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“Share Your Expertise at the 2026 CASCWA State Conference – Call for Presenters Open!”
1209 L. Street | Sacramento, CA
Learning without Limits: Removing Barriers to Student Success
"Learning Without Limits: Removing Barriers to Student Success" is a broad theme that encompasses various educational philosophies, initiatives, and strategies aimed at creating more equitable and effective learning environments for all students. It's a concept that recognizes the diverse needs of learners and works to dismantle obstacles that prevent them from reaching their full potential. Barriers to student success can be complex and multi-faceted, extending beyond the classroom and into a student's home and community. They can be academic, emotional, social, or in the home.
Five Content Strands (with suggested topics)
1. Improving School Attendance and Behavior
Positive, Asset-based Attendance Support and Correction
Positive, Asset-based Behavior Support and Correction
(“Other Means of Correction”)
The SARB Process (Including Enforcement of Compulsory Attendance)
Challenges of Supervising and Enforcing Independent Study Agreements
Collaboration with Families
The Roles of Specialists
Attendance Action Plan
Discipline
2. Family and Community Engagement
Social-Emotional Learning
Community Schools
“This” Whole Child – Not Just “The” Whole Child
Data Analysis and Uses
Conflict Resolutions
3. Legal and Leadership - Attorney and Superintendent Presentations welcomed
Adaptive Leadership during Crisis - Mental Health, Lock down, school safety, absenteeism spikes
Attendance Recovery
Board Policies & Administrative Regulations - attendance procedures, immigration
Preserving programs in tough fiscal times
Leadership for Equity and Belonging - Culturally responsive leadership practices
Proactive Strategies to Identify and Address Bias
Strategic Leadership for pupil services
Student Services-Growing your own site leaders
Collaborative Leadership
4. Positive Climate and Culture
Developing, Implementing and Maintaining Positive School Climate
Educational Options Programs
Inclusive Leadership (Educators, Families and Students)
Supporting Youth Agency and Voice
School & Community Safety
Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)
5. Health & Wellness
TUPE Related Prevention and Intervention
Healthy Eating
Vaping Prevention
Mental Health – Identifying Challenges and Providing Support
Social Media & AI
Wellness Centers
School Safety
Presentation Formats & Details: Workshops: 75 minutes
Submission Guidelines: Click here to go to the Call for Presenter submission form. (Coming soon)
Next Steps: If your proposal is accepted, we’ll notify you in December and provide preparation guidelines, including deadlines for presentation materials: slides or handouts.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to elevate our collective experience at the 2026 CASCWA State Conference. We look forward to receiving your proposal and crafting an engaging, impactful program together!
Should you have any questions, ideas and feedback for the State Conference Planning Team, please do not hesitate to reach out to us by clicking on this link here to connect with us.