April 9, After School Education and Safety (ASES) Program – Prop 49 Sandra McBrayer, CEO The Children’s Initiative Dennis Petrie, Deputy Director Workforce Services Branch Employment Development Department

2 What is Proposition 49/ASES?  Proposition 49 was passed by the voters of California in November,  The initiative, sponsored by Arnold Schwarzenegger, changed the name of the state’s after school program to the After School Education and Safety (ASES) program, and triggered an increase in annual funding from $121 million up to $550 million.

3 Who Can Apply for ASES Funding?  All California elementary, middle, and junior high schools are eligible for to participate  There is a priority for schools with 50% FRPM  Any City, County may apply with the approval of, and in partnership with, an LEA.  The program is open to all students who attend a participating school without regard to income.

4 How are the Funds Distributed?  Current legislation provides for competitive grants of $112,000 per eligible elementary school and $150,000 per eligible middle/junior high school.  Upon award and with acceptance of full funding an elementary school must serve 83 students per day and middle schools must serve 111 students per day  Formula= $7.50 per day, per student for 180 school days per year

5 Flow of Money  California Department of Education- After School Partnership Office  Local LEA (can be a County Office of Education or school district)  If determined by local LEA can flow to Community Based Organization to provide services and/or run the program

6 What Do Programs Provide?  Funded schools have agreed to provide the following: Educational and enrichment components Physically and emotionally safe environment Integration with core school day Collaboration with community Opportunities for physical activity Nutritious snack Fiscal accountability and match verification Required evaluation data on all participating students

7 When Do Programs Operate? It is the intent of the Legislature that:  All programs must operate every school day (all five days) from dismissal until 6:00pm and at least 15 hours per week.  Elementary students are intended to participate every day, for the full range of hours.  Middle/junior high school students are intended to participate for a minimum of three days/nine hours per week.

8 Staffing Requirements  Staff members who directly supervise pupils must meet the minimum requirements for an instructional aide set by the district  Site supervisors must be approved by the school principal  Programs must maintain a staff to student ratio of 1:20

9 Example of Staff Qualifications  Must pass CAPE test upon hire or have an AA/48 units completed  Must have 9 units in Child Dev., Education, Recreation or related field  May substitute relevant training courses for units with 5 hours of training equaling 3 units.  Must have experience working with children and youth  Must be 18 years of age or older  Screened for TB upon hire  Pass Fingerprint Clearance upon hire  Must be CPR and First Aid certified within 30 days of hire  Evidence of planning and organizational skills  Ability to get along well with a wide range of children and adults  Excellent oral, and written communication skills. Computer skills required

10 After School Regions Region 1 Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake Mendocino, Sonoma Region 2 Butte, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, Trinity Region 3 Alpine, Colusa, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo, Yuba Region 4 Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Solano Region 5 Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz Region 6 Amador, Calaveras, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Tuolumne Region 7 Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Tulare Region 8 Kern, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura Region 9 Imperial, Orange, San Diego Region 10 Inyo, Mono, Riverside, San Bernardino Region 11 Los Angeles

Regional Leads Region 1 Mendocino COE Lucia Bianchi Region 2 Butte COE Gloria Halley Region 3 Sacramento COE Frank Pisi Region 4 Alameda COE Joe Hudson Region 5 Monterey COE Mara Wold Region 6 Lori Ward Region 7 Tom Byars Region 8 Marcella Klein- Williams org Region 9 Helen Gonzales Region 10 Regional Lead Martha Hall Region 11 Mary Jo Ginty e.edu

12 Survey Results for Schools Operating ASES Programs 1. In the past year, has your program been impacted by a shortage of qualified staff? Yes 81% No 19% 2. Has this impact affected your ability to reach your attendance goals? Yes 76% No 24%

13 Survey Results for Schools Operating ASES Programs (cont) 3.What is the reason for the shortage? Unable to recruit qualified staff 76% Few or no job applicants 51% Unable to retain qualified staff 55% Staff are hired for necessity versus quality 56% Staff are hired, but leave within the year 42% Staff are hired, but do not return the next year 40% Staff are overwhelmed with the work load 33% Inconsistent attendance by staff 41%

14 Survey Results for Schools Operating ASES Programs (cont) 4.Where do you typically advertise for staff? Staff already working at the school (Instructional Aides, Teachers, Etc.) 77% Staff referrals 66% Employment organizations (EDD, One Stop) 17% Local community college, state college or university 68% Community organizations 39% Parents of participants 31% Web based/online 59% Job Fairs 24%

15 Survey Results for Schools Operating ASES Programs (cont) 5. Which of the following grade levels does your program serve? If you are not a school-based program select the choices that best represent the ages of the youth you serve. Pre-school 0% Elementary grade levels 73% Middle school grade levels 15% High school grade levels 8% None of the above, not a direct service provider 4%

16 WIA Eligible Youth Is not less than age 14 and not more than age 21; and Is a low-income individual; and Is an individual who is one or more of the following: ● Deficient in basic literacy skills; ● A School dropout; ● Homeless, a runaway, or a foster child; ● Pregnant or a parent; ● An offender; or ● An individual who requires additional assistance to complete an education program, or to secure and hold employment.

17 Occupational Outlooks

18 Occupational Outlooks – (cont)

19 Selected Occupations in Education

20 Selected Occupations in Education (cont)

21 Selected Occupations in Education (cont)

22 Selected Occupations in Helping Industries

23 Selected Occupations in Helping Industries (cont)

24 Selected Occupations in Helping Industries (cont)

J25 Teacher Training at LA Harbor College (18 months training) AA Degree After-school worker training Customized teacher training curriculum Transition to CSU Learning community/ Social Support STAGE 2 STAGE 1 LOS ANGELES TEACHER/COMMUNITY OUTREACH CAREER PATHWAY Bridge to Teaching and Community Outreach Jobs at LA Harbor College (17-26 Week Program) Delivered for college credit Introduction to Teaching and Community Outreach Specialist Jobs Intensive Literacy and Math Skills Work Readiness Social Support Individualized Education and Career Plan Achievement of 10th Grade Reading Level Intensive in/class Counseling Outreach, Recruitment, and Assessment TARGET GROUP: Youth and Community Residents TARGET AREAS: South Bay Communities (SPA 8) with expansion to SPA 2, 7, and 6 PARTNERSHIP: LA’ Best,:LA Harbor College, CSU Dominguez Hills, SBCC, Housing Authority, United Way, Long Beach YMCA, SPA 7 and SPA 2 SERVICES: Career Orientation, Training, Social Support, Job Development STAGE 3 TABE 8 th – 10 th Grade GRUBER & PEREIRA ASSOCIATES, LLC. Workforce and Economic Development Consulting STAGE 4 Community Outreach Specialist Training at LA Harbor College (1200 hours training) AA degree/certificate After-school worker training Introduction to community and careers Organizing, Leadership and Management Learning community/ Social Support AFTER SCHOOL WORKER JOBS ($ per hour) AFTER SCHOOL WORKER JOBS ($9-12 per hour) Teacher Training at CSU Campus Training leading to teacher certification Cohort based learning community BA Degree Employment at Community/ Social Services Organization ($35k-40k per year) Experiential Training Teacher Placement ( $38K -48K) STAGE 5 AFTER SCHOOL WORKER JOBS ($11-14 per hour)

ASES & WIA Youth Funding by LWIA

ASES & WIA Youth Funding by LWIA (cont)

ASES & WIA Youth Funding by LWIA (cont)

ASES & WIA Youth Funding by LWIA (cont)

30 WIA Youth Program Outcomes in 2007/08 Total Youth Participants 21,260 Entered Employment Rate for Older Youth 76.9% Younger Youth Receiving Diploma or Equivalent 68.2% Entered Employment or Education (All Youth) 67.1%

31 How Do We Bring these Programs Together? Opportunities for WIA Connect to Summer Youth Consider reverse referrals Explore externships/internships/job shadowing potential – not just employment Benefits youth, community and programs

32 Next Steps Start the Conversation Call your Regional Education Partner Assess your Youth for career goals Screen out disinterested