The CDE is seeking input from the public, including school administrators, on its draft of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) State Plan from May 22 to June 30, and all interested members of the public are encouraged to submit input.

The American Health Care Act currently being negotiated in the U.S. Senate jeopardizes healthcare for our students with disabilities and students in poverty.

On Thursday, May 11, Gov. Brown released the May Revision to his 2017-18 January budget proposal, delivering mixed news for school districts and community colleges who have been monitoring the updated monthly revenues flow into the State Treasury for the 2016-17 Fiscal Year.

AB 1220 (Weber) successfully passed out of the Assembly Education Committee on Wednesday, April 26

On Thursday, May 11, Gov. Brown released the May Revision to his 2017-18 January budget proposal, delivering mixed news for school districts and community colleges who have been monitoring the updated monthly revenues flow into the State Treasury for the 2016-17 Fiscal Year.

ACSA staff developed a two-minute illustrated video describing the key components and purpose of the California School Dashboard. The video was first released at the State Board of Education meeting on March 8, and received positive recognition from both the Board members and ACSA’s administrators who have seen the video in the last week.

On Friday, March 10, Governor Brown’s office announced appointments to the State Board of Education.

With the state closing in on the launch of the first phase of the new accountability and continuous improvement system, ACSA has taken a leadership role in pushing for cooperation with stakeholders, in addition to providing valuable resources to district and site leaders, parents, and members of the community.

The Commission on Teacher Credentialing met on June 15, 2017. The following is an update regarding the issues addressed during this meeting.

As charter schools become an increasingly popular public school choice for students it’s important for ACSA to advocate for practices and policies that protect student rights and ensure student safety regardless of the choice.