California Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (CASCD)The California Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (CASCD) is a diverse community of educators throughout California committed to promoting exemplary practices that ensure all learners reach their fullest potential. |
RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS, FAMILIES
TO DISCUSS SCHOOL SHOOTINGS
May 24 2022
The school shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, is the latest horrifying act of violence in our country.
This senseless loss of life will be difficult for adults to process on their own while trying to support children and young people. Our students want and need to talk about what they see, remember, and are feeling now; they need the guidance and safety of adults in their lives to be able to navigate their own emotions and trauma in a healthy, safe, and productive way. Adults need to be able to acknowledge and address their own emotional responses in order to best support young people.
RECOGNIZING AND HONORING BIG FEELINGS
The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) tips for parents and educators to talk with children about violence suggests adults:
- Reassure children they are safe and review safety procedures
- Create a sense of safety by returning to normal, predictable routines as soon as possible
- Make time to talk and listen to the concerns and feelings of children
- Limit the use of media consumption of these events to lower their stress and to maintain balance and perspective
- Acknowledge that sleep difficulties are common and can lead to fatigue and poor participation
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Nomination to California ASCD Board of Directors
For the 2022-2023 term California ASCD will have at least one open Board position. All CASCD members are eligible to apply for a Board position. Board members serve a two-year term. Board meetings are held monthly and all but 2 are via Zoom. In January and June/July the Board meets in person. Please click the link below for additional information and for the Nomination form.
Download and complete the nomination form and send to CASCD email at cascd@cascd.org .
To Self Nominate please click here for the nomination form
Teaching, Learning, and Leadership Two California Principals Receive National Honors!Two principals from the same district have been recognized by the national associations for elementary and secondary school principals.
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ABOUT California ASCD Membership - an ASCD AffiliateCASCD members are active and involved in the changing face of education. CASCD strives to exist as a vibrant and active network that supports paraprofessional, educators, teachers, administrators, site and district leaders, and retirees who seek to support improvements related to quality teaching, leading and learning. CASCD members frequently volunteer to host workshops and institutes at their local schools, serve on committees, produce newsletter articles or webinars, and serve the association in a variety of ways. Would you like to be part of a collaborative network of educators? This is a warm and welcoming group! Members can be involved in many aspects by serving on committees or serving as a member of the board of directors! The best part of involvement is the opportunity to network, learn together, and connect with leaders across California and across the country! Examples include: Support with publications, assist with professional development activities, volunteer at events, support efforts around the "Whole Child," participate in legislative advocacy and more! A complete list of committees for membership involvement can be found here. If you are a CASCD member and would like an opportunity for greater involvement, please speak with a board member (click here), or Executive Director Kathleen McCreery via email kmccreery@cascd.org about opportunities for involvement. We encourage new members and renewing members. For more info, click the gold box below. ASCD - Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development CASCD is an affiliate of the national ASCD - learn more about the role ASCD plays both nationally and internationally by clicking here! CASCD member registration for conferences and purchases benefit our California Affiliate directly. Simply place the items for purchase in your ASCD shopping cart and then enter CAAFF in the space for promotional code. ASCD will return 5% of your conference registration and 2% of your book purchases to us to support programs in California. |
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The California Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (CASCD) is a diverse community of educators throughout California committed to promoting exemplary practices that ensure all learners reach their fullest potential. |
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