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California Association for Teaching, Leading, and Learning/California Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (CASCD)The California Association for Teaching, Leading, and Learning/California Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (CASCD) is a diverse community of educators throughout California committed to promoting exemplary practices that ensure all learners reach their fullest potential. |
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Nomination to California ATLL/California ASCD Board of Directors
For the 2025-2026 term California ASCD will have at least one open Board position. All CATLL/CASCD members are eligible to apply for a Board position. Board members serve a two-year term. Board meetings are held monthly and all but 2 are via Zoom. In January and June/July the Board meets in person. Please click the link below for additional information and for the Nomination form.
Download and complete the nomination form and send to CATLL/CASCD email at cascd@cascd.org .
To Self Nominate please click here for the nomination formSeeking Reviewers for the 2026 English Language Arts/English Language Development Instructional Materials Follow-up Adoption
The CDE and SBE are seeking reviewers for the 2026 English Language Arts/English Language Development (ELA/ELD) Instructional Materials follow-up adoption! Selected reviewers will evaluate the publisher and content developers submitted instructional materials programs for alignment to the California Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects and the California English Language Development Standards. Reviewers will be trained to utilize the Guidance to support the adoption and implementation of ELA/ELD instructional materials, approved by the SBE in November 2025, as well as grade-level standards maps and evaluation criteria map that were approved by the SBE in 2015.
Important Meeting Dates
• April 28–May 1, 2026 (Reviewers must attend all four days) – Reviewer training held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Sacramento
• May–July 2026 – Independent review of submitted instructional material programs
• Applicants should plan to be available the weeks of July 20–24 or July 27–31, 2026, for Deliberations (Reviewers must attend all four days of their assigned week) – Reconvene in panels for deliberations and the preparation of a Report of Findings. The CDE will reimburse travel costs for all reviewers for the meeting days. Reviewers will receive a $100 stipend per day for full participation in the four days of reviewer training in April–May 2026 and the four days of deliberations in July 2026. Information about this follow-up adoption and relevant reviewer information is available on the ELA/ELD Instructional Materials web page. The deadline for submission of applications is October 30th.
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CalCurriculum helps districts adopt and implement great instructrional materials through support tailored to the California context. Our website features a Reports tool from EdReports that provides independent reviews of instructional materials across content areas to support local decision making. | Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK) Resources \ General Universal Prekindergarten GuidanceThis collection houses resources and guidance that local educational agencies and partners can use in preparation for the implementation of Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) in California. State and local implementers, leaders, and practitioners of UPK can find information on early learning and care programs, key local partners that can assist in UPK planning efforts, archived webinar materials, and more. Additional guidance will be added to this collection as they are developed. KINDER L.I.G.H.T.S. podcastIt’s all about raising the profile of early learning and celebrating wonderful Kindergarten educators, as they share stories of their highs, lows and some of the wild fun in between! You’ll hear unvarnished truths and advice about teaching in Kindergarten learning spaces, shared by educators, who are L.I.G.H.T.S. of hope, joy and love for their students. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k%C4%ADnder-l-i-g-h-t-s/id1588421800 Preparing Young Children for School - Practice GuideRecent research has identified practices that have the potential to prepare young children to benefit from the learning opportunities they will encounter in school. In collaboration with expert panelists, the What Works ClearinghouseTM (WWC) distilled that research into practical recommendations for preschool educators to use to help prepare children for school. The Preparing Young Children for School Practice Guide details seven evidence-based practices designed to be used by teachers; center and program directors; district or state personnel involved in adopting curricula for preschool programs; and parents and caregivers. Please click the link below for more information. Announcements CASCD Outstanding Instructional Leader AwardThis award will be given annually to recognize an individual educator who has significantly contributed to education in California. This educator will have significantly impacted/influenced public education in educating the whole child through influence, advocacy, leadership, or teaching. The individual being recognized will receive this award at a board meeting or another meeting of their choice. The Membership /Governance Committee and Executive Director will recommend an individual yearly for this award. Timeline for California Outstanding Instructional Leader Award
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ABOUT California ASCD MembershipCASCD members are active and involved in the changing face of education. CASCD strives to exist as a vibrant and active network that supports paraprofessional, educators, teachers, administrators, site and district leaders, and retirees who seek to support improvements related to quality teaching, leading and learning. CASCD members frequently volunteer to host workshops and institutes at their local schools, serve on committees, produce newsletter articles or webinars, and serve the association in a variety of ways. Would you like to be part of a collaborative network of educators? This is a warm and welcoming group! Members can be involved in many aspects by serving on committees or serving as a member of the board of directors! The best part of involvement is the opportunity to network, learn together, and connect with leaders across California and across the country! Examples include: Support with publications, assist with professional development activities, volunteer at events, support efforts around the "Whole Child," participate in legislative advocacy and more! A complete list of committees for membership involvement can be found here. If you are a CASCD member and would like an opportunity for greater involvement, please speak with a board member (click here), or Executive Director Kathleen McCreery via email kmccreery@cascd.org about opportunities for involvement. We encourage new members and renewing members. For more info, click the gold box below. |
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The California Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (CASCD) is a diverse community of educators throughout California committed to promoting exemplary practices that ensure all learners reach their fullest potential. |
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