1. Basic Skills Update Presenter:
Kirsten Corbin, Dean of Basic Skills and Special Programs
Chancellor’s Office Academic Affairs Division
December 3, 2016

2. Overview BSI 2.0 Integrating SSSP, Student Equity, and BSI Plans
Curriculum Review Changes
Grant Programs
College Promise
Open Educational Resources
Noncredit Summit

3. BSI 2.0 Student Success for Basic Skills (BSI 2.0) More money
New allocation formula
More requirements
More allowables

4. Basic Skills Initiative Breakdown
$18.8 million for improving outcomes of students who enter college needing at least one course in ESL or basic skills, with particular emphasis on students transitioning from high school
$1.2 million for faculty and staff development to improve curriculum, instruction, student services, and program practices in the areas of basic skills and ESL programs
Slide from Mario Rodriguez's budget update presented at the Transformation Grant Summit, August 3, 2016.

5. Student Success for Basic Skills Breakdown
Up to 5 percent for faculty and staff development to improve curriculum, instruction, student services, and program practices in the areas of basic skills and ESL programs
All other funds to CCDs for improving outcomes of students who enter college needing at least one course in ESL or basic skills, with particular emphasis on students transitioning from high school.
Slide from Mario Rodriguez's budget update presented at the Transformation Grant Summit, August 3, 2016.

6. Student Success for Basic Skills Requirements
Within the fiscal year, complete an assessment of its programs and activities serving basic skills and ESL students
Strategies to improve the successful transition of students to college-level math and English courses
Slide from Mario Rodriguez's budget update presented at the Transformation Grant Summit, August 3, 2016.

7. Student Success for Basic Skills Requirements
An evidence-based plan for the adoption and implementation of multiple measures of assessment and placement
Priority for Transformation programs awardees or that subsequently implement or expand upon the use or application of evidence-based practices and principles identified in paragraphs (1) to (6), inclusive, of subdivision (a) of Section 88810
Slide from Mario Rodriguez's budget update presented at the Transformation Grant Summit, August 3, 2016.

8. Student Success for Basic Skills Requirements
The bottom 5 performing colleges are encouraged to apply for technical assistance
Slide from Mario Rodriguez's budget update presented at the Transformation Grant Summit, August 3, 2016.

9. Basic Skills Initiative Allocation Model
50% on FTES generated in basic skills and ESL courses in the preceding fiscal year
50% on FTES generated in basic skills and ESL courses by students transitioning from high schools in the preceding fiscal year
Slide from Mario Rodriguez's budget update presented at the Transformation Grant Summit, August 3, 2016.

10. Student Success for Basic Skills Allocation Model
50% on the percentage of BOGFW students who enrolled in a below college-level course, and subsequently completed a college-level course in the same subject within one year and within two years
25% on the percentage of BOGFW students
25% on the percentage of basic skills FTES in courses as described in the Transformation program
Slide from Mario Rodriguez's budget update presented at the Transformation Grant Summit, August 3, 2016.

11. Student Success for Basic Skills Allowables
Same as BSI: Program and curriculum planning and development, student assessment, advisement and counseling services, supplemental instruction and tutoring, articulation, instructional materials and equipment, any other purpose directly related to the enhancement of basic skills, ESL instruction, and related student programs
Implement or expand upon the use or application of evidence-based practices and principles identified in the Transformation Program
Slide from Mario Rodriguez's budget update presented at the Transformation Grant Summit, August 3, 2016.

12. Student Success for Basic Skills Allowables
Open Educational Resources
Public education intersegmental collaboration to better align remedial instruction methodologies, curriculum, and course offerings
Implement assessment and placement practices that increase the likelihood that students are appropriately placed in college-level, rather than remedial, courses
Slide from Mario Rodriguez's budget update presented at the Transformation Grant Summit, August 3, 2016.

13. Integrating SSSP, Student Equity, and BSI Plans
Development of prototype for integrated program planning, reporting, and financial requirements.
Prototype shared with key stakeholder groups for vetting and input.
Refine prototype.
February 1: New program framework (planning template and guidance) are shared with the field.
Regional summits to provide an in-depth orientation to the new integrated program model and information about resources and tools available to assist colleges.
June 30: Integrated plans are due to the Chancellor’s Office

14. Curriculum Review Changes
College Certification and CCCCO Automatic Approval (Credit Courses)
Non-Substantial Changes
Stand-Alone Courses
New Courses into Existing Programs
Substantial Changes

15. Grant Programs: College Promise
Released: December 2
Due: February 3
College Promise programs are partnerships which align local K-12 school districts, community colleges, and public university segments to provide clear pathways for students to follow in order to achieve their educational goals.  In addition, a successful program should also improve college readiness, access, and the overall success of its participants.
Grant Awards: Up to $750,000

16. Grant Programs: Open Educational Resources (OER)
Due: December 12
Develop and/or implement associate degrees and career technical education certificate programs earned entirely by completing courses that eliminate conventional textbook costs by using alternative instructional materials and methodologies.
Reduce the overall cost of education for students and decrease the time it takes students to complete degree programs 
Two Performance Periods: Planning Grants and Implementation Grants
Up to $35,000 for Planning Grants
Up to $150,000 for Implementation Grants

17. Grant Programs: Open Educational Resources (OER)
“Open Educational Resources” means high-quality teaching, learning, and research resources that reside in the public domain or have been released pursuant to an intellectual property license that permits their free use and repurposing by others, and may include other resources that are legally available and free of cost to students. OER include, but are not limited to, full courses, course materials, modules, textbooks, faculty-created content, streaming videos, tests, software, and any other tools, materials, or techniques used to support access to knowledge.
“Zero-textbook-cost degrees” means community college associate degrees or career technical education certificates earned entirely by completing courses that eliminate conventional textbook costs by using alternative instructional materials and methodologies, including open educational resources. Discretionary student printing of instructional materials shall not be considered a cost as part of this program.

18. Noncredit Summit Two Days, End of April/Beginning of May In Sacramento
College Teams
New to Noncredit and Established Programs