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CASCWA Southern Section Fall Workshop

October 11, 2024   8:30 to 3:00 at Knott's Hotel

"The New World of Restorative Support"

Dr. Michele Lenertz

Dr. Karma Nicolis

Dr. Barbara Higgins

Who Should Attend the Fall Workshop?


If your position involves the discipline process for any K-12 students, this workshop is a must for you.  

The New World of Restorative Support

Step into the next generation of student intervention.  The implementation of restorative practices is an effective option when providing other means of correction and building stronger, trustworthy school communities.  Restorative practices, along with OMC spelled out in Education Code 48900.5 redirects California K-12 educational system away from disciplinary methods that often lead to exclusionary practices.  Jumpstart your school, LEA or county office of education with implementation!  Register for the CASCWA Fall Workshop today!

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

$125 cost includes breakfast & the famous Mrs. Knott's Chicken for lunch

Click here to register

(Note:  AB1919 was vetoed by Governor Newsome on Sept 6, 2024, but CDE requirements for restorative practices implementation are still a hot topic!)


For questions anything CASCWA related, please contact us:  

CASCWA Southern Section, P.O. Box 4222, Orange, CA  92863-4222 

(714) 966-4466   bboone@ocde.us 





PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

CASCWA’s Southern Section President’s Message

Dr. Don English

San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools Office

donald.english@sbcss.net 

Dear esteemed members of the California Association of Supervisors of Child Welfare and Attendance,

Today, we face significant challenges that impact our schools and communities. Staffing shortages, fluctuating enrollment, and a complex political climate, including sensitive issues such as transgender outing to parents, demand our attention and thoughtful response. Additionally, learning gaps exacerbated by recent disruptions require innovative solutions to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed.

As we face these challenges, your role as child welfare and attendance administrators is more crucial than ever. We are advocates for all students, leading the way in implementing alternative means of correction over exclusionary discipline. Your dedication ensures that our school sites remain welcoming, warm, and world-class environments where every child can thrive.

By involving families and communities in our efforts, we not only support our youth but also strengthen the fabric of our communities. Your leadership and commitment to inclusivity and excellence create a foundation for stronger families, resilient youth, and a brighter future for all.

Together, let us continue to champion the well-being and success of every student, upholding our shared mission with unwavering dedication.

Sincerely,

Dr. Don English

Dr. Don English,

President, CASCWA Southern Section

donald.english@sbcss.net


Dr. Don English's Brief Bio:

Don English is a twenty-eight-year educator who has served in various capacities with the San Bernardino County Office of Education, including Executive Director, Director, Program Manager, Principal, Lead Teacher, Teacher, Grant Administrator and Grant Writer. Don is a School Board Trustee. He has spent his entire career working with At-Promise students. Don has chaired numerous WASC teams and has been instrumental in schools utilizing the reflective process of self-study. He provides supervisors of attendance certification trainings, mandated by education code 48240, throughout the state of California. Don has written and administered grants in excess of 2 million dollars.

Don has been recognized as the NAACP Teacher of the year, San Bernardino County Teacher of the year for Alternative and Special Education, Association of California School Administrators Education Options Administrator of the year and the California Association of Supervisors of Child Welfare and Attendance, Outstanding Service Award recipient.

Don holds a master’s degree in educational administration from California State University, San Bernardino. He also holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley and is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Education from the University of Southern California. He holds a multiple subject teaching credential, and administrative services credential.


 Southern Section 2024 Scholarship 

A special "Thank you" to Angela Allen Hess for putting together the 2024 Southern Section Scholarship Program.  If you are in the CASCWA Southern Section and know of a student who has turned it around and will be going to college, please honor that student and submit a scholarship application on their behalf!   See flyer below:

Southern Section Scholarship Information 2-9-24.pdf


CASCWA Scholarship 2024 11.17.24.pdf


Information on Southern Section's 2025 Scholarship Program will be posted as soon as we receive it!


Southern Section Events





CASCWA Membership:  Supporting the Southern Section

We hope you find an interest to join the California Association of Supervisors of Child Welfare & Attendance. The Southern Section serves Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. We look forward to having you as a collaborating member!  Joining as a paying member will give you access to these benefits:


   ● Available Experts in Child Welfare & Attendance

   ● Up-to-Date Information on current issues, trends and findings

   ● Collaboration throughout California for all district & county staff with CWA/Student Services Administrators 

   ● In-person and Virtual Workshops available throughout the year

   ● Annual State Conference with a plethora of resources for you to be at your best 

   ● Receive ongoing legislative updates related to CWA/Student Services issues

   ● Helping at-risk students celebrate their accomplishments from adversity


$75 Annually / Retirees & Students $20    

For information:  Email Aurora Mendoza Perry at aurora.mendoza.perry@gmail.com 

CASCWA's Southern Section would like to thank Aurora Mendoza Perry. She was instrumental with the Legislative Update conducted by the Los Angeles County Office of Education.  She spoke about CASCWA at the end of her power point and why all of the educators in attendance should be a member of CASCWA. While we do not have a recording of her words to share with you, we do have her power point.  Please click below:

CASCWA Membership Pitch LACOE 12.9.2022 2022-2023.pptx






Southern Section's Executive Board





Don English

President

Director

San Bernardino County Supt. of Schools 

donald.english@sbcss.net

Vicente Bravo

Past President

Assistant Superintendent

Da Vinci Schools

vbravo@davincischools.org



Leslie Hansen

President Elect

Director of Pupil Services

Anaheim Elementary SD

lhansen@aesd.org



Michelle Sapanara

Vice President

Springs Charter School

michelle.sapanara@springscs.org







Aurora M. Perry

Secretary

Coordinator of Student Services 

Beaumont USD (retired)

aurora.mendoza.perry@gmail.com

Luis Brown

Imperial County Representative

Student Services Manager

Imperial COE

luis.brown@icoe.org

Mike Winters

Ventura County Representative

Director of Student Services

Ventura County Office of Education


Gary McGuire

Treasurer

Director of Pupil Services (retired)

Riverside USD

gmcguire.ie@gmail.com




Jason Ferrell

Webmaster

Pupil Personnel Services Specialist

Anaheim Elementary SD

jferrell@anaheimelementary.org

Melissa Schoonmaker, LCSW

Los Angeles Representative

Project Manager III

Child Welfare & Attendance

Los Angeles COE 

schoonmaker_melissa@lacoe.edu

Jenee Peevy

San Diego Representative

Coordinator, Student Services

San Diego COE

jpeevy@sdcoe.net

Sherman Garnett

Legislative Chair

Board Member

Upland USD Board of Education

sherman_garnett@verizon.net




Gerald Hime

Conference Chairman

Los Angeles COE (retired)

gjhime@earthlink.net

Jenifer Mendel

Board Advisor  

Dropout Prevention Specialist 

Grossmont USD (retired)

jenifermendel53@gmail.com

Dr. Benjamin Wardrop

Board Advisor

Director of Student Services

Beverly Hills USD

bwardrop@bhusd.org


Bonnie Boone

Registrations & Website 

Administrative Assistant

Orange County Dept. of Education

bboone@ocde.us




Jennifer Gomeztrejo

State SARB Representative

Student Support Services Solutions

gomeztrejo.jennifer@4edconsultants.org


Amir Alavi

Member at Large

alavirocks@yahoo.com

Erik Elorriaga

Regional Account Manager

School Status

schoolstatus.com.

Phil Kauble

Honorary Member at Large

Director

Student Support Services

Los Angeles COE (retired)

philkauble@cox.net




Violet Gutierrez

Board Member at Large

Director, Human Resources

San Bernardino County Supt. of Schools 

violet.gutierrez@sbcss.net


Angela Allen-Hess

Member at Large

Coordinator, CWA

Newport Mesa Unified SD

aallenhess@nmusd.us

Jessie Cherri

Member at Large

Orange USD (retired)

rcherri@socal.rr.com


Maria Hwang De Bravo

Member at Large

Student Support Services Solutions

bravo.maria@4edconsultants.org





Kristine Nelson 

Board Member at Large 

Coordinator Student Community Services

Orange USD

Krnelson@orangeusd.org

 Monique Yessian

Board Member at Large  

Director, Human Resources

Saddleback Valley USD

monique.yessian@svusd.org


Rick Riegel

Board Member at Large 

Orange County Dept of Education

Placentia Yorba Linda USD (retired)

rriegs@yahoo.com


Tracy Schmidt

Board Member at Large 

Director, Safety, Wellbeing and Student Engagement

San Diego COE

tracy.schmidt@sdcoe.net


Click below for the link to the publication:

2023 California Laws Relating to Minors

For more information, please contact:

https://legalbooksdistributing.c2


Maria Hwang de Bravo

Student Support Services Solutions, Inc.

(310) 753-2380


Sherman Garnett & Associates

Sherman Garnett and Associates is a state and nationally recognized trainer in the field of pupil services and has served/currently serves on numerous state and national committees. 

https://www.sherman-garnett-and-associates.com/


Dr. Nancy Dome - Epoch Education

We’re leading the way in educating the multi-cultural leaders of the world tomorrow and now.


https://epocheducation.com

https://drnancydome.com




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