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• Proposition 2: Five-Year Facilities Master Plan

  • Start
    Wednesday, June 11, 2025
  • End
    Friday, October 31, 2025

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  As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting small and rural school districts, SSDA has partnered with Edapt Schools to develop a powerful new service that simplifies the process of applying for Proposition 2 funding. This initiative provides small and rural school district leaders with a cost-effective and efficient way to develop a 5-Year Facilities Master Plan that meets OPSC compliance requirements. 

  Once you've registered and submitted payment, you’ll receive an email with a few important links to review. These will guide you through the steps to begin the interview process with the AI agent and start drafting your five-year Facilities Master Plan!
  

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• Elevat-Ed Forum for New Superintendents

  • Start
    Saturday, July 26, 2025
  • End
    Friday, May 08, 2026
  • Schedule
    9 sessions

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  The Elevat-Ed Forum for New Superintendents (In-Person & Virtual Sessions) is a premier leadership development program tailored specifically for aspiring and early-career superintendents. Designed by the Small School Districts’ Association (SSDA), the program supports leaders who are either applying for superintendent positions or have been in the role for less than three years. This program equips participants with practical leadership skills, expert guidance, and dedicated mentorship. Join experienced leaders on a transformative journey to overcome challenges, build confidence, and drive success in your small school district. You must enroll by June 15th!

  Learn more here: https://www.ssda.org/page/elevated-forum-for-new-superintendents

  Register Today! Limited to the first 30 registrants!

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• 2nd Annual Governance Workshop Series for Small and Rural School District Governing Board Members

  • Start
    Monday, September 08, 2025
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  • End
    Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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  • Schedule
    7 sessions
  • Location
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85333498741

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  The Second Annual Governance Workshop Series for Small and Rural School District Governing Board Members

  *Free for District & County Board Members*

  These engaging and informative one-hour and fifteen-minute workshops are specifically designed by small and rural school district elected governing board members for small and rural school district elected school governing board members across California. Hosted by a diverse panel of experts from the Small School Districts Association (SSDA), this workshop aims to empower new and veteran board members with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively govern and advocate for their communities.

  
  

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• Webinar - Centering Indigenous Voices: Building Vision and Governance through the Native American Studies Model Curriculum

  • When
    Tuesday, September 23, 2025
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    9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81594143343

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  Webinar - Centering Indigenous Voices: Building Vision and Governance through the Native American Studies Model Curriculum

  September 23, 2025 | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

  Speaker: Maggie Peters, Learning Specialist, Learning Services Department, Native American Studies Model Curriculum at Humboldt COE

  Register today for a webinar with Maggie Peters on implementing the Native American Studies Model Curriculum (NASMC) in small and rural districts. With over 450 TK–12+ lessons developed with Native educators and Tribal leaders, the NASMC helps districts honor local Tribal histories, foster culturally sustaining education, and build strong community partnerships. Learn practical governance strategies to embed this curriculum into your district’s vision and lead the way in creating accurate, inclusive, and community-rooted learning environments.

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• E3 Forum Santa Rosa: Governance & The Importance of Vision

  • When
    Thursday, October 02, 2025
  • Location
    Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country 170 Railroad St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

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  E3 Forum Santa Rosa: Governance & The Importance of Vision

  October 2, 2025

  Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country, 170 Railroad St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

  This Forum will focus on Governance & The Importance of Vision in Small and Rural School Districts. Discover practical strategies and explore how strong governance and a clear vision can guide your district’s success. Don’t miss this chance to learn, collaborate, and bring new ideas back to your district!

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• E3 Forum Redding: Instruction

  • When
    Friday, October 03, 2025
  • Location
    Sheraton Redding Hotel, 820 Sundial Bridge Drive, Redding, CA 96001

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  E3 Forum Redding: Instruction

  October 3, 2025

  Sheraton Redding Hotel, 820 Sundial Bridge Drive, Redding, CA 96001
  

  Register today for SSDA’s E3 Forum in Redding, focused on Instruction and the unique reality of how staff in small and rural school districts wear many hats. Open to all staff, this Forum will provide practical strategies and tools to strengthen instruction while balancing multiple roles and responsibilities.

  
  

  
  

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• E3 Forum Bakersfield: The Organizational Structure & Managing Human Resources

  • When
    Thursday, November 13, 2025
  • Location
    Bakersfield, CA

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  E3 Forum Bakersfield: The Organizational Structure & Managing Human Resources

  November 13, 2025

  Join us in Bakersfield, where we’ll dive into Organizational Structure & Managing Human Resources—a topic vital for small and rural school districts where staff often wear many hats. This interactive forum will provide practical strategies, real-world examples, and collaborative discussions to help you strengthen your district’s HR practices, streamline your organizational structure, and better support your team. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow educators and leaders, share ideas, and walk away with tools you can implement right away.

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• E3 Forum San Diego: The Superintendent as the Instructional Leader

  • When
    Wednesday, January 14, 2026
  • Location
    San Diego, CA

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  E3 Forum San Diego: The Superintendent as the Instructional Leader

  January 14, 2026

  Join us for the SSDA E3 Forum in San Diego on January 14th, where we’ll focus on The Superintendent as the Instructional Leader. This forum will highlight how superintendents can lead with an instructional lens, support effective teaching and learning, and build a culture of continuous improvement—even in small and rural districts with unique challenges. Connect with fellow leaders, exchange ideas, and take away practical strategies to elevate your role as an instructional leader and drive success for your students and staff.

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• E3 Forum Imperial: The Superintendent as the Instructional Leader

  • When
    Thursday, January 15, 2026
  • Location
    Imperial, CA

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  E3 Forum Imperial: The Superintendent as the Instructional Leader

  January 15, 2026

  Join us in Imperial, California, on January 15th, where we’ll focus on The Superintendent as the Instructional Leader. This session will explore how superintendents in small and rural districts can effectively shape instructional vision, support teachers and principals, and drive student achievement—often while balancing multiple roles. Gain practical insights, share challenges and successes with your peers, and leave with actionable strategies to strengthen your impact as an instructional leader in your district.

  
  

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• 2026 Annual State Conference

  • Start
    Saturday, March 07, 2026
  • End
    Tuesday, March 10, 2026
  • Location
    Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel, 1230 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814

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  2026 Annual State Conference

  March 7-10 | Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel (1230 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814)

  Register today for the 2026 SSDA Annual State Conference, March 7–10 at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel! The SSDA annual state conferences promise an exceptional experience to maximize engagement, collaboration, and inspiration. Our carefully curated program features innovative sessions, dynamic speakers, and practical hands-on workshops that address the evolving challenges and opportunities for small and rural school districts.

  Book your stay at the group rate here! The room block closes Friday, February 13th!

  
  

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• E3 Forum Sonora: School Transformation in the Age of AI

  • Start
    Thursday, May 07, 2026
  • End
    Friday, May 08, 2026
  • Location
    Sonora, CA

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  E3 Forum Sonora: School Transformation in the Age of AI

  May 7, 2026

  Join us for the SSDA E3 Forum in Sonora, CA, on May 7, 2026, as we tackle School Transformation in the Age of AI. This timely forum will explore how small and rural school districts can adapt, innovate, and thrive as artificial intelligence reshapes education. Learn how to leverage AI tools to support teaching and learning, streamline operations, and prepare students for a rapidly changing world. Connect with peers, hear success stories, and leave with actionable ideas to help your district embrace the opportunities—and navigate the challenges—of AI-driven transformation.
  

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