1. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 1 Quality Education Investment Act (QEIA) of 2006 County Superintendents Oversight and Technical Assistance Tools October 2008

2. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 2 County Superintendents Oversight Timeline Monitor implementation annually: beginning in 2008-09 Conduct pre-monitoring visit: January – April 2009 Request documentation: June – August 2009

3. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 3 County Superintendents Oversight Timeline (contd) Review documentation: July – September 2009 Report findings to district: September – October 2009 Report to SPI schools not meeting implementation targets: November 2009

4. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 4 County Superintendents Oversight Areas for review Williams v. State of California Settlement Highly Qualified Teachers Average Teacher Experience Professional Development

5. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 5 County Superintendents Oversight Areas for review (contd) API Growth (beginning in 2011) Pupil to Counselor Ratio (High Schools Only) Alternative Application Requirements Class Size Reduction

6. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 6 County Superintendents Oversight Other Treat oversight process as a pilot for 2008-09 Refine process in subsequent years Develop suggested letter templates

7. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 7 Pre-Monitoring Visit QEIA GOALS Improve teacher practice and student learning Develop exemplary school district and school practices Focus school resources solely on instructional improvement

8. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 8 Pre-Monitoring Visit Ensure successful monitoring Review requirements Establish agreements (CSR, Alternative Application) Clarify misinterpretations in the requirements

9. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 9 Pre-Monitoring Visit Ensure successful monitoring (cont) Demonstrate QEIA tools Review student achievement data Assist administrators new to their positions

10. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 10 Pre-Monitoring Visit Learning Impact District or school practices or processes that improve teacher practice and student learning Schools or districts who have maintained decile growth since 2006

11. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 11 Pre-Monitoring Visit Compliance Impact District or school practices or processes that organize information or documentation in a user-friendly manner Identify potential areas where requirements are not being addressed

12. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 12 Pre-Monitoring Scenario #1: Oh, were OK. Do we really need to meet? #2: No producible documentation

13. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 13 County Superintendents Oversight Substantially Met Determination Applies to first and second year of implementation Overall assessment based on progress on each interim requirement Notification to SPI triggered if interim requirements not substantially met

14. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 14 County Superintendents Oversight Substantially Met Determination (contd) Rating scale of 0-1-2 for each interim requirement % progress overall determines action Separate tool for Alternative Application Schools

15. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 15 Williams Compliance Monitoring MUST DO Monitor that all Williams requirements are met Review the documentation Quarterly & annual reports of visits and reviews

16. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 16 Williams Compliance Monitoring MUST DO Assign the score Met all requirements? = 2 points Met some requirements? = 1 point No requirements met? = 0 points –Automatic designation as not met

17. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 17 Highly Qualified Teacher Monitoring MUST DO Monitor that at least one-third progress to HQT goal Review the documentation Non-CSIS districts: NCLB Teacher Summary Report (PAIF-12) CSIS districts: Total Certificated Staffing by School Report

18. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 18 Highly Qualified Teacher Monitoring MUST DO Assign the score One-third of core classes taught by highly qualified teachers? = 2 points One-sixth of core classes taught by highly qualified teachers? = 1 point Less than one-sixth of core classes taught by highly qualified teachers? = 0 points –Automatic designation as not met

19. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 19 Highly Qualified Teacher Monitoring MAY DO Discuss improvements for recruitment, retention, and development of teachers Review Title II CMIS Plans (2/3 of schools in districts under CMIS)

20. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 20 Highly Qualified Teacher Monitoring SCENARIO CBEDS reported data inaccurate or out of date CMIS plan has not been implemented

21. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 21 Teacher Experience Index Monitoring MUST DO Monitor that at least one-third progress to TEI goal Review the documentation QEIA tools District tools

22. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 22 Teacher Experience Index Monitoring MUST DO Assign the score One-third the progress towards the goal? = 2 points One-sixth the progress towards the goal? = 1 point Less than one-sixth the progress? = 0 points –Automatic designation as not met

23. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 23 Teacher Experience Index Monitoring MAY DO Review the plan for recruitment and retention of teachers Hiring close to index

24. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 24 Teacher Experience Index Monitoring SCENARIO Only calculating on four core areas Did not use any QEIA tools Created averages using incorrect data Use 2008 CBEDS PAIF data to calculate the average

25. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 25 Professional Development Monitoring MUST DO Did at least one-third of teachers and paraprofessionals receive training? Review documentation/records QEIA or district tools Review the school plan –Does the recorded professional development align with the school plan?

26. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 26 Professional Development Monitoring MUST DO Assign the score One-third of teachers and paraprofessionals received professional development? = 2 points One-sixth of teachers and paraprofessionals received professional development? = 1 point

27. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 27 Professional Development Monitoring MUST DO (cont) Assign the score Less than one-sixth of teachers and paraprofessionals received professional development? = 0 points –Automatic designation as not met

28. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 28 Professional Development Monitoring MAY DO Review the agendas and descriptions of the activities Sample of activities (25%) Discuss how coherence in the plan is assured

29. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 29 Professional Development Monitoring SCENARIO No improvement plan Paraprofessional plan not identified Professional development not reflected in improvement plan

30. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 30 API Monitoring REGULAR PROGRAM 2009-2011 Exceed API growth target average 2012-2014 Meet API growth target annually ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM 2009-2011 Exceed API growth target average 2012-2014 Exceed API growth target annually

31. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 31 API Monitoring 2009-2010 Review progress with schools 2011-2012 Schools who do not meet API requirements are subject to state review

32. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 32 Counselor Ratio Monitoring MUST DO Monitor that at least one-third progress toward not exceeding 300:1 target Verify certification of counselors Review the documentation Counselor Ratio Calculation Worksheet Valid Pupil Personnel Services credential

33. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 33 Counselor Ratio Monitoring MUST DO Assign the score One-third progress? = 2 points One-sixth progress? = 1 point Less than one-sixth progress? = 0 points –Automatic designation as not met

34. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 34 Counselor Ratio Monitoring MAY DO Assist in improving recruitment and hiring practices Discuss counseling roles

35. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 35 Class Size Reduction Monitoring Topic of the October 28 webcast

36. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 36 Alternative Program Schools Pre-Monitoring Decide on the 4-8 goals from the SPSA Establish benchmarks Complete the signature page Provide additional support

37. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 37 Alternative Program Schools Monitoring MUST DO: Arrange for a site visit Assess progress towards goals in the alternative plan Copy of the alternative plan 4-8 goals should be identified Interim benchmarks for these goals must be monitored

38. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 38 Alternative Program Schools Monitoring MUST DO: Review the process if goals were changed Site council agendas and minutes Board agendas and minutes

39. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 39 Alternative Program Schools Monitoring MAY DO: Assist in revising goals and benchmarks

40. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 40 County Superintendents Oversight Substantially Met Determination Applies to first and second year of implementation Overall assessment based on progress on each goal Notification to SPI triggered if benchmarks are not substantially met

41. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 41 County Superintendents Oversight Substantially Met Determination (contd) Rating scale of 0-1-2 for each benchmark % progress overall determines action Separate tool for Alternative Application Schools

42. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 42 QEIA Resources SAVE THE DATES: October 28 QEIA Webcast: County Superintendents Oversight and Technical Assistance Tools, Part II, 1-4 pm November 17 QEIA Webcast: QEIA Schools and Districts, County Office of Education QEIA Monitors, 1-4 pm

43. Quality Education Investment Act of 2006 (QEIA) 43 Thank You!! Superintendent Dave Gordon Assistant Superintendent Sue Stickel SCOE Internet and Media Services CCSESA Staff Southern and Northern Technical Assistance Centers SCOE Support Staff