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. |
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Nomination to California ASCD Board of Directors
For the 2023-2024 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 .
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Teaching, Learning, and Leadership Creating the future of education by supporting the whole educator. It’s official—ISTE and ASCD will unite and become divisions of a new education nonprofit organization. As one collective group, the two organizations will expand their influence to serve all educators throughout their careers and set a course to design the future of education by modernizing instructional practices that close access and equity gaps. Uniting technology with pedagogy to design the future of education. Setting the pace for innovation in education. Building a larger community of passionate, life-changing educators. Leading with courage and conviction to reimagine education. ASCD empowers educators to achieve excellence in learning, teaching, and leading so that every child is healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged. Contact ASCD. Richard Culatta, ISTE CEO and recognized global education leader, will lead the newly formed organization. Prior to joining ISTE in 2017, he served as the chief innovation officer for the state of Rhode Island and was the director of the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Technology. Richard and family live in Virginia. "Bringing together ISTE's leadership in innovation and technology with ASCD's expertise in inclusive pedagogy creates an organization uniquely positioned to reimagine learning."—Richard Culatta Two California Principals Receive Award for Outstanding School Leadership from the U.S. Department of Education!Two principals from the same district are recipients of the 2023 Terrel H. Bell Award for Outstanding School Leadership from the U.S. Department of Education!
California Principals Pauline Cho of Wedgeworth Elementary School and Danielle M. Kenfield of Glen A. Wilson High School, both in Hacienda Heights, are recipients of the 2023 Terrel H. Bell Award for Outstanding School Leadership from the U.S. Department of Education. Nine school principals of National Blue Ribbon Schools were selected for the honor. Two from California. "Great principals play a pivotal role in building thriving school communities and empowering teachers to meet the diverse needs of every student," stated U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. "As recipients of the Terrel H. Bell Award, you have served as catalysts, fostering positive school cultures, and finding new ways to engage students, parents, families, educators, and staff. You continue to raise the bar as school leaders, and your dedication inspires others to bring their best each day. The prestigious Bell Award is our way of recognizing and celebrating your hard work and indispensable leadership." The award was named for the second U.S. secretary of education, Terrel H. Bell. It honors school leaders who are committed to education as a powerful and liberating force in people's lives, according to a news release from the Education Department. Principals are nominated by their school communities during the final states of the National Blue Ribbon Schools application process. We Want You! Join a CASCD Committee! CASCD's committees are a great way to get involved. More information here: interest form.
Here's the link to resources from KQED followed by a few examples of topic descriptions: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RxGoat02NrKSeZc3CCdnX8yELZazb9IjJQ25O9CPiHI/edit?usp=sharing Youth Media Challenge: Call for Change Young people are leading the way as advocates for change on a local, national and global level. Help your students reach beyond the classroom and share their ideas for how to make the world a better place with this audio or video commentary project. https://learn.kqed.org/challenges/teachers/call-for-change Youth Media Challenge: Perspectives Perspectives is a radio commentary show on KQED that asks listeners to submit personal stories about something they learned, a challenge they overcame or something extraordinary that happened to them. Now it’s your turn. Write about something in your life—a powerful memory, life-changing moment, a lesson learned—using vivid, precise language and word choice that bring the story to life in the mind of the listener. https://learn.kqed.org/challenges/teachers/perspectives Youth Media Challenge: Engineering for Good The world is full of problems that need smart solutions. That’s where engineers come in. Engineers go through a design process to understand a problem, design a solution, test and improve their design, then build it. https://learn.kqed.org/challenges/teachers/engineering Above the Noise: How does the Landback Movement Challenge How We Think About Our Relationship to the Land? The Landback Movement calls for the return of all lands to indigenous communities to repair the harms of the past, like forced removal and genocide, and restore human society's relationship to the land as caretakers, not overlords. Sound impossible? Watch this episode to learn more about how the Landback Movement in the United States and worldwide calls into question the whole notion of "owning" land, and how indigenous land caretaking practices heal the Earth--and can even protect against climate change. | Professional Development Offerings Professional Development Events
Let's Stay in Touch! CASCD is active on Twitter: #cascd, @CA_ASCD, and Facebook: California ASCD. We'd love to see what's happening out there, feel free to tag us! #cascd or follow us! For email updates contact cascd@cascd.org. WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST CORPORATE PARTNERS! Greenfield Learning is a passionate team of educators and edTech specialists who provide superior quality educational consulting and professional learning services to support educators, and research-proven educational tools to support personalized instruction for students of all grades and abilities. Our mission is to partner with schools and school districts to help all educators and learners achieve their greatest potential. We are in total alignment in our respective approaches and vision with California ASCD! We invite you to visit our website at: At Renaissance, our goal is to help teachers teach better, students learn better, and school administrators lead better. Our interconnected solutions accurately assess learning and growth, provide insight-driven instruction and practice, and take a whole child approach to data-informed decisions. Our instructional ecosystem gives teachers and administrators the ability to see every student so they can help them fulfill their potential. Our assessment tools give a complete, holistic picture of what students are excelling at and struggling with---and then equips teachers with engaging instructional materials to help all students succeed. We invite you to explore our website at https://www.renaissance.com/see-every-student/
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is a learning technology company, delivering connected solutions that engage learners, empower educators, and improve student outcomes. As a leading provider of K-12 core curriculum, supplemental solutions, and professional learning services. HMH partners with educators and school districts to unlock students' potential and extend teachers' capabilities. 2022 School Counselor of the YearCongratulations to Alma Lopez, lead school counselor at Livingston Middle School in Livingston, Calif., and the district school counseling coordinator, the 2022 School Counselor of the Year (#SCOY22). “Alma Lopez embodies the full spirit of school counseling. The deep commitment she has to her community, her relentless focus on providing equitable outcomes for her students and her implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program were evident throughout her application and interview process,” said Valerie Hardy, School Counselor of the Year Selection Committee member. Read more about Alma. Discover what inspires alma and learn about her home state in a short video. Learn more about Alma's school counseling journey in Episode 22 of ASCA's “Each year, this School Counselor of the Year program shows us what the research tells us – that school counselors have a significant impact on students’ academic achievement, social/emotional development and plans for life after graduation,” said Jill Cook, ASCA executive director. “Through her dedication, contributions and excellence, Alma Lopez has demonstrated her commitment to the values and mission of the school counseling profession.” EDUCATIONAL PARTNER:CalCurriculum helps districts adopt and implement great instructrional materials through support tailored to the California context. Our website features a Reports tool from EdReports that provides independent reviews of instructional materials across content areas to support local decision making. | Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK) Resources \ General Universal Prekindergarten GuidanceThis collection houses resources and guidance that local educational agencies and partners can use in preparation for the implementation of Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) in California. State and local implementers, leaders, and practitioners of UPK can find information on early learning and care programs, key local partners that can assist in UPK planning efforts, archived webinar materials, and more. Additional guidance will be added to this collection as they are developed. KINDER L.I.G.H.T.S. podcastIt’s all about raising the profile of early learning and celebrating wonderful Kindergarten educators, as they share stories of their highs, lows and some of the wild fun in between! You’ll hear unvarnished truths and advice about teaching in Kindergarten learning spaces, shared by educators, who are L.I.G.H.T.S. of hope, joy and love for their students. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k%C4%ADnder-l-i-g-h-t-s/id1588421800 Preparing Young Children for School - Practice GuideRecent research has identified practices that have the potential to prepare young children to benefit from the learning opportunities they will encounter in school. In collaboration with expert panelists, the What Works ClearinghouseTM (WWC) distilled that research into practical recommendations for preschool educators to use to help prepare children for school. The Preparing Young Children for School Practice Guide details seven evidence-based practices designed to be used by teachers; center and program directors; district or state personnel involved in adopting curricula for preschool programs; and parents and caregivers. Please click the link below for more information. Announcements California ASCD Congratulates our 2023 Outstanding Instructional Leader Award Recipient Dwight Bonds
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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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