2. California Standards Tests
Administered annually in grades 2-11
Students receive scale score and
performance level on each test
Advanced
Proficient
Basic
Below Basic
Far Below Basic
Results are strongly factored into state
and federal accountability systems
23. Preliminary Conclusions
Carlsbad Unified remains a high-
performing district
“Pockets of Excellence” exist at
different levels
Changes in instructional practice are
needed to move to next level of
achievement
24. 2009 Adequate Yearly Progress
Carlsbad
Unified, Valley
Middle School,
and Carlsbad
Village
Academy are
“on watch” for
potential
Program
Improvement
Status based
on 2010
results.
Official
notification to
occur at end of
August or early
September
25. Year 1 Program Improvement
Consequences
District
Notify all parents
Revise district plan
Includes approval from School Board and
submission to California Department of Education
Use 10% of Title I funds for staff development
Site
Notify all parents of school
Revise school plan
Use 10% funds for staff development
Provide school choice with paid transportation
District provides technical assistance (TA)
26. Initiatives for 2010-2011
ARRA
Implementation of Read 180 literacy intervention at all
secondary schools
iPod touch computing at Calavera Hills Elementary
Flip Videos for identification of effective instructional
strategies
Expansion of Distance Learning options for students
Improve implementation of new math adoptions (K-8)
Revamp Curricular Teams and build on momentum
from Summer Institute
Involve students in assessment process
Continue College & Career Readiness Process
Including support systems for AVID, EL, Special Needs
27. Additional Next Steps
Revise Single Plans for Student Achievement
Districtwide focus on instructional strategies to
identify best practices and increase student
engagement
Leverage additional time for professional
development
Staff Meetings
Semester Break Day
Instruction for English Learners and Mathematics
are additional areas of emphasis
Title III Improvement Plan
Partnership with SDCOE Math Experts
Notes de l'éditeur
For CUSD, it was the % Adv/Prof in ELA for EL students that did not meet the target. Valley Middle did not make targets in mathematics (SED and Hispanic) and CVA did not make the target overall in ELA.