Independent Study Leader Coaching

Independent Study Leader Coaching

The California Consortium for Independent Study is offering one-on-one coaching for IS administrators and leaders. Cost: $5000 Timeframe: one year If you are selected for coaching, you will receive: Quarterly face-to-face meeting (including fall or spring conference) Site visit Monthly phone call Review of all IS related documents, attendance/ADA practices Access to a dedicated board […]

Why You Should Oppose AB 318

AB 318 by Assemblywoman Caballero is a measure that we should all oppose.  It is a legislative effort to apply a one-size fits all approach to Independent Study programs across the state.  The measure will be heard in the Senate Education Committee next Wednesday.  Please weigh in with Ms. Caballero and the Senate Education Committee […]

Meet your new 2016-2017 CCIS Board

We are excited to announce the individuals that are serving on the 2016-2017 CCIS Board. We’re looking forward to a great year. President: Jody Graf, Executive Director of Visions In Education in Carmichael. Vice President: Jolene Dougherty, Principal Alternative Education in the Capistrano Unified School District in San Juan Capistrano. Past President: Machele Kilgore, Principal Pacific Coast High […]

INACOL highlights opportunities for advancing personalized learning and competency education through ESSA

The new K-12 federal education law, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), gives states increased flexibility over assessment, accountability and use of funding. In this presentation, Susan Patrick and Lillian Pace of iNACOL identify key themes in ESSA, provide an overview of the implementation timeline and highlight opportunities for advancing personalized learning and competency education.

LAO Recommends Extending ‘Districts of Choice’ Law

The Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) recently released its evaluation of the State’s School District of Choice (DOC) program and recommended the Legislature and Governor extend the program for five years. The DOC law was enacted in 1993 and allows a school district to declare itself a “District of Choice” and enroll students that live in […]

President Obama signs Every Student Succeeds Act

Calling a bipartisan bill signing a “Christmas miracle,” President Barack Obama wasted no time signing the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, titled the Every Student Succeeds Act, which the Senate had overwhelming approved less than 24 hours earlier.

Governor Signs the Other CAHSEE Exemption Bill

It is worth noting that the Governor signed SB 172 (Liu), suspending the administration of the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) for the next three school years. Specifically, the bill: Suspends passing the CAHSEE as a graduation requirement for the 2015-16, 2016-17, and 2017-18 school years Requires the governing body of a school district, […]

Anti-Vaxxers Fail to Force Issue on 2016 Ballot (so far…)

The Secretary of State’s office reports that an effort led by a group supporting a referendum of SB 277 (Pan/Allen) has failed to submit the minimum number of required signatures by the required date to place the measure on the November 2016 ballot. SB 277 was signed by Governor Brown in June and removes the […]

Appropriations Committees Pass Education Bills

Yesterday, the Senate and Assembly Appropriations Committees acted on over 500 bills, including a large number of education measures. All of the bills acted upon contained significant costs to the state, so their passage signals strong institutional support. The bills that passed out of committee now head to the Senate and Assembly floors for consideration […]

Capitol Politics: Return of the Legislature: Final Month of Session

The Legislature returns from summer break today for a final month of work before they head home to their districts, not to reconvene until January. The Legislature is slated to wrap-up for the year on Friday, September 11. Below we have summarized some of the major issues and compiled a summary analysis of some key […]