CCLA Annual Plan Meeting

1. Connecticut Chinese Language Academy CCLA Annual Plan Meeting 03-07-2010

2. The Mission Statement of CCLA CCC Chinese Education Program, a partnership of students, parents, staffs and community, is committed to develop a life-long enjoyment of Chinese language and culture as well as passing the passion to generation after generation through the rigorous pursuit of knowledge and language capabilities, prepares each student for the challenges of a diverse society and a complex world. We promote fun and challenge curricula tailoredfor diversified students in a safe and supportive environment.

3. School Status Overview • Total Students – 385 ~; • Two Campuses; Two Programs; • 45 Regular Teachers; • CCSU Classes: CHL - 17 CFL - 2 ASA - 10; • TEM Classes: CHL - 7 CFL - 5 ASA - 6 • 15 substitute teachers

4. 2009/10 YEAR MAJOR MILESTONES & EVENTS School Start & Last Day of Registration (09/13/09) Text Materials Ordering & Receiving Registration Database update Complete Teacher Recruiting Christmas Break 2nd Parents Meeting (3/21/10) 1st Parents Meeting Registration Events Open House & Education Quality Improvement Teacher Training On Daily Job Basis Monthly CCLA Board meeting, Teacher Auditing, Review and feedback, Parent Survey Mid-Autumn Festival Year Book Publishing & Delivery New Teacher Orientation & Teacher Training Chongyang Festival, or Double Ninth Festival School Fair Year Ending Celebration “I Can Speak Chinese” Speech New Year Celebration

5. CCLA ‘s Growth Comparison & Challenges toady Job descriptions

6. CCLA ‘s Growth Comparison & Challenges toady • Issues & Challenges: • Limit resources • Huge amount work for operation • Improve customer (parents) satisfaction • Ensure teaching quality and continuous improvement. • Expand and enhance ASA programs. • Integrate summer programs • Web site enhancement • Registration process improvement • Build teacher talent pool • School Administration Team • Principal: • Strategic planning and oversight of school operation • Campus Directors • Run day-to-day operation • Teacher Quality Control • Evaluate, Monitor and Improve Teaching Quality • Financial Officer: • Facilitate school related financial transaction • Database maintenance administrator Maintain and improve school website and registration system • Text Book Manager: • Manage book ordering and distribution

7. New Structure Proposal • Proposal: • CCLA will operate under the budget and plan approved by CCC Board. • CCLA daily operation will be managed by CCLA administration team. • Recruitment process for CCLA administration team will be transparent; job description will be posted on line. • Moderate tuition increase to support 2010 -2011 plan. Monitor CCC Board CCC Education Committee CCLA Administration Team Report

8. CCLA Strategy going forward • Overall Goals: • Ensure our parents satisfaction by delivering high quality Chinese language and culture teaching experience via multi programs and activities. Achieving 500 students headcounts by 2013. • Fundamentals: • Effective administration team • Team member’s continuity contribution • Team member’s responsibility and accountability • Team member’s dedication • Reward system • Half volunteer half incentive

9. CCLA Strategy going forward • School Functions • School Business Model • Roles and responsibilities • Process management • School Organization Structure • Bench mark - Southern Connecticut Chinese School • CCLA • Updated Financial • Vote

10. CCLA School Functions • School Functions: • School curriculum development and management • b. Registration management: • c. Book management: teacher vs. student • d. Teacher management • e. Parents-all-hands meeting management: • f. Summer camp: • g. School event and activity management: • h. Financial transaction management • I. Financial planning and budget • j. School system exchange activity: • k. School onsite operation: • l. School newsletter • m. Year book planning,

11. CCLA School Business Model • Business Model: • Sustainability and Growth • Hiring Process and Continuity • Quality • Advocacy and Volunteerism • Career Orientation Services • Management Process: • 1.Policy and procedure will be defined and developed for each major school function by CCC education committee by end of May. • 2. CCC education committee will define qualification of job candidate and hiring process for administrative team. • Sample Proposed Management Process

12. CCLA School Business Model • Roles and Responsibilities: • Principal: Paid Position ( 20-25 hours/week) • Campus Director: 2 paid positions (10-15 hours/week) • 3. Teacher Quality Controller: 2 positions, tuition waiver up to 2 kids (4-5 hours/week) • 4. IT Manager: tuition waiver up to 2 kids (5-6 hours/week) • 5. Financial officer: tuition waiver up to 2 kids ( 2-4 hours/week) • 6. Text Book Manager: tuition waiver 1 kid (40 hours/year)

13. CCLA School Structure • School Organization Structure • Bench mark - Southern Connecticut Chinese School

14. CCLA School Structure • School Organization Structure • CCLA Administrative Team Roster CCC Education Committee PTA Chair CCLA Principal CCSU Campus Director TEM Campus Director Text Book Manager IT Manager CCSU site Quality Controller TEM site Quality Controller Financial officer

15. CCLA ‘s Growth Comparison & Challenges toady Proposal for CCLA Administration Team Compensation:

16. CCLA Tuition Increase Proposal

18. CCLA School Functions & Process: • Vote for • School structure change • CCLA Board  CCLA administrative team • CCC Educational Committee  supervise CCLA administrative team • 2010 Budget plan • Yes • No