The 2024-2025 ACSA Leadership Conference was held on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at the Holy Spirit Retreat. With over 50 members present, this full-day conference, facilitated by President Dr. Piedad Sanchez, produced robust conversations and effective planning for the year.
Thank you to the Region 16 Leadership participants for your continued dedication to our new theme of Leading, Lifting, Leaving a Legacy.
As the new president of this esteemed association, it is my honor to welcome you to the 2024-2025 school year. This year I will finish Dr. Gina Barnett’s term who has decided to step down. It is my pleasure to lead a community of dedicated professionals who are committed to the growth and success of our students. Your unwavering dedication to the students, educators, and communities we serve is truly inspiring.
One of ACSA's priorities is to ensure that school leaders are recognized for their excellence. Through our annual awards program, we honor students, administrators and community organizations for their achievements and their dedication to public education at both the regional and state levels. Nominate a leader that deserves this recognition now!
Remember to Join us at 10am on Zoom Thursday for an exciting presentation by Jen García on Equity in AI for Marginalized Students. Please see the Zoom Meeting ID Link 220 874 3631 and QR Code on the flyer shown below.
The nomination window for the 2025 ACSA Awards Program is open! Nominate deserving colleagues for the Administrator of the Year Awards and special awards. Start your nomination today to give yourself plenty of time.
Please join the Association of California School Administrators and School Services of California for a special event to kick off Leadership Summit. With experts from across the negotiations spectrum, we will dive into all elements of bargaining, including current trends, challenges, and best practices in local district negotiations.
Region 16 is proud to share that Jay Martinez will be honored at the Every Student Succeeds Awards Ceremony in November.
Jay graduated in June from Whitman Continuation High School and is now in college. He scored in the top 5% of students nationwide in the Cornell University College Course that was offered at Whitman.
Special shoutout to his former Principal, Dr. Simone Charles for her amazing leadership and continuous dedication to students.
Learn more about his journey here: https://youtu.be/4vGzm50JhA4
ACSA Region 16, in partnership with the Museum of Tolerance, invites all CA educators to apply the practice of cultural proficiency in and out of the classroom.
"As we continue our journey towards cultural proficiency, we must understand that love transcends boundaries and embraces diversity. Let's build bridges of understanding and compassion through the universal language of love so that we can Be Love" - Dr. Simone Charles, Cultural Proficiency Director
IN-PERSON at the Museum of Tolerance, 9786 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, 90035 (parking is free)
The ACSA Women in Leadership (WLI) conference is designed to support Region 16's leaders with a focus on professional development, connections, tools, and strategies to support ourselves, students, staff and families.