Some educators teach history. Others help students understand why history matters. Lindsey Charron spent her career doing both.
For nearly two decades at Ensign Intermediate School in Newport Beach,...
1. Why should we train our student leaders? 2. Why should that training be ongoing? 3. Why does this also apply to our Activities Directors?
Across California, student leadership programs are already...
Creating an intentional school community and culture is crucial. But in a school with over a thousand students and sixty-five teachers, communicating values, behavioral expectations, and the desired culture...
Improving school climate and culture is not accidental,it is intentional.
The CADA Roadmap provides a strategic, practical framework for Activities Directors and administrators who want more than just...
The Hall of Fame recognition honors up to three individuals yearly who have a record of outstanding contributions and service to the CADA organization and its members. This award will be selected at the...
Paul Chylinski, Print Media Coordinator
• February 1, 2026
Jill Mortensen brings decades of experience in student leadership and Activities education to her new role with the New Activities Directors Institute (NADI). Throughout her career, Jill has remained...
Paul Chylinski, Print Media Coordinator
• January 14, 2026
I am honored to submit my candidacy for Vice President of the California Association of Directors of Activities. For the past 17 years in education, student activities have been more than my profession,...
Paul Chylinski, Print Media Coordinator
• September 1, 2025
California isn’t just a state, it’s an epic tapestry of coastlines, mountains, deserts, and stories written in stone, redwoods, and ocean mist. Across its 280 state parks, you’ll find ancient forests,...
Paul Chylinski, Print Media Coordinator
• August 1, 2025
In a move designed to strengthen the longstanding relationship between student leadership and athletics, the CADA Board has adopted Policy 13.9, which formally defines the role, responsibilities, and term...
From February 26 to March 1, 2025, the Town & Country Resort in San Diego transformed into a vibrant hub of unity and inspiration as the California Association of Directors of Activities (CADA) hosted...
Paul Chylinski, Print Media Coordinator
• March 14, 2025
As we wind down the school year following a successful CADAStock Convention, we simultaneously wind up CADA with exciting changes to our board. This year, we welcome three new board members while expressing...
The conversation around gender participation in high school athletics is evolving rapidly. Recent federal mandates and state decisions have put schools and athletic organizations at the forefront of this...
