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6 EDCAL May 6, 2019 FYI Summer Residential Programs at UCLA begin June 23 ACSA’s summer programs provide opportunities for principals and aspiring principals 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 lifelong commit- ment to the calling of teaching. The pro- grams offer practitioners invaluable days of study reflection and discourse with experts and school leaders. Formal and informal learning activities focus on the challenges confronting today’s school leaders. There are two sessions: Principals’ Summer Institute (designed for current principals) from June 23-29, and Institute for New & Aspiring Principals from June 24-28. Registration includes housing and meals. For more information, visit www.acsa.org/ summerprograms. NASS conference will feature former U.S. Education Secretary Paige The National Association of School Superintendents invites education lead- ers from across the nation to join policy experts as they ignite change during three days of advocacy centered on education- al equity in the nation’s capital. This is a unique opportunity for leaders to come together to network, engage, hear from experts on legislative issues and media, and to level up advocacy skills. The conference will feature a keynote address by Rod Paige, former U.S. Secretary of Education and the first African American to serve in the role. The IgnitED conference is Sept. 15-19, 2019 in Washington, D.C. Registration is $325 for NASS/ACSA members and $650 for non-members. For more information or to register, visit www. acsa.org/ignited. Grassroots advocacy: Sen. Connie Leyva On April 26, ACSA hosted an education roundtable with Sen. Connie Leyva, D-Chino, and members from her senate district in Ontario. Pictured from left, ACSA Governmental Relations Advocate Martha Alvarez, San Bernardino County Office of Education Program Manager for LCAP Christine Gianunzio, Leyva, San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools Ted Alejandre, and ACSA Governmental Relations Advocate Iván Carrillo. During the roundtable, school administrators shared perspectives on pertinent issues impacting education. Alejandre (also pictured at left) presented an overview of education challenges students face, including the need for mental health supports. The event was an example of grass- roots advocacy and a continuation of the work that began during ACSA’s 2019 Legislative Action Day at the state Capitol. Paid Advertisement