2 EDCAL September 25 , 2017
ACSA , Brandman partnership to offer series of webinars
ACSA is partnering with Brandman University to offer a series of free onehour webinars this year covering topics of interest to all school leaders . All webinars will be presented by Brandman instructors . Following is a list of what has been scheduled .
School Leadership and Inclusion : How to successfully support the inclusion of students with disabilities
into the general education classroom Thursday , Oct . 19 , 10 a . m . 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 .
Go to https :// goo . gl / ZgkscL to register .
GRIT in Superintendents Thursday , Nov . 2 , 10 a . m . Grit is a character trait that can be used in predicting success , needed for sustained high level leadership , and ( the great part ) it can be learned and improved upon . This presentation will focus on two main areas : What contributes to the development of grit in long-term superintendents and specific actions you can start doing right now to develop your grittiness , leading to the attainment of your leadership goals .
Go to https :// goo . gl / ChkZFS to register .
Crucial Coaching for Superintendents Thursday , Dec . 7 , 10 a . m . The K-12 superintendency is unlike any other leadership position in public education . Most superintendents ascend to the position through classroom teacher , site administrator , and district office leader . These roles provide the technical experience needed to manage a school district . However nothing prepares an aspiring leader for the unique demands of the superintendent role . Superintendents need political acumen , strong emotional intelligence , and the ability to interact effectively with their school board , city governments , unions , a crisis , and current challenges to public education . Executive coaching is a powerful form of professional development to support new and veteran superintendents . In this webinar , Michelle Harmeier will share her research findings and recommendations about how coaching impacts the leadership practices of these top leaders . Her work demonstrates the importance of having a confidential , trained coach to guide and push the thinking and decision-making skills needed in this challenging position . This presentation is intended for aspiring and current superintendents who would like to learn more about the benefits of executive coaching .
Go to https :// goo . gl / CbBFVd to register .
Learn the Secrets to Becoming a
Great Coach Thursday , Dec . 21 , 10 a . m . What skills are needed to lead 21st century schools and how do leadership coaches facilitate the growth of these skills in school leaders and teachers ? How is leadership developed so that leaders and coaches are highly skilled at leading for instructional improvement ? This session presents best practices of leadership coaching on the development of transformational leadership skills leading to instructional and institutional growth . The key attributes of the Blended Coaching Model is explored as a powerful support system for those responsible for leading and facilitating the implementation of 21st century schools that make a lasting impact on student success . If you are a school administrator who needs to effectively lead change at your school , a district leader who needs to support principals in leading change , or a teacher leader / coach who supports teachers in implementing school / district initiatives , this session is for you .
Go to https :// goo . gl / ge5wbZ to register .
School Administration and Special
Education Law Thursday , Jan . 18 , 10 a . m . With the changing tapestry of special education and the corresponding need for administrators to keep abreast with state and federal legislation guiding the realm of special education , competencies previously considered compartmentalized for a handful of administrators , are now urgently becoming the norm for all leaders . This session will explore the roles and responsibilities of administrators amidst the changing and litigious special education landscape , while balancing the responsibilities to establish and secure successful student outcomes for students with disabilities . Go to https :// goo . gl / 8VpLHv to register .
From Breakdown to Breakthrough : A common ground approach to
transforming conflict Thursday , Feb . 1 , 10 a . m . Whether it ’ s conflict with your staff , parents , union leaders , or special interest groups , the stress of unresolved issues can interfere with achieving breakthrough results for your organization and affect you personally . School administrators face daily challenges of conflicts arising from competing interests over budget , staff concerns , student discipline , and closing the achievement gap . This session will explore new research , and lessons learned in the field to transform conflict , using a common ground approach that promotes a shift from adversarialism to harmonious relationships .
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and 114,000 were eligible for CSU in 2007 . By 2015 , an estimated 60,000 were eligible for UC and 175,000 for CSU .
The study attributed the gains to improved academic preparedness and the increasing high school graduation rate , which has risen for seven consecutive years , moving from 74.7 percent in 2010 to an alltime high of 83.2 percent in 2016 .
Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson said the study shows that efforts by educators , parents , students , and community leaders to improve K-12 education are paying off – especially the new Local Control Funding Formula , which provides greater transparency , increases local decision-making capability , and allocates more resources to students with the greatest needs .
“ Preparing more high school students to attend state colleges and universities brings many benefits ,” Torlakson said . “ It provides a lifetime of opportunities for each student , helps our communities by creating more informed citizens , and boosts our businesses by providing more highly educated workers needed to fill jobs in California ’ s extraordinary economy .”
The report , required by the Legislature , uses results from a recent analysis of high school transcripts and data from the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System .
The RTI report , which can be accessed at https :// goo . gl / qQSoLF , shows that disparities in eligibility among student groups is shrinking significantly :
• In 2007 , the eligibility gap for CSU
Go to https :// goo . gl / psemyi to register .
Assessing English Language Learners for Special Education : Legal and
practice matters Thursday , Feb . 15 , 10 a . m . The Individual with Disabilities Education Act mandates nondiscriminatory assessment practices for children of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds . This becomes particularly important when working with students that are identified as English language learners . This workshop will review the relevant elements and procedures involved in assessing ELLs . This presentation will cover legal , linguistic , and eligibility matters that are relevant in special education decision making processes .
Go to https :// goo . gl / 54E5Q7 to register .
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between White and Latino students was 14.6 percentage points , but it had dropped to 7.9 percent by 2015 .
• In 2007 , the eligibility gap between White and African American students was 13.1 percent , and in 2015 it declined to 9.8 percent .
• From 2007 to 2015 , the gap in eligibility for UC between White and Latino students narrowed from 7.7 percentage points to 3.4 percentage points , and the gap between White and African American students dropped from 8.3 percentage points to 5.4 points .
The study covers two decades , but it may also indicate success brought about by the major changes occurring in K-12 education in California .
In recent years , in addition to the Local Control Funding Formula , California has introduced higher academic standards , online testing , and the California School Dashboard , which provides information on multiple measures of progress to help identify areas of strength and areas where schools and districts need assistance . All of these changes are designed to ensure that California ’ s 6.2 million public school students are ready for college and 21st century careers , Torlakson said .
“ I want to thank everyone for putting their creativity , talents , and dedication into improving our schools for so long ,” he said . “ This is a great indicator that our education system has momentum , inspiring us to continue working together for positive change in education , which I call the ‘ California Way .’”
The SPI also cautioned that much work needs to be done to continue the progress this report shows in K-12 education .
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