There is an expanding opportunity presented by the Federal Register for replication and expansions of high-quality charter schools in rural communities. The application dealine is January 10, 2020. Click here to read more and apply: http://ow.ly/ppXM50xvxOZ
@CADeptEd #Charter
The @CADeptEd will be hosting a webinar tomorrow (12/2) at 2pm to discuss the new design of the Local Control and Accountability Plan template. Register with the link below. The event number is 669 046 688, and the password is 174082. http://ow.ly/tdGb50xvrEl
Quincy Junior Senior High School varsity volleyball team has been named Team of the Month by @NSCIF - Congratulations to all the wonderful and impactful women on the team! #Quincy #QuincyHS #Plumas Teamwork #SmallSports
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Registration is now open for SSDA's Board Training event on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at National University in Rancho Cordova, CA. This is a great opportunity to learn and collaborate with board members from smalls all over the state! Register here: http://ow.ly/cAQJ50xraNe
California is the fifth largest economy in the world. Why are we treating our public school students so poorly? Contact the Governors office and your state representatives and ask them to ensure our students receive, Full and Fair Funding!!
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is looking for youth emplyment programs that would like to join the Bureau's 2020 Youth Employment Sucess cohort. The cohort focuses on financial capablity products and services. 💰💳💲Learn more here: http://ow.ly/5paI50xr9Pg @CFPB
Want to see your student, teacher or school event featured online? Email alyssa@ssda.org for a chance to be on SSDA social media and website. SSDA wants to highlight all the great things going on in our districts! #ADAMatters #Spotlight
Roaming department stores on Black Friday not your family's thing? How about a trip to yoour local movie theatre?! Here are some links to check out what is set to release this week and what is already out:
@Fandango
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM ALL OF US HERE AT SSDA! Did you know that Minnesota, North Carolina and Arkansas were forcasted to raise the most Turkeys in 2017?! Keep fun facts like this going when you participate in the @uscensusbureau #2020Census
https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/sis/resources/thanksgiving-day-ff.pdf
The Legislative Analyst office predicted a moderate 4.2 percent increase in funding in the 2020-21 state budge. A small cost-of-living increase and mandated retirement contributions will take up most of the increase, not leaving much to spend. #Prop98
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The #SaugusHighSchool shooter used a 'ghost gun' when he fatally shot fellow students last week. Ghost guns are an increasing problem for law enforment as the guns are made from assembled gun parts and do not have a serial number. @WTOP #GunLaws
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Looking for good reason to sign up for our 2020 Annual Conference? Well we've got 6! Our Keynote speakers will include @JesseLovejoy1 , @thomascmurray , @LupitaCAlcala , @ElisaBostwick , as well as Kevin Gordan and Jack O'Connell from Capitol Advisors. http://ssdacon.org/
Ready to embark on your college journey? The @usedgov just released their #CollegeScorecard. You can use the College Scorecard to compare different schools from a 2 or 4- year degree program. Check out everything from financials to apprenticeships.
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The Egg Drop at Butteville Elementary School has been happening for more than 20 years. Students continue this tradition by gathering a variety of materials to protect their egg from the 70 foot drop. Mount Shasta Area Newspapers
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While the @CAStateFair isnt open for another 34 weeks (not that we are keeping track) applications for Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship Program are! The deadline to apply is March 3, 2020. #CaliforniaStateFair #RuralSchool #scholarship2020
http://ow.ly/kwqQ50xgfLE
MAKE A DIFFERENCE FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR DISTRICT!
Participate in SSDA's Local Legistlative Day - Wednesday, December 11. SSDA & Capitol Advisors Group will prepare you with info to advocate for small school districts' throughout CA. Email alyssa@ssda.org for more!
It's #NationalRuralHealthDay ! Today we bring awareness to challenges that rural citizens face. National rural health day also focuses on the efforts of rural healthcare providers. Use #powerofrural to share how you observed todays national day!
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Winship-Robbins Elementary School District has narrowed the gap created by math test scores of racial and ethnic groups - with more than half of the students at or exceeding state standards. #WinshipRobbins @EdSource #ADAMatters #SmallsGoBig #SSDAproud
http://ow.ly/UEQL50xe1dl
Speakers for our 2020 Annual Conference will be announced THIS WEEK! Be sure to keep up with us on social media to see who we've got lined up.
ICYMI: SSDA has teamed up with Public Surplus to offer our members a FREE way to sell their surplus equipment and supplies! Items range from desks to school buses. Join a webinar tomorrow (11/20) @ 3:30 to learn how your district can turn your extra items into revenue.