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With the new legislation, Arts and Music in Schools, school leaders have a unique opportunity to leverage weighted student formulas of the LCAP and the new infusion of Proposition 28 funding to expand arts education in schools to ignite and engage our most at-promise students.

In "Operationalizing Inclusion in your LCAP through Universal Design for Learning (UDL)", we will provide a brief introduction to UDL, equipping you with the essential principles. We will then delve into practical strategies that go beyond compliance, transforming your Local Control and Accountability Plan into a dynamic roadmap for inclusive practices. We will discuss how to craft actions and services that meet the diverse needs of all students, ensuring an equitable and accessible learning environment. 

The new California Mathematics Framework incorporates a call to more engaging and equitable mathematics teaching. Together we will explore the dimensions of systemic change that support math instruction and the components of equitable and engaging teaching for all students. Participants will collaborate with partner districts to develop concrete next steps for implementation and how to incorporate their plan into the LCAP to actualize the framework’s call to action. 

 46.56% of Santa Clara County students Met or Exceeded Standard for Science in 22-23!  But wait there’s more, when we look more closely at the data that percentage quickly drops for our students who are Socioeconomically Disadvantaged (22.7%), Black (21.45%), Latinx (18.66%), Reported Disabilities (13.76%), Foster Youth (6.67%), and ELs (4.69%) & LTELs (3.79%).  This data leads to the question: Which student groups are you okay with excluding from science success?

During this interactive session, we will use a variety of tools to explore how you might leverage LCAP and the LCFF’s state priorities to make gains in not only Science but also in ELA and Math. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to realize that access to high quality science instruction is an equity issue!

Within One Coherent System, continuous improvement, accountability, and equity are key drivers to ensure that the goals and activities in the LEA plans will meet the needs of our students.  Keeping our students in the center and recognizing our collective responsibilities, the dashboard release in December catalyzes our annual continuous improvement cycle. LEAs review data and engage in activities as part of the state’s accountability system such as DA, CSI, CIM, CCEIS - Compliance and Improvement Monitoring and Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Services) to develop and strengthen the system of support. The actions and activities should be integrated in the LCAP and SPSA. 

Educational Partners are invaluable to student success. In this session, we will discuss the important ways the importance of engaging all educational partners and ways to make this important process more manageable.

The SCCOE in October 2023 developed two guidebooks, the LGBTQ+ Teaching Guide and the LGBTQ+ District and School Policy Guide. This workshop will explore these tools and provide a comprehensive review of AB 1266, The FAIR Act and other laws and ED Codes related to the protection and support of LGBTQ+ youth in schools. Participants will learn about the key provisions of these laws and how they can be implemented in the classroom to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for LGBTQ+ students. The workshop will cover the rights of LGBTQ+ students, and how to address bullying, harassment, and discrimination in schools. The workshop will also provide practical tips and resources for educators, including best practices for creating a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a better understanding of the FAIR Education Act and other laws and ED Codes related to LGBTQ+ youth, and the tools needed to create a more equitable and inclusive school environment. 

 Innovating Attendance & Engagement through Equity Delve into the revitalizing power of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) / Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to transform student attendance and involvement. This session focuses on shaping Priority 5: Pupil Engagement through equitable strategies that invigorate student interaction and commitment. Join us to brainstorm innovative methods that elevate student engagement within your district. 

Learn the circumstances, conditions and needs to support necessary actions that produce success for students who qualify for homeless or foster services.

This session will provide a broad overview of the Goals and Actions section of the LCAP, then take a deeper dive into several topics including: actions to Increase or Improve Services, required goals, changes in the 2024 - 25 LCAP template, and developing goals and actions to support student success and reduce the achievement gap, while considering the needs of the LEA, educational partner input, and impact on under-performing student groups. 

The joy of mathematics is often brought out when parents and children are given the chance to "play math" together. Learn aspects of Play-Based Mathematics instruction and familiarize yourself with resources and partner organizations that can bring joyful mathematics to your school sites and districts in the form of interactive games, puzzles, and activities. 

 The Increased and Improved section concept can cause confusion both for the LCAP writer and readers of the plan document.  This session will help participants not only understand the concept of increased and improved services for unduplicated student groups.  Participants will also learn about the new requirements established with the template update as well as recent legislation and Ed. Code changes.  

This training will provide a living timeline and practical tools for reaching the goal of LCAP and other required plan approvals. 

Explore Santa Clara County Office of Education's (SCCOE) Student Centered Learning and Integrated Services (SCLIS) program's transformative impact on literacy/English Language Arts (ELA) and English Language Development (ELD). This session focuses on Priorities 2 and 4, emphasizing the alignment with State Standards and student achievement. Join this session to craft initiatives that bolster academic success through literacy enhancement. 

We will focus on looking at commonly used metrics in DataZone that can help to identify areas for improvement and monitor common areas like attendance percentage, Chronic Absences, Benchmark Assessments and Suspensions/Expulsions. 

District business leaders play a crucial role in the LCAP development process and have the key responsibility of implementing budgetary decisions in collaboration with Program partners to support the LEAs’ goals of closing the opportunity gaps. 

This training will enrich our leaders’ understanding of the LCAP’s accountability and compliance function through an overview of the accountability system, update on the new LCAP template changes, walk-through of the LCAP template fiscal requirements (including but not limited to, the Budget Overview for Parents, Annual Update template, and Expenditure Tables), and sharing of best practices to ensure a successful plan approval.

Uncover the potential impact of parental involvement strategies rooted in equity. Explore how synergizing Priority 3: Parental Involvement with effective Parent Engagement and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) initiatives can ignite powerful support structures for every student. Engage in discussions to co-create innovative approaches that elevate equity within parent-community collaborations. 

Early learning is one of the key ways that ensures children have strong foundations for school and life. In this workshop, participants will learn how to integrate UPK into each state priority. 

Participants will discuss the importance of including various ethnicity groups to assist the LEA with determining services and resources for various student groups. 

 As we look ahead in preparing our 2024-2027 LCAP, LEAs will need to ensure they complete their analysis of their 2023-2024 LCAP.  This session will focus on the 2023-2024 Annual Update and template requirements. 

 This session will support the development of measures that are: 

• Approvable - meets the rules and requirements of the LCAP template;

• Reproducible - provides ongoing valid and reliable measures throughout the duration of the three year plan;

• Meaningful - provides actionable information that measures the effectiveness of your LCAP’s actions. 

Additionally, this session will also provide an overview of the Local Indicator process and requirements and how to incorporate them into your LCAP.

Fostering Inclusive Schools for Engagement Dive into the transformative power of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) / Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) alongside School Climate initiatives. Discover how these strategies not only foster LGBTQ+ inclusion but also lay the groundwork for enhanced Priority 5: Pupil Engagement and Priority 6: School Climate within the LCAP. Join this session to co-create actionable strategies that drive inclusivity and engagement in school environments. 

 This session will support the development of measures that are: 

• Approvable - meets the rules and requirements of the LCAP template;

• Reproducible - provides ongoing valid and reliable measures throughout the duration of the three year plan;

• Meaningful - provides actionable information that measures the effectiveness of your LCAP’s actions. 

Additionally, this session will also provide an overview of the Local Indicator process and requirements and how to incorporate them into your LCAP.

District business leaders play a crucial role in the LCAP development process and have the key responsibility of implementing budgetary decisions in collaboration with Program partners to support the LEAs’ goals of closing the opportunity gaps. 

This training will enrich our leaders’ understanding of the LCAP’s accountability and compliance function through an overview of the accountability system, update on the new LCAP template changes, walk-through of the LCAP template fiscal requirements (including but not limited to, the Budget Overview for Parents, Annual Update template, and Expenditure Tables), and sharing of best practices to ensure a successful plan approval.

Explore the enriching landscape of English Language Development (ELD) and Dual Language proficiency within the LCAP. This session, guided by Santa Clara County Office of Education's (SCCOE) Student Centered Learning and Integrated Services (SCLIS) program offerings, delves into actionable strategies nurturing language equity. Join this session to collaboratively craft initiatives that foster language inclusivity for diverse learners.  

With the approval of the new LCAP template, updates are being made by CDE to the current SPSA template to support the alignment between the LCAP and SPSA.  During this session, we will discuss the revisions to the SPSA template and how LEAs can work on aligning their goals and actions in their LCAP and SPSA plans.

Equitable Grading is more than just a buzzword in today’s educational system–it’s a call to action, an opportunity to dismantle and rebuild the way we evaluate and communicate students’ progress.  Implementing equitable grading practices at the site and district level serve as tangible and actionable strategies to operationalize equity within the LCAP framework.  By explicitly incorporating systemic change towards equitable grading practices into the plan, you are signaling your dedication to creating an educational system that ensures fairness, transparency, and opportunity for all students, with a focus on those with the greatest needs. 

During this interactive session, we will explore how to leverage the LCAP and LCFF’s state priorities to make systemic change in grading policies and practices that support positive student outcomes.

Immerse yourself in the potential of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) / History Social Sciences (HSS) to embrace diverse perspectives. Aligned with Priorities 5 and 2, this session deep-dives into culturally responsive practices, fostering inclusivity and aligning with State Standards. Join the conversation to explore strategies that enhance inclusive learning environments through cultural responsiveness. 

This session will support the development of measures that are: 

• Approvable - meets the rules and requirements of the LCAP template;

• Reproducible - provides ongoing valid and reliable measures throughout the duration of the three year plan;

• Meaningful - provides actionable information that measures the effectiveness of your LCAP’s actions. 

Additionally, this session will also provide an overview of the Local Indicator process and requirements and how to incorporate them into your LCAP.