Envisioning Student Success as Independent Study and Virtual Learning Programs Grow

This article was first published on K-12 Dive. The COVID-19 pandemic thrust millions of anxious parents and students into at-home learning for the first time. The result has been greater awareness and interest in alternative educational environments like independent study (IS), virtual learning, hybrid learning and homeschooling. A variety of motivations fuel the growing significance of virtual learning […]

Independent Study and Distance Learning Conversation

2020-21 School Year: What Will Distance Learning Look Like?

This is the second in a series of updates where we delve into the various instruction, attendance, and accountability provisions being implemented in response to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic for the 2020-21 school year. Yesterday, we provided an analysis of the average daily attendance (ADA) hold-harmless for the 2020-21 school year and ongoing efforts to address […]

Governor Newsom orders statewide mask requirement, but exempts schools and childcare

Today, Governor Newsom announced he will require masks in most public settings in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 as new cases and hospitalizations continue to rise daily. The order specifically exempts schools and childcare settings. Under the updated guidance from the California Department of Public Health released today, Californians must wear face […]

Analysis Of Governor’s May Revision

Governor Gavin Newsom opened his May Revision press conference with the observation that “the world has changed dramatically since I proposed my budget in January.” After a wistful review of the January budget surplus and some of the many planned investments, the Governor got down to business – a summary of the devastating impacts of the […]

Credentialing Update – CTC Provides Credential Flexibility and Program Modifications

On the first day of a two-day meeting, the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) acted yesterday to provide flexibility to teachers, candidates, and preparation programs in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. As we have written before, the CTC has specific waiver authority over credential requirements that are included in Education Code (EC) or Title […]

CSU Considering Additional Course Requirement for Admissions

At the California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees meeting, the Board will hear a proposal to require an additional year of quantitative reasoning coursework for admission to a CSU. What is “quantitative reasoning”? Quantitative reasoning is defined by the CSU as “the ability to think and reason intelligently about measurement, dimensions, design, capacity or […]
  • Posted by CCIS
  • On September 20, 2019
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California’s Government Now Reflects the November Election

Governor Gavin Newsom was sworn into office this morning at the State Capitol during an event where he was upstaged by his two-year old son, Dutch. State Superintendent Tony Thurmond was also sworn-in today at a Sacramento high school. The new Legislature was sworn into office in December, but returned to Sacramento today following their […]
  • Posted by CCIS
  • On January 7, 2019
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Back to School

Back to school. Those three little words that can evoke such a variety of emotions in us all: from excitement to anxiety, anticipation to fear. And were not just talking about the students! Yes, it’s that time again. The new school year is starting. Maybe it’s just begun for you or perhaps you are already […]
  • Posted by CCIS
  • On September 24, 2018
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Lynn Padrick Hartzler’s Passing

It is with sadness that we share the news of Dr. Lynn Hartzler’s passing with our CCIS family and community.  For those of you who have been involved in Independent Study for over 15 years, you will no doubt remember Lynn and his strong influence and guidance of Independent Study and CCIS. He was the […]
  • Posted by CCIS
  • On February 17, 2017
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