Performance Goal 2: All limited-english-proficient students will become proficient in English and reach high academic standards, at a minimum attaining proficiency or better in reading/language arts and mathematics. Planned Improvement in Programs for LEP Students and Immigrants () (Summarize information from district-operated programs and approved school-level plans) Description of how the LEA is meeting or plans to meet this requirement. Persons Involved/ Timeline Related Expenditures Estimated Cost Funding Source Required Activities 1. (Per Sec. 3116(b) of NCLB, this Plan must include the following: a. Describe the programs and activities to be developed, implemented, and administered under the subgrant; b. Describe how the LEA will use the subgrant funds to meet all annual measurable achievement objectives described in Section 3122; c. Describe how the LEA will hold elementary and secondary schools receiving funds under this subpart accountable for: meeting the annual measurable achievement objectives described in Section 3122; making adequate yearly progress for limited-englishproficient students (Section 1111(b)(2)(B); annually measuring the English proficiency of LEP students so that the students served develop English proficiency while meeting State Academic standards and student achievement (Section 1111(b)(1); d. Describe how the LEA will promote parental and community participation in LEP programs. The Fillmore Unified School District (FUSD) will continue to meet the state goals for English Learners by meeting the targets for AMAO 1 and 2. Although over the past 5 years, FUSD has not consistently met both AMAO 1 and 2, for the 2014-2015 school year, FUSD met the targets for AMAO 1 and AMAO 2 less than and greater than 5 years. a. Our goal is to develop programs and services that meet the needs of all of our EL typologies: Newcomers, Preventing Long Term ELs, At Risk of Long Term ELs, Long Term ELs, and regularly progressing ELs.
b. The LEA will meet the AMAOs by strategically utilizing funds to supplement the base programs and services. For example, adding AVID Excel to Fillmore Middle School and expanding AVID to 4 th and 5 th grade students. c. The district will use interim and formative assessments to measure the growth of their ELs. Also, the district will use reclassification rates to check for progress. d. The LEA will continue to provide the parent English/ digital literacy class for their parents as well as implement Project 2 Inspire for parent education. 2. Describe how the LEA will provide high quality language instruction based on scientifically based research (per Sec. 3115(c). The effectiveness of the LEP programs will be determined by the increase in: English proficiency; and Academic achievement in the core academic subjects The Fillmore Unified School District will continue to support their English learners with a comprehensive approach by providing both a rigorous integrated ELD program and a language focused designated ELD. Progress will be monitored via the annual CELDT/ ELPAC as well as interim and formative assessments. EL reclassification rate will be an additional measure towards student progress towards English Proficiency.
Description of how the LEA is meeting or plans to meet this requirement. Persons Involved/ Timeline Related Expenditures Estimated Cost Funding Source Required Activities 3. Provide high quality professional development for classroom teachers, principals, administrators, and other school or community-based personnel. a. designed to improve the instruction and assessment of LEP children; b. designed to enhance the ability of teachers to understand and use curricula, assessment measures, and instruction strategies for limited-english-proficient students; c. based on scientifically based research demonstrating the effectiveness of the professional development in increasing children s English proficiency or substantially increasing the teachers subject matter knowledge, teaching knowledge, and teaching skills; d. long term effect will result in positive and lasting impact on teacher performance in the classroom. Provide the following professional development to address the needs of various EL typologies: 1) Newcomers (2-12) 2) Preventing LTELs (PK 3) 3) At Risk of LTELs (4-5) 4) LTELs (6-12) 5) ELs (TK 12) EL Coord, Assist Sup of Ed Srvcs, Site Principals, and EL site leads. District EL Coordinator $100,000 (Salary + Benefits) $ 50,000 $50,000 General See the detailed goals/ services / objectives starting in #4 below.
4. Upgrade program objectives and effective instruction strategies. Yes or No? If yes, describe: Secondary grades 6-12: Increase the number of EL students enrolled in AVID District Coord., Avid Coord., Counselors, Site Principals, EL Coord, Assist Sup of Ed Srvcs, / 15-16 Summer Training Summer Bridge for AVID EXCEL $5,000 AVID EXCEL course grades 6-8 $13,700 $18,700 Allowable Activities Add zero period to provide ELs access to all core and elective courses (or flex staffing for teachers if available) Principals, Counselors, EL Coord., PE/Elective teachers, Assist Sup of Ed Srvcs / 16-17 Master Schedule 1 section at FMS 1 section at FHS & SHS $15,000 each site $15,000 $30,000 Provide Professional Development on Cooperative Learning and Engagement Strategies (Kagan) Principals, EL Coord, Assist Sup of Ed Srvcs, Teachers / 15-16 School Year PD Days $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 Provide Professional Development in the areas of Integrated ELD (all teachers) and Designated ELD (ELD teachers) as well as the ELA/ ELD framework. VCOE content specialists, EL Coord., TOSA, Assist Sup of Ed Srvs, / $100,000 $100,000
15-16 School Year PD plan Provide Professional Development on Scholastic English 3D training to address the needs of our LTELs. EL Coord, SHS English3D teacher, site principals Subs, training, materials $500 $500 Hire (2) EL Teachers on Special Assignment to support teachers in the implementation of EL strategies EL coord, Site Sup of Ed Srvs Each coach $95,000 $190,000 Provide support to Newcomers by adding additional IA support EL coord, Site 16-17 School Year 2 Extra IA of 4 hours each $5,000 each $10,000 Elementary grades TK -5: Provide Professional Development in the areas of Integrated ELD (all teachers) and Designated ELD (ELD teachers) as well as the ELA/ ELD framework. VCOE Content EL coord, Site $25,000 $25,000 Title II,
Implement the SEAL model to develop the language, literacy and academic skills of all Pre-K 3 rd grade students, especially ELs EL coord, Site $75,000 per site (4) $300,000 Hire (2) EL Teachers on Special Assignment to support teachers in the implementation of EL strategies EL coord, Site Each coach $95,000 $190,000 Implement EL Journalism program to at risk of LTELs (grades 3-5) EL coord, Site 16-17 school year Each site $5,000 $20,000 Implement AVID (grades 4-5) to newly RFEP students EL coord, Site 16-17 school year Each site $5,000 $20,000 Provide support to Newcomers by adding additional IA support EL coord, Site 16-17 school year 2 Extra IA of 4 hours each $5,000 each $10,000 Add a Newcomer Support Class pilot at an Elementary school site EL coord, Site $18,000 teacher/ IA $18,000
All Staff: Attend local and state CABE conference 20 Staff @ Conference Registration $500 Travel $500 $20,000 Description of how the LEA is meeting or plans to meet this requirement. 5. Provide a. tutorials and academic or vocational education for LEP students; and b. intensified instruction. Yes or No? If yes, describe: Persons Involved/ Timeline Related Expenditures Estimated Cost Funding Source Allowable Activities Add intervention classes for newly Reclassified students that are not being successful in core courses (grades 6-12) 15-16 & 16-17 school years Planning 15-16 Implement 16-17 Cost TBD Increase EL participation in Career Tech courses at FMS and FHS, Sat PASS, FHS Night School, Summer School CTE Coordinator, Site Principals No Additional Cost
6. Develop and implement programs that are coordinated with other relevant programs and services. Yes or No? If yes, describe: Coordinate with Bridges (ASES) Dean to provide training on EL strategies to activity leaders EL Coord, Ases Dean No Additional Cost Align LEA plan/ Goal 2 with LCAP goals and services EL Coord, Assist Sup of Ed Services No Additional Cost 7. Improve the English proficiency and academic achievement of LEP children. Yes or No? If yes, describe: Review, select, and use appropriate formative assessments for regular use with all ELs. (i.e. IPT online) EL Coord, Assist Sup of Ed Srvc, $2,500 for assessments / training $2,500 Description of how the LEA is meeting or plans to meet this requirement. Persons Involved/ Timeline Related Expenditures Estimated Cost Funding Source
8. Provide community participation programs, family literacy services, and parent outreach and training activities to LEP children and their families o To improve English language skills of LEP children; and o To assist parents in helping their children to improve their academic achievement and becoming active participants in the education of their children. Yes or No? If yes, describe: Implement Project 2 Inspire $3,000 per site $3,000 $18,000 / Allowable Activities Hire EL liaisons at each school site Continue providing parent English/digital literacy class and childcare 1 per site (hours TBD) $10,000 $10,000 Teachers (2) $2,500 IA $500 Materials $100,000 $3,000 $10,000 Hold districtwide parent EL nights $500 Materials $500
Build relationships with community athletic coaches so they are aware of important meetings/events for parents $100 Materials $100 Hold Districtwide Reclassification Celebration $500 Materials/ Refreshments $500 Promote the Seal of Biliteracy and provide Medals $200 Materials/ Medals $200
9. Improve the instruction of LEP children by providing for o The acquisition or development of educational technology or instructional materials o Access to, and participation in, electronic networks for materials, training, and communication; and o Incorporation of the above resources into curricula and programs. Yes or No? If yes, describe: Hold technology/media classes for parents/students (after school, on Saturdays, or during the summer). Expand to evening hours for 2-3 nights per week. 16-17 school year $500 materials $5,000 support staff $500 $5,000 Purchase IPADs for Newcomers with Rosetta Stone software 10. Other activities consistent with. Yes or No? If yes, describe: 16-17 school year $10,000 IPADs $2,500 Rosetta Stone $12,500 Update EL Master Plan No Additional Cost
Plans to Notify and Involve Parents of Limited-English-Proficient Students Parents of Limited-English-Proficient students must be notified: The outreach efforts include holding and sending notice of opportunities for regular meetings for the purpose of formulating and responding to recommendations from parents. Required Activity 1. LEA informs the parent/s of an LEP student of each of the following (per Sec. 3302 of NCLB): a. the reasons for the identification of their child as LEP and in need of placement in a language instruction educational program; b. the child s level of English proficiency, how such level was assessed, and the status of the student s academic achievement; c. the method of instruction used in the program in which their child is or will be, participating, and the methods of instruction used in other available, programs, including how such programs differ in content, instruction goals, and use of English and a native language in instruction; d. how the program in which their child is, or will be participating will meet the educational strengths and needs of the child; e. how such program will specifically help their child learn English, and meet age appropriate academic achievement standards for grade promotion and graduation; f. the specific exit requirements for such program, the expected rate of transition from such program into classrooms that are not tailored for limited English proficient children, and the expected rate of graduation from secondary school for such Description of how the LEA is meeting or plans to meet this requirement. The following is a description of the District s process of informing parents of English learners of their child s identification, assessment, and ELD progress and academic achievement: a. Upon registration of each student, all parents complete a Home Language Survey. Students with surveys that indicate that a language other than English is used in the home are assessed within 30 days of initial enrollment to determine English language proficiency using the CELDT. Upon completion of the testing, parents are given an oral and written notification of the assessment results and are given a description of the program placement. Students scoring Intermediate or lower on the CELDT are provided with English Language Development support. Persons Involved/ Timeline Related Expenditures Estimated Cost Funding Source
program if funds under this title are used for children in secondary schools; g. in the case of a child with a disability, how such program meets the objectives of the individualized education program of the child; h. information pertaining to parental rights that includes written guidance detailing i. the right that parents have to have their child immediately removed from such program upon their request; and ii. the options that parents have to decline to enroll their child in such program or to choose another program or method of instruction, if available; the LEA assists parents in selecting among various programs and methods of instruction, if more than one program or method is offered by the LEA b. A written and oral explanation of the child s CELDT results, assessments used and an explanation of the CELDT are provided to parents. Parents are informed of their child s English proficiency and academic achievement through the parent notification form which lists the students current CELDT proficiency levels. c. All program descriptions indicate the method of instruction used in the program, including how such programs differ in content, instructional goals, and use of English and primary language instruction. d. Parents are given information regarding instructional programs and how each can address the strengths and needs of ELs. This information is provided through written notification and parent information meetings. Parents also have the opportunity to ask questions regarding appropriate program placement for their child. Annually, teachers review with parents the results of English proficiency tests and academic assessments during parent conferences. e. All written and oral parent communication supports the District s goal of teaching high levels of academic English in order for ELs to master grade level CCSS standards and achieve academic success. funds will assist by providing additional training opportunities to
parents to understand standards based instruction, curriculum, and assessment for ELs in each program. f. Parents are notified through ELAC/DELAC meetings, parent conferences and through written notification of reclassification criteria and their child s progress towards meeting this goal. g. In the case of a child with a disability, the student s IEP determines program placement and instructional services. A description of program services and how they meet goals and objectives are described on the IEP. The Report of Progress toward IEP Goals and Objectives is used to inform parents of the progress toward language proficiency as indicated in the state goals and objectives. All special education teachers working with English language learners hold a CLAD authorization. h. Upon completion of the language testing, parents are notified of the assessment results and are given a description of the program placement. Parents are provided an explanation of all programs and have the opportunity to discuss placement with school personnel. This information is also provided to parents in writing using language designed to be readily understandable by the parent. The notification informs parents of the right
to enroll into another program, if available. Note: Notifications must be provided to parents of students enrolled since the previous school year: not later than 30 days after the beginning of the schools year. If students enroll after the beginning of the school year, parents must be notified within two weeks of the child being placed in such a program. FUSD will continue to comply with all parent notification requirements. LEA Parent Notification Failure to Make Progress If the LEA fails to make progress on the annual measurable achievement objectives it will inform parents of a child identified for participation in such program, or participation in such program, of such failure not later than 30 days after such failure occurs. If the District or school site fails to make its targets for the annual AMAOs, all parents will be notified no later than 30 days after notification is received. This notification will be in writing in a language the parent understands and will be explained at district and site parent meetings.
Plans to Provide Services for Immigrants IF the LEA is receiving or planning to receive Immigrant funding, complete this table (per Sec. 3115(e)). 1. Family literacy, parent outreach, and training activities designed to assist parents to become active participants in the education of their children: Yes or No? If yes, describe: Description of how the LEA is meeting or plans to meet this requirement. Persons Involved/ Timeline Related Expenditures Estimated Cost Funding Source No, FUSD does not currently receive Immigrant funding. Allowable Activities 2. Support for personnel, including teacher aides who have been specifically trained, or are being trained, to provide services to immigrant children and youth: 3. Provision of tutorials, mentoring, and academic or career counseling for immigrant children and youth; Allowable Activities 4. Identification and acquisition of curricular materials, educational software, and technologies to be used in the program carried out with funds:
5. Basic instruction services that are directly attributable to the presence in the school district involved of immigrant children and youth, including the payment of costs of providing additional classroom supplies, costs of transportation, or such other costs as are directly attributable to such additional basic instruction services: 6. Other instruction services designed to assist immigrant children and youth to achieve in elementary and secondary schools in the USA, such as programs of introduction to the educational system and civics education:
California Department of Education Elementary and Secondary Education Act Local Educational Agency Plan Goal 2 Budget Update Name of LEA: Fillmore Unified Fiscal Year: _2015-2016 Total Allocation: LEP $ 125,000 Immigrant: $ N/A LEP Administrative & Indirect Costs (2%): $ 2,500 Immigrant Administrative & Indirect Costs: $ N/A For each applicable goal indicated below, indicate the key actions that will be implemented to meet each goal, the related Title III budget item, and the estimated cost for each item. Goal Goal 2A: AMAO 1- Annual progress Learning English Goal 2B: AMAO 2 - English Proficiency Goal 2C: AMAO 3 -Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in English/Language Arts Goal 2C: AMAO 3 AYP in Mathematics Goal 2D: High Quality Professional Development Goal 2E: Parent and Community Participation Specific Supplemental Key Actions (Activities) to Meet Goal Unit (Purchase) Detail Purchase/Develop EL Formative Assessments $2,500 $2,500 Provide English 3D training Implement Extended Day Newcomer class Implement AVID EXCEL. Train a cohort of teachers to provide AVID EXCEL at the middle school level to address both ELA and Math. Expand to upper elementary grades in 16-17. Assign a dedicated Coordinator position for ELs Provide professional learning in English learner strategies to include cooperative learning and other engagement strategies in order to address Part 1 of the 2012 ELD standards through Integrated and Designated ELD. Attend local and state CABE conference Provide trainer of trainer professional development in Project 2 Inspire to increase $500 $18,000 $5,000 Summer $13,700 Course $50,000 $5,000 $10,000 Registration $10,000 Travel Associated Estimated Costs for each Activity Listed $500 $18,000 $18,700 $50,000 $5,000 $20,000 $3,000 per site $3,000 $18,000
family engagement and encourage parents of ELs to assume leadership roles in SSC, ELAC and DELAC as well as the District Leadership Team. Expand the offering of Parent English and Digital Literacy Classes. Provide child care or extended day learning opportunities for students focused on language and literacy. $3,000 IA / Materials $10,000 Teachers $1,100 Materials $3,000 $10,000 $1,100 Materials Goal 2F: Parental Notification Goal 2G: Services for Immigrant Students (for LEAs receiving, Immigrant funds) Goal 5A: Increase Graduation Rates Total Budget Estimate (Include Administration and Indirect Costs) for LEP and Immigrant Programs Provide parent trainings, workshops, media classes, and increase community partnerships Provide timely notification regarding $700 $700 reclassification, Seal of Biliteracy, Mailings N/A N/A N/A LEP $ _125,000_ IMM $ Program Notes: I. Activities must be of supplemental nature. Align activities with associated estimated costs. II. LEAs must expend funds on activities that are required, allowable, allocable, necessary and reasonable. III. funds should supplement the level of Federal, State, and local funds, including funds. April 2015