CAHSEE INTERVENTION The Impact of the Valenzuela Settlement

4/22/08 Background In place for three years: CAHSEE Intervention funding to serve grades CAHSEE Intervention funding to serve grades Letter of options sent to12th grade students who failed CAHSEE Letter of options sent to12th grade students who failed CAHSEE New since fall 2007: Post Gr. 12 Services Post Gr. 12 Services Extensive regulations Extensive regulations Extensive reporting requirements Extensive reporting requirements

Valenzuela Lawsuit Settlement Information from California County Superintendents Educational Services Association (CCSESA) January, 2008

4/22/08 Lawsuit Information February 2006: Class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of students unable to graduate as a result of failing the CAHSEE. 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. Alleged that the State failed to provide students, especially those living in poverty, with an equal and reasonable opportunity to pass the CAHSEE.

4/22/08 AB 347 Implementation 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 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.Requires LEAs to submit extensive documentation to county superintendents.

4/22/08 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.Mail written notification of eligibility for services by the end of each school year. Notify for two years after grade 12.Notify for two years after grade 12. In 07-08, notify the Classes of 2006 and 2007.In 07-08, notify the Classes of 2006 and Post notices at district and school sites.Post notices at district and school sites.

4/22/08 AB 347 Compliance Submit detailed data annually to Superintendent of Public Instruction and County Superintendent. Submit detailed data annually to Superintendent of Public Instruction and County Superintendent. Account for students who failed CAHSEE whether or not credit deficient. Account for students who failed CAHSEE whether or not credit deficient.

4/22/08 AB 347 Services Beyond Grade 12 Must provide: Individual or small group instruction.Individual or small group instruction. Diagnostic assessments.Diagnostic assessments. Counseling to 12 th graders about opportunities for support post-12 th grade.Counseling to 12 th graders about opportunities for support post-12 th grade. Instruction to meet specific needs of pupils in ELA and/or Math.Instruction to meet specific needs of pupils in ELA and/or Math. Services to English Learners to improve English proficiency as needed.Services to English Learners to improve English proficiency as needed.

4/22/08 AUSD Current Services Services for post-12 th grade students: Fifth year (full or part time) or Adult School Fifth year (full or part time) or Adult School College of Alameda CAHSEE Program College of Alameda CAHSEE Program Cost shared by AUSD/Peralta System/ and special grantCost shared by AUSD/Peralta System/ and special grant Includes intensive instruction and counselingIncludes intensive instruction and counseling Participate in Saturday/summer CAHSEE classes taught by AUSD teachers. Participate in Saturday/summer CAHSEE classes taught by AUSD teachers.

4/22/08 AUSD Services Services for current th graders: Saturday CAHSEE Language Arts classes Saturday CAHSEE Language Arts classes In-school CAHSEE math classes In-school CAHSEE math classes Counseling Counseling CAHSEE Summer Session CAHSEE Summer Session

4/22/08 Planning for Offer CAHSEE math and ELA for the full year in 3 high schools. Offer CAHSEE math and ELA for the full year in 3 high schools. Work with College of Alameda for sustainability. Work with College of Alameda for sustainability. Further coordinate with Alameda Adult School for smoother transitions. Further coordinate with Alameda Adult School for smoother transitions. Plan further with Special Ed. Dept. to support students no longer eligible for State exemption. Plan further with Special Ed. Dept. to support students no longer eligible for State exemption.