CENIC 2008 ConferenceLightpath to the Stars

Partners

Background

2000 2008

CAHSEE Begins 2000

Legislature creates and the Department of Education administers the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE).

Diploma Tied to CAHSEE2006—And Beyond

To receive a diploma, graduating seniors must pass the Math and English Language Arts sections of the CAHSEE.

Annually, on average, 48,000 still have not passed one or both portions of the CAHSEE by their Senior Year

Response2007—Present

Community College Chancellor’s Office offers $20 million in grants ($10 million in 2 years) to Community Colleges interested in serving graduating seniors who failed the CAHSEE.

30 Colleges applied in 19 counties. 39 counties have no grantees.

CAHSEE Stepping Into Your FutureButte and Lake Tahoe Community Colleges and their Partners

Marketing

•Math course piloted in September , 2008

•English Language Arts piloted in February, 2008.

•Recruited 87 potential sites in 23 counties.

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Technology Utilized

Next Steps• Round 3 of Community College Chancellor’s Grants• Partnering with Sacramento County Office of Education

and Outreach and Technical Assistance Network• Triple the number of partnerships and students served in

2008-09

• Professional Development with Sacramento and San Diego County Offices of Education

• Allow earlier grades to use CAHSEE Stepping Into Your Future

• Repurpose resources for ESL/Basic Skills needs

Traditional GoalsHopes and Dreams