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Family and Community Engagement
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
Community Advisory Network
Community Advisory Network
Horizon encourages family engagement formally and informally. There are (4) Community Advisory Network Meetings (4) Instructional Leadership Meetings and District English Learner Advisory Council Meetings. There are several annual Surveys provided to gather feedback. Your feedback is important. Community members help review and inform the development of all District Plans: LCAP and LCFF Budget, EL Plans, Programs, WASC and Charter renewal.
Community Advisory Network
Community Advisory Network
CAN Dates
11/13, 01/15, 03/12, 05/14
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
NOV: Data; Program Reviews, BOY Progress Data and Needs Assessment; EL Plan Review; LCAP Goals
JAN: Fiscal Update; Improvement Ideas and Recommendations
MAR: MOY Data; Student Progress Reports; Improvement Ideas and Recommendations
MAY: EOY Data; Annual Review of Programs and Plans; LCAP
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, 2024-2027, modified annually
More information is available on the Family HUB, LINK
23.24 LCAP Annual Update LINK
24.25 LCAP Annual Self Reflection as Reported on the Dashboard LINK
24.25 LCAP Plan and Parent Overview LCFF/LCAP
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 surveys to ensure your voice is heard. If you would like to help even more, join the Leadership Team (ILT/DELAC).
Instructional Leadership Team
Instructional Leadership Team
Be a Part of the Leadership Team!
Be a Part of the Leadership Team!
Instructional Leadership Team
Instructional Leadership Team
Introduction and Overview Meeting 10/17/2024, Video LINK
ILT Dates 2024-2025
11/6, 01/08, 03/05, 06/07
What is the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT)?
The Instructional Leadership Team. It is an elected position and team member 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.
Serve as a liaison providing feedback and updates for the community, CAN
Develop surveys for the community, CAN
Analyze the feedback from the CAN for program improvement ideas
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
The District English Learner Advisory Committee
The District English Learner Advisory Committee
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
Links to Resource Pages
Links to Resource Pages
Academy Signature Events
Academy Signature Events
For information on Signature Events and Parent Support visit your student's Academy specific Family page
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