In chronological order:

• Education Coalition Releases Statement on LAO Report
  The Education Coalition has released a statement reacting to the Legislative Analyst’s annual budget forecast and predictions that revenue shortfalls will result in an additional $2 billion in mid-year cuts to programs, including education.
• ACSA leader named California's National Superintendent of the Year
  ACSA has selected Sandra Thorstenson as California’s nominee for the 2012 American Association of School Administrators’ National Superintendent of the Year title.
• ACSA elementary principal receives national leadership honor
  ACSA member Lauren Kinney, principal of Sundance Elementary in Beaumont USD, is one of seven national recipients of the 2011 Terrel H. Bell Award for Outstanding School Leadership from the U.S. Department of Education.
• Workshops Slated to Help Implement Breakfast Programs
  Two workshops Nov. 16-17 are designed to help principals interested in implementing more robust breakfast programs in their schools.
• Two ACSA Leaders Named As Finalists in National Award
  Two ACSA members have been named finalists for the American Association of School Administrators’ 2012 Women in School Leadership Award.
• Help support administrative credential recommendations
  ACSA members are asked to write letters to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to urge its support of Administrative Services Credential recommendations.
• Help needed to oppose proposed changes to pension reporting
  ACSA members are encouraged to send letters of opposition to a national advisory body seeking to implement new pension reporting procedures for local education agencies.
• Lawsuit Filed to Restore $2 Billion in Proposition 98 Funding
  ACSA, the California School Boards Association and state school districts have filed a lawsuit to restore more than $2 billion designated for public schools under voter-approved Proposition 98.
• Prop. 98 Lawsuit Complaint
  The following is the official complaint filed by ACSA, the California School Boards Association and other groups to restore funding under Proposition 98.
• District Respondants Sought for Chronic Absence Survey
  School district officials are asked to participate in a survey to better understand the extent of chronic absence and its impacts in California.
• New format for women's leadership breakfast
  ACSA’s Women’s Leadership Breakfast during the 2011 Leadership Summit in Sacramento has been retooled to provide ample time for networking with colleagues from across the state.
• ACSA adds new academy; many others slated to start soon
  A new Personnel Administrators Academy in Tustin, with a start date of Oct. 21-22, has been added to ACSA’s venerable academy line-up for 2011-12.
• ACSA Releases Statement on “A Blueprint for Great Schools”
  ACSA President Alice Petrossian has released a statement on Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson's "A Blueprint for Great Schools."
• Governor Signs Pertussis Vaccination Extension Bill
  Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill that will provide a 30-day extension for the requirement that students are vaccinated against pertussis, or whooping cough.
• Nominations Sought for ACSA VP
  Nominations are now being sought for those interested in serving as vice president for state ACSA beginning in the 2012-13 year.
• Additional Funding for Administrator Training Expected
  The California Department of Education anticipates a window will open for additional limited funding to provide training for principals and assistant or vice principals through the Administrator Training Program.
• Confidential award recipient goes above and beyond
  Cheryl Dollar, administrative assistant with Riverside County Office of Education, has been named ACSA’s 2011 Confidential Employee of the Year.
• "Trigger" Mid-Year Cuts Will Further Harm Public Schools
  ACSA and the Education Coalition have released a statement regarding the Department of Finance pulling the "trigger" for additional budget cuts to public education.
• Mid-year cuts to schools a concern in new budget
  Gov. Jerry Brown has accepted a budget worked up by Democrats that passed on a majority vote of the Legislature.
• Curriculum leader called to support student learning
  ACSA's 2011 Curriculum and Instruction Administrator of the Year is Lisette Estrella-Henderson of the Solano COE.
• ACSA-supported Common Core bills move in Legislature
  ACSA is continuing its work on a handful of bills to implement Common Core State Standards in California.
• Central office award recipient is a true team player
  Cary Dritz of Santa Clara County has been named ACSA's 2011 Central Office Administrator of the Year.
• Report shows more districts facing financial trouble
  The latest figures show that a total of 143 school districts in California are in financial jeopardy.
• ACSA president to advance mission, values and goals
  With a new year comes a new ACSA president to move the association forward: Alice Petrossian.
• Education Coalition Calls on Governor to Prioritize Education
  Members of the Education Coaltion are calling on the governor to uphold his commitment to make education funding a priority and are urging lawmakers to approve a state budget that protects students.
• Gov. vetoes gimmicky budget; holds out for revenues
  Gov. Jerry Brown quickly vetoed a gimmicky budget package passed in the Legislature by the June 15 deadline.
• ACSA Leader Named California's National Distinguished Principal
  ACSA's Penny Fraumeni, principal of Fairgrove Academy in the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District, has been named California's 2011 National Distinguished Principal.
• Classify this awardee as an outstanding leader
  ACSA’s 2011 Classified Manager of the Year Lisa Ketchum is key to the success of the Santa Clara COE.
• State takes lead role on Common Core assessments
  California is working with other states to develop assessments aligned to the Common Core standards.
• Legislature expected to pass state budget on time
  Working under new constraints this year, all indications are the Legislature intends to have a budget passed on time.
• Honoree works to enhance student learning
  ACSA is proud to honor Carol Hansen as the 2011 Personnel/Human Resources Administrator of the Year.
• Get involved and grow yourself and your association
  ACSA’s success over the last 40 years is due to its members and their dedication to leadership.
• Women in Leadership Focus of Upcoming Conference
  ACSA and the American Association of School Administrators are co-hosting an upcoming conference that will bring together women school leaders from across the country.
• Schools likely to see no change in funding next year
  Gov. Jerry Brown's budget proposal essentially flat funds education in the coming year at $52.4 billion.
• ACSA academies key in landing the next job
  ACSA’s world-class academies are seen as the fast track into different areas of school leadership.
• Scholarship for CEL Institute
  Classified educational leaders hoping to attend ACSA’s 2011 Classified Educational Leaders Institute are encouraged to apply for a scholarship to help offset the cost.
• Education Coalition Explains Budget Revision Impact
  The Education Coalition held a press briefing May 25 to outline the details of Gov. Brown's May Budget Revision and the deep cuts schools will face without extended tax revenues.
• ACSA Collaborates on New EdSource Brief
  ACSA’s Middle Grades Education Council has been actively involved in the development of an EdSource research brief focusing on Algebra 1 in the eighth grade.
• No Major Cuts for Education in Governor's May Revision
  Gov. Jerry Brown has released his May Revision of the state budget proposal, and in a welcome change of pace it did not contain a list of massive cuts to education.
• ACSA Kicks Off Week of Action
  ACSA is joining other education, labor and community groups today to kick off the Week of Action to bring attention to the Public School State of Emergency and the need to protect funding for public education.
• State of Emergengy Sample Board Resolution
  The following is a sample resolution for school boards to use in showing support for the Public School State of Emergency action week, May 9-13.
• State of Emergency Flier
  ACSA is encouraging educators to plan events, activities and rallies the week of May 9-13 to bring attention to the Public School State of Emergency.
• ACSA Announces 2011 Statewide Award Recipients
  ACSA’s annual statewide awards for significant contributions to education have been announced.
• School Leaders Descend on Capitol
  Hundreds of school leaders assembled at the State Capitol today to call on lawmakers to extend revenues to shield schools and students from continued budget cuts.
• Education Coalition Media Briefing Packet
  The Education Coalition has released the following packet of information detailing recent budget cuts to local schools throughout the state.
• ACSA Issues Statement on Parent Empowerment Act
  ACSA Executive Director Bob Wells issued a statement as the State Board of Education considers reissuance of emergency regulations for the Parent Empowerment Act.
• ACSA Testifies at Hearing
  ACSA representatives were scheduled to testify at an oversight hearing today addressing the implementation of Common Core State Standards.
• ACSA Leader Named Nation's Best
  ACSA member and Sanger USD Superintendent Marc Johnson has been named the 2011 National Superintendent of the Year.
• ACSA Supports Improving Parent Empowerment Law
  ACSA has issued a statement in support of the State Board of Education's decision to improve the Parent Empowerment law.
• Statement on School Shooting
  ACSA Executive Director Bob Wells has issued a statement in response to the shooting at Schnell Elementary School that killed principal and ACSA member Sam LaCara.
• Education Coalition Discusses Budget Cuts, Deferrals
  The Education Coalition held a press briefing Feb. 1 to discuss the impact budget cuts and deferrals have on public education.
• Service on ACSA Board builds leadership skills
  New ACSA Board members are taking the helm for 2011-12, showing the importance of taking leadership posts.
• Week of the School Administrator
  California's educational leaders will be honored during Week of the School Administrator, March 6-12, 2011.
• ACSA Issues Statement on Budget
  ACSA Executive Director Bob Wells has issued a statement on Gov. Jerry Brown's proposed 2011-12 budget.
• ACSA Member Named as Finalist for Superintendent of the Year
  ACSA member Marcus Johnson, superintendent of Sanger USD, has been named one of four finalists for the title of 2011 National Superintendent of the Year by the American Association of School Administrators.
• Leadership Matters 2011 Launched
  With a new year comes the strengthening of ACSA's Leadership Matters efforts, to share the importance of quality leadership.
• CAAASA Annual Conference
  The California Association of African-American Superintendents and Administrators Annual Conference will be held Feb. 9-11 in Sacramento.
• Press Briefing Information Packet
  The following is information provided by the Education Coalition detailing the impact of budget cuts and deferrals to public education.