1. WASC/CDE Visiting Committee Final Presentation Shasta County Office of Education Alternative Programs March 8-10, 2010

2. © ACS WASC WASC/CDE 2

3. © ACS WASC WASC/CDE 3 Focus on Learning asks… How do you know that all students are achieving based on our schoolwide student goals and academic standards? Is the school doing everything possible to support high achievement for all its students?

4. © ACS WASC WASC/CDE 4 Organization: Vision and Purpose, Governance, Leadership and Staff, and Resources Areas to Celebrate Clear vision statement Strong central office Renewed enthusiasm even though … Monthly Leadership team collaboration Adaptable staff

5. © ACS WASC WASC/CDE 5 Curriculum Areas to Celebrate AP! score Edusoft for benchmark testing Odyssey Ware for independent learning and credit recovery Read 180 Character Based Literature Areas for Focus Career Technical classes

6. © ACS WASC WASC/CDE 6 Instruction Areas to Celebrate Fred Jones Tools for Teaching AP! score Pacing Guides Collaboration time Areas for Focus Smart board support and maintenance Read 180 training due to budget cuts Access to SIS and grade program

7. © ACS WASC WASC/CDE 7 Assessment and Accountability Areas to Celebrate Consistent assessments in Math and Language Arts AP! has risen over 150 points MAP - placement made easier Growth is determined by a variety of means – charts, grades, oral response… Edusoft for benchmark testing

8. © ACS WASC WASC/CDE 8 School Culture and Support for Student Personal and Academic Growth Areas to Celebrate VOICES for safety, value, support for growth and fulfillment SHARE for personal interest and growth

9. © ACS WASC WASC/CDE 9 Celebrate Schoolwide Strengths Staff adaptability, acceptance, commitment regardless VOICES Program modifications, expansions and strategies for all students Vast array of intake and assessment approaches API score increase SHARE

10. © ACS WASC WASC/CDE 10 Critical Areas for Focus Your own self-study identified and you should continue to work on Areas for Focus: Provide assessment and monitoring in math and language arts Provide intervention to students Produce schedules and pacing guide for language arts and math Teacher collaboration School climate As you plan and implement your work, include: State budget School safety Maintaining current funding for Odyssey Ware Career Technical opportunities Academic Counselor Access to SIS

11. © ACS WASC WASC/CDE 11 Making it happen: Ongoing Work Persistent Commitment Collaboration Continued strong ownership Refer to the ESLR’s Creative financing

12. © ACS WASC WASC/CDE 12 Visualize what will be different for students…. One year from now? Two years from now? Three years from now? Schoolwide Action Plan