The La Jolla Cluster Association (LJCA) is a 501(c)3 organization made up of parents, teachers, and principals from the five La Jolla public schools. Our goal is to promote and support excellence in education in all La Jolla public schools. The LJCA works collaboratively to meet the needs of our diverse student population in grades TK-12 by implementing community based school reform in collaboration with SDUSD. Cluster board meetings are held every month and are open to all stakeholders.
"The Distance
Learning Playbook"
During out last cluster meeting Dr. Douglas Fisher, a SDSU professor, author, and speaker, gave an insightful and practical presentation to parents about supporting our kids during online learning.
His presentation and his latest book, "The Dsitance Learning Playbook", are available here: Book, Presentation
Educational funding in
the time of COVID19
The San Diego Unified Board of Education unanimously approved a $1.6 billion balanced budget for the upcoming school year. No significant layoffs or staff adjustments were required to balance the district budget this year. Highlights of the approved measure include a $45 million fund for COVID-19 emergency expenditures. Learn more.
SDUSD to start 2020/21 school year with online learning
SDUSD started the school year on August 31, 2020 with full online learning. SDUSD and SDEA (San Diego Teacher's Association) have agreed to collaborate with UCSD regarding safely reopening.
The UCSD report and SDUSD response statement are now available.
Social emotional learning
The Impact of Social and Emotional Learning on Key Student Outcomes
Recent trends in education have created a focus in districts and schools on improving their students’ social and emotional learning (SEL) skills, and many educators are aware of the impact these skills have on student success.
UPCOMING EVENTS
COVID19 News You Can Trust
Parents as Partners, Wednesday 5:30pm 11/4/2020, 12/9/2020, 1/13/2021
Coronavirus Health Education Modules for Students by Grade Level
Arriving at school routine (video)
San Diego Unified Leaders,Teachers Union Announce 2020-21 Online Learning Plan
Centers for Disease Control - Get the Facts About Coronavirus
World Health Organization - COVID-19 Pandemic
National Institute of Health - Clinical Trials, Vaccine, Treatment
State of California - News, Data, Testing
County of San Diego - Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)