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ALAS
Join ALAS as we partner with FETC to host our 2nd Annual Pre-Conference Partner/Match Sessions on January 13-14, 2020 in Miami, Florida!
Our Partner/Match Sessions are designed to provide one-on-one meetings between ALAS education leaders and solution providers to discuss areas of interest for the upcoming year. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to; Curriculum and Instruction, STEAM, Digital Content/Virtual Reality, Online Resources, Facilities, Security, Finance, Leadership, Professional Development, Assessment, English Learners, Data Management and more!
ALAS Members: For your time and commitment, ALAS will cover your room and board for one night and provide current ALAS National members with a $250.00 scholarship to be awarded to an outstanding teacher or student in your school district.
State affiliate groups with 5 or more attendees will receive $2,500 per affiliate, groups with 10 or more attendees will receive $5,000 per state affiliate.
As an ALAS member you get a FREE Basic Pass to FETC that gives you access to:
- 6 dedicated tracks, including the Future of Ed Tech Administrator track
- 3 dynamic Keynote presentations with Daniel Pink, Justin Shaifer and the expert panel of Tech Share LIVE!
- 380+ sessions exploring current and emerging technologies, as well as best practices to plan, integrate and manage it all
- A look into the growing world of esports and how to set up and maintain the technology for this in-demand program.
(Workshops require an additional registration fee.)
FETC® is the premier ed tech conference for administrators, principals and teams!
The Future of Education Technology® Conference is tailored to meet the needs of district administrators, principals and their teams. As a district or school leader, you are always seeking technology-driven solutions, strategies and insights to help you carry out your role. FETC® can provide you with the right resources, experts and answers to do just that.
To get your FREE Basic Pass be sure to register with Promo Code ALAS2020. Interested in upgrading your pass to attend intensive, 2-hour workshops? Use the same Promo Code and just pay the difference for your selected pass rate! Promo code valid for ALAS members only.
ALAS
Calling all ALAS State Affiliates to join us for our 2020 State Affiliates Leadership Conference!
2020 SALC will be hosted by our amazing partners — Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona March 6-8, 2020!
More details will be announced in the coming weeks!
GCU has been a dedicated partner of ALAS and our mission towards achieving equitable access to education for all students. This past year they set out to provide ALAS members with (3) $5,000 scholarships for doctoral or master's programs offered 100% online at GCU. Click here to find out more & apply!
Download the ALAS 2020 Calendar
ALAS
A special thank you to our keynote speakers and members for inspiring all of us to continue our work to achieve equity in education for all students! Every year we gather for our national education summit to bring together brilliant minds and exchange ideas and best practices on how to be the best leaders we can be. ALAS thanks everyone who joined us this year, and we invite you all to join us next year in Portland, Oregon, October 7-10, 2020!
A special thank you to our partners for supporting ALAS and our work to achieve equity in education!
View the 2019 ALAS Education Summit Partners
Kimberley Glascoe, U.S. Census Bureau Statistics in Schools program
I recently had the privilege of attending the ALAS 16th Annual Education Summit in Orlando, Florida. Not only did I leave feeling empowered, I left feeling a sense of unity. After all, ALAS is a familia. There were multiple times where speakers mentioned the upcoming 2020 Census to the audience, stating the importance not only for their communities, but for their schools as well.
Did you know that responses to the 2020 Census will drive decisions on the allocation of more than $675 billion in federal funds to states and communities each year for the next ten years? This includes support for school programs and services such as free and reduced-price lunch, classroom technology, head start, teacher training, special education, and more. The $675 billion also includes funds for services that influence student readiness for learning, such as child health programs and assistance with housing, heating, and food costs.
As a school leader, you make decisions every day that impact the communities in which you serve. You play an important role in student development and lay out the framework to make sure your students achieve their academic goals. Now that you know the impact the census will have on schools in your community, below are three things you can do today to prepare your teachers, students and their families for the 2020 Census by using free resources from the U.S. Census Bureau's Statistics in Schools (SIS) program.
Get Involved.
Promote the Statistics in Schools (SIS) Program and educate your community and teachers about the importance of counting all children in the 2020 Census. Your efforts today will impact schools, students, and communities for the next 10 years. This fall, all administrators in schools across the 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Island Areas will receive a booklet introducing them to the 2020 Census Statistics in Schools program. This guide provides materials to share with teachers to explain and promote the SIS program, and information about the 2020 Census' impact on school funding. Download the online version here.
Share 2020 SIS Resources.
New activities designed specifically for the 2019-2020 school year spotlight the 2020 Census and the importance of making sure everyone is counted, especially children. Download activities for pre-K through 12th grade to make a difference for your students, school, and community. Our fun and interactive pre-K materials are available in English and Spanish to help young children understand the 2020 Census and introduce them to the idea of data. New English Language Learners (ELL) and adult English as a Second Language (ESL) activities highlight the country’s diversity and emphasize the value of counting everyone in the 2020 Census. There are also Spanish activities for K through 12th grade for Puerto Rico.
Support the Count of Young Children.
Newborn babies and young children under five are often missed in the decennial census, with consequences that can impact their lives for the next 10 years. When children are missed in the count, it often is because of complex living situations, such as when one or more parents are not present in the home, large extended families, or when the child only lives in the home some of the time.
Send information to students' homes that explains how and why to complete the 2020 Census and count all children. By the next census, children now in kindergarten will be in high school. This is a once-in-a-decade chance to help make sure they have what they need to be successful. Learn how you can help make sure your community is counted be counted by visiting www.census.gov/schools.
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ALAS
Members of ALAS join forces with more than 6,000 of their peers from across the country with the mission to provide leadership at the national level that assures every school in America effectively serves the educational needs of all students, with an emphasis on Latinx youth, by building capacity, promoting best practices and transforming educational institutions. Become a member today and be a part of the change you want to see!
Sign up to be an ALAS member for 2019–2020
Visit ALAS website to join ALAS or renew your membership!
ALAS
ALAS in partnership with Grand Canyon University will award three (3) $5,000 scholarships to attend Grand Canyon University in either the M.Ed. Educational Administration, Doctor of Education (Ed.D), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D), or Doctor of Business Administrations (DBA) programs this fall. The programs are offered 100% online.
View Eligibility Requirements & Application Process
ALAS
The purpose of the U.S. Department of Education (ED) Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) is to obtain data related to the nation's public school districts and elementary and secondary schools' obligation to provide equal educational opportunity. The Trump administration is currently working to roll back the enforcement of civil rights laws by undermining the federal data collections.
The CRDC contains excellent reports on data that include: per pupil expenditures (and comparing them between districts and schools), school enrollment, gifted and talented enrollment, AP enrollment, suspension and expulsion categorized by student demographics. The public portal to use it is: https://ocrdata.ed.gov/DistrictSchoolSearch.
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Intervention Compass removes the guesswork and saves your staff time by placing all student data in one place. Teachers and admin can get back to talking about how to support the whole child. Check out how Intervention Compass is saving Gabe and his team a whole lot of time at Newport Mesa.
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The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) stands with the Hispanic Education Coalition (HEC), which unities 17 national organizations dedicated to improving educational opportunities and outcomes for the more than 59 million Lations and Latinas living in the United States and Puerto Rico, write to oppose Mr. Allen's amendment to the H.R. 4674, the College Affordability Act.
If enacted, the amendment would exclude institutions of higher education that grant immigrant students instate tuition from receiving federal benefits, including allowing any of their students to access federal financial aid. Read the amendment here.
| Meet the ALAS Board of Directors
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President:
Ana V. Ortiz
Retired Superintendent
Oxford Public Schools
Oxford, Connecticut
(Term expires 10/20) |
President Elect:
Dr. Francisco Duran
Chief Equity Officer;
Virginia State Board of
Education Member
Fairfax County Public Schools
Falls Church, Virginia
(Term expires 10/20) |
Treasurer – Director
Region 2 Northwest:
Dr. Gustavo Balderas
Superintendent
Eugene School District 4J
Eugene, Oregon
(Treasurer Term expires 10/20,
Regional Term expires 10/22) |
Secretary – Region
5 Midwest:
Dr. Charles Johns
Superintendent
Glenbrook High
School District 225
Glenview, Illinois
(Secretary Term Expires 10/20,
Region 5 Term Expires 10/21) |
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Director – Region I West:
Dr. Ruth Perez;
Superintendent
Paramount
Unified School District, CA
(Term expires 10/21) |
Director – At Large
Higher Education:
Dr. Maria Ott
Executive in Residence
USC School of Education
Los Angeles, California
(Term expires 10/21) |
Director – Region 3
Southwest:
Dr. Lily DeBlieux
Superintendent
Pendergast Elementary
School District
Phoenix, Arizona
(Term expires 10/21) |
Director – Region 6
Northeast:
Dr. Alex Marrero
Assistant Superintendent
East Ramapo Central
School District
Spring Valley, New York
(Term expires 10/22) |
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Director – Region 4:
Juan E. Cabrera Jr. JD.
Superintendent
El Paso Independent
School District
El Paso, Texas
(Term expires 10/22) |
Director at Large:
Dr. Danna Diaz
Superintendent of Schools
Reynolds School District
Reynolds, OR
(Term expires 10/22) |
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West Chicago School District 33
West Chicago District 33's Board of Education announced at a special board meeting that it has selected Kristina Davis as the next district superintendent. Members of the Board selected Kristina at the conclusion of a search with BWP and Associates that included over 30 applicants.
The superintendent search process included an audit that gathered both survey and focus-group input from the community. This qualitative and quantitative input was then used to create a candidate profile. The board wishes to thank all community and staff members who participated in this process. The information gathered was very helpful to the board in determining the best candidate for the position. READ MORE
Hartford Courant
Hartford Magazine recognized 30 exceptional women in the fields of business, education, health care, arts, public service, philanthropy, religion, and sports who are making a significant difference in their communities. READ MORE.
Congratulations Dr. Torres-Rodriguez!
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ALAS currently has 17 State Affiliates across the nation. Their primary mission is to increase the support and networking for Latinx leaders as well as advocate for all students, especially the underrepresented Latinx students in their state communities. They are an extension of ALAS by which they serve to build a solid network of influence and advocacy at the national level.
Learn more about our State Affiliates
ALAS
Stay up to date with all ALAS happenings by joining ALAS every third Friday of the month for our ALAS State Affiliates Call! Email contact@alasedu.org to RSVP.
Our next upcoming call is Friday, January 17th, 2020.
The December call will be postponed in observance of the holidays.
| Upcoming NYC NYSALAS Networking Events!
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NYC Regional Meeting and Networking Event
Friday, December 13, 2019 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
NYC L3: Linking Latina Leaders Network Event
Friday, February 28, 2020 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
NYC Regional Meeting and Networking Event
Friday, April 3, 2020 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
| New Postings Every Week on ALAS Website!
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12/10/19 — Superintendent, Edmonds School District, WA
12/03/19 — Account Executive, ACT, OH
12/03/19 — Assistant Principal, San Francisco Public Schools, CA
12/03/19 — Executive Director, Colorado Association of School Executives (CASE), CO
12/03/19 — Superintendent, Alisal Union School District, CA
12/03/19 — Superintendent, North Wasco County School District 21, OR
11/27/19 — Superintendent, Kalamazoo Public Schools, MI
11/27/19 — Principal and Assistant Principal, Madison Metropolitan School District, WI
11/22/19 — Superintendent, Grand Rapids Public Schools, MI
11/15/19 — Superintendent, Green Bay Area Public Schools, WI
11/15/19 — Assistant Superintendent, Metropolitan School District of Washington Township, IN
11/15/19 — Director III, Compensation - Human Resources Division, Clark County School District, NV
11/08/19 — Deputy Superintendent, The Springfield, Missouri Public School District, MO
11/08/19 — Director of Academics, Mission Achievement and Success Charter School, NM
11/08/19 — Principal, Cristo Rey St. Viator College, NV
11/08/19 — Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Wonderful College Prep Academy, CA
11/07/19 — Superintendent, Center School District, MO
11/06/19 — Director of Youth Development and Social Innovation, City of Las Vegas, NV
11/06/19 — Superintendent, Fort Wayne Community Schools, IN
11/06/19 — Chief Technology Officer, Clark County School District, NV
11/05/19 — Superintendent, Willingboro, NJ
11/05/19 — Superintendent, Rockville Centre School District, NY
11/05/19 — Superintendent, DeKalb County School District, GA
11/01/19 — Principal, Missouri Public School District, MO
11/01/19 — Superintendent, Madison Metropolitan School District, IL
VISIT ALAS WEBSITE FOR MORE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES & INFORMATION!
The Brookings Institution
Policymakers, educators and community members often decry the large achievement and attainment gaps between English learner students and their English-proficient peers. Increasingly, attention is turning toward understanding not what's going wrong among these students, but instead what's going wrong with how schools educate, support and empower these students.
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District Administration Magazine
Esports diversity means English language learners and students with special needs are less often left out of extracurricular activities. In sprawling Dallas ISD, a newly created district-wide esports league is giving these students an equal chance to compete alongside their classmates on teams at about 65 schools. "One of our esports coaches had students who were newcomers to the country, who had limited English and hadn't been included in any activities — now, they've had the opportunity to be included," says Sharla Hudspeth, Dallas ISD's director of student activities.
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U.S. News and World Report
U.S. students performed slightly above average in reading and science, and slightly below average in mathematics, according to results from an international exam that show no significant improvement or decline since 2000 in reading, 2003 in math and 2006 in science.
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U.S. News & World Report
Julia Alvarez, a 21-year-old senior at Michigan State University, is part of a disappearing demographic: those pursuing a career as an educator. "Why I really want to become a teacher is because I want to go back and make my community better," says Alvarez, who grew up just east of Los Angeles. "But I was afraid of going into it because there were so many reasons not to." Teacher preparation programs have experienced sharp enrollment declines over the last eight years in nearly every state across the country, a new analysis shows.
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eSchool News
With summer now a distant memory and students across the country back in the swing of things, school districts have been facing a rising danger. This year, schools face an increased threat of falling victim to ransomware attacks.
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EdTech Magazine
A recent McAfee survey of 1,000 college students and recent graduates ages 18 to 25 revealed some startling statistics on how little this tech-savvy cohort knows about data security. As many as 80 percent of students surveyed said either they or a friend or family member had been affected by a cyberattack. Despite that, 43 percent said they believed that they wouldn't ever be a victim of a cybercrime. The consequence? Shockingly poor data hygiene.
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KATV
Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed an executive order Friday (Dec. 6) establishing the State Computer Science and Cybersecurity Task Force. The task force will be composed of leaders in education, industry, and government, he said. Members will be tasked with assessing the state's computer science and cybersecurity education programs and make recommendations to continue and enhance the progress made in computer science education over the past five years.
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eSchool News
The Hour of Code is a global movement by Computer Science Education Week and Code.org to teach students about coding and computer science. The event takes place during Computer Science Education Week, which is Dec. 9-15 this year.
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Education DIVE
The House Committee on Education and Labor was split along party lines during a hearing, when representatives learned from witnesses that immigration policies affecting undocumented students and those from mixed families are "creating and perpetuating unprecedented challenges" for educators and districts.
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Fox Business
New York pours more money into its public education system than any other state, but has one of the worst graduation rates in the nation. That's according to a study published by education website HeyTutor, which found that New York has spent, in total, $63.62 billion on education, or roughly $23,091 per student. Despite that, the state's graduation rate is just 81.8 percent.
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Education DIVE
Students with special needs are more likely than general education students to report having thoughts of suicide — 22% compared to 14%. But they are also more likely to report there is an adult in school they can talk to when they're having problems or feeling upset — 53% compared to 45% of general education students — according to a new YouthTruth analysis of students' responses over a six-year period.
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KPIX
The discussion about bilingual education has always been about how to teach English to Spanish-speaking kids. But at Lynwood Elementary School in Novato, they've completely flipped that script. About half the kids in Jasmine Suttles's second grade class came to the school speaking only Spanish. But instead of forcing them to study in English, Suttles uses an opposite approach.
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Lobachevsky University via Medical Xpress
The existence of language universality has been a key issue in psychology and linguistics, since the understanding of universals is crucial for the development of information perception models. In the course of their in-depth study of linguistic universality, Lobachevsky University researchers studied readers' eye movements when reading texts in different languages. The research was aimed at studying the universal and language-specific effects of eye movements while reading texts.
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Education DIVE
Many English learners in the Chicago Public Schools not only catch up with their non-EL peers by 8th grade, but some academically pass them, according to new research from the University of Chicago's Consortium on School Research. The study indicates that most ELs who started kindergarten in CPS — and reach proficiency by 8th grade — match or exceed their peers academically.
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Edutopia
The most impactful plans for student growth engage not only the learner but also his or her family. In fact, research points to parents and caretakers as invaluable stakeholders in students' academic achievement. Unfortunately, parents who are new to English are often left out of family engagement at the school level to some degree. How can we do a better job of appealing to and including the parents of English language learners as valuable members of the school community?
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By: Erick Herrmann (commentary)
 Students generally start their educational career motivated and excited to learn. Multilingual learners have the benefit of learning a new language while retaining their native language. As students develop language and content skills through the educational process, they become motivated to continue to learn and grow. Yet some students struggle with language and content learning for a variety of reasons and may lose motivation over time. There are, fortunately, a variety of steps we can take to increase student motivation, and, over time, increase student achievement in terms of learning language and content.
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Forbes (ommentary)
Barbara Kurshan, a contributor for Forbes, writes: "When we think of the needs of refugees, what comes to mind is what do I need to survive — shelter, water, food and services. But organizations working among the world's 25 million refugees are now demonstrating the vital importance of education in restoring a sense of purpose, dignity and hope for the future. While education imparts important practical skills, it also raises spirits and points the way to a life of self-sufficiency — outcomes confirmed by both empirical research and experience on the ground in many countries."
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Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology via Science Daily
How did the almost 6,000 languages of the world come into being? Researchers have tried to simulate the process of developing a new communication system in an experiment — with surprising results: even preschool children can spontaneously develop communication systems that exhibit core properties of natural language.
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