CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Jack O’Connell, State Superintendent of Public Instruction The Migrant Education Program State Plan

JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction What is a Migrant Education Program State Plan? A strategic plan that provides the focus for the delivery of California’s Migrant Education Program (MEP) services Articulates California’s goals - six performance targets Specifies measurable outcomes that are linked to achieving California’s goals Identifies services the MEP will provide statewide Addresses how to evaluate whether and to what degree programs are effective

JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction …And Why a State Plan… Mandated for all states under the No Child Left Behind Act of Replaces the state Master Plan for Migrant Education developed in the 1976.

JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction First Steps – Collaboration Program Model Management Team Task Force 6 Work Groups School Readiness Work Group Out-of-School Youth Work Group English/Language Arts Work Group High School Work Group

JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Convene Stakeholders Migrant Parents – two for each work group Legislative Staff Migrant Staff Educators Teachers Advocates

JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction A Three Year Comprehensive Needs Assessment Was Conducted That Informs the State Plan by Examining School Engagement Educational Continuity English Language Development Educational Support in the Home Health Instructional Time Access to Services

JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction From the CNA We Learned… Approximately 23% of migrant kindergarteners are significantly over-age Although migrant English learners begin learning English at the same rate as other English learners do, migrant students fall approximately one-half year behind other English learners Migrant students are one to two years below grade level in math by 8 th grade as measured by the math CSTs

JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction And… For , just 51.6% of 10th grade migrant students, 14.6% of 11th graders, and 14.8% of 12th graders pass the California High School Exit Exam. At the start of 11th grade, just 50% of migrant students are on track to graduate eligible to apply to the University of California.

JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction The Migrant Education Program State Plan In the broader context of closing the achievement gap…

JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Closing the Achievement Gap Purpose Today, California has not lived up to it’s commitment for all students, particularly poor, racial/ethnic minority students; English learners; and students with disabilities. Making schools work for all students, regardless of their background, condition, or circumstances, is our imperative.

JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction

California’s Goals for the Migrant Education State Plan 1.Increase academic achievement for migrant students by narrowing the focus of migrant services to what works 2.Create a statewide strategic planning process and task force for coordination 3.Identify performance targets and measurable outcomes focused on the identified needs of migrant children and youth 4.Establish priorities and strategies to maximize resources and increase student achievement

JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction California’s Goals for the Plan 5. Provide statewide leadership combined with local flexibility 6. Implement strategies based on research, evidence, and researcher expertise 7. Emphasize data-driven decision making

JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction 14 Management Team and Facilitator Management Team and Facilitator 6 Work Groups - English/language arts - Mathematics - School Readiness - High School Grad. - Out-of-School Youth - Health - Directors and parents worked side-by- side in each area Each group reads, shares and discusses research Products from each Work Group 1.Performance Targets - aligned with NCLB 2. Measurable Outcomes 3. Strategies to achieve the targets and outcomes 4. Interventions The Plan is vetted through the Regional Directors, SPAC, and public briefings. November December 2007 January 2008 February March April May June July August September Comprehensive Needs Assessment Research Presentations and Knowledge Base (MYMEMS.net) Research Presentations and Knowledge Base (MYMEMS.net) Mgt. Team finalizes components of the Plan with the Writer Creating California’s Statewide Migrant Education Plan

JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction The MIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAM’S PERFORMANCE TARGETS

JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction MEP Performance Targets School Readiness By 2014, all migrant children will have access to high-quality early childhood education.

JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction MEP Performance Targets Reading/Language Arts By 2014, all migrant students will be proficient in reading/language arts.

JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction MEP Performance Targets Mathematics By 2014, all migrant students will be proficient in mathematics.

JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction MEP Performance Targets High School Graduation By 2014, migrant students will meet or exceed a minimum graduation rate of 83.6% as established for all students.

JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction MEP Performance Targets Health By 2014, all identified migrant children who have unmet health needs will be referred for services.

JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction MEP Performance Targets Out-of-School Youth By 2014, 75% of identified migrant program out-of-school youth will be assessed and referred to an appropriate educational, vocational, certificate or transcript program.

JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Goals for the MEP for School Readiness California’s migrant children will: Be ready to enter kindergarten by five years old Have increased opportunities for high- quality preschool education Have increased opportunities to participate in transition to school activities

JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Measurable Objectives for School Readiness 1.1 The percentage of the eligible migrant preschool children receiving high quality early childhood education will increase annually from a regional baseline toward a statewide target of 80% access by 2014.

JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Measurable Objectives for School Readiness 1.2 The percentage of children in migrant funded center or home based programs who are ready for kindergarten by age 5 will increase by 5% annually.

JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Goals for MEP Students for Reading/Language Arts Increased numbers scoring as well as other English learners on the CELDT Increased numbers scoring proficient or above on the English/language arts CST Increased numbers with access to books, computers, and technology Increased numbers with greater academic vocabulary Increased numbers with effective reading, writing, and vocabulary skills

JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Measurable Objectives for Reading/Language Arts 2.1 The percentage of migrant English learners making annual gains from the prior year, of one proficiency level, on levels one through four on the CELDT will increase by 1.5% each year beginning

JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Measurable Objectives for Reading/Language Arts 2.2Beginning , the percentage of migrant students who score at proficient or above in English-language arts will be consistent with California’s Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP).

JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Measurable Objectives for Reading/Language Arts 2.2 Annual Growth Targets 10.08% - Elementary & Middle Schools & Elementary School Districts 11% - Unified School Districts, HS Districts and COEs 11.1% - HS and HS Districts

JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Goals for Migrant Students In Mathematics The percentage of migrant students reaching proficient and above on the CST in mathematics will increase in middle and high school. The disparities in math achievement will narrow to reflect more consistent gains for migrant students from 4 th through 12 grade. Migrant resources will be targeted to reach students who need them most - students scoring basic and below on the math CST and in middle and high school.

JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Measurable Objectives for Mathematics 3.1 For , the percentage of migrant students who are proficient in mathematics in grades 2-7 will be consistent with California’s AYP. Annual Growth Targets 10.05% - Elementary & Middle Schools & Elementary School Districts 10.9% - Unified School Districts, HS Districts & COEs 11.3% - High Schools and HS Districts

JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Measurable Objectives for Mathematics 3.2 The percentage of migrant students who score at proficient or advanced in 8 th grade algebra will increase by at least 5% annually.

JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Goals High School Graduation More migrant students will complete “a- g” course requirements. More migrant students will pass the CAHSEE. More migrant students will meet the course requirements for high school graduation. More migrant students will have access to adult support in high school.

JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Measurable Objectives for High School Graduation 4.1The percentage of migrant students who pass both the mathematics and English components of the CAHSEE in the 10 th grade will increase by at least 5% points annually.

JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Measurable Objectives for High School Graduation 4.2The percentage of migrant students who meet district course requirements/credit accrual and are on track for high school graduation will increase by at least 5% points annually.

JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Measurable Objectives for High School Graduation 4.3 The percentage of migrant students completing “a-g” subjects will increase by at least 5% annually.

JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Goals for Health All migrant children and youth will have their unmet health needs addressed.

JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Measurable Objectives for Health % of migrant students with identified unmet health needs that interfere with learning will be assessed annually for treatment or referral. 5.2The percent of migrant students reporting that they feel connected to school will increase by 5% annually.

JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Goals for Out-of-School Youth (OSY) More OSY completing eighth grade or higher. Most, about 80%, need to learn to read and write in English. About 1/3 need to get a GED. More than half of OSY need medical, dental, or counseling attention. 50% need clothing Individual needs assessments, action plans and OSY services need to be implemented quickly due to transiency.

JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Measurable Objectives for OSY % of identified MEP OSY will have an Individual NeedsAssessment (INA) completed within 30 days of enrollment % of OSY will be provided a Migrant Learning Plan within seven days of completing the INA. Program goal – at least four face-to-face contacts with OSY youth in a year % of migrant OSY will be referred to an appropriate educational, transcript, certificate or vocational program.

JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Evaluation Data will be collected and analyzed annually to determine the effectiveness in meeting the performance targets and measurable objectives. To the extent possible, data will be aggregated from the reporting regions into the migrant database.

JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction State Plan Roll-Out: Three Statewide Briefings Purpose – to provide the opportunity for everyone to learn about the plan and invite public comment.