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Registration Now Open: 89th Annual CASCWA State Conference

Registration is now open for the 89th Annual CASCWA State Conference, the premier professional learning event for California’s child welfare and attendance leaders. This year’s conference will bring together K–12 directors, superintendents, pupil services administrators, counselors, and community partners for three days of dynamic learning, networking, and collaboration.

What to Expect

Expert-led sessions on attendance recovery, student engagement, equity-driven practices, and MTSS
Keynote presentations from state and local leaders shaping the future of education
Practical strategies you can take back and implement immediately in your schools and districts
Networking opportunities with over 650 CASCWA professionals across California

⚠️ Please note: Due to strong interest, we anticipate the conference will sell out quickly.

Register Now

Don’t miss the chance to be part of this statewide event dedicated to supporting students’ success.

Dates are to be placed here!

Bay Section's scheduled events are as follows:

Other Bay section/county events are as follows:

Now Available: CASCWA Business Partnerships Guide for SY 2025–2026!

We're excited to announce the launch of the CASCWA Business Partnerships Guide—your gateway to connecting with education leaders across California who are dedicated to student attendance, engagement, and well-being.

Each year, CASCWA brings together thousands of professionals committed to breaking down barriers to student success. This guide outlines strategic sponsorship opportunities, event collaborations, and year-round visibility options for organizations aligned with our mission.

✨ Whether you're in education technology, mental health services, family engagement, or data solutions—we invite you to partner with us to drive meaningful impact.

✨Interested in becoming a CASCWA partner? View the guide and learn more.

RaaWee K12 & CASCWA Partnership

News provided by RaaWee K12 Solutions

Apr 16, 2025, 10:40 ET

PLANO, Texas, April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- RaaWee K12 Solutions is excited to announce its partnership with the California Association of Supervisors of Child Welfare and Attendance (CASCWA) in a collaborative effort to support Supervisors of Child Welfare and Attendance Workers across the state of California. This partnership aims to provide powerful tools for combating chronic absenteeism, truancy, and dropout prevention across California's educational landscape.

RaaWee K12 has provided comprehensive solutions for over a decade to combat chronic absenteeism and truancy in schools. These solutions encompass a range of tools, including foolproof tracking, simplified outreach, timely two-way communication, collaborative barrier-solving, streamlined document preparation, and robust data analysis. By providing education leaders with these tools, RaaWee empowers them to implement effective strategies and improve student attendance.

This mission aligns closely with the goals of CASCWA, making this new partnership a formidable alliance in service to the constituents and members they represent throughout California. Together, RaaWee K12 Solutions and CASCWA are committed to enhancing the support structures available to child welfare supervisors, ensuring they have the resources necessary to positively impact student attendance and well-being.

"We highly value our partnership with RaaWee K12, as they provide essential tools and resources that empower CASCWA members in their efforts to support student attendance, engagement, and overall well-being," remarked Erica Peterson, CASCWA State Executive Director. "Their innovative solutions play a crucial role in helping our members address challenges in child welfare and attendance, ultimately contributing to the success of students and school communities across California."

"Joining forces with CASCWA is a significant step towards creating a comprehensive approach to tackle the challenges of absenteeism and dropout rates," said Saleem Qazi, CEO at RaaWee K12 Solutions. "We are thrilled to work alongside CASCWA to provide the tools and support that will empower child welfare supervisors and their dedicated teams to foster educational success for their students."

Through this partnership, RaaWee K12 Solutions and CASCWA will collaboratively develop initiatives aimed at improving attendance and engagement, ultimately benefiting the students who rely on the dedication and support of child welfare workers. Visit www.RaaWeeK12.com or www.RaaWeeK12.com/CASCWA-and-RaaWee/ to learn more about this powerful partnership.

RaaWee K12 Solutions, solely focused on the challenges of Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy for more than 10 years, provides RaaWee K12 Attendance+ to educational institutions and their leaders for foolproof tracking, simplified outreach, timely 2-way communication, barrier-solving collaboration, simplified document preparation, powerful data analysis, and centralized storage tools that result in successful Student Attendance Improvement. Visit www.RaaWeeK12.com for more information on these powerful solutions.

Press Releases

9.11.2024- California Association of Supervisors of Child Welfare & Attendance (CASCWA) Names Erica Peterson as New Executive Director... read more

What is CASCWA

Below you will find the first two sections of the CASCWA Constitution (full constitution link below.) These two sections describe the reasons for our organization and focus of our actions:

ARTICLE II (MISSION STATEMENT and PURPOSE OF THE ASSOCIATION)

SECTION 1

The Association is an organization comprised of school and community professionals who are dedicated to improving school climate, safety, and increasing school attendance. We create a network of professional support, mentors, and educators, and we influence relevant legislation and advocate for the needs of students, families, and schools.

SECTION 2

The purpose of this Association shall be to promote the work of Child Welfare and Attendance, Student Services, and to raise the professional level of workers in this field throughout the State of California, by:

A. Providing a means for the dissemination of innovative, creative, and constructive ideas concerning the development of youth in relation to their school, home and community; including the periodic publication and distribution of a Statewide Newsletter, known as the Intercom.
B. Maintaining high standards for the training and professional development of Supervisors of Child Welfare and Attendance.
C. Encouraging programs for guidance and counseling of the in-school and out-of-school youth until they have reached a period of adjustment.
D. Encouraging programs for guidance and counseling of the in-school and out-of-school youth. Advocating and assisting in the development and maintenance of adequate records of the school, community, and home life of youth.
E. Influencing relevant legislation for the needs of youth, families, and schools.

Click on this link for the full CASCWA Constitution: CASCWA Constitution Approved July 10, 2020 President Jeni Mendel.docx

CASCWA State Presidents

The history of CASCWA reflects the history of education in the State of California. Today, we are facing uncertainty, new challenges and reduced resources. It takes leadership to survive and to make a better tomorrow. In every school district, county offices and at the state level there are individuals, who will not only take on the issues of today, but who will provide the leadership to help other in our fields. They are true leaders! CASCWA has benefited from incredible leadership over the years. Below, you find a list of CASCWA State Presidents going back to

Click on this link for a listing of the CASCWA Presidents: List of CASCWA State Presidents up to 2020-21.doc

Click on this link for a listing of the CASCWA Presidents up to 2020-21: List of CASCWA Section Presidents.doc

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