School Leadership and Inclusion: How to Successfully Support the Inclusion of Students with Disabilities to the General Education Classroom The Individuals with Disabilities Act mandates that all students with or without disabilities be included in the regular education classroom to the greatest extent appropriate. School leadership behaviors are imperative in establishing a culture of success for all students. Effective leadership, led by the school principal, is especially important if schools are to be successfully inclusive and meet the educational needs of students with disabilities. The purpose of this presentation is to provide information on how principals and school leaders can support inclusion practices through the development of trust and culture change, UDL strategies, co teaching and the training of paraprofessionals. andnbsp;
Motivating students in classroom environments can be challenging at times. This webinar will cover basic motivation theories and how those theories can be used to address motivation deficits among students. Emphasis will be placed on strategies that can be used by educators in the classroom to support struggling students.
This informative webinar was recorded for principals who want to conduct a Family Code Night! Â'�Access the Family Code Night Kit now.
Educational assessments are powerful tools, but theyâ'�'(TM)re also at the center of many political debates. A study conducted by Gallup and NWEA highlights the need for increased communication among schools, families, and policymakers, to ensure all stakeholders truly understand the importance of matching the right assessment with the right purpose. Learn: How teachers, students, principals, superintendents and parents really feel about assessments How teachers most commonly use assessment data, and how that differs from leadership perceptions What three practical actions California administrators should take, based on this data
The Leadership 3.0 Symposium is a collaborative effort of the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA), CUE, Technology Information Center for Administrative Leadership (TICAL). It is truly â'�'oefor administrators, by administrators.â'�'� Three organizations, one mission â'�'" Educational Leadership for the 21st century. For more information on the Lead 3.0 Symposium or to sign up, click here.
ACSAs effectiveness in shaping education policy at both the state and federal level lies in its grassroots strength. To that end, ACSA is structured with issue focused committees and job alike councils made up of education leaders. Following are descriptions of each of ACSAs committees and councils, as well as their purpose within the organization. For a list of ACSAs committees and councils and for more information, visit the ACSA website.
Being a team leader is an honor and a great leadership opportunity! Our summer programs provide opportunities for administrators to meet in a stimulating and supportive setting to examine crucial school reform topics applicable to their work. Each program is designed to provoke and ultimately foster a life commitment to the calling of teaching and learning. These events are designed to provide participants opportunities to focus their resolve for better practice and improve leadership skills. The programs offer practitioners invaluable days of study reflection and discourse with experts and school leaders who represent the best throughout the educational spectrum. An outstanding faculty has been assembled for each program. Moreover, participants will represent diverse education settings from throughout the state and are practitioners who have much to share and much to gain. Formal and informal learning activities deepen exchange and learning around the leadership challenges confronting todayâ'�'(TM)s school leaders. These interactions will enable participants to extend their learning and their support network far beyond the boundaries of these programs. For more information, visit the ACSA website. andnbsp;
The Leadership Summit is ACSAâ'�'(TM)s premier professional development event. This annual gathering of educators at all levels of administration is a celebration of the profession. For 2.5 days, this event provides opportunities for invaluable networking and offers professional development on current critical leadership and educational issues
ACSA believes every student deserves equal opportunities to succeed. On every school day throughout California, dedicated educators and courageous students overcome tremendous obstacles to reach their goals of academic excellence. Their success is our success; their powerful stories are our inspiration. ACSAs Every Student Succeeding program honors students who exceed our expectations and the educators who support them along the way. We are proud to highlight these young men and women who have overcome great obstacles to succeed. They face lifes challenges head on. Their stories are remarkable and their futures are bright. For the full 21 part Every Student Succeeding series,Â'�click here.
Equity Institutes ACSA recognizes that all of our protected classes (including but not limited to LGBTQ, gender, disabilities, religion, and language) fall under the scope of this work and deserve intentional and strategic efforts to provide relevant support. While the work in this eight day institute will provide a deeper focus on race/ethnicity through a culturally proficient lens, we believe the foundational skills that will be explored and developed can be applied to effectively serve all marginalized groups. Institute Experience: Instruction/Collaboration/Reflective Practices School Site Visit/Equity Walks CPSEL #5 Focus: Ethics and Integrity Reflective Practice Ethical Decision Making Ethical Action Major Themes: Equity, culture, and community responsiveness Cultural Proficiency Disrupting patterns of inequity To sign up for an Equity Institute, visit the ACSA website.
By ACSAs Governmental Relations team, this webinar provides information and talking points about Proposition 55, one of three critical 2016 ballot initiatives. Learn more at www.acsa.org/actionforstudents.
Appealing to those in all areas of human resources as well as those who are aspiring to move into the field, the ACSA Personnel Institute is one of our more popular professional development events. The presenters are a well respected mix of practitioners, consultants and attorneys. This three day event offers interactive workshop sessions providing information on a variety of current issues confronting human resources administrators.
The Women in School Leadership Forum is the premier networking and educational experience designed to engage, enlightening and empower women education leaders from across the country. This joint collaborative event hosted by ACSA and AASA is sure to be a powerful experience for all participants. For more information on the Women in School Leadership Forum, please visit the event page.
Presented by Hobsons. The upcoming release of $200 million dollars in block grants for college and career readiness by the California Department of Education signals a growing focus on preparing California students for life after high school and long term success. Listen to the panel of educators and experts to better understand the opportunities and the implications of the grant, including: What are the indicators for college readiness and how will they be measured What is the formula for determining recipients How will SB1050 dovetail with current accountability plans How can schools and districts prepare for the grant application process
The Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership develops visionary leaders who are creative agents of change in transforming their diverse organizations through: Collaboration Innovation Positive influence Strategic thinking Commitment to lifelong learning andnbsp;
Personnel Institute Wednesday, October 05, 2016 Friday, October 07, 2016 Holiday Inn Capitol Plaza 300 J Street Sacramento, California 95814 REGISTER HERE! For registration information, contact ACSA (800) 608 2272. For Personnel Institute questions, contact: Danelle Bowron dbowron@acsa.org 800 608 2272 Email Us
In this inspiring and entertaining talk, Kathy Bernard and Barbara Kline share storiesÂ'�from their own "whats next:" learning new skills, switching careers, changing locales, traveling the globe and even navigating the world of online dating. To top it off, they weave in their own personal journey, while offering unconventional tips about staying healthy, active and "babelicious" in 21st century retirement.
Our summer programs provide opportunities for administrators to meet in a stimulating and supportive setting to examine crucial school reform topics applicable to their work. Each program is designed to provoke and ultimately foster a life commitment to the calling of teaching and learning. These events are designed to provide participants opportunities to focus their resolve for better practice and improve leadership skills. The programs offer practitioners invaluable days of study reflection and discourse with experts and school leaders who represent the best throughout the educational spectrum. An outstanding faculty has been assembled for each program. Moreover, participants will represent diverse education settings from throughout the state and are practitioners who have much to share and much to gain. Formal and informal learning activities deepen exchange and learning around the leadership challenges confronting todayâ'�'(TM)s school leaders. These interactions will enable participants to extend their learning and their support network far beyond the boundaries of these programs. For more information on the Summer Institute for New andamp; Aspiring PrincipalsÂ'�or The Principals Summer Institute, visit the ACSA event page.