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Title I, Part D—Prevention and Intervention
Programs for Children and Youth Who Are
Neglected, Delinquent, or At Risk
For Local Educational
Agency Administrators
September 21, 2012
Sponsored by:
California Department of Education
Title I Policy and Program Guidance Office
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Presenter
Tom Torlakson
State Superintendent
of Public Instruction
Karen Neilsen
Education Programs Consultant
California Department of Education
Today’s Agenda
Tom Torlakson
State Superintendent
of Public Instruction
• Support and technical assistance (TA)
• Welcome and introductions
• Purpose and desired outcomes of Neglected or Delinquent
(N or D)
• N or D in context of Federal Program Monitoring (FPM)
Review
• Data collection
• Program evaluation
• Questions and answers
Title I, Part D
Purpose
Tom Torlakson
State Superintendent
of Public Instruction
• Provide opportunity for youth to meet the
same academic content standards as
other students
• Operate high quality programs to prepare
youth for secondary school completion,
training, employment, or further
education
United States Code (US Code) Section
6451
Title I, Part D
Purpose (Cont.)
Tom Torlakson
State Superintendent
of Public Instruction
• Provide activities to facilitate the transition
of youth from correctional facilities to
further education or employment
• Operate programs in local schools for
youth returning from correctional facilities,
and programs which may serve at-risk
youth
Desired Outcomes
Tom Torlakson
State Superintendent
of Public Instruction
N or D children and youth:
• Meet state academic content standards
• Make the transition from
institutionalization to further schooling
or employment
• Continue their education
FPM Dimensions
Tom Torlakson
State Superintendent
of Public Instruction
Dimension I – Involvement
Dimension II – Governance & Administration
Dimension III – Funding
Dimension IV – Standards, Assessment, &
Accountability
Dimension V - Staffing & Professional
Development
Dimension VII – Teaching & Learning
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State Superintendent
of Public Instruction
Dimension I
Involvement
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State Superintendent
of Public Instruction
Dimension II
Governance & Administration
Tom Torlakson
State Superintendent
of Public Instruction
Dimension III
Funding
Tom Torlakson
State Superintendent
of Public Instruction
Dimension IV
Standards, Assessment &
Accountability
Tom Torlakson
State Superintendent
of Public Instruction
Dimension V
Staffing & Professional
Development
Tom Torlakson
State Superintendent
of Public Instruction
Dimension VII
Teaching & Learning
Program Evaluation
Tom Torlakson
State Superintendent
of Public Instruction
Annual evaluation
versus
Three-year program
evaluation
Annual Evaluation
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State Superintendent
of Public Instruction
The local educational agency (LEA)
and the school site council (SSC)
annually evaluate and determine if the
needs of all children have been met by
the strategies described in the Single
Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA).
(20 United States Code [U.S.C.] § 6314 [b][1][2], 6315 [c][2];
California Education Code [EC] § 64001[f][1])
Program Evaluation
Tom Torlakson
State Superintendent
of Public Instruction
At least once every three years, the LEA evaluates the
N or D Program, disaggregating data by gender, race,
ethnicity, and age to determine its effectiveness with
students:
• Ability to maintain and improve educational
achievement.
(20 U.S.C. § 6471 [a][1])
• Completion of secondary school requirements and
ability to obtain employment.
(20 U.S.C. § 6471 [a][4])
Program Evaluation
(Cont.)
Tom Torlakson
State Superintendent
of Public Instruction
At least once every three years, the LEA evaluates the N or D
Program, disaggregating data by gender, race, ethnicity, and
age to determine its effectiveness with students:
•Accrual of credits toward promotion and graduation
(20 U.S.C. § 6471 [a][2])
•Transition to a regular program or other education program
(20 U.S.C. § 6471 [a][3])
•Participation in postsecondary education and job training
programs as appropriate (20 U.S.C. § 6471 [a][5])
Program Evaluation
Tom Torlakson
State Superintendent
of Public Instruction
At least once every three years,
the LEA evaluates the N or D
Program, disaggregating data by
gender, race, ethnicity, and age to
determine its effectiveness with
students.
Disaggregated Data:
Now What?
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State Superintendent
of Public Instruction
• Review and assess the quality of the
data received
• Provide training on data collection
• Use data for program quality
improvement
Program Evaluations
That Lead to
Desired Outcomes
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State Superintendent
of Public Instruction
N or D children and youth:
• Meet state academic content standards
• Continue their education
• Make the transition from institutionalization
to further schooling or employment
Interpreting the Data
Some further evaluation considerations:
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State Superintendent
of Public Instruction
Have we made efforts to improve parental participation?
Have we coordinated with home districts and local
businesses to support student transition?
Are we using funds for appropriate activities such as:
• Transition support?
• Drop out prevention?
• Coordination of social and health services?
Interpreting the Data
(Cont.)
Tom Torlakson
State Superintendent
of Public Instruction
Are we using funds for appropriate activities for:
• Helping students secure funds for postsecondary
education?
• Creating mentoring and peer mediation
programs?
Do we have the right staff in the right places and are
they properly trained and qualified?
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State Superintendent
of Public Instruction
Desired Outcomes and
the Program’s Impact on
the Participants
• Maintain and improve educational achievement
• Accrue school credits
• Transition to a regular program
• Complete secondary school or obtain
employment
• Participate in postsecondary education and job
training programs
Question and Answer
Tom Torlakson
State Superintendent
of Public Instruction
Links
The 2012–13 N or D FPM review instrument is located on the
CDE Program Instrument Web page at
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/cr/programinst201213.asp
The most recent CDE SSC and SPSA Guide may be accessed
on the CDE Single Plan for Student Achievement Web page at
http://www.cde.ca.gov/nclb/sr/le/singleplan.asp
Tom Torlakson
State Superintendent
of Public Instruction
Contact Information
Karen Neilsen
N or D Coordinator
916-319-0946
[email protected]