops offered in two locations (Dec 7 2006)
AB 430: ACSA reauthorized as provider (Nov 30 2006)
30 years of HR honored at Personnel Institute (Nov 30 2006)
Legal Support Fund will add clout for ACSA (Nov 30 2006)
Hitting the airwaves for education (Nov 17 2006)
LAO report heralds 2007 state budget (Nov 17 2006)
Concerns over recrafting of Prop. 39 regs (Nov 17 2006)
ACSA welcomes several new staff members to the team (Nov 17 2006)
Innovation in leadership (Nov 16 2006)
Teaching the value of diversity a 'no excuses' proposition (Nov 16 2006)
'Giving back' through volunteering keeps leader young (Nov 16 2006)
Fresno partnership turns around struggling school (Nov 16 2006)
AC celebrates great leadership (Nov 16 2006)
Vote results positive for schools (Nov 16 2006)
Reunion designed for Central Office Colloquium alumni (Nov 16 2006)
Teacher transfer bill raises concerns (Nov 16 2006)
Team building to success (Oct 26 2006)
Online safety challenges surface as issue (Oct 26 2006)
Diversity Toolkit kicks off action plan phase one (Oct 26 2006)
Pilot program to provide coaching to superintendents (Oct 26 2006)
Leadership Coaching director joins ACSA (Oct 26 2006)
Recommendations for middle grades reform released (Oct 26 2006)
ACSA, CASBO leaders take adequacy message to D.C. (Oct 26 2006)
From unions to business (Oct 19 2006)
Career tech is a passion (Oct 19 2006)
Making a connection toward closing the gap (Oct 19 2006)
Bond campaign heats up (Oct 19 2006)
Every child counts at upcoming Monterey symposium (Oct 19 2006)
Enjoying the challenges (Oct 5 2006)
ACSA wins bill to move textbook adoptions (Oct 5 2006)
Will there be long-term fiscal support for SB 1209? (Oct 5 2006)
Governor vetoes SARC bill (Oct 5 2006)
CSBA sues over mandated reimbursements (Oct 5 2006)
Student-focused Leadership (Sep 28 2006)
ACSA Vision relies on strong outreach (Sep 28 2006)
High School Reform Issues Aired at Forum (Sep 28 2006)
Web Site, Media Production Experts Join the ACSA Staff (Sep 28 2006)
Voter Guide to Help Advance Bond Measure Proposition 1D (Sep 28 2006)
Cyber safety summit to teach strategies for surfing Internet (Sep 22 2006)
Smaller school planning, implementation grants available (Sep 22 2006)
Added PAC money needs to be priority (Sep 22 2006)
Enrollment counts to be based on SSID reports (Sep 22 2006)
Giving back to education (Sep 21 2006)
ACSA leaders get lesson on 1D campaign (Sep 21 2006)
Member recruitment drive is entering final stretch (Sep 21 2006)
CalSTRS Board votes on strategy to stem fund deficit (Sep 21 2006)
Credentialing commission looks at certification, other issues (Sep 21 2006)
Meeting the needs of students (Sep 14 2006)
ACSA endorses Prop. 1D (Sep 14 2006)
ACSA-sponsored textbook bill sails through Senate (Sep 14 2006)
Study finds school choice has little effect on achievement (Sep 14 2006)
New value added to school counseling (Sep 14 2006)
CAHSEE/CST bill makes it to governor's desk (Sep 14 2006)
Online credential renewal to be required Jan. 1 (Sep 14 2006)
Keeping expectations high (Aug 31 2006)
Governor's signature expected on 1381 (Aug 31 2006)
Prop. 98 suit settlement bill to be signed (Aug 31 2006)
ACSA's newest assistant executive director has a familiar face (Aug 31 2006)
Positions on propositions taken by the ACSA Board (Aug 31 2006)
Mixed results on Accountability Progress Reports (Aug 31 2006)
Focus on teaching, learning (Aug 24 2006)
CB summits help hone negotiations (Aug 24 2006)
Academies ready to roll, some start with scholarships (Aug 24 2006)
Listening: Key to success (Aug 17 2006)
STAR results show steady improvement (Aug 17 2006)
Audit shows charter schools overclaimed $57 million (Aug 17 2006)
Appellate court rules exit exam consequences stand (Aug 17 2006)
Los Angeles USD takeover bill amended (Aug 17 2006)
ACSA supporting bill to offer English language options (Aug 17 2006)
A very diverse enterprise (Aug 10 2006)
Fingerprinting bill placed on suspense file (Aug 10 2006)
Research-based project delivers (Aug 10 2006)
Techology focus of 2006 adult education conference (Aug 10 2006)
Handling the ‘nitty-gritty’ (Aug 7 2006)
Settlement to provide tech funding (Aug 7 2006)
Work now to get coaches certified for new CIF regulations (Aug 7 2006)
Principals to gain practical knowledge at academy (Aug 7 2006)
Getting the good word out: Classified Manager of the Year (Jul 27 2006)
Fingerprinting bill premature (Jul 27 2006)
Academy builds superintendent careers, resources (Jul 27 2006)
Commission recommends changes for Los Angeles USD (Jul 27 2006)
SBE manages July meeting without official budget (Jul 27 2006)
Lawsuit aimed at revoking exit exam reviewed at appellate level (Jul 27 2006)
Overcoming outside challenges (Jul 20 2006)
Career tech focus of AC pre-conference (Jul 20 2006)
STAR testing window stays at 21 days (Jul 20 2006)
Medicaid cuts could affect IDEA students (Jul 20 2006)
Gaston appointed to CTC (Jul 20 2006)
Holding the team together (Jul 17 2006)
Master scheduling first step to reform (Jul 17 2006)
Connect a colleague to benefits of ACSA membership (Jul 17 2006)
ACSA gears up for battle on mayoral takeovers (Jul 17 2006)
Students aim to overturn soda ban, preserve choice (Jul 17 2006)
Group studies health care cost solutions (Jun 29 2006)
A rewarding challenge (Jun 29 2006)
Input sought on STAR window change (Jun 29 2006)
Growing strong leadership (Jun 29 2006)
ACSA welcomes new members to Board of Directors (Jun 29 2006)
Budget agreement expected to be ratified (Jun 29 2006)
Mayor’s LAUSD takeover bill moving forward (Jun 29 2006)
ACSA regional leadership reins handed over (Jun 19 2006)
Nominations due for ACSA vice president, VP for legislative action (Jun 19 2006)
Doing ‘better’ a way of life for HS leader (Jun 19 2006)
2006 ESS students honored for overcoming challenges (Jun 19 2006)
Leading a team effort (Jun 19 2006)
Response to Interventions reduces students identified as LD (Jun 19 2006)
ACSA's next vice president elected (May 26 2006)
Takeovers by mayors opposed (May 26 2006)
Leadership Matters, Diversity Counts: action plan moves forward (May 26 2006)
Board approves leadership coaching plan (May 26 2006)
NCLB reauthorization recommendations headed to D.C. (May 26 2006)
President reflects on past year (May 19 2006)
Legislative priorities set (May 19 2006)
Leadership magazine ’06-07 themes set; articles sought (May 19 2006)
Ruling confirms exit exam delay; second case denied (May 19 2006)
Learning and teaching an ACSA priority (May 19 2006)
Revised state budget reflects settlement of suit (May 19 2006)
Respecting the individual (May 12 2006)
ACSA a resource for learning, coaching (May 12 2006)
July start date for new academy centering on categoricals (May 12 2006)
Survey on education indicates public pessimism (May 4 2006)
Unfunded mandates are key in May Revision (May 4 2006)
Equity focus critical for public education (May 4 2006)
Find the good and praise it: diversity leads to success (May 4 2006)
Bill would shift oversight of PI schools to counties (May 4 2006)
Ed Coalition steps up activity on budget (Apr 28 2006)
Another suit filed against CA exit exam (Apr 28 2006)
Applicants sought for State Board advisory committees (Apr 28 2006)
Recruiting principals a growing challenge (Apr 28 2006)
Difficult job; big rewards: Coaching vital to quality leadership (Apr 28 2006)
Noonan confirmed to State Board (Apr 20 2006)
Analysis of test scores misleading (Apr 20 2006)
Workshops designed for beginning superintendents (Apr 20 2006)
EADS working to increase diversity in leadership (Apr 20 2006)
Credentialing bill moving (Apr 13 2006)
Federal law aims to improve student health (Apr 13 2006)
Hearing gains insight on reshaping NCLB (Apr 13 2006)
ACSA special ed handbook a powerful resource (Apr 13 2006)
Data reporting focus of FCMAT/CDE workshop series (Apr 13 2006)
Call to action on CIF bill (Apr 10 2006)
Grants available for education technology (Apr 10 2006)
Adequate school funding (Apr 10 2006)
ELD concerns sent to State Board (Apr 10 2006)
API shows achievement up at all levels (Mar 27 2006)
Candidates for ACSA VP make statements (Mar 27 2006)
African American supts in demand (Mar 27 2006)
Scholarship available for professional learning (Mar 27 2006)
ACSA makes recommendations to close CalSTRS gap (Mar 27 2006)
California schools model for new NASSP document (Mar 16 2006)
ACSA endorses O’Connell (Mar 16 2006)
No agreement reached on June infrastructure bond package (Mar 16 2006)
Mark your calendars for 2006 Annual Conference (Mar 16 2006)
SPI says six schools face sanctions under II/USP (Mar 16 2006)
Interns sought for 2006 XEROX PARC experience (Mar 16 2006)
Amendments presented on RLA draft (Mar 10 2006)
Lobbying for school funding (Mar 10 2006)
Friend of Education Liu honored at LAD (Mar 9 2006)
ACSA endorses Prop. 82 Preschool for All Act (Mar 9 2006)
ACSA to have voice in Prop. 98 court case (Mar 3 2006)
Retiree health care costs skyrocketing (Mar 3 2006)
Carol Liu receives ACSA’s 2006 Friend of Education award (Mar 3 2006)
ACSA supports Noonan for State Board (Mar 3 2006)
School leaders deserve coaching support (Mar 3 2006)
Legislation addresses special ed students in Chapman lawsuit (Jan 26 2006)
Task Force reviews NCLB recommendations (Jan 26 2006)
Report urges re-examination of principal licenses (Jan 26 2006)
Ensuring equity: the most important work in education (Jan 26 2006)
LAO critical of gov.’s plan for budget (Jan 23 2006)
Padia named new deputy superintendent (Jan 23 2006)
Mark calendars for Legislative Action Day (Jan 23 2006)
Elementary Ed Council seeks CA distinguished principal (Jan 23 2006)
New exec. director for SBE named (Jan 23 2006)
Curriculum content enriched through videoconferencing (Jan 23 2006)
CAPEA book reflects on how to train good leaders (Jan 18 2006)
State superintendent says stay the course on CAHSEE (Jan 18 2006)
300 Chinese principals seek U.S. partnerships (Jan 18 2006)
Career tech partnerships sought (Jan 18 2006)
Feds cut funds for special ed despite pledge (Jan 18 2006)
Recommendations submitted on district PI teams (Jan 18 2006)
Alternatives to exit exam up for discussion (Jan 5 2006)
EADS subcommittee defining action plan (Jan 5 2006)
High schools recognized for promising programs (Jan 5 2006)
P-16 Council subcommittees wrapping up their work (Jan 5 2006)
Planning summit addresses Master Plan implementation (Jan 5 2006)
WASC joins with NSSE in support of Survey Instruments for California High Schools (Jan 5 2006)
Top 10 educational accomplishments announced by CDE (Jan 5 2006)
Applications sought for after-school network (Dec 16 2005)
STRS opposes privatization effort (Dec 15 2005)
CalSTRS board addresses funding deficit (Dec 15 2005)
Federal Social Security reform efforts halted (Dec 15 2005)
Survey: District response to CAHSEE consequences mixed (Dec 15 2005)
Teacher quality study to spur new legislation (Dec 15 2005)
Credentialing commission told Bersin plans new direction (Dec 15 2005)
ACSA/FEA awarded EDD grant (Dec 15 2005)
State Board approves Special Education Performance Plan (Dec 15 2005)
Superintendents’ Symposium sessions to focus on future (Dec 15 2005)
Community key to adult school’s success (Dec 12 2005)
Workshop will help demystify budget issues (Dec 12 2005)
NCLB growth models OK’d by U.S. DOE (Dec 12 2005)
ACSA CIA chair Cash receives ASCD award (Dec 12 2005)
NCLB Task Force reconvenes (Dec 12 2005)
Personnel Institute set for Feb. (Dec 12 2005)
Coaching/mentoring group defines goals (Dec 2 2005)
Defined Benefit Supplement Program enhances retirement (Dec 2 2005)
Key provisions of AB 1662 detailed (Dec 2 2005)
Supreme Court ruling on IEPs favors schools (Dec 2 2005)
Something for everyone at upcoming symposium (Dec 2 2005)
Marcus Foster Memorial Award: Larry Aceves-A good leader invests in change (Nov 29 2005)
New education funding design promoted (Nov 17 2005)
Vargas named CA finalist for nationwide Supt. of the Year (Nov 17 2005)
AVID: Increasingly viewed as schoolwide/districtwide system (Nov 17 2005)
Voters say they favor school bond in survey (Nov 17 2005)
New Teacher Center partnership supports site leaders (Nov 17 2005)
Monitoring of categoricals gets a revamp (Nov 17 2005)
Enrollment open for Medicare drug coverage (Nov 17 2005)
New Teacher Center founder, Moir, receives national award (Nov 17 2005)
Ferd. Kiesel Memorial Distinguished Service Award, Alice Petrossian, Love, passion make for great leadership (Nov 14 2005)
Valuing Diversity Award, Francisca Sanchez, Reaching out to parents, community and beyond (Nov 14 2005)
Robert E. Kelly Award, Harriette Williams, Leading an active retirement is key to a rich, fulfilling life (Nov 14 2005)
California rejects Prop. 76, other reform measures (Nov 14 2005)
Invitation to Evaluate Applications for the California School Recognition Program (Nov 14 2005)
Invitation to Evaluate Applications for the California School Recognition Program (Nov 14 2005)
Partners in Educational Excellence Award, Give Every Child a Chance, Community program helps struggling students (Nov 14 2005)
IIC permits deemed unlawful, Thousands of certificates voided (Nov 14 2005)
Supporting CELs helps boost event (Oct 28 2005)
ACSA delegates hear from candidates for gov. (Oct 28 2005)
Get-out-the-vote key to beating Prop. 76 (Oct 28 2005)
California’s NAEP results mixed (Oct 28 2005)
New additions welcomed to ACSA staff (Oct 28 2005)
Supreme Court mulling special ed, IEP issue (Oct 28 2005)
State, federal IEP reg conformity crucial to special ed (Oct 28 2005)
Elementary Co-Administrator of the Year (Oct 24 2005)
C&I Administrator of the Year (Oct 24 2005)
Adult education audit issue resolved in bill (Oct 24 2005)
Fruit and veggie funding on its way (Oct 24 2005)
Courageous Conversation focus at AC (Oct 24 2005)
Courageous Conversations address achievement gap (Oct 24 2005)
Governor takes action on 2005 education legislation (Oct 24 2005)
Elementary Principal of the Year (Oct 20 2005)
Middle Grades Principal of the Year (Oct 20 2005)
ACSA goes to Washington (Oct 20 2005)
Professor of Education of the Year (Oct 10 2005)
Special Education Administrator of the Year (Oct 10 2005)
Quality leadership results from ACSA’s AB 75 training (Oct 10 2005)
CALSA program nurtures aspiring Latino superintendents (Oct 10 2005)
WASC accrediting commission seeks administrator support (Oct 10 2005)
Career Technical Ed Administrator of the Year (Sep 26 2005)
Secondary Co-Administrator of the Year (Sep 26 2005)
ACSA garners two rare finds as MSRs (Sep 26 2005)
Strategizing for special election fight (Sep 26 2005)
Superintendent of the Year (Sep 16 2005)
Classified Manager of the Year (Sep 16 2005)
Gov. signs nutrition bills (Sep 16 2005)
SASS Disability Plan offers extra protection (Sep 16 2005)
NCLB flexibility back before SBE (Sep 16 2005)
Secondary Principal of the Year (Sep 9 2005)
Interactive Webcast to spotlight middle grades issues (Sep 9 2005)
CA schools to aid victims of hurricane (Sep 9 2005)
Opposition voiced on unfunded mandates (Sep 9 2005)
Pupil Personnel Administrator of the Year (Sep 6 2005)
Progress on API, declining AYP send mixed message (Sep 6 2005)
Proposed regulations could hurt district transportation programs (Sep 6 2005)
Wanted: data on translated documents for new clearinghouse (Sep 6 2005)
NCLB presents challenge for special ed (Sep 6 2005)
Urban Ed Committee’s new chairman takes helm Oct. 7 (Sep 6 2005)
Adult Education Administrator of the Year (Aug 18 2005)
Latest exit exam results show continued improvement (Aug 18 2005)
CTC discusses discipline, ending CBEST (Aug 18 2005)
IDEA: Responsiveness to Intervention an ID model (Aug 18 2005)
Steady gains shown in STAR results (Aug 18 2005)
Communicating the big picture (Aug 11 2005)
Suit filed in broken promise on Prop. 98 (Aug 11 2005)
Joint effort to address adequate funding (Aug 11 2005)
Districts, state taking student health head-on (Aug 11 2005)
Confidential Employee of the Year (Aug 4 2005)
Walk this way: Teacher takes his message on the road (Aug 4 2005)
ACSA-sponsored bills making way through Capitol (Aug 1 2005)
Behind the lines support (Aug 1 2005)
Bonnie Wilson named California’s National Distinguished Principal (Aug 1 2005)
Budget splits COLA for special education (Aug 1 2005)
Continuation/Educational Options Administrator of the Year (Jul 21 2005)
NAEP: Students nationwide showing long-term gains (Jul 21 2005)
U.S. assessment board seeking potential candidates (Jul 21 2005)
Nutrition bills take spotlight at Capitol; ACSA weighs in (Jul 21 2005)
Bill aims to allow mayor to appoint board members (Jul 21 2005)
Superintendent/Principal of the Year (Jul 14 2005)
ETS tri-state study finds high school reform desired by public (Jul 14 2005)
Increasingly, districts are deficit spending (Jul 14 2005)
Personnel/Human Resources Administrator of the Year (Jun 30 2005)
Message still needs to get out on funding (Jun 30 2005)
Reform tops priority list for SBE’s Noonan (Jun 30 2005)
More time for paraprofessional compliance (Jun 30 2005)
ACSA airs concerns on IDEA regs at federal hearing Sacramento (Jun 30 2005)
New leaders take over committees/councils (Jun 23 2005)
Program to increase math and science teachers (Jun 23 2005)
Field Poll shows governor’s ratings continuing to slip (Jun 23 2005)
Legislature refuses to delay the consequences of CAHSEE (Jun 22 2005)
‘Initiative to Turn Around Failing Schools’ outlined (Jun 22 2005)
ACSA’s new president outlines his goals (Jun 22 2005)
ACSA welcomes a large number of new members (Jun 22 2005)
PPIC study examines future of the state (Jun 22 2005)
Certified leadership coaches ready for coaching (Jun 13 2005)
SBE Special Session addresses NCLB flexibility (Jun 13 2005)
Collaboration helps build effective learning communities (Jun 2 2005)
School reform advisory group holds first meeting (Jun 2 2005)
‘Failing schools’ initiative raises many concerns (May 31 2005)
Creativity, collaboration key in unique school’s success (May 31 2005)
Student health taking center stage (May 23 2005)
Dems introduce pension reform plans (May 23 2005)
Bill to assist schools on maintenance reserves faces opposition (May 23 2005)
CDE Web site offers Williams Q&A on Instructional Materials (May 6 2005)
New superintendents benefit from Leading The Leaders (May 6 2005)
Judge rules in favor of CalSTRS payback (May 6 2005)
Coalition calls for full funding of mental health services (Apr 29 2005)
ACSA leaders meet with congressman on NCLB (Apr 29 2005)
Resources available to assist in threat assessment (Apr 29 2005)
ACSA members named to state education panels (Apr 21 2005)
ASTRO: New technology project to improve services to members services (Apr 21 2005)
Preschool initiative rolled out (Apr 21 2005)
Walk’bout database updated to better serve reform efforts (Apr 21 2005)
Study calls for improved communication, accountability in NCLB (Apr 4 2005)
PARC interns spend week in world like that of ‘Harry Potter’ (Apr 4 2005)
SELPAs protest shift in mental health funding (Apr 4 2005)
Empowerment key to school’s success (Mar 22 2005)
Hmong refugees pose new challenges to school districts (Mar 3 2005)
Study shows achievement gap continues to grow (Mar 3 2005)
Governor requests withdrawal of 4 appointments to STRS board (Feb 17 2005)
STRS Web site allows product comparisons (Feb 17 2005)
Alliance names exemplary middle schools (Feb 17 2005)
SPF 59: Protecting Yourself Under California’s Sunshine Laws (Feb 17 2005)
Split approved: Riverside to be 19th region (Feb 17 2005)
Williams posting mandatory (Feb 10 2005)
Pension proposals harmful to educators, education (Jan 28 2005)
SPI calls on governor for full funding (Jan 28 2005)
Documents reveal truth behind administrator expenses (Jan 21 2005)
California responds to No Child Left Behind visit (Jan 21 2005)
Legal charges may follow IDEA revamp (Jan 21 2005)
Tax preparing students learn via hands-on service to others (Dec 17 2004)
Getting the message out that Leadership Matters (Dec 17 2004)
Pleasanton Unified earns national honor for program to build student character (Dec 17 2004)
Special ed summit IDs issue areas (Dec 9 2004)
Final report on Exit Exam submitted to State Board (Dec 9 2004)
Report finds cutbacks hurting teacher recruitment, training (Dec 9 2004)
Coalition paper on special ed funding calls for pass through of hijacked federal money (Dec 2 2004)
New rules for non-pension post-employment benefits (Dec 2 2004)
NCLB (Dec 15 2003)
Gates Foundation to help fund three programs to provide professional learning for superintendents (Dec 8 2003)
Verdict still out on English-only programs as cure (Dec 8 2003)
ACSA, Pulliam Group form partnership New instructional tool available to schools (Dec 8 2003)
Investing In Your Profession • Recruiters recognized for growing the association (Aug 25 2003)
U.S. DOE responds to state NCLB accountability plan (Jun 9 2003)
No Child Left Behind Middle-grade leaders take stand on NCLB (Jun 9 2003)
No Child Left Behind • State to define Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives (Apr 28 2003)
No Child Left Behind • Mandated student info system suffers cutbacks (Apr 8 2003)
Master Plan: Stay involved. Tool kits available; online discussion set for May 19-23 (Mar 24 2003)
Special ed, NCLB won’t see enough new U.S. funds (Mar 10 2003)
No Child Left Behind •ACSA task force submits definition of ‘highly qualified’ (Mar 10 2003)
DOPs help put administrative standards into practice (Mar 10 2003)
IDEA Reauthorization White Paper (Feb 28 2003)
Call ACSA first when job troubles arise (Feb 24 2003)
Implementation of Changes in Requirements for Earning Administrative Services Credentials Pursuant to SB 1655 (Scott) (Feb 3 2003)
No Child Left Behind • Supplemental service provider model shared by SJUSD (Feb 3 2003)
No Child Left Behind • Supplemental instruction a requirement (Feb 3 2003)
Definition of new accountability subgroups also addressed (Jan 27 2003)
No Child Left Behind • NCLB task force unveils positions on accountability (Jan 6 2003)
No Child Left Behind Final Title 1 regs define controversial aspects of law (Dec 9 2002)
ACSA’s Involvement on the CTC Administrative Services Credential (Nov 1 2002)
NEW! No Child Left Behind page (Oct 15 2002)
NCLB mandates transfer option for targeted schools (Jul 29 2002)
ACSA releases initial response to draft education Master Plan (Jul 17 2002)
Study shows effects of class size reduction remain uncertain (Feb 11 2002)
Task force report ratifies need to attract new administrators (Dec 3 2001)
Best practices shared for raising API (Mar 26 2001)
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EdCal, the official newspaper of the Association of California School
Administrators, is sent to all current ACSA members.
EdCal welcomes submission of stories and story ideas of interest to
school administrators. Copy is due by noon on Monday to be considered
for publication in the following Monday's edition (one week in advance).
Publication can not be guaranteed, as there are many factors taken into
consideration when planning each edition:
- Space availability,
- Timeliness of the article,
- Length of time it takes to edit, etc.
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Articles should be typed, double spaced, and sent to:
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EdCal editor
ACSA
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Articles may also be sent via email.
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prepare a two- to three-page summary of work no more than five years old.
Include some vital statistics and some conclusions. Send to the above
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