Welcome to Southern Section Page!
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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!) |
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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 |
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE |
CASCWA’s Southern Section President’s Message
Dr. Don English
San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools Office
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
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 |
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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 |
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Southern Section's Executive Board |
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Aurora M. Perry Secretary Coordinator of Student Services Beaumont USD (retired) | Mike Winters Ventura County Representative Director of Student Services Ventura County Office of Education |
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Jason Ferrell Webmaster Pupil Personnel Services Specialist Anaheim Elementary SD | Melissa Schoonmaker, LCSW Los Angeles Representative Project Manager III Child Welfare & Attendance Los Angeles COE | Sherman Garnett Legislative Chair Board Member Upland USD Board of Education |
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Jenifer Mendel Board Advisor Dropout Prevention Specialist Grossmont USD (retired) | Bonnie Boone Registrations & Website Administrative Assistant Orange County Dept. of Education |
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Jennifer Gomeztrejo State SARB Representative Student Support Services Solutions gomeztrejo.jennifer@4edconsultants.org | Amir Alavi Member at Large alavirocks@yahoo.com | Phil Kauble Honorary Member at Large Director Student Support Services Los Angeles COE (retired) |
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Violet Gutierrez Board Member at Large Director, Human Resources San Bernardino County Supt. of Schools violet.gutierrez@sbcss.net | Maria Hwang De Bravo Member at Large Student Support Services Solutions |
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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 |
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Maria Hwang de Bravo Student Support Services Solutions, Inc. (310) 753-2380 |
Sherman Garnett & AssociatesSherman 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/ |
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