Arroyo Vista Charter School s LCAP Executive Summary Approved on May 23, 2018 by AVCS TEAM Council Actions and Services Budget 2018-19 $408,329 (plus $96,614 carry over) $504,943 Budget 2019-20 $416,493 Budget 2020-21 $427,614 GOAL 1. AVCS will ensure all students, including students that are English Learners, Low Income, and Foster Youth, have access to a rigorous and differentiated contentrich curriculum that supports their acquisition of advanced literacy and numeracy skills and is aligned to the expectations of the CA State Standards. Goal 1, Action 1-Teacher Professional Development 1A. Provide an Academic Coach to support instruction in California State Standards and instructional strategies Facilitate Lit Support Training, Analysis of Student Progress, and Collaboration Co-teaching to close the achievement gap of target groups (English Learners, Low Income, and Foster Youth) Modeling lessons in all content areas, including mathematics, science, social studies, and physical education Impact teaching to differentiate instruction for students in target groups Collaborate with ILT to implement schoolwide professional development to impact student achievement Facilitate teacher 90,000 90,000 90,000
collaboration to support deconstructing standards, creating assessments, and designing instruction 1B. Continue utilizing the Looking at Student Work protocol and the AVCS Collaborative Learning Cycle during teacher collaboration by hiring 1 VAPA teacher. 1C. Engage district GLAD trainers to provide refresher training for all teachers and initial training for new staff members on GLAD strategies. 1D. Provide internal professional development and support for all teachers in the implementation of the ELA/ELD standards, including observations of designated and integrated ELD lessons. 1E. Provide opportunities for ILT to participate in the trainer of trainers model offered by CVESD. 1F. Provide guest teachers to support certificated staff availing themselves of professional development opportunities provided by CVESD in order to improve the implementation of the CA state standards. 13,000 13,000 13,000 5,000 0 from LCAP 0 from LCAP 5,000 0 from LCAP 0 from LCAP
1G. Continue professional development with Cohort Schools to work on developing restorative practices, designated ELD instruction, and professional development in mathematics. 1H. Continue to offer teacherled, differentiated PD for teachers. 1I. Continue to offer collaboration and professional development for TK on a monthly basis at the district and on a bi-weekly basis with the Academic Coach. 1J. Continue to offer collaboration and professional development for Middle School staff through staff meetings, quarterly release days for collaboration, and release time working with Dr. Bonnie McGrath. 1K: Continue to offer collaboration and professional development for the Dual Immersion team at least once a quarter through release time with Dr. Jorge Cuevas Antillon and other experts. 1L: ILT members will model differentiated instruction for grade level team partners to ensure that the needs of each student are met. 1M: Offer collaboration and professional development for NGSS and Physical Education. 3,000 0 from LCAP 0 from LCAP 3,000 3,000 3,000 Total Goal 1, Action 1 124,000 111,000 111,000
Goal 1, Action 2 - Student Access 2A. Maintain the integrity, consistency, and quality of Higher Order Thinking skills journals (HOT topic journals) to improve comprehension and writing. 2B. Purchase additional materials for Lit Support Instruction, including materials for Spanish Language Learners in primary grades. 2C. Ensure that appropriately credentialed and assigned certificated or at will staff are providing instruction and support to all students, including ELs, Foster Youth, Low Income, and Students with Disabilities. 2D. Ensure that all students have access to required standards-aligned instructional materials and are in facilities that are maintained in good repair. 1,000 1,000 1,000 5,000 0 from LCAP 0 from LCAP Total Goal 1, Action 2 6,000 1,000 1,000 Goal 1, Action 3 English Learner (EL) Support 3A. Purchase supplemental materials and resources in English and Spanish to support instruction with the CA State Standards, with particular attention to support ELs.
3B. Continue to provide an Instructional Assistant for English Learners in Kindergarten. 3C. Continue to provide integrated and designated ELD instruction to promote language acquisition and content mastery. 3D. Continue to provide integrated spelling instruction through the Benchmark Advance ELA/ELD system. 3E. Maintain 2 of six Literacy Support Teachers to support struggling English Learner students in English. 3F. Maintain Spanish and English Literacy Support for grades 1-3 to support students in Dual Immersion. 2,600 2,600 2,600 26,900 26,900 26,900 13,350 13,350 13,350 Total Goal 1, Action 3 47,850 47,850 47,850 Goal 1, Action 4 Foster Youth (FY) Support 4A. Continue to provide support through the school psychologist and school counselor for Foster Youth. 4B. Continue to use the SST process to review student cumulative folders and outline supports based on individual needs and progress. 4C. Maintain open communication with Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS), foster parents, and San Diego County Health and Human Services.
Total Goal 1, Action 4 Goal 1, Action 5- Socio-Economically Disadvantaged (SED) Student Support 5A. Maintain six Literacy Support Teachers to support struggling low-income students in English. 5,285 5B. Provide a Spanish Literacy Support Teacher for grades 1-3 to support lowincome students in Spanish 5C. Provide additional Literacy Assistance for English Learners in Kindergarten 8,015 Total Goal 1, Action 5 13,300 0 0 Total Goal 1 191,150 159,850 159,850 GOAL 2. AVCS will ensure students have daily integrated learning opportunities that include a focus on both academic and digital literacy. Goal 2, Action 1 Access to Tools 1A. Purchase new hardbooks and e-books for school library. 1B. Provide targeted access for students to programs such as Achieve 3000, Imagine Learning English, SmartyAnts, LanSchool, Nearpod, FlipGrid, KidBlog, CPM, Think Central, IXL, BrainPop, StudyJams, Raz-Kids and various free typing programs 30,000 30,000 30,000
1B. Explore and provide funding for more NGSS programs and resources to give students more hands-on access to phenomena and support STEAM-based project learning. Total Goal 2, Action 1 40,000 40,000 40,000 Goal 2, Action 2 Devices 2A. Maintain/replace current devices (ipads in grades TK, K, and 1; Lenovo ThinkPad laptops in grades 2-8; Apple TVs in classrooms for grades K-6 and Promethean Boards for grades 7 & 8; Apple MacBook Pros for certificated staff) 30,000 10,000 10,000 Total Goal 2, Action 2 30,000 10,000 10,000 Goal 2, Action 3 Technology Support for Users 3A. Provide professional development for staff on integrating technology into instruction in the classroom. 3B. Provide 50% of the funding for a full time Technology Specialist. 3C. Add content and refine the organization of AVCS s website. 3D. Offer technology training to parents and guardians to support student learning at home 27,000 27,000 27,000 300 300 300
Total Goal 2, Action 3 27,300 27,300 27,300 Total Goal 2 97,300 77,300 77,300 GOAL 3. AVCS will ensure increased student achievement on rigorous academic standards in all content areas. Goal 3, Action 1 Student Support for Reading 1A. Maintain six Literacy Support Teachers to support struggling readers in English 1B. Provide a Spanish Literacy Support Teacher for grades 1-3 to support readers in Spanish and English Total Goal 3, Action 1 0 from LCAP O from LCAP 0 from LCAP Goal 3, Action 2 Additional Materials 2A. Provide additional Lexile leveled books (2-8) and leveled books (K-1) for classroom libraries 2B. Provide additional materials for Close Reading in Spanish. 2C. Provide Achieve 3000 licenses for students in grades 2 through six, including in Spanish for DI classrooms. 8,000 8,000 8,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 another
2D. Purchase Instructional Technology programs and applications to support learning for students in grades K-8. Total Goal 3, Action 2 9,000 9,000 9,000 Total Goal 3 9,000 9,000 9,000 GOAL 4. AVCS will ensure students have access to a well-rounded curriculum that focuses on the whole child. Goal 4, Action 1 Differentiated Support for Students 1A. Continue Inquiring Minds before school for GATEidentified students in grades 4-8 1B. Continue to train teachers for GATE certification to differentiate the needs of GATE-identified students and enlist the support of already trained staff members with GATE certification to work with grade level teams to differentiate assignments and homework. 1C. Provide a part-time teacher for Genius Hour for all middle school students to explore passions and empower them while extending critical thinking skills. 1D. All students in grades 7-8 will participate in Service Learning projects each year. 2,000 2,000 2,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 800 800 800
1E. Continue to provide differentiated instruction in the classroom through small group instruction and one-onone conferences Total Goal 4, Action 1 32,800 32,800 32,800 Goal 4, Action 2 Strengthen VAPA Program 2A. Provide an Instrumental Music Program teacher to all students (25,000 for an instrumental music teacher, supplemented by 13,000 from PTA). 2B. Provide an Instrumental Music Program to all students (4,592 for instruments). 2C. Maintain part time VAPA teachers to support teachers in implementation of innovative practices that integrate the arts into the instructional program. 25,000 25,000 25,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 45,000 45,000 45,000 Total Goal 4, Action 2 73, 000 73, 000 73, 000 Goal 4, Action 3 Strengthen PE Program 3A. Provide professional development and resources to support implementation of the Physical Education Standards. Total Goal 4, Action 3 0 0 0 Goal 4, Action 4 Strengthen Science and Engineering Program
4A. Provide professional development and resources to support implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards and increase the number of STEAM-based project learning. Total Goal 4, Action 4 Goal 4, Action 5 Additional Materials 5A. Create a Physical Education Committee to inventory current PE and recess equipment and purchase equipment and storage needed to support the implementation of Physical Education standards for all students in grades K-8. 5B. The addition of one classroom to support additional VAPA classroom space, teacher collaboration space, professional development space, and parent meeting space [Completed in July 2017]. 5C. Purchase additional game area materials for grades 3-6 and create student game masters for lunch recess ($500) and maintain the game room for middle school students ($500). Total Goal 4, Action 5 4,000 4,000 4,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 Goal 4, Action 6 Student Health 6A. Increase school nurse time from 2.5 days/week to 3.0 days/week to support 3,300 3,300 3,300
student health and wellness. 6B. Supplement the difference between district allocation and AVCS needs to maintain Child Nutrition Services (CNS) III at 7.25 hours daily to support student well-being. 6C. Supplement the difference between district allocation and AVCS needs to maintain Child Nutrition Services (CNS) I for middle school at 3.0 hours daily to support student well-being. 11,500 11,500 11,500 Total Goal 4, Action 6 19,800 19,800 19,800 Total Goal 4 135,600 135,600 135,600 Goal 5. AVCS will ensure a positive school climate that maximizes students social emotional and academic success in which there is high parent and student engagement and where students and families feel safe, secure, and connected. Goal 5, Action 1 Parent Engagement 1A. Continue leadership opportunities for parents such as representation for DAC/DELAC, LCAP Advisory Committee, PTA, 8th grade Celebration Committee, District Budget Advisory Committee, Leadership Coffees, TEAM Council and ELAC. 1B. Provide childcare for parent trainings. 500 500 500 300 300 300
1C. Add one classroom to support additional VAPA classroom space, teacher collaboration space, professional development space, and parent meeting space 1D. Examine the structure for Curriculum Nights to consider the separation of Elementary School and Middle School events 1E. Offer socio-emotional training for Parents and Guardians (using and reinforcing restorative practice strategies). 1F. Offer technology training and screen time training to parents and guardians to support student learning at home. 1G. Provide an updated Parent Handbook and provide school-wide newsletters in English and Spanish 1H. Explore the possibility of adding a Parent Liaison position to increase two-way communication between parents and the school. 1,000 1,000 1,000 700 700 700 47,593 10,443 Also funded from non-lcap sources (MegaCost) 21,564 (funded from MegaCost also) Total Goal 5, Action 1 50,093 12,943 24,064 Goal 5, Action 2 Teacher Learning 2A. Offer ongoing restorative practices training to certificated staff via staff meetings, targeted professional development, and teacher collaboration time, including guest teachers.
2B. Include VAPA staff, literacy support staff, Instructional Aids, RSP staff, and office staff in ongoing restorative practices training 2C. Offer training on screen time for staff and parents 2D. Offer Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Training for Middle School Staff 1,000 1,000 1,000 Total Goal 5, Action 2 6,000 6,000 6,000 Goal 5, Action 3 Supervisors 3A. Increase pay for noon supervisors from $12/hour to $15/hour for five days a week (minimum of two hours a day) commitment. 3B. Maintain ten noon supervisors for five days a week. 3C. Continue to provide ongoing support and restorative practices training for noon supervisors. 3D. Provide focused training for noon supervisors at least twice a year. 3E. Develop an effective system of consistent communication between noon supervisors and certificated staff via the Partnership Committee. 3F. Provide a parking lot supervisor to help monitor traffic before and after school. 12,000 12,000 12,000 500 500 500 300 300 300 3,000 3,000 3,000 Total Goal 5, Action 3 15,800 15,800 15,800
Goal 5, Action 4 Social-Emotional Learning for Students 4A. Continue to provide TEAMS, Military Pride Club, Game areas for recess (grades 3-8), isafe.org resources for internet and social media safety, ASB and Student Council, Roots and Shoots, Book Clubs, and Garden Club. Total Goal 5, Action 4 0 0 0 Total Goal 5 71,893 34,743 45,864 Budget Total Actual Total Budget 2018-19 $408,329 (plus $96,614 carry over) $504,943 Budget 2019-20 $416,493 Budget 2020-21 $427,614 $504,943 $416,493 $427,614