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Perez, Zeke, Jr.; von Zastrow, Claus – Education Commission of the States, 2023
Data governance is a core obligation for leaders and staff across any agency that collects, stores or uses individuals' data. It ensures that individuals' personal information is protected, and can support the continuous improvement of data quality and use, particularly when it includes well-defined processes, structure and responsibilities.…
Descriptors: Governance, Data Use, Privacy, Information Management
Children Now, 2019
California's schools are facing increasing complexity when it comes to educating their student populations: the next generation of children is more diverse, more likely to live in low-income families, and are majority dual language learners. Research shows that providing supportive, enriching environments for children to connect with caring adults…
Descriptors: Leadership Responsibility, Cooperative Planning, Partnerships in Education, Agency Cooperation
Estes, Elizabeth; Davis, Jeff; Shilton, Adrienne; Stoner-Mertz, Christine; Funk, Michael; Eisenberg, Lisa; Weller, Teneh; Knecht, Richard S.; Kelley, Veronica; Kain, Lara; Peck, Jennifer; Rosario, Aleah; Lombardo, Michael; Kimner, Hayin; Jacobs, Melissa; Dickey, Amanda; Epstein, Ken; Aguilar-Gaxiola, Sergio; Alcala, Lupita; Caparas, Ruthie; Coley, Aressa; Justus, Marianne; Willis, Jason; Larsen, Karen – WestEd, 2022
This field guide is a first step by a collaborative of California child-serving education, health, and social service experts and leaders to further California's current efforts toward one effective, integrated, comprehensive, school-based child-serving system. The guide includes guidance for both local education agencies (LEAs) and state leaders,…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Guides, School Districts, Public Officials
Geiser, Kristin; Fehrer, Kendra; Pyne, Jaymes; Gerstein, Amy; Harrison, Vicki; Joshi, Shashank – John W. Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities, 2019
According to national indicators of adolescent health and well-being, mental health is one of the most significant health issues young people face. Since mental health is linked to other aspects of health and well-being, undiagnosed and untreated mental health conditions can negatively impact a young person's social-emotional health, academic…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Health, Well Being, Mental Health
Policy Analysis for California Education, PACE, 2018
This report reviews and analyzes California policies that are designed to support early learning in children from birth through age five years. The analysis is limited to early childhood (EC) education-related programs and supports that are likely to directly affect children's cognitive and social development. The information in the report comes…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Students with Disabilities, Preschool Teachers, Teacher Education
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Lundh, Patrik; House, Ann; Means, Barbara; Harris, Christopher J. – Afterschool Matters, 2013
Afterschool programs have increasingly gained attention as settings that can help enrich students' science learning. Even though science is widely included in afterschool activities, sites often lack adequate materials and staff know-how to implement quality science. To address this need, this article examines afterschool science in light of the…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Science Instruction, Science Teachers, Teacher Qualifications
Children Now, 2020
The 2020 Pro-Kid Policy Agenda for California is the comprehensive roadmap at the state level to ensure that all children have the necessary supports to reach their full potential. California has an obligation to tear down the structural barriers to all kids, especially kids of color, from growing up healthy, safe, and ready for college, career,…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, State Policy, Equal Education, Child Health
Skavdahl, Britta M. – ProQuest LLC, 2010
Purpose. The purpose of this study was to determine what research-based and federally recommended practices in the area of school crisis response planning and management were being implemented in K-8 school districts in Northern California, as well as the degree with which the recommended practices were being implemented. Finally, the study…
Descriptors: School Districts, Superintendents, Crisis Intervention, Elementary Schools
Castrechini, Sebastian; London, Rebecca A. – Center for American Progress, 2012
In a nation where 42 percent of children live in low-income families, too many schools face the challenge of teaching students burdened with unmet needs that pose obstacles to learning. Community schools that align schools and community resources are a promising strategy for improving student outcomes by providing wraparound services that meet the…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), School Districts, Community Resources, School Community Programs
Ettore Victor Romualdi – ProQuest LLC, 2000
The 1990's have seen a nationwide development of initiatives designed to provide school-linked comprehensive services to children and families. The level of collaboration among schools and community-based agencies required by such initiatives is unprecedented and offers an opportunity for systemic changes in the way professionals, families, and…
Descriptors: Health Promotion, Elementary School Students, Agency Cooperation, Public Agencies