Welcome to the January LCAP Newsletter: Embracing New Beginnings
As we usher in the new year, let us embrace the spirit of renewal and growth that comes with fresh beginnings. Educational leaders, this is your time to shine! "Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today," as Malcolm X once said, captures the essence of the transformative journey that lies ahead. At the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE), we stand ready to be your guiding light.
As we bid farewell to the current LCAP cycle, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering dedication to student success. The journey doesn't end here; it merely transforms. With the launch of the new template this year, we are excited to embark on the next three-year cycle, and we are here to support you every step of the way. The coming months offer a canvas for innovation, collaboration, and positive change. Together, let's shape the future of education and create meaningful impact for the communities we serve. Here's to a year of growth, resilience, and boundless possibilities!
SDCOE is here to guide and empower local educational agencies (LEAs) in developing and maximizing the impact of their plans. We aim for the resources in this newsletter and on the SDCOE LCAP website to not only keep you informed about recent legislation and deadlines but also to ignite inspiration. Thank you for your dedication to the students of San Diego County. Together, we look forward to a promising future in education.
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The California Department of Education (CDE) approved the updates and revisions to the 2024-25 LCAP template on Nov. 8. Access the State Board-adopted templates. The components of the LCAP for the 2024-25 LCAP year are as follows:
- LCFF Budget Overview for Parents
- 2023-24 Annual Update — This year only and on a separate template
- Plan Summary
- Engaging Educational Partners
- Goals and Actions
- Increased or Improved Services for Foster Youth, English Learners, and Low-income Students
- Action Tables
- Instructions
LCAP Development Resources
The resources provided below contain information and examples that can help promote conversation around how an LEA approaches developing its LCAP, with the understanding that the LCAP must address all requirements outlined in the SBE-adopted LCAP template.
Please note that these resources do not take the place of the LCAP template and related instructions.
Reminder: LCAP Midyear Update
The school district superintendent shall present a report on the annual update to the LCAP and the local control funding formula budget overview for parents on or before Feb. 28 of each year, at a regularly scheduled meeting of the governing board of the school district. LEAs have flexibility to provide the update to their governing board and community as they see fit, and must address the available midyear outcome data, expenditures, and implementation data on all actions related to metrics identified in the current year’s LCAP.
Document Tracking Services (DTS) has created a resource that can be used to collect midyear data. It is not a mandatory template, instead it is a way to collect and organize information to prepare for the midyear presentation. The advantage of the template is that it auto-populates the goal, action, action description, if the action is contributing, and the total budgeted. It should currently be on your home screen. If you have questions about this template, email Aaron Tarazón at DTS.
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Stay informed by visiting and bookmarking the SDCOE LCAP and LCFF Resources for School Districts webpage for up-to-date information. All sessions are virtual until further notice. Zoom information will be supplied once registration is confirmed. Please note that we have added new workshops that will begin in January.
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Putting It All Together Professional Learning
Registration is now open! Our Putting it All Together sessions are designed to provide a space and time for participants to interact with others from around the county, learn about LCAP requirements, and explore promising practices. Based on your feedback, these sessions will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and remain virtual, with the exception of April 30, which will be held at the SDCOE main campus in the JRRTC Comm. Labs. For 2023-24, we will meet on the following Tuesdays:
Once registration is confirmed, a corresponding link will be sent prior to each virtual session.
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Local Control and Accountability Plan 101
This workshop was developed for anyone new to the LCAP process. This session discusses the 2023-24 LCAP template, required timelines, and how to engage educational partners.
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LCAP Template and Instructions
This workshop provides an overview of the template and instructions for the development of the 2024-25 LCAP, and the start of a new three-year cycle.
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Goal Analysis
This workshop will provide an overview for completing the goal analysis for goals from the 2023-24 LCAP to complete the 2021-24 LCAP cycle.
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Equity Multiplier
This workshop will provide an overview of the required goals for schools receiving equity multiplier funds.
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Goals, Actions, and Metrics
This workshop will provide an overview of the completion of the Goals and Actions section of the 2024-25 LCAP.
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Local Indicators
California's accountability system is based on a multiple measures system that assesses how LEAs and schools are meeting the needs of their students. Performance on these measures is reported through the California School Dashboard. LCFF priorities for which there is no state level data collected are referred to as local indicators. This workshop will provide an overview of the California School Dashboard Local Indicator process for 2024 and how it relates to the development of the 2024-25 LCAP.
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Increased or Improved Services
This workshop will provide an overview of the completion of the Increased and Improved Services section of the 2024-25 LCAP.
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State and Federal Accountability Updates Meetings
These virtual meetings provide LEAs with timely information around assessment, funding, LCAP, state and federal programs, and more. They occur on Thursdays most months from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Please use this OMS link to sign up for the updates.
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Community Engagement Liaison
Our SDCOE Community Engagement Liaison meeting on Tues., Sept. 26, discussed the Center for Educational Innovation (CEI) and community schools. As we move forward with the 2023-24 school year and seek to develop effective strategies and employ best practices to increase family and community engagement, know that your voice is extremely valuable to the academic success of our students and San Diego County.
FYI: Pending dates for the year
- Jan. 30, 2024
- March 19, 2024
- May 21, 2024
If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to email LaShae Sharp-Collins or call 858-298-8773.
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Dr. Staci Block and Native Ways of Knowing Book Club
In our ongoing commitment to equity and inclusivity, SDCOE is proud to spotlight Dr. Staci Block and the Native Ways of Knowing (NWOK) Book Club, a transformative initiative aligned with LCFF Priority 5: Pupil Engagement. Dr. Block, a dedicated advocate for Native American communities, leads this program to foster culturally responsive teaching and enhance educational experiences for California's First Peoples.
The NWOK program, facilitated by the SDCOE Multilingual Education and Global Education department, embodies the principles of liberatory design. Educational leadership teams collaborate directly with Native American communities, creating conditions for innovative practices that empower Native American youth and families, aligning with LCFF's focus on pupil engagement.
One significant component of NWOK is the free, yearlong webinar series and book club. K-12 educators and leaders are invited to engage with renowned Native American professors, scholars, and change-makers, gaining insights into the essential understandings of California Indian history and culture. The book club, featuring "We are the Land: A History of Native California" by Willie Bauer, Ph.D., provides a structured platform for deepening knowledge and understanding.
The NWOK webinars, which kicked off with Nicole Lim's exploration of essential understandings, continue to offer valuable resources for creating culturally responsive classrooms. With topics ranging from curriculum training to incorporating children's and young adult books, the series aims to empower educators and administrators to better serve American Indian/Alaska Native students.
This initiative exemplifies SDCOE's dedication to providing not only educational tools but also spaces for listening, healing, and relationship building with tribal communities. By championing NWOK, Dr. Block and her team contribute significantly to creating a more inclusive and engaging learning environment for all.
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California Assessment Accessibility Resource Graphic for 2023-24
The California Assessment Accessibility Resource Graphics for the 2023–24 school year have been updated and are now available on the CDE Student Accessibility Resources webpage. These graphics display the embedded and non-embedded universal tools, designated supports, and accommodations allowed within the CAASPP and the ELPAC systems. These one-page documents serve as quick reference guides for accessibility resources.
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Register for Upcoming CERS Trainings!
The CDE is hosting winter and spring trainings to support LEAs in the use of the California Educator Reporting System (CERS). The following information contains details about available trainings and registration:
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CERS — Beyond the Basics for Teachers: Educators who use CERS can learn more about intermediate and advanced CERS features, including customizing groups in CERS, using advanced filters, and reviewing the information available when viewing interim assessment results.
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CERS — Beyond the Basics for Coordinators and Administrators: Staff who manage access to CERS, roster students to teachers in CERS, or train staff about CERS can learn more about intermediate and advanced CERS features, including making custom reports, completing advanced rostering, and tips for providing local CERS training.
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Accessing Summative Assessment Results in CERS: All CERS users who want just-in-time preparation and support for assessment results, before those results become available for the 2023–24 school year in CERS, are encouraged to register for this training. The topics covered include accessing specific 2023–24 summative assessment results in the CERS, viewing and interpreting individual student reports, and understanding features available for specific assessments, e.g., Lexile and Quantile measures. Module One will focus on the Summative ELPAC, the Summative Alternate ELPAC, and the California Spanish Assessment. Module Two will focus on the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments for English language arts/literacy (ELA) and mathematics, California Science Test, and the California Alternate Assessments for ELA and mathematics, and science.
If you have any questions about these CERS trainings, please contact Nikki Antonovich, Coordinator, Sacramento County Office of Education, by email at caaspp@scoe.net.
The California Science Test (CAST) and ELPAC Interim Assessments are available for LEAs to administer to students.
In addition, student responses to interim assessment items requiring hand scoring are available in the Teacher Hand Scoring System or, for specific ELPAC Interim Assessments, in the Data Entry Interface. Once hand scoring is completed, the following data becomes available for CAST and ELPAC Interim Assessments in the California Educator Reporting System (CERS):
- Overall scale scores
- Performance levels
- Custom aggregate reports
- Key and distractor analysis for selected-response items
Test items and student responses for CAST and ELPAC Interim Assessments will be viewable in the CERS in early 2024, and Individual Student Reports for these new assessments will be available in CERS in late July 2024.
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Transformative SEL Symposium Feb. 29
Hosted by the San Diego County Office of Education and funded by CalHOPE, our Transformative SEL Symposium is a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and experience transformative SEL alongside educators and youth. This year’s theme is supporting adult and student social and emotional learning to create more equitable learning environments and outcomes for the whole child. We are fortunate to have Denise Soler Cox as our keynote speaker, who will share about the magic of belonging. We will also host a screening of her award-winning documentary, “Being ñ.”
Who should attend?
- District leaders from curriculum, instruction, assessment, and student support services/SEL
- Counselors, social workers, school psychologists, and school nurses
- Teacher leaders and site administrators
- Parent/caregiver leaders
- Students’ leaders
Agenda in Brief
- Welcoming activities to build relationships
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Screening of “Being ñ”
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Keynote and Q&A with Denise Soler Cox
- Six different breakout sessions for participants to choose from by peer educators and other SEL experts including Denise Soler Cox
- Closing remarks and networking/collaboration opportunity
Details
Date: Thursday, Feb. 29
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Parking garage entrance: 11th Avenue, one-way going North from Market Street.
Food: Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Funding: This event is free, and there is funding available for substitutes.
Capacity: 185 amazing participants
Flyer: Click here for more details.
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Interested in Taking a UC Berkeley Graduate-level Course on SEL Foundations for Free?
We are happy to announce that additional spots have opened up for the UC Berkeley SEL Foundations course for the spring term for classroom teachers. This is a fully paid enrollment in UC Berkeley's three-unit graduate-level class on social and emotional learning. Please see this flyer for details on how to enroll and share with your classroom teachers. Seats are limited.
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Want to Learn How Maker Ed Supports SEL?
See this flyer for more details, and join us for a series of interactive workshops on how to integrate SEL and academics using a Maker Ed approach.
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Registration is Now Open for Room to Breathe
Registration is now open for the next session of Room to Breathe, our community of practice for expanded learning educators. Register to reserve your spot(s). This community of practice is a unique opportunity for expanded learning educators to experience how evidence-based mindfulness and well-being practices can bring deeper connection to their work and school community. Fees are fully covered for this month-long community of practice provided by the experts at the Greater Good Science Center. However, spots may be limited, so please register as soon as possible. Find more information on CalHOPE Communities of Practice led by Greater Good.
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Opportunity for Free Social and Emotional and Climate Survey and Data Platform
We know that systemic SEL implementation requires feedback loops across all levels to drive practice improvements. With that in mind, through the CalHOPE grant and the generous support from the Department of Health Care Services, all California schools have access to this no-cost opportunity of Kelvin for two years (staff and student surveys), with a discounted rate available after June 2025. This survey data can be used for improving school climate, determining social and emotional supports needed, as well as satisfying LCAP, LCFF local Indicator, SPSA, and other accountability requirements.
What is Kelvin?
Kelvin is a survey platform for students, teachers, parents, administrators, and districts to use. Kelvin’s “Pulse” surveys are a quick, formative way to provide teachers and education leaders with actionable data that allows them to understand where their students and schools are thriving, and where extra support should be targeted.
Kelvin will gather real-time and formative data on how your students and staff feel about the following dimensions: Emotional Experiences, Resources for Coping, Safety and Connection, Opportunities for Student Voice and Leadership, Experiences with Culturally/Linguistically Responsive Environments. Reach out to hello@kelvin.education to learn more about this no-cost opportunity and resource available to all California schools and districts. Please view this document for more information.
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New Mental Health App for Young People
Our partner, the Department of Health Care Services, has announced a collaboration with Kooth, a groundbreaking behavioral health app designed to provide essential mental health support for young people. Beginning this month, this platform will be available to all Californians aged 13 to 25, offering an array of invaluable resources at no cost. CalHOPE Youth will provide interactive digital educational materials, self-monitoring tools, engaging app-based games, mindfulness exercises, and convenient access to on-demand one-on-one coaching sessions. If you are interested in receiving more information about this free resource for your students, please complete this interest form.
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Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) Updates
On July 20, 2023, CDE sent additional information regarding the 2023-24 Advance Principal Apportionment and a change to Rate 2 for the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P). The full notification distributed to LEAs is now available.
New Requirements: Effective Jan. 1 — for Assembly Bill 373
Per California Education Code (EC) sections 46120(g)(7) and 42238.02(b), Expanded Learning Opportunity (ELO-P) programs are required to prioritize enrollment for pupils who are English learners, eligible for free or reduced-price meals, or foster youth. Additionally, EC Section 46120(b)(1) (A-B) requires local educational agencies (LEAs) to operate an ELO program on every school day and for at least 30 non-school days.
Effective Jan. 1, Assembly Bill 373 (Gipson), chaptered into law on Oct. 7, 2023, amended EC sections 48850 and 48853.5, relating to intersession programs, requiring LEAs operating elementary and middle school ELO programs to offer (advertise) and provide (enroll) priority access to homeless and foster youth on any non-school day that the program is in operation.
LEAs receiving ELO program funding must ensure compliance with EC sections 48850 and 48853.5 as provided above by Jan. 1.
ELO-P Office Hours
The California AfterSchool Network (CAN), in partnership with CDE Expanded Learning Division (EXLD), and other members of the System of Support for Expanded Learning are hosting ELO-P office hours on the following Fridays from noon to 1:30 p.m. The first approximately 30 minutes will be set aside to provide the latest updates. The remaining time will be used for Q&A and sharing promising practices.
Click on the dates below to register:
- Jan. 26
- Feb. 9
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