Superintendent of Public Instruction’s Back to School Message
Legislation & Policy
In Tom Torlakson’s August 18, 2015 message to California Educators, several key areas in support of California schools are addressed:
- A set of talking points and a toolkit to assist in communications about our state’s new assessment and accountability directions and California Standards — http://cdefoundation.org/what-we-do/common-core/.
- CAHSEE Update — the California State University system and the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities have instructed their member institutions to be flexible; further guidance will be forthcoming.
- State Priorities Snapshot toolkit on student achievement, student engagement, and school climate. Access this report at http://ias.cde.ca.gov/lcffreports/
- CDE Resources for prevention of bullying and hate-motivated behavior—http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ss/se/bullyres.asp
- Planning for College—CDE College Planning Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/cg/cc/collegeplan.asp
