Registration Now Open for SSDA’s Virtual 2021 Superintendent Summer Academy Click here to register Once again, SSDA’s 2021 Superintendent Summer Academy will be held in a virtual format throughout July and August, featuring a variety of virtual sessions that will provide an effective orientation for new superintendents and a solid refresher for seasoned... READ MORE >
Just for EAs! Get Ready for "March Madness" Friday, February 26th @ 9am-10:30am Preparing for March 15th layoffs Learn About the New LCAP Template Updates to CALPADS & the 2020-21 P-EBT Program Registration Fees SSDA Package Plan Members: No Charge to Attend SSDA Basic Members: $30 Non-Members: $50 Click here to... READ MORE >
Our Virtual Board Member Happy Hours have been such a success, we're making them a monthly thing! Thursday, February 25th @ 6-7pm -- click here to register Thursday, March 25th @ 6-7pm -- click here to register Thursday, April 29th @ 6-7pm -- click here to register Thursday, May 27th @ 6-7pm -- click here to register At each Happy... READ MORE >
Thursday, February 4th @ 3-4pm SSDA and ESS WORKSHOP Self-Care for Superintendents: Caring for the Caregiver Click here to register Stress levels are at an all-time high in response to the pandemic, making self-care practices a priority. SSDA and Associate Member Effective School Solutions, a leading provider of in-school clinical programming for... READ MORE >
Thursday, February 11th @ 9am-12noon Presented by Rex Randall Erickson, Owner & President, Erickson Law Firm A.P.C. Click here to register Workplace investigations are necessary to fulfill legal obligations, ensure consistent enforcement of policies, and maintain operational integrity and excellence. This workshop will provide you with practical... READ MORE >
Thursday, January 28th @ 6pm-7pm Calling all small school district Board Members! Our first-ever Virtual Board Member Happy Hour Back in November was such a success, we’ve decided to make this a regular thing! SSDA Executive Director Tim Taylor will provide a brief update on how SSDA is working hard to support and help small school Districts throughout... READ MORE >
This webinar series is open to not only Superintendents and Superintendent/Principals, but also Board Members, Administrators, Teachers, and even community members!Thursday, January 14th @ 2:30-3:30pm Generation Z and their Social Emotional Recovery from COVIDSue Ann Highland, PhD, Managing Director/Industrial-Organizational Psychologist with Meteor Education ... READ MORE >
SSDA Post-Pandemic Support Series – Helping Small School Districts Come Back Effectively Click here to register Thursday, January 7th @ 3-5pm -- Preparing Your Board Dr. Helio Brasil, Superintendent, Keyes Union ESD Superintendents and Board Members are invited to attend this session that will address a variety of things school Boards need to consider... READ MORE >
SSDA New Board Member Virtual Happy Hour Wednesday, November 18th @ 6pm-7pm Calling all new small school District Board Members! Please join us for a New Board Member Virtual Happy Hour on Wednesday, November 18th from 6pm-7pm as we welcome you to your new role as a governing board member. We are so excited to work with you over the next four years. ... READ MORE >
Four Dates to Choose From: Saturday, Dec. 12th — 9am-12pm • Wednesday, Dec. 16th — 5-8pm Saturday, Jan. 9th — 9am-12pm • Wednesday, Jan. 13th — 5-8pm Click here to register $50 per person -- Register Your Entire Board, and Receive 1 Registration Free! Listen to what attendees of past Board Trainings had to say! ... READ MORE >
November 12, 2020 @ 3pm-4pm PST Click here to register The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the mental health crisis among young people in this country. SSDA and ESS would like to invite you to a one hour student mental health summit where Effective School Solutions will discuss: The linkage between the pandemic and trauma and the ways in... READ MORE >
Tuesday, September 29th @ 3pm-4pm Greg Bishop, Financial Consultant Coby Crosby, Financial Consultant Kelsey McCarthy, Strategic Relationship Manager Join SSDA Associate Member Equitable Advisors for a discussion on employee benefits information and how best to get the information out to your employees. This includes disability insurance options available... READ MORE >
Come and virtually network with superintendents and education leaders from your regional area! HOW TO REGISTER Registration Rates: No Cost for SSDA Package Plan Members $25 for Basic SSDA Members$75 for Non-Members (Unsure of our membership status? Email corrie@ssda.org before you register!) Click here to register READ MORE >
October 23, 2020 – 9am-12pm Behind every great Superintendent is an even better Executive Assistant! This is especially true in our unique world of small school districts. Learn how to take your position to the next level by building on the valuable skills set you already have, including organization, time management, communications and project management.... READ MORE >
Virtual Negotiations Training Series 2020-2021 for Superintendents, Business Managers, & District Negotiating Teams Presented by Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Rudd & Romo and SSDA Want to become a better, more effective member of your District’s negotiating team? Please join us as SSDA rolls out our completely virtual 2020-2021 Negotiations Training Series. Each of... READ MORE >
Register Now for "Level Up! SSDA's Esports Webinar Series" "Esports -- what's that?" "Why would a school want to have esports in the classroom?""I need to see examples -- how are school using esports?""How would I even get started?" Get answers to these questions and much more at "Level Up! SSDA's Esports Webinar Series." This three-part series starts off with a... READ MORE >
Virtual Negotiations Training Series 2020-2021 for Superintendents, Business Managers, & District Negotiating Teams Presented by Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Rudd & Romo and SSDA Want to become a better, more effective member of your District’s negotiating team? Please join us as SSDA rolls out our completely virtual 2020-2021 Negotiations Training Series.... READ MORE >
Due to the pandemic, the SSDA Executive Committee has decided to hold its annual New Superintendents’ Symposium in a virtual format, featuring a variety of virtual sessions from mid-July through mid-August that will provide an effective orientation for new superintendents and a solid refresher for seasoned superintendents, with a specific focus on current issues... READ MORE >
Due to the recent pandemic, the SSDA Executive Committee has decided to make this year’s Pismo Superintendent Summit a virtual event. This year’s Pismo Summit will take place on Friday, June 26th from 9am to 12 noon. This three-hour event will feature three speakers covering a variety of timely topics, as well as an opportunity to hear from some of SSDA’s... READ MORE >
Keys to Success in Hybrid & Personalized Learning A 4-week webinar series featuring exemplar hybrid and blended learning schools to help YOU respond to a changing classroom-based landscape with a focus on instructional practice, social-emotional learning, and parent and family engagement. Presented by: All webinars are free to attend and will be held on... READ MORE >
Keep checking back as there will be more added soon! Tuesday, May 5th @ 3pm-4pmDistance Learning STEAM Projects With PiperTodd Ullah, EdD (former Director of Science with LAUSD)Chris Bouman, Piper, COODistance learning is challenging, especially for hands-on projects! We will showcase a lending library type program where students do STEAM projects at home with... READ MORE >
Registration Now Open for SSDA's Virtual Spring Superintendent Summit! Wednesday, April 22, 2020 9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Presentation Line-Up 9-9:45am -- Coping with Coronavirus Matthew Reddam, School & Community Wellness Advisor, Butte COE Tips for managing student and staff mental health. 10-10:45 am -- Legal Issues & Coronavirus Eric... READ MORE >
NEW! SSDA Executive Assistant Academy October 24-25, 2019 Santa Cruz County Office of Education • 400 Encinal Street • Santa Cruz • CA • 95060 Behind every great Superintendent is an even better Executive Assistant! This is especially true in our unique world of small school districts. Learn how to take your position to the next level by building on... READ MORE >
Register Now for SSDA's SoCal Regional! Friday, October 11, 2019 -- Southern California Regional @ San Diego State University Click here to register by PO Click here to register by credit card READ MORE >
Network with other small school district superintendents while hearing about hot topics, legislative update, and more! Sacramento -- Friday, September 20, 2019 Click here to register by credit card Click here to register by PO Visalia -- Tuesday, November 5, 2019 Click here to register by credit card Click here to register by PO READ MORE >
Click here to register by PO Click here to register by credit card The price for the four day, year-long series is $1,000 per person or $2,500 for 3 members from one district. Breakfast and lunch included. Have you ever wanted to be a better, more effective member of your negotiating team-to make a real difference in the lives of your employees and... READ MORE >
September 20-21, 2019 Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown Back by popular demand! SSDA’s 2019 Eye On Education Collaborative provides a venue for small school districts to meet with educational companies to learn about their newest products and services. Participants will also have the opportunity to help shape and offer suggestions in fine tuning their... READ MORE >
SSDA will be holding a one-day Facilities Bootcamp, "Tips for Navigating the Minefield -- Where Small Districts Stumble,” on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at National University in Rancho Cordova – please scroll to see agenda below. Registration Rates: $200 SSDA members; $300 non-members (includes breakfast and lunch) Click here to register by PO Click here to... READ MORE >
Click here to register by credit card.Click here to register by P.O.Prefer to register by fax or email? Click here to download a registration form Registration is now open for the 2019 New Superintendents' Symposium, from Sunday, July 14 through Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at the Lions Gate Hotel in Sacramento. Whether you are an aspiring Superintendent, a new... READ MORE >
Registration is now open for the 2019 Pismo Regional, Friday, June 28, 2019, at the SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel, 2241 Price St., in Pismo Beach. Click here to register by credit card. Click here to register by P.O. Hotel Accommodations SSDA has made special arrangements with the SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel with reduced rates of $199-$239 per night for... READ MORE >