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...
We Need Your Help with Digital Signatures
We hope everyone is enjoying their winter break and resting before the spring semester begins. CCIS, alongside our advocates at Capitol Advisors Group, are...
Legislative Update – Early Education, Facilities Bond, and LCFF Base Grants
The Assembly and Senate rang in the new legislative session with celebrations, receptions, and over 200 legislative introductions. Fresh off of an electoral...
Student Social/Emotional Health & Wellness
Last spring, at the CCIS Conference in Sonoma, at the conclusion of a workshop addressing the importance of Independent Study programs and schools, the...
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...
State and Federal Accountability – State Board of Education Update
The State Board of Education (SBE) met on July 11-12, 2018 with the focus on state and federal accountability. Below you will find a brief summary of the key...
Legislative Update – Charter Schools, Net Neutrality, Cannabis, Special Ed and STEM
Highlights from Recent Committee Actions Charter school governance bills passed out of Senate Education Committee Alternative testing bill gained nearly...
2018-19 State Budget Update – Conference Committee Begins Negotiations
The two-house Budget Conference Committee kicked off debate over the 2018-19 state budget this week. At this stage of the process the Assembly and Senate are...
Analysis of Governor’s May Revision
Overall, the May Revision contains positive news for California’s economy, General Fund revenues, and Proposition 98 funding. We have known for several months...
Twelve Key Policy Debates for 2018
Legislators have introduced more than 2,300 bills this year, of which, more than 650 bills address issues of potential concern to educational leaders. Key...
Informational Hearing on the Future of Career Technical Education
Yesterday afternoon, four Assembly committees convened for an informational hearing on Career and Technical Education (CTE). Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell...
Senate Proposes to Increase LCFF Spending, but with Increased Accountability
Today, the State Senate announced a proposal to add $1 billion LCFF base funding and $200 million in corresponding supplemental and concentration grants to...
Changes in Law 2017 – School Safety
Capitol Advisors Group has produced a series of comprehensive client briefs detailing new education laws that were passed by the Legislature and signed into...
Changes in Law 2017 – Technology
Capitol Advisors Group has produced a series of comprehensive client briefs detailing new education laws that were passed by the Legislature and signed into...
Changes in Law 2017 – Assessment and Accountability
Capitol Advisors Group has produced a series of comprehensive client briefs detailing new education laws that were passed by the Legislature and signed into...
Changes in Law 2017 – Human Resources
Capitol Advisors Group has produced a series of comprehensive client briefs detailing new education laws that were passed by the Legislature and signed into...
Changes in Law 2017 – Student Services
Capitol Advisors Group has produced a series of comprehensive client briefs detailing new education laws that were passed by the Legislature and signed into...
Changes in Law 2017 – School Facilities
Capitol Advisors Group has produced a series of comprehensive client briefs detailing new education laws that were passed by the Legislature and signed into...