Big win for small school districts! Gov. Newsom, lawmakers strike deal on $15 billion education construction bond: Derick Lennox, an advocate representing the Small School Districts’ Association, said, “AB 48 will directly benefit small school districts and financial hardship districts — two constituencies that have the most to overcome when building schools. It’s a huge win for more than half the districts in the state.” 🎊🎊📰
http://ow.ly/R6QB50w64Mj
SSDA loves to hear of ways that schools are incorporating mental health wellness. Thanks to @catalystmentoring 5 schools in #ShastaCounty are developing coping skills and leaning to deal with stress. @Shasta.coe http://ow.ly/4D7q50wG4cm
Administrators like @Joe_Sanfelippo and from @FUESDSchools share tips on building a positive school culture. Read more on the @EdDiveK12 article here http://ow.ly/CJP750wFYSo.
#SmallSchools #SSDA #Innovative #Learning
It Enough Time To Get Things Done. Maybe here’s why! Meetings, emails and traffic!
https://www.inc.com/geoffrey-james/the-average-worker-spends-51-of-each-workday-on-these-3-unnecessary-tasks.html?utm_source=pocket-newtab
Today is also World Sight Day. #WorldSightDay brings attention to blindness and vision impairment. This year's call to action is Vision First. Learn some alarming statistics and how to help here > http://ow.ly/Wb7Y50wH3hm @IAPB1
Please join us in honoring World Mental Health Day. #WorldMentalHealth2019 is focused on suicide prevention. Join the conversation and learn what you can do to help. Information provided by @WMHDay http://ow.ly/8A6o50wH2RU
The @PGE4Me shutoffs have begun and many smalls are going to be impacted. Click this link to see a list of counties affected http://ow.ly/vHg050wGIie
#PGE #NorthernCalifornia #Shutoffs #Outage #PSPS
Two schools in @plumasunifiedschooldistrict are reciving $50 million in upgrades and repairs. We hope Chester Junior-Senior High and Chester Elementary can share some of the changess around campus! @PlumasUSD
http://ow.ly/W6zV50wEOhE
Congratualtions to Tulare County Office of Education for being a grant award recipient for Innovative Teacher Prep! @Ed.gov #SmallsSuccess #SSDA #CAssda #2019
#HispanicHeritageMonth ends on 10/15! @BetseyDeVosED and #WHIEEH hosted a panel to discuss the pathways for sucess in Hispanic Ed. Check out to see what else has been going on in the #WhiteHouse for #HHM2019 http://ow.ly/MFOi50wEKDN
Trying to calm those pre-presentation jitters? 😓 Read about how the anxiety and anticipation of your performance can actually hinder your memory from the @UWaterloo .Whether its a presntation for work or school SSDA knows you've got this! 👍 @uofwaterloo
http://ow.ly/5gFb50wEJp1
October is bullying prevention month. Log onto the Stomp Out Bullying website to view tons of anti-bullying activites. This week you are encouraged to make friends with someone you dont know at school.#bullyingpreventionmonth @theofficialstompoutbullying
http://ow.ly/rPHv50wEI0J
The Office of Public School Construction has rescheduled a meeting that was orignally scheduled for October 15. The meeting to review input regarding Full-Day Kindergarten Facilities Grant Program is now Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 9 a.m. @dgscalif
⚠️ ATTENTION ALL SMALL SCHOOL DISTRICT EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT'S ⚠️ SSDA is hosting an Executive Assistant Academy October 24 - 25 in Santa Cruz. Come collaborate and network with small EA's from all across the state. Go to our website to learn more! http://ow.ly/6UpW50wsCdB
Las Plumas/Oroville Alliance Band is set to perform at #CarrnegieHall on April 11, 2020. They are currently looking to fufill their $210,000 goal. Donations can be mailed to: LPO Band Boosters PO Box 1455 Oroville, CA 95965. #SSDASupports #SSDA #Students
http://ow.ly/5hO450wsBMK
@CommonSense conducts a survey on the homework gap and shows the percentages of teachers that 'never' assign homework that requires some type of digital access outside of school.
#InterestingRead #Homework #SSDA #Teachers @EdDiveK12
http://ow.ly/aJ8n50wsA2K
SSDA would like to remind you that FASFA for 2020-21 is now availabe. Visit @FASFA website today and get everything in early! #CAssda #FASFA #SSDA #highschool #college
http://ow.ly/K2bg50wyPHt
IT'S NATIONAL WALK TO SCHOOL DAY! 🚶🏫
@OTS_CA
SSDA reminds students and drivers to be mindful on the roads this morning!
http://ow.ly/YfZg50wypeC
Students who lost their campus in the #CampFire are building valuable skills through their Esports program.
@letsgo_wolfpack #ridgeviewhighschool #SSDA #CaliforniaSchools
Mikade Burns, a Pleasant Valley High school student, is awarded September's Top Teen of the Month by @CarlsJr 🎊 Congratulations Mikade! SSDA encourges more students to get out and volunteer.
http://ow.ly/zUAe50wsy36 #Chico #HighSchool #Achievement
5 C’s of SCHOOL CULTURE
https://dwightcarter.edublogs.org/2019/07/30/5-cs-of-school-culture/
@PlumasUSD board discusses again about adding a third year math requirment at the high schools. We see here that overall school size plays a role in this decision. 📚📐➕✖️
http://ow.ly/NdTN50wsxmQ
September is #NationalPreparednessMonth and the Trump Administration releases School Safety District Guide. This guide helps to provide districts with developing customized emergency operation plans. @fema FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
http://ow.ly/8ir350wsnzE
Read about how a Small School is honoring California Indian Day and how you can participate if you are in the area!
http://ow.ly/cOLY50wswwx
#CaliforniaIndianDay #SSDA #LoletaElementary
@TonyThurmond announces that the Instructional Quality Commission will meet today to discuss the next steps in revising and improving the ethnic studies model cirriculum draft.
#K12 #ethnicstudies #2020 #education #california #ab114 @CADeptEd http://ow.ly/zZpt50wfwYU
SSDA sends a reminder to our friends in the Mendocino area as th regional roadshow agenda is now up. View, register, and learn more on our newsroom. https://www.ssda.org/article/126959?org=ssda
Integrating more social play in kindergarten has been shown to improve academics and reduce teacher burnout.
Article provided by University of British Columbia
#teacherburnout #socialplay #kinder #earlystart
http://ow.ly/T4Iz50wgFa9
Sandy Hook Promise releases a video with must have #backtoschool essentials. ⚠️WARNING⚠️ This video contains sensitive content related to school shootings. Veiwer discretion is advisied.
#GunControl #Gunlaws #SandyHook #SchoolShootings #kids #safety http://ow.ly/VYFb50wfxGL
A suvrey taken determines that K-12 principals are tusted to be more ethical and responsible than other authority figures.
@EdDiveK12 http://ow.ly/rv2R50wgFQV
Our hearts are warmed here at SSDA after reading about a group of Chico High School students that collected donations to buy an Xbox for a young Camp Fire survivor.
ATTENTION RURAL COMMUNITIES! @AmeriCorps is giving special priority to YOU for their 2020 grant opportunity . Find out how to apply and application deadlines on their website here http://ow.ly/dxvp50wfruW #rural #grantfunding #california #education #apply #SSDA #smallschool
The Office of Public School Construction has a meting scheduled for Thursday, September 26, at 9 a.m. to discuss program changes to the Full-Day Kindergarten Facilities Grant Program as a result of Senate Bill 75. #OPSC #schooldistricts #superintendents
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Good morning to our SSDA community! If you have not already please check out our events page on the website to find out about upcoming regionals, workshops, and summits. We create these events for YOU and our districts across the state. http://ow.ly/mNNs50wbMKf
@EdDiveK12 details that not only is there a shortage of special ed teachers but an even greater lack of diversity. Read more here https://www.educationdive.com/news/amid-a-broader-special-ed-shortage-efforts-underway-to-diversify-teacher-p/562770/
Congratulations to Rashell Brobst 2019 Boys n Girls Club Pacific Region Award. Rashell is a true courageous youth leader hero.
SSDA encourages school officials and staff to talk with students about the effects of vaping. There have been reported national increases in fatalities and illnesses associated with #vaping http://ow.ly/pZH950wbGjf
Chief Deputy Supt., Thank you for mentioning rural education in California! Our goal in the Network is to amplify the voices of our colleagues, students and communities.
Plumas Performing Arts wants to support the local perfoming arts. They are also conducting a countywide instrument drive. If you would like to donate or are in the area with a particular need please email -
plumasperformingarts@gmail.com. @PlumasUSD
Did you know that drinking tea at least four times a week improves your brain efficiency? SSDA wants to know what are your flavors of choice? #Matcha , #BlackTea , #ChaiTea , #GreenTea? So many options 😓
SSDA fun fact of the week brought to you by: http://ow.ly/CaNf50wbHB0
@CADeptEd @CCEECA join forces to host webinars this month on the Educator Workforce Investment Grant and 21st Century School Leadership Academy. SSDA encourages you to take advantage of the opportunities. http://ow.ly/zyHh50wbGQb // https://www.cde.ca.gov/pd/ai/ca21csla.asp
Out of 7 California school districts distinguised as 'positive outliers', Gridley Unified School District is on the list! You must be so proud @SUPTGUSD
#SSDAmembers #SSDA #GridleyCA #ruralschools #education #awardsineducation
http://ow.ly/9jWP50wbFAi
Today is #ConsititonDay and the U.S. Census Bureau goes to Philadelphia to hold a news conference about the 2020 Census at the Independence Visitor Center. Watch the conference live through this link (10:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m. EDT). 🗽🎊📰 http://ow.ly/pJm150wbM7s
SSDA is proud to represent Central Valley High School, which is apart of #GatewayUnifiedSchoolDistrict, as one of the 200 schools in the United States/CAN to be recgonized as a 'National Model School". Shasta County Office of Education @SolutionTree
http://ow.ly/RvYw50wbEtO
SSDA sends a reminder to all of our friends in the Siskiyou area as the regional roadshow agenda is now up on our website. View, register and learn more on our newsroom.
https://www.ssda.org/article/126959?org=ssda
The 5th grade class of Big Creek Elementary came to visit the SSDA office and got to hang out with our very own, Tim Taylor. We appreciate the faculty and parents that made this trip happen!
Distribution of students post #CampFire has caused for Chico schools to see an increase in enrollment.
https://www.chicoer.com/2019/09/06/enrollment-in-chico-schools-sees-increase-post-camp-fire/
Seniors at Red Bluff High School got to paint their parking spot for the year. Parking spots were sold for $20 each and funds will go toward student governement acivities.
@rbuhsdmedia #classof2020 #seniors #redbluff
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12 back-to-school apps you’ll want to use this year via @eschoolnews! Great resource!
https://www.eschoolnews.com/2019/08/19/12-back-to-school-apps-youll-want-to-use/
The National Assesment Governing Board ( @GovBoard ) is seeking multiple psotions to be filled in 2020. Click the link below to join their informational webinar. #education #careersined #GovJobs
http://ow.ly/KHwy50w4yTx
#SSDACARES Want to support a smalls' cause? Get involved with the Fallbrook Food Pantry. President Dale Mitchell was once superintendent of @FUHSD #foodforthought https://www.fallbrookfoodpantry.org/programs.html
Congratualtions are in order for two Kelseyville High students who were awarded scholarships at the Junior Livestock Awards at the Lake County Fair.
Another example how #SSDAStudents shine! 🌟🏆
http://ow.ly/SUgm50w4xWE
Today we remember and honor those who lost their lives on this day.
Corporation for National and Community Service details how you can serve in remeberance of 9/11.
http://ow.ly/bw5q50w5qdr
#NeverForget #September11
Plans are in the works to open a new #BoysandGirlsClub in Shandon, CA this Fall! The club with work in partnership with Shandon Joint Unified School District. http://ow.ly/srvu50w4nim
Suffering from burnout syndrome? Read this @Bustle article to find out if you might be.
http://ow.ly/xje850vWBOo
Research presented by the World Congress suggests that junk food intake in children is reduced by health education that addresses emotional issues.
#foodsafety #mentalhealth #physicaleducation
http://ow.ly/7dnU50vWAX7
Today is #InternationalLiteracyDay and the @UN is focusing on #literacy and #multilingualism .
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#ILD2019 #SSDA
#ChroniclingAmerica has now reached a milestone of 48 states that now digitize their newspaper.
#SSDA encourages you to go back in time on today's date and see what you can find!
📰 http://ow.ly/TQGe50vWzE6
California law now requires that the suicide prevention phone number is on the back of student ID cards.
#SuicidePreventionMonth
1-800-273-8255
http://ow.ly/3a4h50vWyBQ
@CADeptEd
Did you know that @QuestBridge is looking for students from low-income backgrounds to receive full scholarships to top colleges? Refer or apply someone you know before September 26. 📚
http://ow.ly/K4dt50vWxVL
Applications for Congressman Mike Thompson 2019 Congressional App Challenge have opened. Thompson works to represent areas in #LakeCounty #SolonoCounty #ContraCosta #NapaCounty #SonomaCounty - Click the link to apply before November 1.
http://ow.ly/r5t950vWx7F
SAVE THE POOL! Join the Central Plumas Recreation and Park District in saving the #PioneerPool 🏊 the pool has been apart of the community since the early '70's.
Donate and learn more at http://ow.ly/NODZ50vWuUq
Bay Area Teacher and 2 Santa Cruz High students missing in dive boat tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Pacific Collegiate Charter school in Santa Cruz and American High Science teacher in Fremont.
As one brother who lost his sister reminds us:
Love the people that you have in your life because you don’t know when their time is up," he said. "Let the people in your life know that you love them and just cherish every moment, breath by breath, because it’s really precious."
September is Food Safety Education Month! The @CDCgov wants to share information and preventative measures on how to avoid food-borne illness. Click the link to view videos and tips that you can share on your social media. #CDC #CDChealth #foodsafety https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/education-month.html
SSDA encourages families to get engaged early on in their child's schooling as @Mizzou highlights the benefits it has for children of all ages. http://ow.ly/D9M050vOdcj
SSDA would have considered this a no-brainer, but now it is back by science. 📱💻📹
http://ow.ly/xWZW50vOcwr
Researchers have preschoolers wear a video camera on their head for the purpose of linguistic research.
http://ow.ly/5r7A50vOc61
@CADeptEd announces the application is now open for 2019-20 Schools to Watch Program. Applications are due by Thursday, October 10, 2019, by 5 p.m. PST. Click this link to learn more on the application process.
http://ow.ly/9lPn50vNZaw
CDE Announces Great Opportunity for Students.
Now accepting 2020 @SenateYouth nominations! Each delegate will visit Washington, D.C. as guests of the US Senate, and receive a $10,000 college scholarship from the Hearst Foundation. Students must be nominated by their high school principal.
https://www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr19ltr0823.asp
Teacher Pipeline in Rural Schools Continue to Struggle
Haven't we read this story before? We need more coverage of solutions and the people making it happen, or investigate why states aren’t doing more to solve teacher pipeline and equity issues in rural areas.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.usatoday.com/amp/2018092001
#CARuralEd
Mark Twain Union Elementary School District and Vallecito Union School District kicked off school last week with brand new supplies courtesy of #WyndhamAngelsCamp .
http://ow.ly/Kl8p50vLNoo
Bret Harte Union High School will celebrate their 2019 athletic hall of fame Friday, October 4, 2019 during their hall of fame weekend. 🏈 http://ow.ly/5gDx50vLMVH
Youth Engaged 4 Change wants to know what you're #hopeful4 - Submit your answer to the link below for a chance to win a $50 @amazon gift card!
SSDA wants to remind you to act fast because submissions are due tomorrow (8/30) at 11:59 P.M. http://ow.ly/79uP50vOCBw
#contestgiveaway
August Wold from Anderson, gets the opportunity to sign an @athletics contract to be a member of the 2019 A's team. This was made possible by @MakeAWish 👍⚾ @PachecoUSD
http://ow.ly/O3Pi50vLIEi
@Edsource reports The College Board will be giving admissions offices data on 6 factors about applicants neighborhood and high school including attendance rates, median family income, crime, household structure, education levels, and housing stability
http://ow.ly/PjXc50vLEkx
Jason Sanchez a former #TulareCounty elementary school teacher shares how limiting school suspensions leaves teachers and administrators feeling disempowered.
http://ow.ly/2jVS50vKtop
A recent study has been conducted that reports 'teens who sent more text messages over the study period actually reported feeling better (less depressed)" - Contrary to the belief that smartphones and social media damage the mental health of adolescents. http://ow.ly/qZUg50vKrIg
#happyntionaldogday from all of us here at SSDA. Tag us to have your four legged friend featured! Also click the link to learn about how owning a dog promotes better cardiovascular health. 🐶🐶🐶
http://ow.ly/y0Bu50vKrSu
Are you quick to grab your cellphone when taking a break from the work in front of you? Here is some interesting information on how it could result in poorer performance.
http://ow.ly/jNjf50vGfrV
Behind every great Superintendent is an even better Executive Assistant! Register for SSDA Executive Assistant Academy on October 24-25, 2019 in Santa Cruz, CA! http://www.ssda.org/news
New Member Benefit!
Let SSDA Help You Sell Your Surplus Classroom Products!
SSDA is teaming up with Public Surplus to offer SSDA members a FREE way to sell their surplus equipment and supplies, from computers to desks to even vehicles!
http://www.ssda.org/article/127877
New University of Vermont research shows that city parks are lifting moods as much as Christmas. With the average high being in the upper 90's, SSDA encourages you to make your way to a local park this weekend ! ☀️🔥
ow.ly/jImT50vG0Ko
Learn how co-creating a comfort zone and conveying pride are among the 14 tips for a successful school year.
http://ow.ly/u0bp50vDyY7
🔥 Wildfire season is upon us 🚒 Use the air quality guidance tool provided by California Air Resources Board and California Air Pollution Control Officers Association to determine how school activities will be affected when air quality is poor.
http://ow.ly/Ii5O50vDukf
The California State Board of Education is now accepting applications for the 2020-21 Student Board Member position. Any student who is a CA resident that will be a senior in the 2020-21 school year is encouraged to apply. Click the link to learn more ow.ly/uLUI50vDQa0
Register by August 21, 2019, to join State Superintendent @TonyThurmond , the CDE, and the San Bernardino Superintendent of Schools for a video conference to discuss the free Project Cal-STOP violence prevention and Youth Mental Health First Aid trainings.
https://www.facebook.com/CAEducation/posts/2304241616280184
Mark your calendars because September 30, 2019 is the last day for local education agencies to submit annual progress reports. Instructions, training videos, and PowerPoint presentations are available on the Proposition 39 program website. http://ow.ly/qA5k50vyOab.
Congratulations are in order for @rhgauna , new superintendent of Byron School District! Your 23 years of continued support to your students and community do not go unnoticed. http://ow.ly/2CNf50vyNlc
Sending warm wishes to our SSDA members at Paradise Unified School District as they reopen for their first day of school. Here is to a successful year!
http://ow.ly/MHWB50vyKED
SSDA member Forestville Union School District Starts Year On Strike. Sad day for the community, staff and students. Hopefully resolution comes quickly. https://www.sonomacountygazette.com/sonoma-county-news/forestville-teachers-strike-as-school-opens-with-substitutes-to-start-the-school-year
Virtual Reality and AI coming to the football field. Great way to reduce injuries. https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/27347621/virtual-reality-robotic-tackling-dummies-how-dartmouth-shaping-future-football
#RuralEdChat 5:30 pm Tonight! Join @try_rebooting for a #RuralEdChat on Classroom Procedures to start the year off right! Learn and share best practices. #CARuralEd #SSDA #TuesdayMotivation #CAMTSS #MsYorksClass
Registration now open for SSDA's Fall 2019 Superintendent Summits! http://www.ssda.org/article/123892?org=ssda
Thanks Donors Choose for helping so many teachers and schools! Teachers if you don't ask you---you won't receive. https://edsource.org/2019/donations-help-teachers-dreams-come-true-in-oakland-and-across-the-country/615893
#CAMTSS conference full of great energy and student centered discussions. #Biggsusd #BCOESTORY. 3000 attendees!
The students and staff of Trona Joint Unified District are going to need help. SSDA, CDE and others are working together with Superintendent Keith Tomes to get school ready on time! https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-earthquake-trona-ridgecrest-20190708-story.html
Register now for SSDA's one-day Facilities Bootcamp! http://www.ssda.org/article/114422?org=ssda
Don't miss the 2019 Pismo Regiona! http://www.ssda.org/article/106730?org=ssda
Sing up now for SSDA's 2019-2020 Negotiations Training Series http://www.ssda.org/article/106727?org=ssda
Registration is now open for the 2019 New Superintendents' Symposium http://www.ssda.org/article/106723?org=ssda
SSDA Names New Executive Director http://www.ssda.org/article/81963?org=ssda
SSDA Seeks New Executive Director http://www.ssda.org/article/81963?org=ssda
Nominations Open for the 2019 Binderup Award http://www.ssda.org/article/81850?org=ssda
Have you checked out SSDa's new Members' Only Portal yet? http://www.ssda.org/article/76130?org=ssda
Hundreds of School Districts Still Eligible for $9.5M in drinking water grants http://www.ssda.org/article/76129?org=ssda
Registration Open for Workplace Investigation Workshops http://www.ssda.org/article/63021?org=ssda
Strengthen Your Governance Team at SSDA's Board Training Series http://www.ssda.org/article/64602?org=ssda
My School Squared Seeks Pilot Program Participants http://www.ssda.org/article/65569?org=ssda
Registration is now open for SSDA's 2019 Annual Conference! http://www.ssda.org/article/66809?org=ssda
Register now for SSDA's 2018-2019 Negotiations Training Series! http://www.ssda.org/article/54674?org=ssda
Welcome to the new and improved SSDA website and app!
