Association of California School Administrators
Volume 48, No. 2 | November/December 2018
Features
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The Relationships That Build Noise
It is widely known that building a culture of positive relationships
through peer-to-peer interactions in a classroom is something
that should be embedded throughout the delivery of content.
By Paula Madrigal
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Upcoming
The Skillful
Certificated Evaluator
Ontario, CA | Jan. 9
A District’s Systematic Approach to Improvement
In a district the size of the Chula Vista Elementary School District – 47 schools and nearly
30,000 students – the temptation exists to be drawn to the collective achievement and not the
individual success of our students.
By Dr. Gloria E. Ciriza
16 Building It on Our Own
Like many other districts in California, our demographics reflect those of our state. Some
areas of wealth, areas of poverty, and everything in between. It is also some of these shared
characteristics that make us unique and set us apart.
Master Scheduling Workshop
San Diego, CA | Jan. 10
By Dr. Nellie Meyer
18 Engaging All Students in Civic learning
The Human Resources Office:
The First 90 Days and Beyond
San Diego, CA | Jan. 14
Negotiators’ Symposium
San Diego, CA | Jan. 23-25
As educational leaders our plate is full. We must balance demands
while giving priority to areas of which are measured on the California
School Dashboard, and whatever is urgent at the moment.
By Dr. Mark Anderson
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Superintendents’ Symposium
Monterey, CA | Jan. 29-Feb. 1
Every Child Counts
Symposium
Anaheim, CA | Feb. 13-15
For a complete list of
Professional Development
offerings, visit:
acsa.org/Professional-Learning
Sowing the Seeds for a Stronger America
If there’s any place in America where we can create change for a better society, it’s our
schools.
By Dr. Don Vu
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The Engagement Equation: The Questions
Students Ask Before Taking On Challenges
Teaching a room full of curious, eager, resilient students that get along and share a hunger to
learn is the vision most teachers had when we entered the profession.
By Dr. Dustin Bindreiff
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Taking Learning Into Our Own Hands
Administrators know a lot about how students learn best—active
engagement with content, collaboration with peers, and asking
questions. Lecture can be effective, but rarely is it implemented in
its most effective form.
By Bernie Vidales
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