Why is the district engaging in the “Continuous Improvement Process”?

California’s new Accountability System is based on multiple measures. The measures are used to determine district and school progress toward meeting the needs of our students.  The measures are based on factors that contribute to a quality education, including high school graduation rates, college/career readiness, student test scores, English Learner progress, suspension rates, and parent engagement.  The new online tool, the California School Dashboard contains all of the data collected to measure the state and local indicators. For more information about the California School Dashboard, see California School Dashboard (CA Dept of Education).

In the fall of 2017, the first California School Dashboard was released.  Our district has been identified for “Differentiated Assistance” by the state due to achievement gaps in the student group, Students with Disabilities, in the CAASPP English Language Arts and Math tests and high suspension rates as compared with “All Students”. As a result, we have partnered with the Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS) in the Continuous Improvement Process (CIP). The purpose of the Continuous Improvement Process is to improve outcomes for all students and close performance gap(s).

We identified the biggest barrier or problem that has resulted in our student performance gaps.

Our Why

The district has not yet established district-wide multi-tiered systems of support, leading to low student performance.

the Problem

Causes:

• Lack of Resources

• Lack of Vision

• Lack of Communication

• Culture Problems

Symptoms:

• Low Student Performance

• Poor Outcomes for Students with Disabilities

• Lack of Interventions

• Frustrated Teachers

• High Suspension Rates

Our Work

• Collectively develop a common vision.

• Ensure consistent and effective district-wide communication.

• Purposefully and effectively allocate resources to support MTSS.

• Foster a culture where all staff and students feel valued and supported.

Our Goal

Develop district-wide systems of support to ensure the success of all students.

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