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CASCWA'S STATE EXECUTIVE BOARD |
STATE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE 
CASCWA State President Rick Riegel
Dear CASCWA Members, Community Partners, and Friends, Thank you for visiting the CASCWA website today! The Southern Section is finalizing preparations for this year's annual State Conference. We are excited about the presenters and keynote speakers we will hear during this beautiful time of year in Southern California. This year's conference uses the SoCal theme "Catch the Wave of Student Success" as we jointly work to improve attendance, help at-promise students, address legal issues, improve school safety, and promote a positive school climate. We look forward to a welcome address from the Orange County Department of Education Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean and a keynote message from Erin Gruwell, author of the Freedom Writers. We will also recognize the winners of the California Dept of Education's "Model SARB Awards." CASCWA is pleased to partner with SchoolStatus and RaaWee K12, as their support significantly improved our organization. Additionally, we are fortunate to have additional sponsors at the State Conference, including: 7 Mindsets, ACSA, CalOptima Health, Dora Dome Law, Epoch Education, Espindola Consulting, Everyday Labs, LA COE, MooZoom, PowerSchool, S4, Schools First Credit Union. Sown to Grow, Valdez Educational Services, BARK, Ripple Effects, and Woodcraft Rangers. Please be sure to visit our sponsors during the conference to learn more about the valuable services they provide. We sold out early this year and expect a full house at the Delta Marriott Hotel in Garden Grove. The hotel is conveniently located just a mile from Disneyland and about 10 miles from the beach, so feel free to come early and stay late if you can! We are excited to announce that we will soon give our website a facelift. Our goal is to create a space where you can find information about training opportunities, updates on legislation, and connections with resources and experts in the field of Student Services. We also encourage you to keep an eye out for our digital newsletter, Intercom, which will be delivered to your inbox. Our organization relies on the group's energy, so please connect with other members and board representatives. To help facilitate this, the four CASCWA sections/regions host mixers and training sessions for you to attend, so come out and join us! See you at the conference! Rick Riegel CASCWA State President |
2023-24 CASCWA STATE EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS
Dr. Don English, Ed.D. State President Director, San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools |
Dr. Kevin Torosian, J.D. Past State President Central USD, Retired |
Ariana Velasco Bay Section President CWAL, San Francisco USD |
David Kopperud Delta Section President CDE, Retired |  Sharma Uma San Joaquin Section President Stanislaus COE |  Leslie Hansen Southern Section President Director, Anaheim ESD |
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Jenifer Gomeztrejo State SARB Rep. Student Support Services Solutions |
Sherman Garnett Legislation Advocate San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, Retired |  Dan Sackheim Member-at-Large Education Programs Consultant, CA Dept. of Education |
Dennis Wiechmann Member-at-Large Superintendent, Sanger USD |
Andrew Kevy Member-at- Large Director, Hayward USD |
Jenifer Mendel Member-at-Large Grossmont USD, Retired |
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Executive Director's Message
Welcome to CASCWA!
Dear Colleagues and Partners,
As the Executive Director of the California Association of Supervisors of Child Welfare & Attendance (CASCWA), I am honored to welcome you to our vibrant community. CASCWA is dedicated to ensuring that every child in California has the support and resources they need to thrive academically and personally.
Our association is built on a foundation of collaboration, advocacy, and education. Together, we work to address the challenges facing our students, particularly those who are most vulnerable. Through our shared commitment, we aim to create safer, more supportive school environments and champion every child's well-being.
Thank you for being a part of CASCWA. Your dedication and passion are what make our work possible. I encourage you to take full advantage of the resources, training, and networking opportunities we offer. Together, we can make a significant and meaningful impact on the lives of the children and families we serve.
Warm regards,
Erica Peterson
Executive Director
Click below for a listing of CASCWA's State Presidents from 1937 to today!
List of CASCWA State Presidents up to 2022-23.doc
Click below for a listing of CASCWA's four Section Presidents to 2022-23 |