About ACSA

Serving California’s Educational Leaders

Founded in 1971, the Association of California School Administrators is the largest umbrella organization for school leaders in the United States, serving more than 18,000 California educators.

ACSA’s top priority is advocating for public school students in kindergarten through grade 12, as well as adult learners.

ACSA is the only association in the nation that encompasses the broad spectrum of the management/leadership team. We serve school administrators in 19 regions throughout California, each made up of local charters.

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Our Mission

The mission of the Association of California School Administrators is to advocate in the best interests of students and to develop, empower and inspire equity-minded educational leaders.

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Our Vision

The Association of California School Administrators is the driving force for an equitable, world-class education system that can meet the diverse needs of all California students.

Our Leadership

Board Officers

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Dr. Daryl Camp

President
Superintendent, San Lorenzo USD, R-6

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Rene Rickard

President-Elect
Chief Innovation Officer, Ventura USD, R-13

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Roxane Fuentes

Vice President
Superintendent, Berryessa Union SD, R-8

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Jared Hungerford

Vice President for Legislative Action
Superintendent, Calaveras COE, R-7

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Rafael Plascencia

Past President
Director, Personnel Services, Tustin USD, R-17

Board Members

Board Directors At-Large

Bylaws, Policies & Procedures

Strategic Plan

ACSA Long-term Goals and Objectives

GOAL: Member Development and Support
  • OBJECTIVE 1: To provide accessible, relevant opportunities for professional learning and leadership development through which members can acquire, apply and demonstrate new knowledge, as well as expand career pathways.
  • OBJECTIVE 2: To drive professional excellence as the members’ first source for timely, comprehensive information on professional trends, issues, practices and resources.
  • OBJECTIVE 3: To be a dynamic professional community of educational leaders who collaborate and contribute their experience and expertise to support each other’s professional growth.
GOAL: Advocacy and Influence
  • OBJECTIVE 4: To shape policy for a world-class, fully funded education system and improved outcomes for all students by aligning the collective influence of members at the local, state and federal levels.
  • OBJECTIVE 5: To be a leader, credible voice, and trusted partner in addressing the issues impacting the diverse needs of students and the administrators that support them.
GOAL: Organizational Development and Sustainability
  • OBJECTIVE 6: To optimize ACSA structure, human and financial resources, and impact through shared vision, leadership, stewardship and accountability at all levels of the Association.

Founded in 1971, ACSA is the largest umbrella organization for school leaders in the United States, serving more than 18,000 California educators. ACSA staff supports members with benefits and services, advocates for strong and equitable schools, offers professional learning for career development, and communicates critical news and best practices.

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