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How California is Supporting Leaders Through Title II
This workshop will explore themes of effective leadership and professional learning by highlighting California’s use of Title II funds to provide professional learning opportunities at no cost for leaders across the state. In 2019, California expanded its use of Title II to include support for leaders by establishing the 21st Century California School Leadership Academy (21CSLA). 21CSLA serves to build the capacity of central office leaders, principals, and other school leaders through high-quality professional learning, coaching, and mentoring. 21CSLA’s grounding principles—equity leadership, continuous improvement, and professional learning—directly align with the conference themes. Our presentation will include examples and insights into how 21CSLA is serving leaders across three levels: (1) support for all, (2) differentiated assistance, and (3) intensive intervention by highlighting supports provided by our Universal Transitional Kindergarten Initiative.
This talk was presented at:
2026 National ESEA Conference
February 2026
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Denver, CO
For more information:
https://21cslacenter.berkeley.edu/home
Speakers
Aijeron Simmons
Ms. Simmons is the Director for the 21CSLA State Center Universal Transitional Kindergarten Initiative. She is a transformational education leader with a 20-year career spanning P-5 classrooms, teacher leadership, and professional learning design, an expert facilitator and professional learning program coordinator.
Kristen Allen
Ms. Allen serves as an Education Administrator I at the California Department of Education. She has overseen the work of the 21st Century School Leadership Academy since its inception in 2021 and has a deep knowledge of the programmatic work that is occurring statewide.
ESEA Network
The National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators is dedicated to building the capacity of education professionals to provide disadvantaged children with a high quality education. Their ESEA Network website provides a host of resources to educators at all levels.
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The National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators (formerly the National Title I Association) is dedicated to building the capacity of education professionals to provide disadvantaged children with a high quality education. Their ESEA Network website provides a host of resources to educators at all levels.
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