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LCFF Presentation to Regional Partners 21 July 2014. LCFF Background. LCFF: Local Control Funding Formula State eliminated many categorical programs to provide more “flexibility” to districts. LCAP: Local Control and Accountability Plan
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LCFF Presentation to Regional Partners 21 July 2014
LCFF Background • LCFF: Local Control Funding Formula • State eliminated many categorical programs to provide more “flexibility” to districts. • LCAP: Local Control and Accountability Plan • Starting with 2014-15 academic year districts have to provide the county with a plan on how they will use money given by State.
LCFF Rules and Regulations • Templates will be updated annually, but revised every three years. • Districts will be given time to comply with K-3 max class size of 24. • State has identified 8 Priorities for districts to outline. • For English Learner / Low Income / Foster Groups concentration/supplemental funding provided and language has been corrected to ensure it is spent for those subgroups.
LCFF Timeline http://www.lao.ca.gov/reports/2013/edu/lcff/lcff-072913.aspx
Original Template http://edsource.org/2014/proposed-changes-to-lcap-renew-debate/65088#.U7xj9igbc5u
Revised Template July 2014 http://edsource.org/2014/proposed-changes-to-lcap-renew-debate/65088#.U7xj9igbc5u
LCFF Comment Period • July 12th – July 28th ending at 5pm • Special Meeting about LCAP on Tuesday, July 22nd • Details forthcoming • Comments that require action by SBE will be placed on September 2014 agenda
CSLNet July 2014 SBE Testimony • Currently, the only mention of NGSS/Science in the instructions comes in the form of a citation of Ed Code. • While there is not a science reference, Common Core State Standards and Academic Content Standards are used interchangeably. • Continued to emphasize the need for high-quality STEM education.
LCAP Watch • Developed by Ed Trust-West to serve as repository for LCAPs. • CSLNet has partnered with Ed Trust-West in their effort to provide transparency throughout the LCAP process. • Searchable database accessible to public to read through LCAPs. http://lcapwatch.org/
Work with Ed Trust-West • Worked with Ed Trust-West to find a representative sample of districts throughout California. • Will go through each LCAP to determine whether STEM/NGSS/Science was mentioned and how it was mentioned. • Provide a report on findings. • Provide regional networks with series of opportunities to get involved with local LCAPs.
Regional Network Involvement • Upload district LCAPs to LCAP Watch. • You do not have to be a district official to upload. • Submit comments to SBE regarding importance of providing clear instructions for STEM and/or NGSS. • Ask district/regional leaders about how they will add STEM/NGSS in the future and their timeline for making those changes.