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Great article about status of schools week 1 of 2022.....and having many leaders from SSDA nation part of the messaging.
https://edsource.org/2022/high-covid-rates-staff-shortages-and-confusing-legislation-challenge-schools-reopenings/665426
The Bret Harte Union High School District is seeking a proven educational leader to be Superintendent! SSDA is leading the Superintendent search. Learn more: https://www.ssda.org/page/jobs
Register now for the SSDA 2022 State Conference in Sacramento from March 6-8! https://ssda.regfox.com/2022-ssda-state-conference
SSDA is looking for a beautiful design for its 2021 holiday card and we want to showcase one of your student's art! More information: https://www.ssda.org/article/590364
As an ed leader-try to obtain facts about critical race theory..it is the hot topic for the 21- 22 school year.
https://www.edweek.org/leadership/what-is-critical-race-theory-and-why-is-it-under-attack/2021/05?utm_source=nl&utm_medium=eml&utm_campaign=eu&M=64202651&U=&UUID=921a550caa4055415d36e861c98335fc
Build Back Funding proposals keeps decreasing....Now down to 1.8 trillion. Huge focus continues for early education---which aligns to CA TK and UP goals. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/10/28/build-back-better-framework/
The CDE Emergency Services Team recently created a list of funding opportunities related to disaster recovery and mitigation available to school districts. Click the link to access the list, quick guides, applications, and fact sheets. https://www.ssda.org/article/564566?org=ssda
Never thought I would see the day that board meetings would need support from Homeland Security. Supt Packard, Gibson and Ray thanks such strong leadership!
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-10-05/covid-vaccine-mask-fury-shakes-up-california-schools
California Announces First State To Add Covid-19 to Required Vaccinations To Attend School. #timssda #acsa #schoolmandates
6 Great Tips For Site Principals To Start Your Week
https://www.edweek.org/leadership/6-tips-for-principals-to-survive-and-thrive/2018/10?utm_source=nl&utm_medium=eml&utm_campaign=eu&M=63972703&U=&UUID=921a550caa4055415d36e861c98335fc
SSDA teamed up with Girard, Edwards, Stevens & Tucker for the 2021-2022 Virtual Personnel Institute. The first session, COVID-19 Mandates, is next Friday, 10/8, at 9 AM. Register here: https://ssda.regfox.com/personnel-institute
Governor Newsom signed a $15 billion bill to help fight climate change, wildfires, and the drought! Read all about it here: https://tinyurl.com/2mkv7bdt
Listen to the latest episode of the School Stuff podcast with Tim Taylor and special guest Dr. Justin Cunningham!
Apple: http://ow.ly/htpB50Fkc8v
Spotify: http://ow.ly/8UF450Fkc8r
WHY ARE SCHOOLS NOT DOING MORE OUTDOOR CLASSES?
https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/if-outdoor-learning-is-safer-during-covid-why-arent-more-schools-doing-it/2021/09?utm_source=nl&utm_medium=eml&utm_campaign=eu&M=63461113&U=&UUID=921a550caa4055415d36e861c98335fc
SAVE THE DATE: Our Annual Conference will be March 6-8, 2022 in Sacramento. More details will be sent out next week! Can't wait to see everyone!
Hot off the press! Read the SSDA September/October Newsletter here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1541804/SSDA_2021_SeptOct_Final.pdf
Thankful for all of the Emergency Responders tireless efforts battling the fires throughout California! All of the information on the Caldor fire can be found at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7801/
For up-to-date news on the Washington Fire in Tuolumne County visit https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2021/8/26/washington-fire/
Want to support CA Kids Fire Relief? Download the informational flyer here: https://5il.co/xuuu
Thank you Cold Spring School District and Superintendent Dr. Amy Alzina, for your partnership with CA Kids Fire Relief! This touching video shows the difference we can make when giving hearts come together. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7wpD8LLVbQ