LCFF & LCAP: “A Window of Opportunity”

1. LCFF & LCAP: “A Window of Opportunity”

2. Education Code • Section 52060 – 52077 • 52060 “On or before July 1, 2014 the governing board of each school district shall adopt a local control and accountability plan using a template adopted by the state board.” • 52066 “On or before July 1, 2014 each county superintendent of schools shall develop, and present to the county board of education for adoption, a local control and accountability plan using a template adopted by the state board.”

3. What is the LCAP? • The Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) is an important component of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF). • Under the LCFF all LEAs are required to prepare an LCAP, which describes how they intend to meet annual goals for all pupils, with specific activities to address state and local priorities identified. LCAP LCFF LCAP

4. Tehama County Department of Education

5. Then and Now Past Present Funding generates opportunity to restore/improve services for all students. Opportunity to build and strengthen commitments we have on behalf of students. Make transparent investments with our resources under new finance system. Complimentary relationship exists. • Programs generated funding that was specific and created gaps • Cuts in public education • Operate in silos and isolation • Create plans for compliance rather than purpose • Difficult to know if $ made a difference

6. Steps Along the Way*Making Community Wide Commitments and Seek Input*Establish/Review Goals*Adopt, Monitor and Revise Plan*Provide Supports

7. Making Community Wide Commitments and Seek InputParent advisory groupsBusiness partners and community collaborative

8. Establish /Review GoalsHow do our goals align with our overall county mission statement? In what ways will they restore or increase services for students? What else is needed?

9. Adopt, Monitor and Revise Plan • If plans are meaningful they will need to be monitored, revised and understood by all. • Revisions throughout the year are possible.

10. Provide Supports • Technical assistance and feedback • Seek clarification

11. Transparency and Accountability INFORMATION FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS LOCAL CONTROL ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN OVERVIEW

12. When Will They Be Required? The governing board of each LEA shall adopt an LCAP on or before July 1, 2014. The law requires the SBE to adopt the LCAP template for LEA use before March 31, 2014.

13. What Needs To Be Included On The LCAP? AREAS OF STATE PRIORITY Basic Services

14. How Districts Measure Success STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT • PERFORMANCE ON STANDARDIZED TESTS • SCORE ON API • % OF STUDENTS COLLEGE AND CAREER READY • % OF ENGLISH LEARNERS THAT BECOME PROFICIENT IN ENGLISH. • % OF STUDENTS THAT PASS AP EXAMS W/”3” OR HIGHER. • % OF STUDENTS DETERMINED PREPARED FOR COLLEGE BY THE EARLY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM

15. How Districts Measure Success Cont. STUDENT ENGAGEMENT • SCHOOL ATTENDANCE RATES • CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM RATES • MIDDLE SCHOOL DROPOUT RATES • HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUT RATES • HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATES OTHER STUDENT OUTCOMES • OTHER INDICATORS OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE IN REQUIRED AREAS OF STUDY. MAY INCLUDE PERFORMANCE ON OTHER EXAMS.

16. How Districts Measure Success Cont. SCHOOL CLIMATE • STUDENT SUSPENSION RATES • STUDENT EXPULSION RATES • OTHER LOCAL MEASURES PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT • EFFORTS TO SEEK PARENT INPUT • PROMOTION OF PARENTAL PARTICIPATION.

17. How Districts Measure Success Cont. BASIC SERVICES • RATE OF TEACHER MISASSIGNMENT • STUDENT ACCESS TO STANDARDS-ALIGNED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS • FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR. IMPLEMENTATION OF CCSS • IMPLEMENTATION OF CCSS FOR ALL STUDENTS (ALL MEANS “ALL”.)

18. How Districts Measure Success Cont. COURSE ACCESS • STUDENT ACCESS AND ENROLLMENT IN ALL REQUIRED AREAS OF STUDY.

19. Timeline for Implementation • Jan. 31, 2014 - SBE adopts regulations for use of supplemental and concentration grant funds. • March 31, 2014 – SBE adopts LCAP template. • July 1, 2014 – School Districts must adopt their LCAP for 2014-15. • October 8, 2014 – County office of education must approve or make recommendations regarding each school district’s LCAP. • July 1, 2015 – School districts must adopt their LCAP annual update. • October 1, 2015 – SBE must adopt 3 evaluation rubrics for LCAPs. • July 1, 2016 – School districts must adopt their LCAP annual update.

20. Role Clarification • Meet the needs of students in your district and Tehama County.

21. Summary In summary, under the requirements for LCAP, school districts are required to: • Adopt LCAPs that include annual goals for all pupils, incorporate state priorities, and are updated each year. • Present LCAP to the parent advisory committee and English Learner parent advisory for review, and provide the public an opportunity to comment on the plan. • Use the template adopted by SBE to develop the school district’s LCAP and post it on the school district’s Internet Web site. • File the LCAP with the County Superintendent of Schools for review and approval.

23. LCAP PURPOSE AND OVERVIEW DEPARTMENT VISION/GOAL SETTING LCFF GUIDELINES OUT GATHEREVIDENCE LCAP TEMPLATE OUT BEGIN WRITING COMMUNITY FORUM – “EXPECT MORE TEHAMA” LCAP BOARD OVERVIEW LCAP ADOPTION AND SUBMIT TO COUNTY RESPONSE POST DUE TO STATE

24. Local Control Funding Formula Overview http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/aa/lc/lcffoverview.asp http://lcff.wested.org/ http://www.sscal.com/tools_resources.cfm