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88th Annual CASCWA State Conference: Honoring 2025 Model SARB Awardees! 

Congratulations to the 2025 State Model SARB Award winners! These districts were recognized at a special awards luncheon for their exceptional commitment to student attendance and well-being at the 88th Annual CASCWA State Conference. Their innovative strategies and community engagement have set a new standard for excellence. 

2025 Model SARBs and Their Chairpersons
  • Bakersfield City School District, Jesse D. Beed (Kern County)
  • Beaumont Unified School District, Bobbi Burnett (Riverside County)
  • Chowchilla Elementary School District, Ara Derkalousdian (Madera County)
  • Conejo Valley Unified School District, Amber Bowman (Ventura County)
  • Corona-Norco Unified School District, Crystal Carroll (Riverside County)
  • Covina-Valley Unified School District, Fernando Sanchez (Los Angeles County)
  • Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District, Antonio Quintanilla (Tulare County)
  • Eureka City Schools, Sheri Jensen (Humboldt County)
  • Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, Scott Meyer (Sacramento County)
  • Humboldt County Office of Education, Gillian Townsend (Humboldt County)
  • Menifee Union School District, Melinda Conde (Riverside County)
  • Needles Unified School District, Jamie Wiesner (San Bernardino County)
  • Newport-Mesa Unified School District, Angela Allen Hess (Orange County)
  • Patterson Joint Unified School District, Sandra Villasenor (Stanislaus County)
  • Riverside Unified School District, Raul Ayala (Riverside County)
  • San Jacinto Unified School District, Courtney Hall (Riverside County)
  • Shasta County Office of Education, Wendy Hall (Shasta County)
  • Val Verde Unified School District, Steve Coelho (Riverside County)
  • Woodlake Unified School District, Melissa Lawson (Tulare County)

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2025 CASCWA State Conference Recap

The 88th Annual CASCWA State Conference, held from April 28–30 at the Delta Hotel in Garden Grove, was a resounding success! Over 600 educators and student support professionals gathered to engage in dynamic workshops, insightful keynotes, and meaningful networking opportunities. Highlights included keynote addresses from Dr. Stefan Bean and Erin Gruwell, as well as the recognition of the 2025 Model SARB awardees for their exemplary efforts in promoting student attendance and well-being. Thank you to all attendees, sponsors, and CASCWA Southern Section for making this event memorable!

          

2026 CASCWA Annual State Conference Registration Coming This Fall

Get ready for the 89th Annual CASCWA State Conference hosted by the CASCWA Delta Sierra section. Set to take place March 16-18, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency in Sacramento, California, this premier event will bring together educators, administrators, and student services professionals from across the state to explore innovative strategies for enhancing student welfare and attendance. Attendees can look forward to engaging workshops, insightful keynote speakers, and valuable networking opportunities, all aimed at fostering student success. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details as the date approaches. As with past CASCWA conferences, we expect to sell out.

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