1. DMUSD
LCAP Update
Spring 2015

2. What is the LCAP?
The Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) is an important component of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF). Under the LCFF all Local Education Agencies (i.e. DMUSD) are required to prepare an LCAP, which describes how they intend to meet annual goals for all pupils, with specific activities to address state and local priorities identified pursuant to EC Section 52060(d).
LCAP planned last year, implemented this year
Spending plan for how districts will expend resources according to district goals
Ties directly to our Strategic Plan – no additional money for Del Mar
LCAP must address 8 State priorities (sent as separate attachment)

3. LCAP Goal 1
Implement and assess a comprehensive educational program based on 21st Century learning skills to educate the whole child.
Progress
Lead teachers updated benchmark assessments and created units of instruction in ELA
Mathematics resources aligned to CC have been purchased for every grade level
PLC work is focused on lesson design, including formative assessment, and analyzing student data
DMUSD Strategic Plan Core Strategy No. 1, Educational Program
As a district we continue to work on total alignment of our instructional program
Standards
Assessments
Instruction
Materials

4. LCAP Goal 2
Every student will actively use technology to develop 21st Century Skills within a safe and secure digital environment.
Progress
Pilot programs in K,1, and 2 began this year at three schools and additional classrooms have added iPads
Staff is in the process of working with architects to design modern classrooms aligned with 21st century learning goals. Two school sites are involved in the pilot project (CDM and SR)
DMUSD Strategic Plan Core Strategy No. 2, Technology
DM Heights-1st grade, AF-2nd grade, TH-Kindergarten
Several schools have added iPads
Working to create environments that support the needs of 21st century teaching and learning. Without constructing a new facility, what changes can we make to our existing spaces?
This involves conversations around technology – not just one device per student, but several different devices based on the instructional needs of the teacher and learning needs of the students

5. LCAP Goal 3
Provide quality professional learning that supports all district employees in providing a nurturing, inspiring, and rigorous educational program.
Progress
Principals continue their learning about Essential Elements of Instruction
All principals and teachers are attending mathematics training
Specialists in all areas have been provided with opportunities to attend training specific to their specialty area
DMUSD Strategic Plan Core Strategy No. 3, Professional Learning
DMUSD is committed to professional learning for all employees
EEI is focused on quality of instruction and establishing consistency from school to school and classroom to classroom
Not only what’s taking place , but developing a common language around high quality instruction so teachers receive targeted feedback
Math continues as an area of focus
Writing refresher this year – writing is also an area of focus
Specialists attend training in their specialty areas

6. LCAP Goal 4
Develop a plan to maximize functional use of facilities in support of educational programs.
Progress
Facilities have been evaluated. A facilities plan with a 5-year calendar, detailing needs and improvements at all school sites, has been created
DMUSD Strategic Plan Core Strategy No. 4, Facility Optimization
A Facilities Master Plan has been developed
A five year prioritization list has been generated based the FMP and is reflective of feedback from individual school sites

7. LCAP Goal 5
Facilitate communication with stakeholders at every level consistent with our core values to promote our mission and to achieve our vision.
Progress
Parent/community events have been scheduled at each school
Principals hold regularly scheduled principal coffees
The superintendent continues to provide ‘State of the District’ updates at each school each year
The Superintendent has been communicating to the community via Twitter
DMUSD Strategic Plan Core Strategy No. 6, Communication
Communication is a top district priority
We continue to look for the most effective way to communicate information and engage DMUSD parents and the community at large

8. LCAP Goal 6
We will provide a safe and nurturing environment that promotes student well-being, engagement, and individual ownership of learning.
Progress
DMUSD launched an attendance campaign at the beginning of the school year
Principals are in the process of updating the Comprehensive School Safety Plan (CSSP) and are receiving input from law enforcement and community stakeholders
DMUSD Strategic Plan Core Strategy No. 8, Student Safety and Well-being
We have been focused on encouraging timely attendance each and every day
Each school site has a different approach to communicating and reinforcing timely student attendance
The CSSP includes not only safety information, but also information on student well being (social-emotional)

9. LCAP: Additional Actions
Identified actions to support low income pupils, English learners, foster youth, and redesignated fluent English proficient students
Progress
Small class size averages have been maintained
Educational software has been purchased including DreamBox mathematics and English in a Flash
Every 3-6 grade student has access to a Chromebook and iPads have been introduced in grades k-2 at identified schools as part of a pilot program
The pupil groups mentioned in this slide are those targeted by the State
DMUSD does not receive any additional funding for these identified students, but are still accountable for providing support which ensures student success
Small class sizes continues to be a priority for all district stakeholders and supports the success of all students

10. LCAP: Additional Actions cont…
Progress
Teachers are using formative assessments to target students’ instructional needs
Professional learning includes information about strategies to support students who are English learners as well as those who are not currently meeting benchmarks
Families receive communication via , Twitter, telephone, Facebook, and websites
District parent handbook is translated into four languages
Adult ELD classes are available at Torrey Hills School