Principals Playbook

PRINCIPALS PLAYBOOK BANNER

ACSA invites school site leaders to a monthly webinar series.

Built around a concise 30-minute format, Principals Playbook delivers essential updates principals need to lead with confidence, with a new focus on the policy, politics and advocacy shaping California’s schools.

Designed specifically for school-site leaders, Principals Playbook will give you a timely look at what’s happening in Sacramento, what it means for your school and students, and how school leaders  can help shape the decisions being made.

Members can sign up for email invitations, reminders and recaps, and are welcome to join for any and all episodes. Email Legislative Associate Jose Vargas at or Legislative Advocate Diana Vu at with any questions or to receive a standing invitation.

Upcoming Webinars

Oct. 22, 2026 | 10:00-10:30 AM
Nov. 19, 2026 | 10:00-10:30 AM

Previous recordings

January 2026

Student Discipline & Behavioral Interventions

Principals Ryan Johnson of Enterprise High School and Dr. Julie Hatchell of El Morro Elementary share practical approaches to implementing restorative practices in secondary and elementary school settings.

February 2026

Assessments & Instructional Resources

Rebecca Bowers from the California Dept. of Education and Dr. Terri Daniels, principal of Folsom Middle School, share strategies and insights to help school leaders make informed decisions that improve student learning.

March 2026

Chronic Absenteeism

Tami Garcia, principal of Agnes Baptist Elementary, and Steve Scott, principal of Woodlake Middle School, share insights on attendance trends, root causes, and practical strategies schools can use to improve student engagement and attendance.

April 2026

Chronic Absenteeism
(Working with Your District)

Debbie Stevenson, Principal of F. J. White, Steve Scott, Principal of Woodlake Valley Middle School, and Megan Marquez, Assistant Superintendent of Woodlake Unified, share strategies on how school sites can effectively partner with their districts to address attendance challenges and achieve improved outcomes. 

September 2026

Legislative Updates

ACSA’s Governmental Relations team provided updates on key state and federal legislative issues, including ACSA-sponsored legislation, Proposition 98 funding, college and career readiness, E-Rate, and proposed Head Start regulations. They also highlighted ACSA’s ongoing advocacy efforts to ensure educational leaders’ perspectives are represented in policy decisions.

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