California educators are moving mountains — bringing the science of reading into classrooms, navigating AI integration with care, and leading schools through one of the most dynamic periods in education. ISTE+ASCD is here to support that work with credentialed professional learning built around what educators in this state are navigating now — from evolving literacy instruction to Prop 28 arts funding to the shift toward AI-ready classrooms.
Distinguished District Award: Sierra Sands Unified School District
Distinguished District Award
Recognizing U.S. school districts driving system-wide change that improves learning for every student — and serving as a lighthouse for others to follow.
Scaled a Student-Centered Coaching model from one elementary school to district-wide implementation
Shifted focus from teacher practices to student learning, driving more engaging, standards-based instruction
Established clear learning targets ensuring every student has access to a rigorous, high-quality education
California districts are making AI decisions with little guidance. ISTE+ASCD's GenerationAI resources move educators from awareness to action — with practical frameworks that fit Google and Microsoft ecosystems, approvable through Title II-A, and aligned to CA State Superintendent priorities.
The ISTE Standards give California districts a shared framework for teaching, learning, and leading in a digital world. As the state navigates phone-free schools, AI in classrooms, and the Superintendent's AI in Education priorities, the Standards provide the common language districts need to make coherent, defensible decisions.
ISTE+ASCD's Custom Learning Services bring expert faculty directly to your district for job-embedded, sustained professional learning designed around your priorities, your teachers, and your students — not a prepackaged program
Grow Your Team. Grow Your District.
Strong districts start with strong educators. As California schools put the $1.7B discretionary block grant to work, ISTE+ASCD membership gives your team the professional learning, tools, and community support to invest it well.
What your educators get:
Educational Leadership® magazine, a trusted source of evidence-based, peer-to-peer guidance, content, and inspiration.
Exclusive webinars that deliver the latest education and leadership ideas, strategies and support.
Member books, topic guides, discounted publications and courses
Find your people—a network of educators who support you, inspire you, and push your thinking forward.
"The Distinguished District Award reflects the tireless efforts of our educators, staff, students, and families who work together every day to create dynamic, inclusive, and future-ready learning environments."
Dr. April MooreSuperintendent, Sierra Sands Unified School District
"Our Custom Learning Services presenter was knowledgeable, clear, and helpful. The whole group presentation and afternoon sessions were tailored to our school site and recognized the range of existing knowledge about this topic."
Reed Union School District on CLS AI experience
Here for California's Educators
Built for your district. Ready right now.
Doug "Dr. Luff" Luffborough, III, PhD Regional Partnerships Manager
