Second Revision: 1-26-16 San Diego Unified School District Accountability Report LCAP Goal 5: Highly Regarded Neighborhood Schools that Serve Students, Families, and Communities January 26, 2016
Julie Martel, Ed.D, Executive Director, Facilities Planning and Design David Vande Pol, Executive Director, Online Learning Marceline Marques, Director, Neighborhood Schools and Enrollment Options Drew Rowlands, Chief Operations Officer 2
Second Revision: 1-26-16 LCAP Goal 4 5 Metric School Enrollment Patterns – Establish Criteria and Baseline Cluster Baselines Targets Clairemont 49.7 52.7 Neighborhood Participation Rates Crawford 45.7 49.1 Henry 77.5 77.8 (Target: increase by 10% of the Hoover 59.5 61.6 difference of 100 80 – baseline) Kearny 59.0 61.1 La Jolla 95.1 95.1 Lincoln 52.2 55.0 Madison 55.6 58.0 Mira Mesa 84.3 84.3 Mission Bay 76.0 76.4 Morse 61.1 63.0 Point Loma 79.9 80.0 San Diego 55.2 57.7 Scripps Ranch 90.3 90.3 Serra 84.3 84.3 University City 85.3 85.3 3
THEORY OF ACTION: Apply Systems Thinking Principles Operations “In order to optimize the Facilities Labor Planning and whole, we must improve Relations Construction relationships among the parts.” David Peter Stroh Human Increase Communication Financial Resources Vision 2020 Collaborative problem- Quality Neighborhood solving Schools Public Strategic planning Innovation Information Vision 2020 states that schools will be organized Area Student into clusters for greater Superin- Services tendents community cohesion. Leadership and Learning 4
Concepts to Action Update 1. Align all academic programs. 2. Review the Choice programs: Magnet, VEEP, and schools with special programs. 3. Develop and implement customized strategies for each Cluster. Revisit “Optional Boundary Areas”. 4. 5. Leverage successful programs: Dual Language Program. 6. Update Long-Range Facilities Master Plan. 5
Concepts to Action Update (cont.) 7. Strengthen communication. 8. Develop a strategic marketing plan. 9. Online Learning: Study Escondido * Union High School District and other exemplary models for Independent Study, Credit Recovery, and College and Career Counseling. 10. Re-design the Neighborhood Schools * and Enrollment Options Office and review functional policies. 11. Review Transportation Policies. * 6
Division of Online Learning Circa August 2015 Chief Innovation Officer, Dan Stoneman Executive Director, David Vande Pol Principal, iHigh Virtual Academy, Patty Cava Credit Recovery, Maureen Cottrell Administrative Assistant, Judy Fiedler 7
Where we were prior to August 2015 Apex was the online content provider for credit recovery Credit Recovery run by “Grad Coaches” in credit recovery labs at different campuses (non UC A-G standards) iHigh ran Independent Study program and also dual enrollments from across the district (including summer school) 8
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Due Diligence Discoveries Research: Visited six online learning centers who shared best practices and whose demographics resembled our own. Centralized Model: A centralized model helps assure quality of instruction, compliance, and economies of scale. The Independent Study option a must to stay competitive with charter schools. Teacher: The teacher is the most important aspect of online learning. Teachers need to specialize in the online modality, not simply migrate there from the brick and mortar classroom. Support: Monitor progress constantly and offer support constantly. Marketing: Is essential! All successful programs do. Comprehensive Services: Online learning centers must be very attractive, offer an array of services, and be run by online teaching and support specialists. 10
Where are we going in 2016-17? Get the word out: Marketing Online Learning and Independent Study districtwide Best Practices: Ongoing development of policies and implementation for online learning Professional Development: Ongoing professional development opportunities for online teachers/staff Comprehensive Model: Integration of online learning, independent study, and other innovative programs to enhance student success and college and career readiness. Build a home for these students: Enhancement of libraries at Crawford, Hoover, Lincoln, Morse, and San Diego high schools to become Online Learning Centers 11
Why Online Learning Centers? EQUITY 1. Affords all students the chance to succeed by being able to attend school in a format that suits their life circumstance. a) Anywhere: Online Learning can occur from anywhere if there is a computer and internet connection, including via mobile devices. b) Anytime: The Independent Study option serves students who need the flexibility to complete their coursework any time during the day. 2. Affords all students the chance to earn mastery of a subject at their own pace. a) Personalized: In a traditional classroom setting time is the constant and mastery varies. In the online learning world, mastery is the constant and time varies. This accommodates all learners to focus on their individual learning style. 3. Affords flexibility for students who are engaged in athletics, drama, music, ASB, clubs, internships, community service, and other important opportunities to build college/career readiness. 12
Online Learning Centers (cont.) 4. What do they look like and how do they operate? a) Modern and attractive enhancement of underutilized libraries b) Increased hours to meet the needs of all students and more focused pedagogical approach c) Run by a division of Online Learning. Online professionals trained specifically in online education. 5. Online Learning Options to Include: a) Credit Recovery b) Independent Study c) First Time Online Credit d) AP Courses e) CTE courses and onsite workshops with pathways to college/career f) College/Career Readiness Counseling g) Concurrent online enrollment with local colleges and universities h) Testing prep modules for SAT, ACT, GED, and community college placement 13
Online Learning Centers (cont.) 6. What is Required a) Enhancement of libraries as Online Learning Centers b) Professional Marketing Campaign c) Coordination with the main campus d) Appropriate staffing 7. Human Resource needs at each center: a) Online Learning Center Coordinator b) Online Teacher(s) based on appropriate caseload c) Special Education Teacher d) Office Administrative Assistant e) Counselor 14
Online Learning and Independent Study THE RETURN ON INVESTMENT Enhanced Equity by offering additional educational opportunities for students Improved retention and graduation rates due to more flexible options for students to complete coursework while pursing personal interest and goals in preparation for college and career Increased interest and enrollment in innovative programs will result in more revenue for the district to continue to expand student learning options. 15
Neighborhood Schools and Enrollment Options Promoting and stabilizing enrollment in neighborhood schools Informing families of unique enrollment options to continue to support district integration efforts 16
Coming Soon: Family Welcome and Enrollment Center A state of the art center offering virtual tours and hard copy information on all district schools Trained multilingual staff guiding parents through the enrollment process 17
School Site Support Structure Highlighting unique and positive features of each district school site Providing support to sites for self promotion/public relations Enhanced and cutting edge enrollment technology 18
Enrollment Guide 2016-17 A user friendly booklet organized by high school clusters, highlighting specialized programs available in the high school attendance area While promoting quality neighborhood schools, also provides extensive information on Magnet, VEEP, International Baccalaureate, and other options Supports SDUSD’s continuing integration efforts Approximately 6,000 applications received so far this period… annually we process about 15,000 19
More about us Successfully facilitating the enrollment of over 108,000 pupils in SDUSD run schools While emphasizing quality neighborhood schools, educating parents and community groups on Magnet, Voluntary Enrollment Exchange Program, International Baccalaureate, Program Improvement School Choice, and other unique enrollment options and specialized programs Collaborating with multiple district departments and community agencies to support children and families 20
Transportation Providing Safe, Reliable School bus Transportation Supporting Quality Schools in Every Neighborhood 21
Transportation Services * Services mandated by law for Special Education and Title I Program Improvement * Services to Dedicated Magnet Schools * Services to VEEP program and to address infrastructure, in particular over- capacities at neighborhood schools * Services within attendance areas for relocated schools and areas with limited middle school availability * Services for field trips and after school programs such as athletics, performing arts, academic enrichment * Fee-Based services to Charter Schools and Special Programs * Repair and maintain all vehicles in the district fleet 22
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