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Family and Community Engagement
Horizon values your input and collaboration to review and inform programs and services. The Community Advisory Network is your primary opportunity to participate.
Every year, we review the Local Control and Accountability Plan aligned to the six year Western Associate of Schools and Colleges Self Study and Plan and make modifications based on input from all Horizon community members: students, families, staff the Board, and other community partners. Please note the CAN meetings and Agenda Topics and attend the online ZOOM meetings or review the recordings and submit your feedback via a Survey or email the Curriculum and Instruction Director with feedback, Tracy Wilson twilson@hcs.k12.ca.us
WASC VISIT SCHEDULE MAY 2024: This is the overview schedule
Community Advisory Network
2023-2024
Community Advisory Network
What is the Community Advisory Network? The CAN are members from the HCS staff, students, families, and our local community.
ROLE: Provide input directly during meetings and indirectly via Surveys.
Voluntary participation by the Horizon community (staff, students, families)
Attend live meetings or view recordings and complete the Survey
You will learn about each Academy and all other programs
You will learn about our student progress
You will collaborate with staff and peers to provide critical feedback
You will be part of our review process for all major Plans including our WASC, EL Plan, Title 1, 504 Plan, LCAP and LCFF
OCT: Recruitment and Training:
Invitation LINK; Leadership Interest Form LINK; Meeting Recording LINK
NOV: Data; Program and EL Plan Review; District Plans (WASC and LCAP)
Invitation LINK; Meeting Recording LINK; Survey LINK
DEC: Fiscal and Improvement Ideas and Recommendations: WASC and LCAP
Invitation LINK; Recording LINK; Survey LINK
FEB: Department Reports; English Learner Programs and Plans; Improvement Ideas and Recommendations: LCAP and WASC
Invitation LINK; Recording LINK; Survey LINK
MAR: WASC and LCAP: Testing Information
Invitation LINK; Recording Link; Survey LINK
MAY: Annual Review of Programs and Plans; Improvement Ideas and Recommendations;
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, WASC
Horizon is in the process of completing our 6-year Self Study and Plan to maintain our accreditation status with the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Staff, families and community members collaborate as part of the Community Advisory Network meetings to help review programs and provide critical feedback. Please note the CAN meetings and Agenda Topics and attend or review the recordings and submit your feedback via a Survey or email the Curriculum and Instruction Director with feedback, Tracy Wilson twilson@hcs.k12.ca.us
Local Control & Accountability Plan LCAP
The LCAP is a 3 Year accountability plan for Horizon Charter School, 21-24, modified annually
2022-23 Plan, LINK
Horizon believes that an informed community is essential to a collaborative relationship. Every year, families, students, staff and administrators review progress data, programs, the budget and develop an academic plan for achievement, the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).
Please attend an upcoming CAN Meeting to ensure you are informed and provide feedback directly. if you cannot attend the online Zoom meetings, please review the recorded sessions and complete the survey to ensure your voice is heard. If you would like to help even more, join the Leadership Team (ILT/DELAC). Information available below.
Instructional Leadership Team
Be a Part of the Leadership Team!
What is the ILT?
The Instructional Leadership Team. It is an elected position and team with a VOTE as a representative of the community.
Role: Assists in developing and providing input in establishing district programs and goals for all learners including special populations.
You will serve as a liaison between the ILT and your Academy
You will provide updates to the Academy regarding the ILT
You will collect feedback from the Academy to inform the ILT
You will review and analyze district progress and proficiency data and help develop the Needs Assessment
Annually, you will review and revise the HCS programs and inform the LCAP/LCFF
(California Education Code [EC] Section 65000[b]); (EC Section 64001[g][1]); (EC Section 65000[a]); (EC Section 65000[c][1]); (EC Section 65000[c][1][A]); (EC Section 65000[c][1][B]); (EC Section 65000[c][2]); (EC Section 65000[c][2][A]);; (EC Section 65000[d]); (EC Section 65000[c][2][B]): CDE LINK
What is the DELAC?
The District English Learner Advisory Committee is a Subcommittee of the ILT. It is an elected position with a VOTE as a representative of the community. Parents or guardians of English learners shall constitute the majority membership (51 percent or more) of the committee. The DELAC is a subcommittee of the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT).
ROLE: The DELAC assists in developing and providing input in establishing district programs and goals for our English Learners.
You will serve as a liaison between the DELAC and your Academy
You will provide updates to the Academy regarding DELAC and English Learner matters
You will collect feedback from the Academy to inform the DELAC
You will review and analyze district progress and proficiency data and help develop the Needs Assessment
Annually, you will review and revise the HCS ELL program and inform the LCAP/LCFF
California Education Code, sections 35147, 52062(a)(2), 52063(b), 52069, 62002.5, and 64001(a); California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 11308 and 15495(b); CDE LINK
Instructional Leadership Team and the District English Learner Advisory Subcommittee
Training and Recruitment:
OCT 11, 1100-12000
Online Leadership Meetings: WEDNESDAYS
11:00-12:00
NOV 01
DEC 06
FEB 07
MAR 06
MAY 01
Links to Resource Pages
Academy Signature Events
For information on Signature Events and Parent Support visit your student's Academy specific Family page