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What is CASCWA?
CASCWA is an organization comprised of school and community professionals who are dedicated to improving school climate, safety, and increasing school attendance. We create a network of professional support, mentors and educators, and we influence relevant legislation and advocate for the needs of students, families, and schools.
Our organization includes four regional sections of California: Bay Area , Delta-Sierra , San Joaquin Valley and Southern California.
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CASCWA Featured Member
Mark Michels
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The "INTERCOM"
Official Publication of CASCWA
Current Issue -- MAY. 2013
Conference Edition
Sherman Garnett & Associates
Guidelines on Discipline, Due Process, Suspension & Expulsion Handbook
Guidelines on Student Records Handbook
Jeni Mendel's CWA
Articles of interest to all CWA's
A CWA Must Have
CALIFORNIA LAWS RELATING TO MINORS
"THE REDBOOK"
Compiled by PHIL KAUBLE, former CASCWA State President, topics include attendance, discipline,
rights of students, due process, student records, delinquency, special education and many more.
Nearly 900 pages contain references to over 1,400 code sections. Order today.
"PROJECT PRESERVATION"
Preserving the History of CASCWA
CASCWA Historical Review
and Focus on
Past State Presidents.pdf
SI&A serves an estimated 75 percent of California’s students with one or more products annually. SI&A supports and empowers school districts with innovative programs that generate and protect revenue, achieve attendance and performance goals, streamline processes, and fulfill state and federal obligations. We deliver success through our expertise in attendance improvement, categorical support, special education and mandates.
CASCWA Membership Advantages
The issues faced by Supervisors of Child Welfare and Attendance personnel are represented by a legislative liaison at ACSA meetings, as well as representation on CAPSO, SARB and other organizations throughout the state.
Links are being established with the State Department of Education, Attorney General's Office, and the State Legislator's. These links provide CASCWA with an ear at the highest level of our state government.
The networking opportunities provided by CASCWA allows professionals to expand their knowledge of programs and services being offered in other parts of the state thus enriching the program alternatives they might present to their own students. Networking also provides a personal support system for Supervisors of Child Welfare and Attendance personnel. CASCWA prides itself on the quality of the personal relationships that develop between members.
CASCWA is a professional organization run by Supervisors of Child Welfare and Attendance practitioners for Supervisors of Child Welfare and Attendance personnel. We welcome, however, graduate students and others interested in the field
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Introducing CASCWA
CASCWA is the only state organization that
focus on the needs of the Supervisors of Child Welfare and Attendance personnel.
CASCWA offers the opportunity for like-minded professionals to develop a personal support network.
CASCWA offers the opportunity for professional growth.
CASCWA offers representation on the state scene.
TEN REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD BELONG TO CASCWA
- Keep up-to-date on education issues, trends, and findings.
- “Ask –The-Expert” questions about CWA and receive answers from our “Experts.”
- Participate in professional development workshops throughout the state.
- Receive legislative updates related to CWA issues.
- Provide scholarships for students-at-risk.
- Influence the profession by collaborating with other organizations.
- Develop your leadership skills.
- Improve the educational success of all students.
- Receive the “Intercom,” the official newsletter.
- ..... NETWORK! .....NETWORK! .....NETWORK!
2013 CASCWA Legislative Update
CADPAAC 2013 LEGISLATIVE ANALYSIS
* Summary of pertinent bills making their way toward the governor’s desk.
If successful, the legislation would become effective Jan 1, 2014.
* Synopsis of Legislative Bills taking effect on January 1, 2013
Tony Shaw ,North Legislative Representative, CASCWA
Jeni Mendel, South Legislative Representative, CASCWA
SAVE THE DATE
Hope You Attended
CASCWA State Conference
April 17, 18 & 19, 2013
"Celebrating 77 Years of Service"
Hosted by the Delta Sierra Section of CASCWA
Hyatt Regency Hotel - Sacramento, CA
Past "Conference Details" Page
School Attendance Review Board 
A Road Map for Improved School Attendance and Behavior
Prepared by the State School Attendance Review Board (State SARB)
Published by the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS)
2012 SARB Handbook (174 pages in .pf)
or, Printed Version Mw/ CD - Order Form
2012-13 CASCWA Professional Developments
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Hope You Attended
May 17, 2013 Martinelli Event Center - Livermore, CA Hot Topics - Student Scholarships - Networking - Lunch - Raffle Prizes |
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BAY Section Spring Workshop CASCWA Recommends:
Earn your authorization in Child Welfare & Attendance Specialization
May thru August -- Buena Park, CA
Point Loma Nazarene University
A Free Conference for Parents and Educators
"Empowering the Family Conference: Breaking the Cycle of Despair and Creating Successful Outcomes"
Flyer and Registration Information
Free Teen Depression Webinar
May 29, 2013 -- 4:30 pm PT
WEBINAR by Attendance Works
"How Local Communities Can Encourage Student Attendance in September"
4th Annual SAFE SCHOOLS Conference
July 31 - Aug. 22, 2013
Crowne Plaza Anaheim Resort, - Registration Information
Active Crisis Training (A.C.T)
M.C. Kimball & Assoc.
Information - 831-224-3838
After A Suicide: A Toolkit for Schools
PAST Professional Developments
Latest CWA Legislation
MUST READ - By Jack O'Connell - Monday, July 23, 2012
"Audit headaches come with the pennies offered in new mandate block grant"
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