News & Announcements

With 36 years of service in LAUSD and a heart devoted to students often overlooked, Barbara Jepson has built a career defined by compassion, perseverance, and impact. As the 2025 ACSA Region 16 Continuation/Educational Options Administrator of the Year, she reflects on the village of educators, mentors, and family who shaped her leadership—and the students who inspire her every single day.

Antoinette Cass, Principal of Open School, shares a powerful reflection on legacy, love, and leadership as she is honored at the 2025 ACSA Region 16 Administrators of the Year Awards. With deep reverence for her ancestors, mentors, and family, Antoinette reminds us that legacy work is not accidental—it is intentional, reflective, and rooted in service.

Join us in celebrating Michael Payne, Principal of Fulbright Elementary and the 2025 recipient of the President’s Award at the ACSA Administrators of the Year Awards. With 31 years in education and over a decade of service through ACSA—including roles as VP of Programming, Parliamentarian, Treasurer, and State Board Member—Michael exemplifies what it means to lead with heart, humility, and purpose

On Monday, March 17, and Tuesday, March 18, ACSA hosted its annual Legislative Action Day 2025 in Sacramento, bringing together over 300 education leaders from across the state (Draft Agenda Link). Region 16 proudly sent 14 delegates to advocate on behalf of students, educators, and families, engaging with 13 local legislators from both the Assembly and Senate.

A Huge Thank You to Our Amazing Sponsors! Your generosity and support made this event possible. We appreciate your commitment to our community!

We are excited to invite you to the ACSA Region 16 10th Women in Leadership Summit! This year’s theme, "Balancing Life While Lifting Each Other to Lead." Our goal is to inspire collaboration, resilience, and leadership as we uplift one another in our journey toward success.

Complete the following registration for the ACSA Region 16 Cultural Proficiency J.E.D.I Symposium scheduled on Sunday, February 23, 2025, 8:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M at the Museum of Tolerance.

Join ACSA Region 16 team on Thursday, February 20th to learn more about the role and importance of Ethnic Studies!

ACSA Region 16, in partnership with the Museum of Tolerance, invites all CA educators to apply the practice of cultural proficiency in and out of the classroom.
Save the date!
IN-PERSON at the Museum of Tolerance, 9786 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, 90035 (parking is free)