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2012 CASCWA State Conference
“STICK YOUR NECK OUT FOR KIDS!”
Crowne Plaza Resort, Anaheim, CA
April 18-20, 2012
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This conference is designed for certificated and classified school personnel, school resource officers, probation officers, social workers and community partners. Training sessions of interest to all who work with our students, families and schools will be presented.
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BAY Section Fall Conference - "X-FACTORS"
May 4, 2012 - Alameda COE
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Latest CWA Legislation
Erin Evens-Fudem, Legislative Advocate, SCHOOL INNOVATIONS & ADVOCACY
Kristen Zazo, North Legislative Representative, CASCWA
Jeni Mendel, South Legislative Representative, CASCWA
Important 2012 School Bills--
AB123 (PC 626.8), AB 177, AB 486 & AB 420
Summaries of Pending California Legislation for the
Education of Students in Foster Care 9-2011
24 Bill Of Interest To CASCWA 6/7/11 -- Active Legislation by Subject 6/3/11
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2010-11 CASCWA Professional Developments
Student Records Workshops
March 6, 2012
San Bernardino, CA
Student Discipline, Suspension & Expulsion Workshops
March 13, 2012
San Bernardino, CA
BAY Section Fall Conference - "X-FACTORS"
May 4, 2012 - Alameda COE
GPS Truancy - Leg. Update - OCR - Disproportionality - Equity - Scholarships
Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Networking, Raffle
Registration Form Coming
STICK YOUR NECK OUT FOR KIDS!
CASCWA State Conference
April 18-20, 2012 - Anaheim, CA
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OC Career Forum for High School Students
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Childhood Grief and Traumatic Loss
March 22, 2012 - Pasadena, CA
Disruptive Parents: Problems and Solutions - Webinar
Lozano Smith
April 23, 2012 - 3:30-4:30 pm
Bully, Victum, Bystander:
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League of Schools School Climate & Safety Summit
April 29-30, 2012 - North Lake Tahoe
3rd Annual Safe Schools Conference
August 1-3, 2012 -- Long Beach, CA
Active Crisis Training (A.C.T)
M.C. Kimball & Assoc.
Information - 831-224-3838
After A Suicide: A Toolkit for Schools
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Order your 2009 State S.A.R.B. Handbook
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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.
CASCWA Featured Member
GRACE ESPINDOLA
State Vice President
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"Have a CWA question?"(CASCWA Members only)
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The "INTERCOM"
Official Publication of CASCWA
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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.
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.
How do the above issues play themselves out in practice?
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 binge 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.
TEN REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD BELONG TO CASCWA
20121. 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!
Updated 1-22-12