SAN JOAQUIN'S PRESIDENT MESSAGE
Greetings from San Joaquin Section!
We are excited to invite you to the 19th Annual CASCWA San Joaquin-SCOE Attendance Certification & Mental Health Training, a two-day professional development event designed for pupil services leaders, attendance teams, and student support professionals. Join us August 28–29, 2025 for expert-led sessions, practical strategies, and collaborative discussions on the most pressing topics in child welfare and attendance.
This year’s workshop will spotlight:
- Expanded Learning & Attendance Data Collection
Learn about the new CALPADS data collections for 2025–26, including the Attendance Recovery Program and Expanded Learning Programs (ELO-P, ASES, ASSETS, 21st CCLC). Get ahead of the curve with critical reporting and implementation guidance.
- Hands-On Attendance Improvement Strategies
Tackle chronic absenteeism with proven solutions from the New Definitive Guide for Student Attendance Improvement in this interactive session.
- AI in CWA Work
Explore the future of technology in our field with an introduction to Artificial Intelligence applications in child welfare and attendance.
- Social Media’s Impact on Youth
Gain insight into how social media is shaping youth behavior, safety, and mental health—and what schools need to know.
- Legislative Updates
Sherman Garnett, Garnett & Associates
Hear the latest happenings in Sacramento
- School Interventions
Get intervention strategies for transitional and at-risk youth.
- Supporting Transitional Families under McKinney-Vento
Discover practical tools to support students and families facing housing instability, led by a seasoned advocate with over 30 years of service.
This workshop is your opportunity to connect with leaders across the region, deepen your understanding of state requirements, and leave with actionable tools to improve student outcomes in 2025–26.
Register today: https://cascwa.wildapricot.org/event-6179112 We look forward to seeing you there!
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All scholarship winners: L to R: Joe Brucia, Dulce Juarez, Ari Rangel, Janet Rowse, Elijah Berber, Ron Cuff, Alyssa Moreno, Julian Cuen, Kevin Torosian, Sharma Uma.
SafeLaunch Scholarship winners. L to R: Joe Brucia, DulceJuarez, Ari Rangel, Ron Cuff, Janet Rowse , Kevin TorosianAnthony Brucia Scholarship Awards Presentation Ceremony 2024 The San Joaquin section of CASCWA held their annual scholarship awards luncheon on May 17, 2024, in Fresno CA. Named in honor of Anthony Brucia, the late son of CASCWA legend Joe Brucia, the scholarship is given to students who have overcome major challenges and circumstances in life to graduate on time from high school and continue on with their education. With over 70 people in attendance, scholarship co-chair and emcee Dr. Kevin Torosian welcomed everyone, followed by brief introductions of section members and a greeting from section President Sharma Uma. At the conclusion of a lovely meal enjoyed by all, Anthony Brucia Awards were presented to the following students: Julian Cuen, Firebaugh HS (CSU, Fresno), Elijah Berber, Kings River HS (Reedley College), Alyssa Moreno, Hallmark Academy (Fresno City College), Tiana Contreras, Harmony Magnet Academy (UC Irvine), and Isabella Wyrick, Nipomo HS (Cal Poly). The Anthony Brucia award is an immediate $1,000 scholarship, to be followed by additional awards of $1,000 per year for the next three years should the student remain enrolled and in good standing. Additionally, Ron Cuff and Janet Rowse from SafeLaunch were in attendance to award two scholarships to recipients selected by them from our applicants whose lives have been touched by the effects of substance abuse. SafeLaunch has made their generosity in scholarship awards available to every CASCWA section throughout the state and were gracious enough to attend to present scholarships to Ari Rangel, Parlier HS (Reedley College) and Dulce Juarez, Kingsburg HS (CSU, Fresno). Special acknowledgments should go out to Sergio Mendoza, Scholarship Co-Chair, Johnny Gonzalez, Joe Brucia, Nuni Torres, Maisie Young, Sharma Uma and all the other members of the San Joaquin section who participated in the reading and scoring of applications. San Joaquin Section: Attendance Certification and Mental Health Training 9/1/2022 Great Job! Outstanding Workshop! Words from Sharma Uma are below: Click here for a copy of the workshop's final program |
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| 14th Annual SCOE & CASCWA Attendance Certification and Mental Health Training Workshop Click Here to Register: https://cascwa.wildapricot.org/event-5297728 Dates: August 29, 2024, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM and August 30th, 2024, 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM Presented by: CASCWA San Joaquin Section & Stanislaus County Office of Education Location: Martin Petersen Event Center 720 12th St. Modesto, CA 800-222-8733 Hotel Information: DoubleTree by Hilton, 1150 Ninth Street, Modesto, CA 800-222-8733 Please see the booking link for overnight guests' rooms. BOOKING LINK: https://group.doubletree.com/i55gvh GROUP CODE: 90G AGENDA: Clickable Link to Tentative Agenda (Subject to Change). **We are asking that a separate registration be completed for each registrant!** **San Joaquin section is proud to bring forward this important workshop and we hope that you will find the information presented to be meaningful to you and your district.** |
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CLICK BELOW FOR WORKSHOP'S PROGRAM 2022 PROGRAM AGENDA IN DOC.docx THANK YOU SAN JOAQUIN FOR THIS OUTSTANDING ANNUAL EVENT. WHAT A GREAT WAY TO START OFF THIS NEW SCHOOL YEAR! |
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CASCWA SAN JOAQUIN SECTION RECOGNIZES JOHNNY GONZALEZ! The editors of the Intercom have asked each section to recognize for the Intercom one member of their executive board for their contributions to the CASCWA organization. San Joaquin's Section has chosen Mr. Johnny Gonzales for this honor! Mr. Johnny Gonzalez a resident of Sanger, CA and the Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance in the Sanger Unified School District. Johnny is our newly elected Treasurer of the San Joaquin section. We, much like the students of Sanger Unified, have had the privilege of benefiting from Johnny’s experiences growing up as a student in Sanger Unified and for the past 16 years giving back to the community by raising attendance awareness and meeting the needs of students. Johnny has had multiple roles during his time in Sanger, working as an After School Program teacher, substitute teaching, and coaching high school boys’ and girls’ basketball. He later spent five years as an English teacher at Sanger High School and eventually took over as assistant principal. His desire to work with students facing many challenges then led him to become the alternative education principal at Sanger Community Day School. Three years later he had the honor and privilege to return to his old elementary school to become principal, and he now serves as the Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance. He has been involved in CASCWA as a member since his alternative education principal days 8-9 years ago. Dr. Dennis Weichmann challenged him to learn the ropes before joining CASCWA, and he now has the honor of being the section’s treasurer. A highlight from last year and during the pandemic has been the enduring comradery between the members of the CASCWA San Joaquin section. The following quote comes directly from Johnny: “I was able to lean on the guidance of Nunie (Praxades Torres) from Parlier Unified, Sharma Uma from Stanislaus County Office of Education and Dr. Kevin Torosian who is newly retired and serves as the CASCWA State President.” He writes to the Intercom: “There was so much wealth of knowledge from them all that as my anxiety rose with whether or not I could do the job as CWA, they allowed me words of wisdom to take a day at a time. For that teamwork, there are no more words that could be extended as gratitude other than saying thank you!” The future of the San Joaquin section is in good hands with contributors and leaders like Johnny Gonzalez. |
| THANK YOU SAN JOAQUIN SECTION On behalf of the staff of the Intercom and all the webmasters, we wish to the leadership of the San Joaquin Section for starting off the 2021-22 school year with this excellent and important workshop! The topics were relevant and the presenters were excellent. On a personal note, we wish to thank Praxades Torres and the entire San Joaquin Section for their commitment to our CASCWA members and friends. Their workshops and other activities are relevant to today's challenges in the world of child protective services! Keep up the great work! |
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The Faces Behind CASCWA's San Joaquin Executive Board |
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Carrie Albert Treasurer Sylvian USD calbert@sylvan.k12.ca.us |
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Patricia Clark Member at Large Stockton USD pclark@stocktonusd.net |
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April Meza Board Advisor Clovis USD aprillemeza@cusd.com | Dennis Wiechmann Board Advisor Sanger USD dwiechmann@sbcglobal.net | Praxades Torres Membership/Marketing Parlier USD ptorres@parlierunified.org | Robin Gainey Board Advisor Mojave USD robingainey@mojave.k12.ca.us |
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David Cohen Board Advisor Clovis USD davidcohen@cusd.com |
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