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Advocacy Institute registration is now open

28 October 2015 - Registration is now open for the 2016 Advocacy Institute in Washington D.C. Jan. 24-26.

CSBA’s ELA Adequacy Committee holds last meeting of 2015, prepares final report

28 October 2015 - CSBA’s Education Legal Alliance Adequacy Committee met last Thursday in West Sacramento.

ELA files amicus brief on attorney’s fees

28 October 2015 - Last week, CSBA's Education Legal Alliance filed an amicus brief in support of Sacramento City Unified School District.

Parent Guide to Smarter Balanced Assessments Now Available in Spanish

28 October 2015 - Spanish versions of the Parent Guide to the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments are now available through the California’s Department of Education.

Partnering4Student Success

28 October 2015 - In California, special education costs are exploding and most districts are experiencing a steady increase in special education enrollment every year.

School districts urged to tap funds for adult education

28 October 2015 - “School districts looking to leverage student success would be well-advised to look to $525 million on the table,” writes Alan Helfman in a new CSBA blog post.

Advocacy Institute registration is now open – Jan. 24-26, Washington, D.C.

21 October 2015 - Registration is now open for the 2016 Advocacy Institute in Washington D.C. on Jan. 24-26.

Call to join the California Community Schools Network

21 October 2015 - Opportunities to practice real problem solving, critical thinking, and working with others are so essential to student learning.

CSBA offers a simple retirement planning program for school districts

21 October 2015 - CSBA partners with TDS Group to offer employees of school districts and county offices of education a comprehensive, safe and simple retirement planning program.

Policy updates have posted on Gamut Online and Policy News released

21 October 2015 - The new Policy News centers on issues affecting students, personnel and school business operations, including a new law that takes effect next January.

Register for hazard communication best practices webinar

21 October 2015 - Learn how to best inform employees about hazardous substances at a job site.

Save the date for CSBA’s 2016 Legislative Action Day

21 October 2015 - Meet CSBA in Sacramento along with hundreds of board members from across the state on Legislative Action Day, which will be held March 15, 2016.

SB 200 district residency requirements take effect Jan. 1

14 October 2015 - On Jan. 1, 2016, changes to the state’s public school residency requirements enacted by Senate Bill 200 (Lara – D, Bell Gardens) will take effect.

Teacher lawsuit against California Teachers Association and others dismissed

14 October 2015 - Last week, a federal district court dismissed a law suit filed by four California teachers who are union members against the California Teachers Association and other California and national teachers' unions.

California Schools magazine fall issue discusses school finance

14 October 2015 - Check out fall of CSBA’s California School magazine, which explores the theme of school funding and finance.

Register for CSBA's Legal Update webcast on bargaining/evaluations and new vaccination law

14 October 2015 - A Nov. 18 legal webinar will center on bargaining as it relates to teacher and administrator evaluations, and California’s new vaccination laws and how they’ve been impacting districts throughout California, are the focus of.

Save $85 on 2015 AEC registration

14 October 2015 - Regular registration for CSBA’s 2015 Annual Education Conference and Trade Show ends Friday, Nov. 6. The regular registration rate is $490. The late registration rate is $575 and takes effect Nov. 7.

Develop a comprehensive OPEB prefunding plan to reduce your district's OPEB GASB 45 liability with PARS

14 October 2015 - Benefits of the CSBA/PARS GASB 45 Solutions Program include:

2016 CSBA officer candidates

7 October 2015 - CSBA’s 2015 Nominating Committee met on September 19, 2015, and has put forward Mike Walsh (CSBA Director-at-Large, County) as candidate for Vice President and did not nominate any candidate for President-elect.

CSBA’s September newsletter covers Smarter Balanced results, Back-to-School webcast

7 October 2015 - Check your mailbox for the September issue of California School News, which is also available in digital format.

Gov. Brown signs math misplacement, sexual health education bills

7 October 2015 - Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation addressing the issue of math misplacement, as well as a bill significantly expanding the scope of sexual health education in K-12 education.

Legal Update webcast to discuss the latest on lease-leaseback facility construction agreements

7 October 2015 - CSBA will host a one-hour webcast Oct. 21. Moderated by CSBA General Counsel Keith Bray, the Education Insights: Legal Update webcast will discuss the latest on lease-leaseback facility construction agreements and how recent legislation and court cases affect your district or COE.

Register for hazard communication best practices webinar

7 October 2015 - Learn how to best inform employees about hazardous substances at a job site. With school districts and county offices of education statewide legally obligated to provide and maintain a safe and healthful workplace, employers are required to inform their employees of hazards.