CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction 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

Tom Torlakson State Superintendent of Public Instruction Presenter Karen Neilsen Education Programs Consultant California Department of Education

Tom Torlakson State Superintendent of Public Instruction Today’s Agenda 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

Tom Torlakson State Superintendent of Public Instruction Title I, Part D Purpose 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

Tom Torlakson State Superintendent of Public Instruction Title I, Part D Purpose (Cont.) 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

Tom Torlakson State Superintendent of Public Instruction Desired Outcomes N or D children and youth: Meet state academic content standards Make the transition from institutionalization to further schooling or employment Continue their education

Tom Torlakson State Superintendent of Public Instruction FPM Dimensions Dimension I – Involvement Dimension II – Governance & Administration Dimension III – Funding Dimension IV – Standards, Assessment, & Accountability Dimension V - Staffing & Professional Development Dimension VII – Teaching & Learning

Tom Torlakson State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dimension I Involvement

Tom Torlakson 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

Tom Torlakson State Superintendent of Public Instruction Program Evaluation Annual evaluation versus Three-year program evaluation

Tom Torlakson State Superintendent of Public Instruction Annual Evaluation 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])

Tom Torlakson State Superintendent of Public Instruction Program Evaluation 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])

Tom Torlakson State Superintendent of Public Instruction Program Evaluation (Cont.) 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])

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. Program Evaluation

Tom Torlakson State Superintendent of Public Instruction Disaggregated Data: Now What? Review and assess the quality of the data received Provide training on data collection Use data for program quality improvement

Tom Torlakson State Superintendent of Public Instruction Program Evaluations That Lead to Desired Outcomes N or D children and youth: Meet state academic content standards Continue their education Make the transition from institutionalization to further schooling or employment

Tom Torlakson State Superintendent of Public Instruction Interpreting the Data Some further evaluation considerations: 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?

Tom Torlakson State Superintendent of Public Instruction Interpreting the Data (Cont.) 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?

Tom Torlakson 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

Tom Torlakson State Superintendent of Public Instruction Question and Answer Links The 2012–13 N or D FPM review instrument is located on the CDE Program Instrument Web page at The most recent CDE SSC and SPSA Guide may be accessed on the CDE Single Plan for Student Achievement Web page at

Tom Torlakson State Superintendent of Public Instruction Contact Information Karen Neilsen N or D Coordinator