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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
Intercom Co-Editor
Retired

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The "INTERCOM"

Official Publication of CASCWA

Current Issue -- MAY. 2013
Conference Edition

 

Past Editions of the INTERCOM

 

 

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: Minors,  Pamphlet

CALIFORNIA LAWS RELATING TO MINORS
"THE REDBOOK"

44th Edition - 2012

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.

 

 

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

  1. Keep up-to-date on education issues, trends, and findings.
  2. “Ask –The-Expert” questions about CWA and receive answers from our “Experts.”
  3. Participate in professional development workshops throughout the state.
  4. Receive legislative updates related to CWA issues.
  5. Provide scholarships for students-at-risk.
  6. Influence the profession by collaborating with other organizations.
  7. Develop your leadership skills.
  8. Improve the educational success of all students.
  9. Receive the “Intercom,” the official newsletter.
  10. ..... NETWORK! .....NETWORK! .....NETWORK!

2013 CASCWA Legislative Update

CADPAAC 2013 LEGISLATIVE ANALYSIS

(Rev. 06/05/13)

 

* AB 420 Bill 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

* Block Grant FAQ's

Tony Shaw ,North Legislative Representative, CASCWA
Jeni Mendel, South Legislative Representative, CASCWA

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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 new

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

 

 

Hope You Attended

BAY Section Spring Workshop

May 17, 2013

Martinelli Event Center - Livermore, CA

Hot Topics - Student Scholarships - Networking - Lunch - Raffle Prizes

Photos From Workshop

 

 

CASCWA Recommends:

Earn your authorization in Child Welfare & Attendance Specialization

May thru August -- Buena Park, CA
Point Loma Nazarene University

Information & Details

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

Informational flyer

WEBINAR by Attendance Works

"How Local Communities Can Encourage Student Attendance in September"

Flyer and Registration Link

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

SPRC Flyer

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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 Updated 5-17-13