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California declining enrollment is spelled out in this great article from Ed Source with interactive maps over the past 20 years showing how California is changing.
https://edsource.org/2022/california-school-enrollment-over-two-decades-gains-and-losses-by-region-with-pandemic-year-drops/669058?unapproved=100860&moderation-hash=7abbc10da2647a50335ddac611f0973e#comment-100860
Congratulations to Edgar S. Zazueta, Ed.D. who was appointed as ACSA's new Executive Director. Great hire!
https://edsource.org/updates/school-administrators-group-chooses-new-director
SSDA weekly meetings at a glance:
AB 130 Technical Assistance for Smalls - Tuesday, 10:00 AM
Superintendent Roundtable - Wednesday, 9:30 AM
CBO/Fiscal Staff Working Group - Thursday, 9:00 AM
The the Zoom info on our calendar
For updates on the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) including announcements regarding the grant Request for Applications (RFA) release, please subscribe to the CCSPP-Info listserv, send a "blank" message to join-CCSPP-Info@mlist.cde.ca.gov.
Still time to nominate a Superintendent for the Charles Binderup 2022 Superintendent of the Year award. Process is simple.
Nominate a Superintendent via email to Tim Taylor at Tim@ssda.org. See attached.
Press Release: Bret Harte Union High School District Hires New Superintendent https://www.ssda.org/article/661204
Mental Health Curriculum and Courses to be required by 2024. Much needed but a lot of work and staffing issues lie ahead.
https://edsource.org/2022/new-law-on-mental-health-curriculum-goes-into-effect-with-start-of-the-new-year/665417
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