CAHSEE INTERVENTION

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CAHSEE INTERVENTION

• The Impact of the
• Valenzuela Settlement

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Background

• In place for three years
• CAHSEE Intervention funding to serve grades 11-12
  
• Letter of options sent to12th grade students who
  failed CAHSEE
• New since fall 2007
• Post Gr. 12 Services
• Extensive regulations
• Extensive reporting requirements

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Valenzuela Lawsuit Settlement

• Information from
• California County Superintendents Educational
  Services Association (CCSESA)
• January, 2008

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Lawsuit Information

• February 2006 Class-action lawsuit filed on
  behalf of students unable to graduate as a result
  of failing the CAHSEE.
• Alleged that the State failed to provide
  students, especially those living in poverty,
  with an equal and reasonable opportunity to pass
  the CAHSEE.

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AB 347Implementation Legislation

• Requires districts that accept CAHSEE Intensive
  Instruction and Services funding to serve
  students who did not pass the CAHSEE by the end
  of grade 12.
• Requires LEAs to submit extensive documentation
  to county superintendents.

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AB 347 Notification Requirements

• For Gr. 12 students who failed the CAHSEE
• Mail written notification of eligibility for
  services by the end of each school year.
• Notify for two years after grade 12.
• In 07-08, notify the Classes of 2006 and 2007.
• Post notices at district and school sites.

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AB 347 Compliance

• Submit detailed data annually to Superintendent
  of Public Instruction and County Superintendent.
• Account for students who failed CAHSEE whether or
  not credit deficient.

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AB 347 Services Beyond Grade 12

• Must provide
• Individual or small group instruction.
• Diagnostic assessments.
• Counseling to 12th graders about opportunities
  for support post-12th grade.
• Instruction to meet specific needs of pupils in
  ELA and/or Math.
• Services to English Learners to improve English
  proficiency as needed.

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AUSD Current Services

• Services for post-12th grade students
• Fifth year (full or part time) or Adult School
• College of Alameda CAHSEE Program
• Cost shared by AUSD/Peralta System/ and special
  grant
• Includes intensive instruction and counseling
• Participate in Saturday/summer CAHSEE classes
  taught by AUSD teachers.

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AUSD Services

• Services for current 11 - 12th graders
• Saturday CAHSEE Language Arts classes
• In-school CAHSEE math classes
• Counseling
• CAHSEE Summer Session

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Planning for 2008-09

• Offer CAHSEE math and ELA for the full year in 3
  high schools.
• Work with College of Alameda for sustainability.
• Further coordinate with Alameda Adult School for
  smoother transitions.
• Plan further with Special Ed. Dept. to support
  students no longer eligible for State exemption.