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MESSAGE FROM THE DJaime Aquino, Dep
ANNOUNCEMENTS - GSusan Tandberg, D
ADVANCED LEARNINGArzie Galvez, Adm
ARTS EDUCATION.......Steven McCarthy,
BEYOND THE BELL ...Alvaro Cortes, Exe
COLLEGE AND CAREENader Delnavaz, A
COMMON CORE STATECaroline Piangerel
DIVISION OF ADULT anAlma Pena-Sanche
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDMaureen Diekman
EDUCATIONAL TECHNCarol Askin, Speci
GIFTED AND TALENTECatherine Estrada,Erin Yoshida, Spec
HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIELinda Kidd, CoordiKieley Jackson, Co
INTERGRATED LIBRAREsther Sinofsky, A
INTERSCHOLASTIC ATBarbara Fiege, Dir
Los Angeles Unified School DistrictOffice of the Deputy Superintendent of Instruction333 S. Beaudry Ave., 25th floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017
é – May-June 2013
INSTRUCTIONAL COMMUNIQUÉMay-June 2013
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LE OF CONTENTS and CONTACT INFORMATIONPage
EPUTY SUPERINTENDENT ..............................................................................................1uty Superintendent of Instruction, 213-241-4822 or [email protected]
ENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL ................................................................................................1irector, 213-241-5333 or [email protected]
OPTIONS ...........................................................................................................................2inistrative Coordinator, 213-241-6444 or [email protected]
................................................................................................................................................3K-12 Arts Coordinator, 213-241-5226 or [email protected]
................................................................................................................................................3cutive Director, 213-241-7900 or [email protected]
R EDUCATION ......................................................................................................................4dministrative Coordinator, 213-241-7503 or [email protected]
STANDARDS (CCSS).........................................................................................................8li, Coordinator CCSS, 213-241-8318 or [email protected]
d CAREER EDUCATION .....................................................................................................9z, Interim Executive Director, 213-241-3150 or [email protected]
UCATION ............................................................................................................................9n, Executive Director, 213-241-7511 or [email protected]
OLOGY ................................................................................................................................9alist, Instructional Technology, 213-241-7506 or [email protected]
D EDUCATION ....................................................................................................................10Specialist, 213-241-6500 or [email protected], 213-241-6500 or [email protected]
NCE ...................................................................................................................................10nator, Elementary HSS, 213-241-4504 or [email protected], Secondary HSS, 213-241-4506 or [email protected]
Y AND TEXTBOOK SUPPORT SERVICES .....................................................................11dministrative Coordinator, 213-241-1236 or [email protected]
HLETICS .............................................................................................................................11ector, 213-241-5847 or [email protected]
Phone: 213-241-4822 ■ Fax: 213-241-8984
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LITERACY/ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS ...............................................................................................................11Marjorie Proctor, Coordinator, Elementary ELA, 213 241-5333 or [email protected] Hernandez, Coordinator, Secondary ELA, 213-241-4230 or [email protected]
MATHEMATICS .........................................................................................................................................................13Lisa Ward, Coordinator, Elementary Math, 213-241-5333 or [email protected] Guzman, Coordinator, Secondary Math or 213-241-2071 or [email protected]
MULTILINGUAL AND MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION .........................................................................................14Hilda Maldonado, Director, 213-241-5582 o [email protected]
OPTIONS, SECONDARY ..........................................................................................................................................16Regina Awtry, Director, 213-241-3150 or [email protected]
PHYSICAL EDUCATION K-12 .................................................................................................................................17Chad Fenwick, Advisor, 213-241-4556 or [email protected]
RESPONSE TO INSTRUCTION AND INTERVENTION (RtI2) ..................................................................................17
Ken Barker, RtI² Data Coordinator, 213-241-8990 or [email protected]
SCHOOL/FAMILY and PARENT/COMMUNITY SERVICES .....................................................................................17Rowena Lagrosa, Executive Director of School, Family and Parent/Community Services, at213-241-3350 or [email protected]
SCIENCE ...................................................................................................................................................................18Lillian Valadez-Rodela, Coordinator, Elementary Science, 213-241-6876 or [email protected] Dahi, Coordinator, Secondary Science, 213-241-6876 or [email protected]
SPECIAL EDUCATION .............................................................................................................................................19Sharyn Howell, Executive Director, 213-241-6701 or [email protected]
STUDENT HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ........................................................................................................19Debra Duardo, Director, at 213-241-3840 or [email protected]
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SUPERINTENDENT OF INSTRUCTION
As we wrap up our annual STAR testing and head into the final weeks of this school year, I want to thank teachers,administrators and school staffs for a year of awe inspiring dedication to the work we do and continued devotion to thestudents we all serve.
Our challenges this year were multifaceted. With the introduction of the Common Core State Standards, we began a newera in which the rigor of our instruction matches 21
stCentury expectations for learning. At the same time, we turned
greater attention to our English Learner population through implementation of our new English Learner Master Plan.School year 2012-2013 represents the second year in a row in which all graduating high school students will have beenexpected to enroll in the fifteen-course A-G college preparatory sequence. Finally, we have put in place a robust processfor continuous improvement of instructional practice through the Educator Growth and Development Cycle.
Each of these challenges alone was demanding, and we faced them all head on in a year of district restructure andcontinued fiscal austerity. And despite these challenges, school and district staff continued to step up and make miracleshappen for all our students.
And so I thank you all for the hard, hard work you do. The challenges we faced this year will continue to be the focus ofour work in the years to come, and I am proud and honored to work side-by-side with you as together we create the bestschools and highest achieving students in the country.
Jaime AquinoDeputy Superintendent of Instruction
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
2012-2013 Strategic Foci for the Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Instruction: 1) Transition to andimplementation of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS); 2) Improving instruction for English Learners byimplementing the new English Learner (EL) Master Plan; 3) Use of the Teaching and Learning Framework to improveteaching and learning across the district
Summer Facilitator Professional DevelopmentLAUSD is continuing its transition to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and will be providing PD for schoolteams in grades 2-5, 7, 8, and 10. The instructional work of this District will continue to revolve around theimplementation of CCSS, meeting the needs of our English Learners through the path laid out in the EL Master Plan,and building classroom instructional practice through evidence-based and calibrated observation and feedback usingthe LAUSD Teaching and Learning Framework.
The professional development model we will be using in the upcoming school year is built around the ProfessionalLearning Community. In order to facilitate this model, we are asking that schools send a team of teacher-leaders toan intensive multi-day training in June.
Each off-track elementary or secondary participant will be paid a stipend of $204.00 for completing the two-day course($306.00 for completing the three-day Geometry course).
Details about stipend requirements, composition of school teams, PD dates and times, and registration procedurescan be found in the LAUSD Brief in the Action Required section. Please download the attachments and readcarefully.
School teams must be registered no later than Monday, May 20, 2013. Principals should register school teamsthrough the following web links:
Elementary: http://tinyurl.com/CCSS-Summer-2013-Elementary Middle School: http://tinyurl.com/CCSS-Summer-2013-Middle-School Senior High: http://tinyurl.com/CCSS-Summer-2013-HS
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If you have logistical questions or need additional information, please contact: Elementary: Kieley Jackson at213-241-4506 or [email protected] or Secondary: Karen Jin at 213-241-5521 or [email protected].
For questions related to content or program expectations, please contact: Susan Tandberg at 213-241-5333 [email protected]
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ADVANCED LEARNING OPTIONS
The Los Angeles Unified School District offers a number of Advanced Learning Options for students. The purpose ofeach District Advanced Learning Options program is to widen access to educational opportunities, increase studentacademic performance and enhance college and career readiness and success.
AP Exam FeesThe AP Test Fee program is designed to increase the number of low-income students who take advanced placementtests and receive scores for which college academic credit is awarded. Due to a decrease in the amount of federalfunds available through this program, each school or district must contribute $5.00 for each exam taken by an eligiblestudent. For the 2013 AP Exam administration the $5.00 school/district contribution will be covered by Central.
REMINDER: In accordance with California Department of Education (CDE) guidelines, the fee for income-eligible students is
$5.00 for each AP exam taken, regardless of number taken. To collect more than $5.00 per AP exam is in directviolation of State and Federal policies and procedures for districts submitting applications for reimbursement.
As in previous years, Central—not schools--requests reimbursement from CDE.
AP Deadlines and AP Exams Schedule
May 5–10, 2013
May 13–17, 2013
Regularly scheduled AP Exams are administered. See Exam Dates for the completeschedule. http://professionals.collegeboard.com/testing/ap/about/dates
May 22–24, 2013.Alternate AP Exams are administered. See the late-testing schedule for completedetails. http://professionals.collegeboard.com/testing/ap/about/dates
May 31, 2013 AP Coordinator must hand-deliver all AP Exam Fee documents by noon, May 31, 2013to Marie Danila, Advanced Learning Options, 25
thfloor.
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)For the 2013-2014 school year, the District will pay the annual membership fees for AVID schools. Additionally, dueto cuts in state funding, Central—not AVID Los Angeles County Office (LACOE)—will provide instructional support tothe District’s AVID schools.
International Baccalaureate (IB)Foshay Learning Center is now a fully authorized International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme School.With this authorization Foshay LC is the first school in the LAUSD to offer two fully-authorized InternationalBaccalaureate (IB) programmes—Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP)
Congratulations to Principal Yvonne Garrison and the entire Foshay LC staff and community!
PSAT /NMSQTFor the 2013-2014 school year, Central will cover the PSAT/NMSQT fees for all 10
thgraders. The 2013
PSAT/NMSQT test date is Wednesday, October 16. It is the District’s expectation that District high schools willuse PSAT/NMSQT score reports, including AP Potential, to inform instruction, identify achievement gaps, andexpand access to advanced courses, including Advanced Placement (AP).
For more information contact: Arzie Galvez, Administrative Coordinator, at 213-241-6444 or [email protected]
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ARTS EDUCATION
The Arts Education Branch will be offering a salary point class on Arts Integration June 25-28 for teachers andadministrators K-12. Space is limited. To register contact: [email protected] or [email protected] byJune 7.
Itinerant Elementary Arts Teacher assignments for the 2013-14 school year will be sent to all elementary principals byMay 31, 2013. Thank you for completing the preference sheet found at sfs.lausd.net.
The new Arts Education Plan developed to support the Board Adopted “Arts at the Core” Resolution will be presentedto the Board in June. Once approved, the complete plan will be posted at arts.lausd.net. Thank you to all stakeholdermeeting participants for your valuable input.
Many of you set production/exhibition dates for your arts events in advance. Please remember to send allproduction/exhibition dates for the 2013-14 school year to our office ASAP. This advanced notification is greatlyappreciated so that we may get everything posted on our calendar to alert the community.
Arts Education professional development, resources, funding opportunities and relevant information can be found atarts.lausd.net.
For more information contact: Steven McCarthy, K-12 Arts Coordinator, at 213-241-5226 [email protected].
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BEYOND THE BELL
Students who stay late, graduate.
Supplemental Educational Services (SES)According to the Supplemental Educational Services (SES) regulations, providers are responsible for measuring theirstudents’ progress and regularly informing parents and schools of that progress. The LAUSD requires providers tomail TWO progress reports to parents and schools: an Interim Progress Report when students reach midpoint intheir program hours, and a Final Progress Report at the completion of the students’ program. Dropout students mustalso have at least one of the Progress Reports mailed as soon as they are dropped from the program. Schools arereminded that SES Progress Reports must be filed with the student’s cumulative file. For further information pleasecontact Luis Mora at 213-241-7900 or [email protected]
Credit Recovery Summer School (High School Only)Summer school is scheduled to commence July 8
thand continue through August 2
nd, 2013. During the month of May,
schools are urged to forward SUMAPPs to identified summer school sites. Reminder: Summer school is only forstudents who have failed a class and need to recapture credits to graduate. For a complete description of eligibilityand priority rules and other summer school information please refer to MEM-6028.0. For additional support pleasecontact Javier Sandoval at 213-241-7900 or [email protected]
Migrant Education Program Summer School 2013Summer school will be offered to identified migrant students in grades Pre-K-12 grade. Students in grades K – 8thgrade will be exposed to explicit instruction in expository reading and writing as they complete research projects.Migrant high school students will have the opportunity to enroll in the California PASS Program and be able to earn upto five credits upon completion of tests and units of study. Summer school will be held from July 8, to August 2, 2013.Classes will be offered at Second Street School, Harmony Elementary, Corona Elementary, San FernandoElementary, and Stevenson Middle School. For more information, please contact Nellie Barrientos, Coordinator, at213-241-0510 or [email protected]
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Summer Enrichment Programs (Student Auxiliary Services)Summer Enrichment Programs funded through the After School Education and Safety grant will operate at 165eligible elementary and middle school sites during the summer break. Activities will include academic support,enrichment, and recreation. Number of available enrollment spaces will range from 40 to 150 per school site. Ahealthy meal will also be provided to participants. Operational dates and hours will vary. Beyond the Bell staff willcontact each selected site administrator in the coming days to confirm details. For more information, please contactTim Bower at 213-241-7900 or [email protected]
Youth Development Program (YDP) SchoolsCulminations will be taking place May 10
thand May 31
stat various YDP schools sites. There will also be an
Elementary Dance & Drill team competition on May 18th
(site to be determined). Please support these studentsparticipation in extended day activities and urge them to participate in summer activities. For more information, pleasecontact Isaure Blandin at 818-587-4300 or [email protected]
Elementary School Unit (Student Auxiliary Services)Soccer finals will be held on May 11
th. On May 18
th, there will be a drill team competition and Pitch Hit and Run
Finals. For more information, please contact John Han at 213-633-3500 or [email protected]
Middle School Unit (Student Auxiliary Services)The Rugby LA City cup will be played on May 5
th. Districtwide soccer competition will be held on May 11
th. Track and
field will be held on May 18th. A dance competition will be held May 25
th. Please come and support your students.
Summer programming will begin on June 10th
at various school sites. For more information, please contact CarlosMartinez at 213-633-3500 or [email protected]
Band and Music (Student Auxiliary Services)The Drum Line and Drum Major Competition will be held May 4
th. The BTB/Thelonious Monk Jazz Institute will be held
June 2nd
at the Roxy. The All City Jazz Band will perform at the Hollywood Bowl on June 16th. Please support the arts.
For more information, please contact Tony White at 213-241-7900 or [email protected]
Beyond the Bell professional development, resources, funding opportunities and relevant information can be found atbtb.lausd.net.
For more information contact: Alvaro Cortes, Executive Director, at 213-241-7900 or [email protected].
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COLLEGE AND CAREER EDUCATION
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)
Perkins Grant Application Update
The CTE staff is completing its review of the Carl D. Perkins Grant Applications received for the 2013-14 school year.
This year 111 applications were received from 74 high schools. The applications are being read and scored, and
budgets are being reviewed for Perkins Pathway programs that want to initiate, expand or improve existing programs.
Principals will be notified of approved grants before the end of the school year.
Perkins application resources are posted on the CTE resource website. A list of CTE school-based Advisors available
to assist with Perkins Pathways is also available on the website: http://cte.lausd.net/resources/
Curriculum
CTE staff and teachers are continuing to update CTE courses using the newly adopted California CTE Standards.
The course updates also include writing and submission of CTE courses for approval by UCOP. A three-course
sequence in Video Production has been submitted to UCOP for approval for the 2013-2014 school year. Several other
courses are pending approval including: Information Technology, Architectural Design, Educational Psychology, and
Child Development.
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The California Board of Education approved the CTE Model Curriculum standards in January 2013. The new
standards have been updated to reflect integration with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and updated to
meet current business and industry practices. CTE Courses focus on 21st Century Skills (Creativity, Collaboration,
Critical Thinking, and Communication) that students need to be College Prepared and Career Ready. If you have
questions or would like further information, please contact the CTE Office at 213-241-4135.
Events
Culinary students from across the district will be competing in the Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP)
annual scholarship cooking competition. Each year over $400,000 in scholarships are awarded to students who plan
to attend various universities, community colleges and culinary schools. The competition is scheduled for May 3,
2013 at Los Angeles Mission College.
For more information contact: Nader Delnavaz, Administrative Coordinator, at 213-241-7510, [email protected]
COUNCIL IN SCHOOLS
2012-13 STRATEGIC FOCI FOR COUNCIL IN SCHOOLS To inspire engaged, compassionate schools communities through practices that connect academic and social-
emotional learning
Provide professional development for all schools interested linking Council protocols and practices with the ELAand ELD Common Core
Provide Level 1 Introduction to Council for Educators workshops and Level 2 Practicums
In collaboration with Loyola Law School’s Center for Restorative Justice and the LMU Family of Schools, developRestorative Justice protocols as alternatives to suspension beginning with pilots at Westchester HS EnrichedSciences Magnet, The RFK Community Schools, and Camino Nuevo Burlington Campus
Provide Council-based community-building and conflict transformation services as requested by administrators
Strategic Work for The Months of May and June 2013For professional development for staff at schools or offices within LAUSD, contact Joe Provisor or Monica Chinlund.This 60-90 minute PD connects the academic standards in the Common Core with the social-emotionalcompetencies: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and decision-making skills.
Educators, administrators, and counselors can sign up through the Learning Zone for multicultural, salary-pointapproved trainings and practicums.
Level 1, Introduction to Council for Educators: May 4 & 11: https://lz.lausd.net/lz/courses.jsp?submenuID=8&classGUID=20583 August 5 & 6: https://lz.lausd.net/lz/courses.jsp?submenuID=8&classGUID=21686
Level 2, Educator Practicum: (For those who have at least six months of experience facilitating Council in schools) August 8 & 9: https://lz.lausd.net/lz/courses.jsp?submenuID=8&classGUID=21685
School administrators can request council-based community-building services including staff, parent, and communitycouncils. Specialized trainings and retreats for specific schools, groups, parents, and youth leaders can also bearranged.
For more information on the Restorative Justice Center at Loyola Law School, see http://www.lls.edu/crj/
Additional Council in Schools information, K-12 lesson plans, and resources can be found athttp://cis.ojaifoundation.org/
For more information contact: Joe Provisor, Advisor, at 310-502-7214 or [email protected] or Monica Chinlund,Advisor, at 213-241-3361 or [email protected]
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K – 12 COUNSELING
Bulletin/Reference Guides/ Memo Updates BUL-3815.1 Middle School Culmination Bulletin
REF-5833.1 UC-CSU A-G Approved Course List 2013-14
MEM-6046.0 Placement, Scheduling and Staffing of English Learners in Middle School and High School in
2013-2014
REF-5720.3 Math Placement for Secondary Mathematics
MEM-5787.1 Back to School Activities & Public Schools’ Month for 2013-14
Scholarships LAUSD Employee Scholarship amounts will be sent to each school site by the end of April. Amounts are based
on seniors who are on-track for graduation.
Recipients for the Warren Christopher Scholarship have been announced and contacted.
Summer School Information MEM-6028.0 Summer School Credit Recovery. Dates: 7/7/13 – 8/2/13
MEM-5999.0 Adult Education Summer School. Dates: 6/17/13 – 7/23/13
For more information contact: Nader Delnavaz, Administrative Coordinator, at 213-241-7510 [email protected]
REGIONAL OCCUPATION PROGRAMS (ROP)
High School Summer Internship Scholarship ProgramROP Engineering & Architectural Design instructors and their high school principals have been notified of theopportunity to apply for the SCI-Arc “Design Immersion Days” Summer Internship Program (June 24, 2013 – July 20,2013). More information is available at http://www.sciarc.edu/portal/admissions/apply/did.html
Community Classroom Summer School OpportunitiesROP is planning a very limited number of Community Classroom Summer programs available from July 8, 2013 –August 2, 2013. Upon finalization of the community classroom program locations and times, high schools will benotified directly.
ROP Professional Development Workshops Google Docs Workshop: Thursday, May 2, 2013 (Site TBD) Year-End Review Meeting: Saturday, May 18, 2013 (Site TBD) Grant Writing Workshop: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 (Site TBD) Cohort Pathway Meetings: June 10, 17, 24, 2013 (Site TBD)
High School Student Competitions Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship/NFTE’s Business Plan Competition (May 1, and May 18, 2013). More
information can be found at: http://www.nfte.com/what/programs/dc-region/events/may-youth-entrepreneurship-challenge
“Cooking Up Change” National Competition in Washington D.C. (June 7 – June 11, 2013)Anna Redd, ROP instructor and her West Adams Prep team of culinary students, will be heading to WashingtonD.C. (June 7 – June 11) for the “Cooking Up Change” National Competition. In support of the November 2012Improving Food and Nutrition Policy Board resolution, sponsored by Board Members Steve Zimmer and MonicaGarcia, Ms. Redd has been collaborating with District Food Services Director David Binkle, since they firstappeared on Channel 7 News last December. During the newscast, Ms. Redd and Mr. Binkle discussed the needto expand student voice in making tasty, nutritious meals that promote healthy eating and reduce childhoodobesity. As Mr. Binkle stated, “What we’re trying to do is get kids to eat more healthfully and nutritionally but alsohave them learn how it impacts their health. It all starts with kids helping us do that.” Ms. Redd and her ROPstudents truly exemplify the concept and spirit of “cooking up change.” In Ms. Redd’s classroom, it starts withengaging the students, helping them to make personal connections to what they are learning, and applying theconcepts and 21
STCentury skills to the students’ future college and career aspirations. More information can be
found at: http://healthyschoolscampaign.typepad.com/healthy_schools_campaign/cooking_up_change/
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For more information contact: Nader Delnavaz, Administrative Coordinator, at 213-241-7510 [email protected]
WORK BASED EXPERIENCE
Student Work Permit Issuance During Summer BreakPlease direct any students who need a work permit during summer break to the Work Experience Education Officelocated at the Beaudry Central Office (333 South Beaudry Avenue, 25
thFloor, Los Angeles, CA 90017). We will
process student work permits from June 10, 2013 to August 12, 2013 (depending on the school’s summer vacationcalendar). Please remind students that the work permits are temporary and will expire August 18, 2013; your schoolcan issue permanent ones when the students come back from break. In addition, please let your students know thatthey need to bring a completed work permit application, current school ID with birth date on it (if the ID does not havea birth date, then they need to also bring proof of their birth date). For more information, please contact the WorkExperience Education Office at 213- 241-7053 or [email protected].
LAUSD-DWP Student Internship OpportunitiesThe Department of Water and Power (DWP) and the Work Experience Education office will have internship openingsfor students across the school district. The name of this program is the Youth Services Academy (YSA) and it hasbeen around since 1990. Our office will start recruiting students in May for them to start interning in July 2013.Students will be interning with DWP personnel (i.e. engineers, architects, designers, supervisors, clerical, etc.) at theDWP Building in Downtown Los Angeles. Students will work Monday to Thursday from 1:00- 5:00 p.m. and attend aWork Experience Education Class on Fridays from 1:00 -5:00 p.m. Students will be paid $8.50 an hour for work andearn credits for Work Experience Education. The Work Experience class is a requirement – students will receive fiveto ten credits per semester. This program is not only for the summer, it is continuous until the student graduates fromhigh school with an option to continue to work up to the end of the student’s first semester in college.
Participants in the YSA Program must meet the following requirements:
1. Senior class of 2014 attending a LAUSD high school2. 2.0 minimum GPA3. Right to Work documents – social security card, photo identification and birth certificate.4. Afternoons must be open – report to work and attend class from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.5. Reliable transportation to Downtown Los Angeles6. Commitment to the program from July 2013 to June 2014 (December 2014 if student attends a local college).
For more information, please contact the Work Experience Education Office at 213- 241-7053 and/or e-mail the officeat [email protected].
Issuance of Student Work PermitsDuring the school year, each school serving students in grades 9 to 12 needs to have a certificated staff memberassigned to issue student work permits. The certificated staff member needs to meet at least one of the followingcriteria: 1) possess a single-subject teaching credential who must be teaching at least one work experience educationclass, 2) possess a pupil personnel services (PPS) credential and/or 3) be a current administrator who has a B1-8form filed in our office.
To issue student work permits, the B1-1 and B1-4 forms need to be used. In addition, a copy of current ID needs tobe copied and filed along with the aforementioned forms (i.e. school, DMV, passport, INS/Green Card, anygovernment-issued ID, etc.). If there is no birth date on the ID, then a birth certificate or other official form needs to besecured to prove the date of birth since student work permit information is based on age. If you need training and/orneed additional information, please call José Artiles, Work Experience Education Specialist, at 213- 241-7053 and/ore-mail him at [email protected].
Work Experience Education CreditsWork Experience Education allows students to receive high school credit if they are legally employed after school.Part of the process to grant credits are that the student meets once a week with their work experience coordinator togo over work-related issues. If you are a high school that wants to institute a work experience education program,please call José Artiles, Work Experience Education Specialist, at 213-241-7053 and/or e-mail him [email protected].
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High School Internship OpportunitiesThe Work Experience Education office periodically receives internship opportunities for high school students. Theperson who issues work permits and/or teaches the work experience education class at your school receives theseopportunities from our office. However, if you would also like to receive high school internship information, pleasecontact José Artiles, Work Experience Education Specialist, at 213- 241-7053 or [email protected].
For more information contact Nader Delnavaz, Administrative Coordinator, at 213-241-7510 or [email protected]
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COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS (CCSS)
2012-2013 Strategic Foci for CCSS: Implement at all schools instructional shifts (1 for ELA and 2 for mathematic):reading and writing grounded in evidence from text; focus strongly where the mathematics standards focus; andMathematics Practice #3 (construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. Grades K, 1, 6, and 9participating in an intensive study of the CCSS standards in order to begin transition to the CCSS in the second semester.
The Office of Curriculum Instruction and School Support have assembled Professional Development Modules forschools to help in the transition to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
Schools should begin by implementing the Common Core Awareness Modules to all teachers.
The LAUSD is transitioning to the CCSS by targeting K, 1st, 6
thand 9
thgrades in the 2012-13 school year. The
Professional Development for these grades is available for download in the Targeted Grade Levels table found on theCCSS Professional Development website. The audience is all teachers in the targeted grade levels.
The LAUSD is also implementing a District wide phase-in where all teachers will begin CCSS Instructional Shifts. TheProfessional Development for the District wide phase is located in the District Wide Implementation table. The targetaudience is all teachers in all grades district wide.
Common Core State Standards Resource Books for K-6 TeachersAs we are moving into professional development for 2
nd, 3
rd, 4
th, and 5
thgrade teachers in June 2013, we want to
ensure that all teachers have a copy of the standards for their learning and for instructional planning.
All teachers at all Elementary Schools, Primary Centers, and Span Schools with elementary grade levels are receivingCCSS Resource books as well as the CCSS ELA Appendix A and C. The number being sent to each school is basedon the 2012-2013 Norm Day FTE report from Budget Services as of February 8, 2013 less any CCSS books you mayhave already ordered for your K, 1
st, and/or 6
thgrade teachers. Please refer to MEM-5897 for previous ordering
information.
We will be setting up a website to order additional copies should you need them for additional personnel. Informationon that will be forthcoming in the next few weeks.
For additional information or questions, please contact Caroline Piangerelli, CCSS Coordinator via email at213-241-8318 or [email protected]
Common Core State Standards Resource Books for 6th
– 12th
Grade TeachersIn order to support the implementation of the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts, Mathematics,History/Social Science, and Science, the District is providing CCSS resource books at no cost to Middle and Highschools. These books contain all the standards needed to dig deeply into the Common Core. School should orderwhat they need for each department by completing the on-line order form found at http://www.lausdelibrary.com/
For additional information or questions, please contact Caroline Piangerelli, CCSS Coordinator via email at213-241-8318 or [email protected]
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Spanish Version of CCSS for ELA Now Available“Common Core en Español,” a joint effort between the San Diego County Office of Education, the Council of ChiefState School Officers, and the California Department of Education (CDE), is pleased to announce the availability of theSpanish translation of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts, which includes “linguisticaugmentation” to ensure the new document goes beyond a word-by-word literal translation to communicate conceptsusefully. You may access the grade-level documents on the Common Core en Español Web page.
For more information contact: Caroline Piangerelli, Coordinator, CCSS, at 213-241-8318 [email protected].
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DIVISION OF ADULT and CAREER EDUCATION
Adult and Career Education professional development, resources, funding opportunities and relevant information canbe found at adulted-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com
For more information contact: Alma Pena-Sanchez, Interim Executive Director, at 213-241-3150 oralma.pena- [email protected].
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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Early Childhood Education professional development, resources, funding opportunities and relevant information canbe found at http://notebook.lausd.net/portal/page?_pageid=33,181210&_dad=ptl&_schema=PTL_EP
For more information contact: Maureen Diekmann, Executive Director, at 213-241-7511 [email protected].
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EDUCATIONAL ( INSTRUCTIONAL) TECHNOLOGY
2012-13 STRATEGIC FOCUS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY: Supporting implementation of the Common Core State Standards through Instructional Technology.
Professional Learning OpportunitiesAvailable through the Learning Zone:Classes fill quickly! Register early to insure a place in the following classes: CCSS Collaborative Writing (with Digital tools), Thursday, May 23, 8:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m., Delta Center
LACOE WorkshopsLos Angeles County Office of Education is offering a variety of low cost workshops. The complete list isavailable on their website above: SMARTBoard for Beginners, May 1
stand 8
th, 4:00-7:00 p.m. , Downey
iMovie on the iPad, May 2nd
, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Downey GarageBand on the iPad, May 13
th, 4:30- 6:30 p.m., Downey
Prezi Presentations, May 16th- ,
3:30- 6:30 p.m., Downey Google Drive, May 22
nd, 1:00-4:00 p.m., Downey
Using Technology to Differentiate Instruction, May 29, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 pm.
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edWeb.net PLCsedWeb.net hosts professional learning communities (PLCs) that offer FREE webinars and CE certificates. Over 30PLC’s are available and include topics such as Blended Learning, Flipped Learning, and PD in Action. Archivedrecordings of past webinars are available through each community of learning.
Online Learning in LAUSDThe Apex and E2020 spring credit recovery program is in full swing. For students who have completed their courses,please issue final grades within their respective learning management system grade books. This practice will providebetter accounting of completion rates. For both Apex and E2020 trainings, please check the Learning Zone for timesand locations. Additional information can be obtained through your Educational Service Center InstructionalTechnology Specialist, or Paul Guenthner, Coordinator of Blended Learning at 213-241-3368, [email protected]
For more information contact: Carol Askin, Specialist, Instructional Technology, at 213-241-7506 [email protected] or Paul Guenthner, Coordinator of Blended Learning at 213-241-3368, [email protected]
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GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMS (GATE)
LAUSD GATE Professional Development Certification ProgramThe LAUSD GATE Professional Development Certification Program offers educators an opportunity to developknowledge to meet the needs of gifted and high ability students. Program participants who registered for one of thecohorts must complete five modules, consisting of 45 hours of approved training/professional development in giftededucation, within a 24-month period.
The LAUSD GATE Certification, recognized by the District, will be valid for five years from the date of issue. The fivemodules, to be completed within two years are: Module 1: Gifted/Talented Programs General Information (1 hour). Module 2: Characteristics and Identification of Gifted Students (2 hours). Module 3: Instructional Strategies to Differentiate the Core Curriculum for GATE Learners (30 hours). Module 4: Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted Students (4 hours), and GATE Conference Attendance (8 hours).
The deadline for LAUSD GATE Certification Program (Cohorts 1 and 2 participants) to submit certificationdocumentation for 2013 review is June 28, 2013. For additional information refer to MEM-5809.0. Applications withincomplete or unclear documentation will be returned to candidate. Registration for additional cohorts will be availablein Fall 2013.
For more information contact: Catherine Estrada, Specialist, at [email protected] or Erin Yoshida-Ehrmann,Specialist, at [email protected] or call Gifted/Talented Programs at 213-241-6500.
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HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE
2012-2013 Strategic Foci for History/Social Science Facilitate effective use of primary sources to further History/Social Science Skills. Implement literacy in History/Social Science as defined in the Common Core State Standards.
History/Social Science Targeted InterventionInformation and resources related to Targeted Intervention in History/Social Science is available on our website athttp://hss.lausd.net/.
History/Social Science Progress Monitoring AssessmentsPlease note that Progress Monitoring Assessments are available in H/SS for Grades 7, 8, 10, and 11. Theseassessments are available at CoreK12. Support and training videos for the Progress Monitoring Assessments areavailable at http://hss.lausd.net/.
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History/Social Science Curricular Maps and Instructional GuidesHistory/Social Science Curricular Maps, Instructional Guides and Model Lessons for Grades 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11 areavailable online at http://hss.lausd.net/.
Rock the Vote’s Democracy ClassLAUSD is proud to support Rock the Vote’s Democracy Class, a short civics education lesson that teaches seniorhigh school students about the history of voting rights, the power of participation in our democracy, and how the votingprocess works. This lesson is appropriate for Grade 11 United States History and Grade 12 Principles of AmericanDemocracy. Download the free toolkit at www.democracyday.com.
For more information contact: Linda Kidd, Elementary Coordinator, at 213-241-4504 or [email protected] or KieleyJackson, Secondary Coordinator, at 213-541-4506 or [email protected], and/or Elaina Garza, SecondaryCoordinator, at 213-241-8221 or [email protected].
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INTEGRATED LIBRARY AND TEXTBOOK SUPPORT SERVICES (ILTSS)
Information about Library and Textbook Support Services can be found at www.iltss.org.
For more information contact: Esther Sinofsky, Administrative Coordinator, 213-241-1236 [email protected].
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INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS
Information about Interscholastic Athletics professional development resources, recognition events, student awardrecipients, and other relevant information can be found at www.cif-la.org. See also the “News” section, to get informationon the separate CIF Los Angeles City Section office opening on July 1st.
For more information contact: Barbara Fiege, Director, at 213-241-5847 or [email protected]
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LITERACY/ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
2012-13 STRATEGIC FOCI FOR LITERACY/ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS: Strengthening Literacy and English Arts Instruction through the Common Core State Standards Effective use of Universal Access/small group time Supporting Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 instruction and intervention in literacy and English language arts
ELEMENTARY LITERACY & LANGUAGE ARTS UPDATES
Assessment Windows for: LPA #3 grades 4-5 ONLY May 13 - 24
Submit scores into CoreK12
LCR #2 grades K-1 May 13 - 24 Spanish LCR May 13 – 31
Please administer and score the informational text constructed response, utilizing the rubric. Because the constructedresponse has been aligned to the CCSS, it provides an opportunity to gauge current student mastery of the CCSSand guides teachers as to where instructional shifts will need to occur.
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Please retain copies of the students’ constructed response writing and writing scores. Analysis of these studentresults will inform teachers’ development of future lessons planning and instruction. OCISS is currently developingsystems for housing and protocols for analyzing this data for continuing CCSS instructional improvement. Furtherinformation is forthcoming.
DIBELS Next May 6 - 24 IDEL May 6 - 31
Benchmark #3 for LANGUAGE! May 13 - 24
Read 180o Window #4 - Scholastic Reading Inventory April 29 - May 17o Window #3 - Scholastic Phonics Inventory April 29 - May 17
NEXT YEAR: 2013-14 DIBELS NEXT Benchmark WindowsDIBELS NEXT GR K-1 DIBELS Windows IDEL (Spanish DIBELS)
BOY Aug 13 – Sept 6, 2013 Aug 13 – Sept 13, 2013MOY Jan 13 – Jan 31, 2014 Jan 13 – Feb 7, 2014EOY May 5 – May 23, 2014 May 5 – May 30, 2014
2013-14 Treasures Suggested Pacing & Assessment WindowsAvailable on the Elementary Literacy & Language Arts Website, http://literacy.lausd.net/elementary/elementary-k-56
Save The Dates– June 2013 -Common Core Teacher Leader Summer Institute for Grades 2-5:Dates below will be assigned according to ESC. PD located in ESC area.
June 1 & 8 (Sat-Sat) June 12-13 (Wed-Thu) June 14-15 (Fri-Sat)
Goal is for school teams of 5-6, to attend together Recruit reps from Grades 2, 3, 4, 5 + SpEdSDC + Adm/Designee One day ELA, one day Math Introduction to Common Core Reading & Writing Standards Teacher Leader reps to share PD content back at school site w/ peers Compensation is at PD Stipend of $102/day
UPCOMING SUMMER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTLocations TBD
Learning Zone Registration Forthcoming
Training Type Date(s) AudienceTransitional Kinder (TK) Aug. 2, 2013 Teachers NEW to Transitional Kinder
DIBELS NEXT Aug. 5 & 6 (2-day training) Introductory Course. Only for Gen Ed K-3, andSpEd K-5 teachers using Gen Ed Curriculumand are NEW to using DIBELS NEXT.
Treasures Aug. 7 & 8 (2-day training) Introductory course for teachers grade K-5/6.Only for teachers who have moved from uppergrade to primary, or primary to upper, or NEWteachers to the District.
LANGUAGE! Aug. 5,6,7,8 New teacher trainingLANGUAGE! Aug. 7,8 Returning teachers
Additional Literacy and English Language Arts professional development, resources, funding opportunities andrelevant information can be found at Literacy & Language Arts website, http://literacy.lausd.net/.
For more information contact: Marjorie Proctor, Coordinator, Elementary ELA, at 213-241-5686 [email protected]; or Alison Pickering, Coordinator, Elementary ELA, at 213-241-2494 [email protected].
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SECONDARY LITERACY & LANGUAGE ARTS UPDATES
The end date for third Periodic Assessment for high school is Friday, May 17th, 2013.
Read 180: Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI) Testing Window #4 Elementary Schools: April 30
th– May 4
th
High Schools: May 29th
– June 8th
The CCSS Summer Institute for Secondary Schools will be June 11th
-14th
(See below for specific assigned dates for middle and high school), 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Teachers are being trainedto lead and facilitate the Common Core implementation with their grade level colleagues. For English Language Arts,principals should choose one teacher per the specified grade level and one SDC teacher to attend the institute on thespecified dates. Locations will be established by ESC region. Teachers will receive a $102 stipend per each day oftraining. Middle School ELA: June 11 – 12
o Grade Levels: 7th
and 8th
High School ELA: June 12 – 14o Grade Level: 10
th
The training hours are from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Additional Literacy and English Language Arts professional development, resources, funding opportunities andrelevant information can be found at Literacy & Language website, http://literacy.lausd.net/.
For more information contact: Dharma Hernandez, Coordinator, Secondary ELA, at 213-241-4230 [email protected] or Jaimi Krielaart, Coordinator, Secondary ELA, at 213-241-2578 or [email protected]
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MATHEMATICS
2012-13 STRATEGIC FOCI FOR MATHEMATICS: CCSS Mathematics Shift 1: Focus strongly where the Standards focus. CCSS Math Practice 3: Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
PreK-12 Mathematics Website – http://math.lausd.net/
Elementary Math- Save the DatesCommon Core Institute Math and ELA training for teacher-leaders in Grades 2-5 and Special Education Special DayClass (mild-to-moderate) .
Teacher-leader teams will be responsible to: attend trainings in June and Fall 2013 and Spring of 2014, supportschool leadership in CCSS implementation, and share PD content at school site by leading staff PD and grade levelteam meetings. Principals will be recommending teacher-leaders to participate.
Dates will be assigned by ESC. PD located in ESC area. Two-day sessions: June 1 & 8, June 12 & 13, andJune 14 & 15.
Secondary Math- Save the DatesCommon Core Institute’s June training is for teacher-leaders in Grades 7, 8, HS Geometry and Special Education.Teacher-leaders are being trained to lead and facilitate the Common Core implementation with their grade levelcolleagues. Principals and Assistant Principals are welcome to attend. Math Grades 7, 8, and HS Geometry, and Special Education: two-day sessions: June 11-12 and June 13-14
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CCSS Textbook TrainingEnVision Math Training on CCSS materials for Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade Teacher-Leaders. One-daytraining will be provided prior to the 2013-14 school year. Details to follow.
Draft FrameworkThe California Department of Education has posted the CCSS Draft Framework online for public review andcomment. Grade and course specific frameworks can be viewed at:http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/cc/cd/draftmathfwchapters.asp
For more information contact: Shirley Guzman, Coordinator, Secondary Mathematics, 213-241-6444 [email protected]; Philip Ogbuehi, Coordinator, Secondary Mathematics, 213-241-6444 [email protected]; Lisa Ward, Coordinator, Elementary Mathematics, 213-241-6444 [email protected].
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MULTILINGUAL AND MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION(Formerly: Language Acquisition Branch)
The Multilingual and Multicultural Education Department (MMED), formerly known as the Language AcquisitionBranch (LAB), is comprised of the following offices:
1) Asian/Pacific and Other Languages (APOLO)/Dual Languages Office;2) English Learner Federal and State Programs;3) English Learners Programs;4) Standard English Learner/Academic English Mastery Program, and5) World Languages and Cultures.
Announcements and contact information specific to each of these offices follow.
MMED professional development, resources, funding opportunities, and related activities can be found at theMMED website.
For more information regarding the Multilingual and Multicultural Education Department, contact:Hilda Maldonado, Director, at 213-241-5582 or [email protected].
APOLO/DUAL LANGUAGE PROGRAMS
Tenth Annual Dual Language InstituteDistrict-wide professional development for dual language program teachers, administrators, and parentrepresentatives. Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Magnolia Ave. ES. Registration Deadline – Submit Attachment B of MEM-6023 by Wednesday, May 8, 2013.
Target Language Development Training (Project Team Members) Monday, May 6, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Beaudry Building, Room 19-123. Tuesday, May 7, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Beaudry Building, Rooms 25- 171 and 25-163.
Dual Language Lead Teacher Professional Development (Grades K-5/6)All-day training for designated lead teachers at elementary dual language program schools. Wednesday, May 22, 2013, Beaudry Building, Room 19-123.
Dual Language Secondary Training (Grades 6-12)All-day training for secondary dual language teachers. Friday, May 24, 2013, Beaudry Building, Room 25-171.
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Korean DLP Curriculum Development TrainingTeachers currently teaching in the Korean/English Dual Language Program meet monthly from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.to d evelop curriculum and instructional materials. (Grades 4 & 5) Saturday, May 4, 2013, Beaudry Building, Room 25-102. (Grade 2 & 3) Saturday, May 4, 2013, Beaudry Building, Room 25-171.
Korean Language Test for Korean DLP students (Grades 1-12)The window for test administration is May 16 – 31, 2013, for traditional calendar schools, and June 3 – 6, 2013 forCahuenga ES.
For more information on Dual Language Programs, contact Anne Kim, Coordinator, at 213-241-2550,[email protected]
ENGLISH LEARNER FEDERAL AND STATE PROGRAMS
AVAILABLE NOW: Master Plan Instructional Programs Videos and Brochures for Parents!To assist with schools with the enrollment process for English Learners, MMED is making available for online viewing,videos describing the Master Plan’s instructional programs for parents of English Learners in elementary andsecondary schools. These videos will be available beginning the first week of May.
In addition to the videos, MMED is also providing brochures describing the Master Plans’ instructional programs forparents of English Learners in elementary and secondary schools, and are now available online in English andSpanish as PDF files. To access the video and the brochures, go to the “Announcements” section of the MMEDwebsite: http://mmed.lausd.net
Master Plan Institute – Save the DateCalling all School-Site English Learner Program Coordinators and/or PrincipalsSave the date for the 2013-14 Master Plan Institute July 15 - 19 or August 5 – 9, 2013
For more information on English Learner Federal and State Programs, contact: Valerie Brewington, Coordinator, at213-241-5582 or [email protected].
ENGLISH LEARNERS PROGRAMS
Professional Development for Secondary Teachers of English LearnersProfessional development for the new Long Term English Learner courses for middle and high schools, titled Literacyand Language for English Learners and Advanced ELD, will be offered beginning in June 2013 and continuingthrough the summer. Please check the Learning Zone beginning in May 2013 for posting of available sessions.
Title III Coach PositionsA limited number of Title III Coach positions will be available throughout the District for the 2013-14 school year. TitleIII Coaches are assigned to designated schools with high English Learner enrollment and work with teachers toincrease their capacity to provide quality instruction for ELs. Please visit http://www.teacherplus.info/ to view currentpostings.
For more information on English Learners Programs, contact: Terri Bourg, Coordinator, at 213-241-5582 [email protected].
STANDARD ENGLISH LEARNER/ACADEMIC ENGLISH MASTERY PROGRAMS
AEMP Joint End of the Year MeetingThe AEMP Joint End of the Year Meeting calls together all stakeholders (AAA schools, AEMP Support Networkschools, AEMP Principals, and Parent Representatives) to culminate the AEMP Program Year, take NeedsAssessments, apprise stakeholders of program commitments, and to give an advance look at the AEMP Program for2013-2014.
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The Meeting for Parent Representativeso Cienega ES, 2611 S. Orange Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90016o Date: May 16, 2013.o Time: 9:00-11:00 a.m.
The Meeting for Principals and AAA Coordinatorso Board District 1 Field Office, 5351 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016o Date: May 16, 2013.o Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Lesson Capture Project with AEMP AAA SchoolsThe Academic English Mastery Program is involved in a lesson capture project with five demonstration site schools ineach of the ESC’s. Additionally, Cienega ES and Western Ave. ES are participating from the AEMP Support Networkin the video capture. The project is ongoing through the months of May and June. The lesson capture project isdesigned to build a digital library of best practices regarding culturally and linguistically responsive instruction whichwill serve as a resource for the District at-large.
Association of Mexican American Educators and AEMP Parents as Partners ConferenceConfirmed guest speakers will be the Honorable Marguerite LaMotte, School Board Member District 1, RowenaLagrosa, Executive Director of School Family and Parent/Community Services, and Dr. Karla Estrada, CoordinatorBehavior Support Office. For more information contact: Antonio Camacho, Executive Director of AMAE, 310-324-4454, [email protected]
35th
St. Elementary School, 801 W. 135th
St. Gardena, 90247 Date: May 18, 2013 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Registration cost is $60. Register online at: https://www.amae.org/store/amae-aemp_05182013
For more information on Standard English Learners/Academic English Mastery Program, contact: Kandice McLurkin,Coordinator, at 213-241-3340 or [email protected].
WORLD LANGUAGES AND CULTURES PROGRAMS
LAUSD Biliteracy AwardsWe are thrilled to count 27 high schools, 3 middle schools, and 21 elementary schools among those who submittedstudent nominations for the LAUSD Biliteracy Awards. More data on the awards will be available in June. We thankthe schools participating in this voluntary awards program for going the extra mile to celebrate students’ academicachievements in English and in languages other than English!
To find out more about the LAUSD Biliteracy Awards, please visit: http://biliteracyawards.lausd.net.
For more information on World Languages and Cultures programs, contact William Chang, Coordinator, at213-241-4517 or [email protected], or worldlanguages.lausd.net.
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OPTIONS, SECONDARY
Educational Options professional development, resources, funding opportunities and relevant information can befound at the Educational Options Website.
For more information contact: Regina Awtry, Director, at 213-241-3150 or [email protected].
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION K–12
FitnessgramThe state mandated physical fitness test for 10-12 grade students testing window does not close until the last day ofschool in the spring semester. These student’s scores can be inputted at https://sba.lausd.net/fitnessgram/. Studentspast scores can be accessed in MyData by going to the site map and scrolling down to Physical Fitness and selectingExemptions. For more information or contact Chad Fenwick at 213-241-4556 or [email protected]
For more information contact: Chad Fenwick, K-12 Physical Education Advisor, at 213-241-4556 [email protected].
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RESPONSE TO INSTRUCTION AND INTERVENTION (RtI2)
2012-13 STRATEGIC FOCUS FOR RTI²: All schools develop multi-tiered systems of support to ensure student equity and access to the CCSS, the
California State Content Standards and the California State English Language Development (ELD) Standards.
o RtI2
and the Common Core are not competing initiatives. Learn about how they compliment each other. Visitthe RtI
2resources link to learn more.
o Voices From the Field shares stories from schools on how they are making RtI2
happen. Read reflectionsand tips from schools on the move to help you consider your school’s next steps in order to ensure successfor all.
o Find support to meet the needs of your school. RtI Action Network offers various types of professionaldevelopment to support your school’s implementation of RtI
2.
Information can be found at rti.lausd.net.
For more information contact: Ken Barker, RtI² Data Coordinator at 213-241-8990 or [email protected]; Leti Puyol,RtI² Expert at 213-241-5631 or [email protected].
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SCHOOL/FAMILY and PARENT/COMMUNITY SERVICES
School Goals for Parent EngagementParent Community Services Branch (PCSB) has consolidated research and mandates into five school goals for parentengagement. These goals help shape parent engagement programs and activities at the school level.
1. Welcome parents as equal partners in their children’s education.2. Provide parents opportunities to strengthen their capacity to support their children’s education at home and at
school.3. Engage parents in the school’s volunteer program.4. Respond to parent concerns and/or complaints to ensure children’s educational needs are met.5. Maintain compliance regarding parent involvement mandates.
To achieve goal number two – providing parents opportunities to strengthen their capacity to support their children’seducation at home and at school – we are adding two programs to our portfolio of tools for parent engagement. Thesetools are directly linked to the District’s instructional initiatives. Parent and Community Engagement (PACE)Administrators and Coaches are completing professional training linked to the launch of the tools.
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Preparing for College and CareersPACE supports the District’s goal of ensuring that all students graduate from high school college-prepared andcareer-ready. PACE Coaches will deliver trainings and toolkits to Parent Center staff in May designed to increasetheir college and career awareness and preparedness.
The toolkit includes a: Power Point presentation. Workshop facilitation Tips Guide. Full-color, fold-out brochures, available in English and Spanish, full of valuable information and resources to guide
families towards college, including:
o A-G minimum and recommended requirements.o Financial aid planning guide, a list of applications, and other resources.o College readiness checklists for parents and students.
English Learner Parent AcademyELPA supports the District’s goal of improving instruction for English Learners by implementing the new EnglishLearner Master Plan. The Parent Community Services Branch, in collaboration with the Multilingual and MulticulturalEducation Department, is launching the English Learner Parent Academy. The Academy informs parents about theDistrict’s program for English Learners, including:
English Learner identification. Instructional program options. Progress expectations. Reclassification criteria and process.
The goal of the English Learner Parent Academy is to build the capacity of parents of English Learners to supporttheir children’s learning. Parents of English Learners benefit from the initial implementation of the academies, offeredon Saturdays and weekdays during the month of May 2013. Principals of schools with ELACs received informationabout registering their ELAC officers for the first sessions.
For additional information on these programs, please contact your Parent and Community Engagement (PACE)Administrator at your ESC/ISIC.
For more information contact: Rowena Lagrosa, Executive Director of School, Family and Parent/Community Services,at 213-241-3350 or [email protected]
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SCIENCE
2012-13 STRATEGIC FOCI FOR SCIENCE: Supporting Implementation of the Common Core State Standards Literacy in Science Supporting Implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards
CCSS Content Facilitator PD (K-1)- Day 2 of 2When: May 4, 2013Where: Belvedere Elementary School
Engaging Young Minds Follow Up Day 4 (K-5)When: May 4, 2013Where: Page Museum
STEM Summer Institute (K-5)When: July 30, 2013- August 2, 2013Where: Sally Ride Science CenterFor detailed information, please visit <http://uclasp.org>
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Secondary Science Summer Institute (6-12)When: June 11-14, 2013Where: TBAFor updated information, please visit <http://science.lausd.net>
Additional Science professional development, resources, funding opportunities and relevant information can be foundat science.lausd.net.
For more information contact: Lillian Valadez-Rodela, Coordinator, Elementary Science, at 213-241-5689 [email protected] , Ayham Dahi, Coordinator, Secondary Science, at 213-241-6876 [email protected], or Karen Jin, Coordinator, Secondary Science, at 213-241-5521 or [email protected].
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SPECIAL EDUCATION
Special Education professional development, resources, funding opportunities and relevant information can be foundat sped.lausd.net.
For more information contact: Diana Inouye, Specialist, at 310-354-3425 or [email protected].
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STUDENT HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Attendance MattersStudent attendance is an important measure of student engagement and a correlate to academic achievement andgraduation. The Superintendent’s Performance Meter sets the 2013-14 attendance annual target to 76% of studentsattending 96% of the time (a 5% increase from the 2012-2013 school year).
Principals are encouraged to review their school’s data when considering purchasing services that will assist inreducing barriers to student attendance and learning.
For more information please contact: Your ESC PSA Coordinator or Maria Castro, Pupil Services Coordinator, at213-241-3844 or [email protected].
School Attendance ChallengeAs part of the LAUSD School Attendance Challenge, students with perfect attendance from October 2012- April 2013will be placed on an eligibility list and entered into a randomly selected drawing. Five students will be awarded aniPad. In addition, two lucky seniors with perfect attendance from October 2012- April 2013 will win a brand new car.
For more information contact: Zhaira Gastelum, Pupil Services and Attendance Counselor, at 213-241-2218 [email protected].
Additional Pupil Services professional development, resources, funding opportunities and relevant information can befound at pupilservices.lausd.net.
For more information contact: Erika Torres, Interim Director Pupil Services, at 213-241-3844 or [email protected];or Maria Castro, Coordinator, at 213-241-3844 or [email protected].
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