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Title: Some courses offered at the Manteca and Ceres/Modest


1
Connecting Waters Charter School
  • Introduction to the school program

2
Presenters
  • Gary Clark, Self Study Coordinator
  • Sherri Nelson, Executive Director
  • Jill Brogan, Special Education
  • Catherine Miller, ES training
  • Marsha Silva, Curriculum

3
Presenters
  • Ginger Ernst, Education Specialist
  • Pat Nesbitt, Parent
  • Ingrid Kiehl, Student
  • Mary Halter, School Counselor

4
Why do parents and students choose CWCS?
  • Individualized or personalized curriculum
  • More parental involvement/choice
  • To accelerate the school program
  • To simplify the school experience
  • Safety concerns

5
Where do our students come from?
  • Traditional public schools
  • Charter schools
  • Non-classroom based education
  • Private schools

6
How do parents/students find out about CWCS?
  • Word of mouth
  • Principals/counselors recommendations
  • County offices

7
Regular Ed Students
  • Assigned a credentialed teacher(ES)
  • The ES contacts the parent/student via phone and
    schedules an appointment.
  • At this face to face meeting the
    ES/parent/student discuss goals of student and
    determine whether CWCS would be the best
    placement for the student.

8
Enrollment Process
  • Enrollment process is completed at the initial
    meeting with ES, parent and student
  • Es asks interview questions to determine if this
    would be the best placement for the student
  • Es will go over and have the parent sign the
    Charter summary
  • Es, parent and student will also sign the
    Student Agreement

9
Enrollment Process/cont.
  • Es will complete Initial Meeting Checklist
  • Es will answer any questions that parent and
    student may have.
  • Work assignments are left for the student
  • Es will order materials as needed
  • Parent/student expectations are reviewed
  • Following appointments are made

10
Special Education Process
  • 69 students eligible for special ed _at_ CWCS this
    year
  • 56 currently receiving special education
  • 32 Student Study Teams
  • 43 students w/ RSP
  • 21 LSH
  • 5 OT
  • 1 PT
  • 1 DHH
  • 1 Counseling
  • 8 students with 504 accommodation plans

11
Enrollment Policies-Spec. Ed.
  • When a student enrolls we require they submit a
    copy of their IEP PRIOR to completion of
    enrollment
  • Insures services can begin immediately upon
    enrollment
  • Insures we have adequate staff
  • Insures services match student location

12
Special Education - cont.
  • 105 meetings this year (through February)
  • 43 Annual Review
  • 14 Triennials /Initials
  • 25 30-day
  • 9 Student Study Team (SST)
    Meetings
  • 8 504 Accommodation Plan
    Meetings
  • 6 Exit IEP Meetings
  • 174 applications reviewed and perspective
    families contacted by Special Education
  • 39 Students enrolled who are eligible for special
    education
  • (14 30-day meetings
    pending)
  • 80 Student turned out to be general education
    students
  • 34 Families decided not to enroll
  • 21 Awaiting copies of IEP for review and finalize
    enrollment

13
ES Training - Initial Contact
  • Once hired, immediate contact from Advisor by
    e-mail and phone welcoming to CWCS and giving
    instructions for training.
  • Assigned to Area Facilitator who invites them by
    e-mail and telephone to the monthly ES group
    meeting in their area.

14
ES Training - Content
  • Consists of 14 Online Phases.
  • Intro and Phase 1 required before students are
    assigned. Phase2
  • Advisor available by phone to assist. ESs are
    encouraged to call frequently, and if they dont
    the advisors initiate calling. We allow two weeks
    for this process.

15
ES Training - cont.
  • ESs comprehension of each phase is tested by
    online tests where any missed problems are
    discussed with their advisor.
  • ES Web files and ES Test picture on following
    slides

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ES Training - cont.
  • Advisors do one-on-one training via telephone
    while working on computer after Ph 1 is complete
    to insure comprehension of database processes.
  • Area Facilitators arrange a time for the new ES
    to observe a parent/teacher learning record
    meeting.
  • ESs continue to work through additional phases in
    order of preference as needs arise, completing at
    least one phase per week.

19
ES Training - Ongoing
  • ES Handbook
  • Monthly ES Agendas facilitated by the Area
    Facilitators and attended by the ES advisors
  • Advisors continue working with the ES even after
    the training is complete. If any areas show a
    need for review, we can reassign phases for
    review.

20
ES Budget - Instructional Funds
  • ES Budget or Instructional Funds ADA generated
    by student attendance
  • CWCS has appropriated this for educational
    purposes
  • Instructional funds may be spent on
  • Educational materials
  • Contract Program Activities
  • Group Educational Activities
  • AESS (Additional Education Specialist Services)

21
ES Budget - Instructional Funds
  • Amount of funding put into each ES's budget is
    based on the calendar that the school receives
    ADA from the state.
  • This amount differs depending on the student's
    enrollment date.
  • No school funding is provided directly to parents
    or students for any purpose.

22
Selection of Curriculum
  • Education Specialists work with the parent to
    choose a curriculum for the student. The ES must
    be familiar with the many curriculum choices
    available. In order to be able to fully advise
    the parent, the ES also must know about teaching
    approaches, learning styles and how to access
    additional information.

23
Selection of Curriculum
  • The following questions are given as a guideline
    for parents and ESs when making decisions about
    using educational materials.
  • What is the parent's teaching approach?
  • How much time is the parent willing and able to
    put into lesson preparation?
  • What is the student's learning style?
  • What is the student's maturity level? In other
    words, what is the s
  • tudents physical, mental and emotional ability
    to process the information or perform the task?
  • How motivated is the student?

24
Learning Record Meetings
  • Definition Parents and education specialists
    meet face to face for a Learning Record Meeting
    at least once every 20 school days to review and
    document the learning that occurs in each growth
    area.

25
ES Responsibilities During Learning Record
Meetings
  • Meet face-to-face with the parent/student
  • Evaluate the work product of the student
  • Provide educational support and counsel to the
    parent
  • Opportunity for the parent to ask questions and
    for the Education Specialist
  • Interview parent and student
  • ES will share different teaching strategies,
    suggest activities and resources with educational
    value and offer support and encouragement

26
ES Responsibilities During Learning Record
Meetings
  • Pick up of the hard copy attendance roll sheet
    which the parent kept for that learning
    period, and provide them with one for the next
    period.
  • Arrange the next two appointment dates and
    locations with the parent
  • Pick up portfolio samples

27
Parents Viewpoint - My Visit With My ES
  • Provides school communication and information
  • Discusses need of additional resources
  • Call and emails in between meetings
  • Assesses how parent and student are doing
  • Reviews learning that has occurred since last
    meeting
  • Asks questions about learning
  • Records learning into learning record
  • Provides techniques and strategies as needed

28
ES Responsibilities During Learning Record
Meetings
  • 5 school days to submit the learning record
    electronically
  • Determine growth areas for learning
  • Match learning to CA State Standards

29
Sample Learning Record
  • Anthony completed three chapters in his Science
    Text. He read each chapter, and answered in
    writing the chapter review questions to show
    comprehension of the key points. Topics covered
    were plant parts, flowers, fertilization, fruits,
    growing plants indoors, what plants need to
    grow, and plants and photosynthesis. He grew a
    plant in a plastic container to watch the growth
    process, and drew its parts. He completed an
    on-line activity unit with accompanying
    worksheets, and watched a video on plant
    photosynthesis.

30
Ordering Process
  • Parents select curriculum materials
  • ESs evaluate requests for materials
  • Purchase orders (POs) for these materials are
    placed electronically by ES in ES WEBfiles
  • The Accounting Department approves the order,
    creates an official copy, and sends it to the
    vendor
  • The vendor sends or delivers the materials to the
    Education Specialist
  • The ES records the materials and delivers them to
    the family

31
Contract Programs and Group Educational
Activities (GEAs)
  • Courses initiated based on the students
    educational needs
  • ESs and/or Site Program Coordinators set up
    courses in WEBfiles
  • Courses are advertised to students
  • ESs approve courses for individual students in
    WEBfiles

32
Courses Offered Offsite Include
  • Dance
  • Self-Defense
  • Tae Kwon Do
  • Karate
  • Gymnastics
  • Tutoring
  • Science Camp
  • Ice Skating
  • Sewing
  • Music Lessons

33
Group Educational Activities include trips
include
  • Gold Mine Tour
  • Modesto Symphony Orchestra
  • Nutcracker Ballet
  • Dodge Ridge Skiing
  • Bear Childrens Discovery Museum
  • Imax Dome
  • Zoo
  • Railroad Museum
  • Sutters Fort Historic Park
  • Heifer International
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
  • Hersheys Chocolate Factory
  • Coyote Point Museum
  • Applegate Zoo
  • Castle Air Museum

34
Some courses offered at the Manteca and
Ceres/Modesto Learning Center
  • US History
  • Geometry
  • Algebra 1, Algebra 2
  • Spanish 1, Spanish 2
  • HS Writing
  • Elementary Writing
  • Readers Theater, Arts and Crafts
  • Drawing, Space
  • Piano, Guitar
  • Life Skills, Computer Basics
  • Painting, Oils
  • Hands on Science, Math
  • Computer-Aided Drawing
  • Quilting

35
Student Viewpoint - Other Educational Resources
  • Enrichment Programs
  • College and University Summer Programs
  • College Classes
  • Modesto Junior College
  • Stanislaus State University
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Community Service
  • CWCS Involvement
  • Sports/Music
  • Outside Interests/Activities

36
CWCS Graduation Requirements
  • Reading/Writing 30 credits
  • Life Skills 50 credits
  • History 25 credits
  • Political Process 5 credits
  • Math 20 credits
  • Science 20 credits
  • Special Interests 60 credits
  • Total 210 credits

37
Pathways to attaining a Diploma
  • Standard Graduation
  • Recommended for students who are going directly
    into the job market with a high school diploma
    only. The ES may recommend basic or general
    coursework.

38
Pathways to attaining a Diploma
  • Community College
  • This pathway is for students wishing to continue
    their education at a community college,
    vocational school, trade school, business school,
    technical school where they may earn a
    certificate or an A.A. or A.S. degree.
  • ESs may assign students to general coursework
    or a-g College Prep Coursework

39
Pathways to attaining a Diploma a-g College
Prep Coursework
  • UC and CSU a-g Requirements
  • A History 2 years
  • B English 4 years
  • C Math 3 to 4 years (alg, geom, alg 2)
  • D Lab Science 2 to 3 years
  • Life Science and Physical Science
  • E Foreign Language 2 to 3 years
  • Must be same language
  • F Visual and Performing Arts
  • Must be from CWCS a-g course list
  • G College Prep Electives
  • Must be from CWCS a-g course list

40
Options during High SchoolPrograms
  • ROP Regional Occupational Program
  • Must be 16 years or older
  • Mostly vocational courses like welding,
    restaurant management, cooking, cosmetology,
    electronics, business, etc
  • http//www.monet.k12.ca.us/careers/ROPCOURSEGUIDE.
    htm
  • http//www.sjcoe.org/rop.asp

41
Options during High SchoolPrograms
  • Community College
  • ESs encourage High School students to take
    courses at the local community college.
  • Modesto Junior College
  • San Joaquin Delta College
  • Merced College
  • Las Positas College
  • De Anza College

42
Options during High SchoolPrograms
  • Adult Education
  • Students must be 16 or older
  • Turlock http//www.turlock.k12.ca.us/TAS/index.ht
    ml
  • Manteca http//www.mantecausd.net/LAS/index.htm
  • Stockton http//www.stockton.k12.ca.us/schools/sch
    -html/adult.html

43
Options during High SchoolPrograms
  • Online Courses
  • Programs like the University of Californias
    College Preparatory Initiative, UCCP, can be
    explored by students.

44
Beyond High School
  • Students are surveyed..
  • Job Market?
  • Military?
  • Trade/Technical/Vocational School?
  • 2 year Community College?
  • 4 year University?
  • Workshops and/or individual counseling sessions
    are offered
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