Mission Statement

MISSION STATEMENT

Lincoln Technical Academy / Lodi Adult School are committed to preparing students for college, career, and life readiness utilizing academic and industry standards that empower students.

California Department of Education

As stated on the California Department of Education's CTE website:

Parent Involvement

• Parents are an important part of each LEA’s CTE advisory committee and their active involvement is required per US Education Code.

• Each CPA must have an advisory committee made up of all stakeholder groups, including parents.

Pupil Engagement

• CTE increases engagement in school by involving students as decision-makers and “owners” of their education process.

• CTE significantly increases not only the high school graduation rate, but also results in a higher percentage of students going to college and persisting through graduation.

• Students taking both academic and technical courses have lower dropout rates and better achievement gains than other students.

• Students of Regional Occupational Centers and Programs were typically from lower achieving and lower socioeconomic status than peers, but were just as likely to enroll in postsecondary education and eventually earn higher wages.

• Students have a decreased risk of dropping out of high school as they add CTE courses to their curriculum.

• High-risk students are 8 to 10 times less likely to drop out in grades ten and eleven if they enroll in a CTE program instead of a general program.

• The National Dropout Prevention Center/Network states quality CTE and related guidance programs are “essential for all students” and coupled with other strategies have the most impact on the dropout rate.

Overall - 1 year - 3 year - Long term 

The overall goal of the program is to prepare students for careers in Law Enforcement while strengthening our community by improving their perception of LEO's.

• 1 year - increase class enrollment numbers back to pre-pandemic totals by marketing and outreach to middle school students through Summer exploration classes and in working with counselors, parents, and students to ensure thorough representation of impact and value of the profession.  

• Complete a-g UC/CSU college course requirement documentation for both AOJ classes.  

• Attain program certification from LAPSEN

• 3 year - return to program participation in outside competitions of skills including, but not limited to, SkillsUSA.  

• Expand the previously offered Public Safety Career Day.

•  Assist with getting CA POST to recognize LAPSEN certification

• Long term - continue to expand on community service and Local LEO involvement opportunities to bridge the gap (18 to 20 year old) before students can begin enrolling in the POST Academy. 

• Strengthen connection with other local law enforcement agencies to provide more "pathways" to get students working in the criminal justice system.  

Student Roster

Period   Instructor   Class Count   IEP    504    ESL

   1/2             1                8              0         0        0

   3/4             1               15             0         0        0

   5/6             1               13             1         0        0

Lincoln Technical Academy (LTA) Administration of Justice 

Students can only be enrolled in class during their junior and senior year.  With that in mind, it essential to provide consistent marketing of the program beginning with our middle school students through class registration during both their sophomore and junior year's in high school.

LTA website 

• Provides up to date class description, information, and expectations for successful completion.

• Current photos to create interest and excitement for class participation/enrollment

• Newly created marketing video

• Specific contact information for the instructors and the LTA counselor to answer any questions from interested students and their parents.

Additional

• Annual Lodi Unified School District College and Career Night

• Program flyers

• Annual LTA Open House

• 8th Grade program visitations

• Beginning in Summer 2023 - CTE Exploration - Middle School Summer Program

Lincoln Technical Academy (LTA) - Counseling

The LTA counselor works directly with the counseling departments throughout the district to market our Administration of Justice class.  She provides marketing materials and details which describe and highlight the incredible opportunities the class provides.

San Joaquin Delta Community College

LTA counselors, as well as counselors district wide, work closely with our local community college to review articulation agreements and provide for seamless transition to college and career opportunities.

LTA - Chain of Command 

Lodi Unified CTE is overseen by the LTA Principal/CTE Director.  Lincoln Technical Academy has two Vice Principals and one counselor.  Instructors discuss programmatic needs and concerns with Administration.  Instructors work with the counselor on student scheduling and overall student well-being. 

Budgetary Information 

Lodi Unified School District is committed to supporting its staff and students by providing resources, services and programs designed to enhance and expand CTE programs and embed the 11 Elements of High Quality CTE Programs. All district CTE programs are generously funded and maintained utilizing several braided funding sources: LCFF, CTEIG, Perkins, and K12SWP.  The district contributes funds specifically for Lincoln Technical Academy and its programs in  supporting all CTE teacher salaries and benefits. Lincoln Technical Academy administration works closely with CTE teachers to determine classroom needs, such as classroom materials, consumables, software, supplies and equipment. CTE administration allocates funds to programs for field trips, guest speakers, professional development, student workshops, conferences, and CTSO activities. 

Evidence 

Lodi Unified School District's CTE budgeting procedure includes a  Funding Request  Form that all CTE teachers complete to request funds for classroom supplies, equipment, field trips, conferences, etc.  The form includes information such as reason for the request, justification as to how the request will enhance and expand the program and benefit students. Quotes are also required to accompany the request. The completed forms are submitted to the CTE administration and reviewed. Decisions for approval or denial are based on several factors; need, justification, benefit to students,  and available funds.   
 

• To find the Funding Request form - Click Here

• To view a copy of the AOJ Budget Inventory - Click Here

• To view a copy of LTA's budget - Click Here