Welcome from Southern California Section

Greetings CASCWA Members,

Hope everyone has had a relaxing summer. Now that the school year is underway, CASCWA Southern Section will continue to provide support, guidance, as well as an outstanding menu of professional development through workshop, conferences and forums.

As we all face many challenges with often not enough time, CASCWA Southern Section leadership is vital. Our Fall Conference, The Hidden Curriculum: What’s Not Listed In the School Catalog, on September 29th in Palm Springs at the Hotel Zozo will provide a great opportunity to be informed on hot topics. Also, once again, we will co-sponsor the Annual Legislative Update conducted by LACOE on December 9th. In the spring on February 3rd we will offer another Phil Kauble Topical Forum. Topic and location is forthcoming. As a highlight of the year, we are very excited to be hosting the 2012 CASCWA State Conference—“Stick Your Neck Out For Kids” at the Crowne Plaza Resort, Anaheim, April 18-20, 2012. We will be announcing workshop topics, keynote speakers, and fun activities in future editions. And don’t forget to tap into the “Ask the Expert section of the CASCWA web page for additional support.

On behalf of all CASCWA I would like to acknowledge the many outstanding contributions by Section Past President Sherman Garnett. Over the years Sherman’s hard work and dedication has been a key to the success of CASCWA. He is recognized throughout the state as one of the top experts in the area of child welfare and attendance. His leadership at the State and Section level has been exceptional. Sherman is the type of individual that education needs today. Our countless thanks and appreciation for all he has done for us!

Last, best wishes for continued success in all your endeavors with students and their families. And remember to stay connected with CASCWA.