Riverside County Office of Education Riverside City College Lacy Lenon Arthur Jeremy Johnson RCOE / RCC COLLEGE CONNECTION &

Come Back Kids Established in 2008 to re-engage student dropouts and offer an opportunity to complete high school.

Immediately reduce the dropout rate in Riverside County. Immediately reduce the dropout rate in Riverside County. Assist every student with an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) and Career Plan. Assist every student with an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) and Career Plan. Create a safe environment where communication and success are fostered and accomplishments celebrated. Create a safe environment where communication and success are fostered and accomplishments celebrated. Mission Vision The Come Back Kids Program will inspire students to fulfill their academic, career, and personal goals. Students will prepare to earn their high school diploma, GED, or the California High School Proficiency Exam.

Poor Grades Poor Grades Credit Deficiencies Credit Deficiencies Truancy/Absenteeism Truancy/Absenteeism School characteristics School characteristics Socio-economic status Socio-economic status Relationships with teachers/supportive adults Relationships with teachers/supportive adults Strong academic climate Strong academic climate Participation in extracurricular activities Participation in extracurricular activities Dropout Risk Factors Protective Factors

Community Liaison/Dropout Specialist conducts an orientation and interview Community Liaison/Dropout Specialist conducts an orientation and interview All students take CBK Orientation Survey All students take CBK Orientation Survey Secure student records Secure student records Registration appointment Registration appointment Interim placement, if applicable Interim placement, if applicable Hold IEP or 504 meeting Hold IEP or 504 meeting if applicable if applicable Located at 20 sites throughout Located at 20 sites throughout Riverside County Riverside County Admission Process

Individualized Learning Plan Individualized Learning Plan College Connection College Connection Community Partnerships Community Partnerships Link to Community Resources Link to Community Resources Recruitment Plan Recruitment Plan Relationships with Students Relationships with Students Services to Districts Services to Districts Highly-qualified Staff Highly-qualified Staff On-going Professional Development On-going Professional Development Weekly Professional Learning Communities Weekly Professional Learning Communities Key Components

Curriculum aligned with Common Core State Standards Curriculum aligned with Common Core State Standards A-G Approved courses A-G Approved courses Use of PLATO online and other web- based programs Use of PLATO online and other web- based programs Small group instruction Small group instruction Enrichment activities Enrichment activities CTE classroom opportunities CTE classroom opportunities Instructional Program

Arlington RLC, Riverside Arlington RLC, Riverside Betty G. Gibbel RLC, San Jacinto Betty G. Gibbel RLC, San Jacinto Blythe CBK Blythe CBK Coachella Valley CBK Coachella Valley CBK Corona CBK Corona CBK David L. Long RLC, Murrieta David L. Long RLC, Murrieta Desert Hot Springs CBK Desert Hot Springs CBK Don F. Kenny RLC, Indio Don F. Kenny RLC, Indio Dr. Milo P. Johnson Center For Learning, Banning Dr. Milo P. Johnson Center For Learning, Banning Educational Options Center, Riverside Educational Options Center, Riverside Empower Youth, Hemet Empower Youth, Hemet Grindstaff CBK, Riverside Grindstaff CBK, Riverside Lake Elsinore Planet Youth Lake Elsinore Planet Youth Mead Valley CBK Mead Valley CBK Moreno Valley RLC Moreno Valley RLC Palm Springs CBK Palm Springs CBK Perris CBK Perris CBK Riverside Youth Opportunity Center Riverside Youth Opportunity Center Rubidoux Youth Opportunity Center, Riverside Rubidoux Youth Opportunity Center, Riverside Val Verde RLC, Perris Val Verde RLC, Perris Expanded from five original sites to 20 locations:

High quality learning opportunities, rigorous learning environment, and coordination of interagency collaboration, contributes to the efficacy and success of Come Back Kids. High quality learning opportunities, rigorous learning environment, and coordination of interagency collaboration, contributes to the efficacy and success of Come Back Kids CBK Graduates Established

10 West Ed Policy Recommendations 2. Use Multiple Metrics of Student Progress High school completion College and career readiness 7. Provide Wraparound Supports Establish firm Partnerships Delivery systems that are accessible for students - post-secondary and career options 9. Differentiate and Individualize Instruction Individual learning plans Individualized goals

COLLEGE CONNECTION

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RCOE-RCC Collaboration and Partnership  Initial conversations took place in 2008  Change in personnel  New project was launched

Project Start Date & Goal October 1, 2009 Specified goals that met the specific needs of the students Provide direct educational and transitional services to:  Foster  Neglected  At-Risk Students who attend Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) Alternative Education Schools and Programs

Project Objective To identify students current academic statuses Determine if the students attending are on track to receive a:  High School Diploma  GED  Certificate of Completion Before the age of 19 Develop an appropriate postsecondary education-career transition plan for each student

Come Back Kids Student Scenario  Education History  Age  Family  Other educational options  Employment

Jaime – Class of 2011  Credit deficient  Comfortable with failure  Wanted to change  Graduated high school  Student Speaker of graduating class  Enrolled in College  Joined the military

Antonio – Class of 2015  Exhibited Uncertainty about the future  Wanted to Succeed  Graduated from MV Regional  Interested in Game Design  Enrolled at RCC and MVC

Angel – Class of 2015  A former CBK Graduate encouraged her to re-enroll  Living on her own  Working a lot of hours  Graduated from Arlington Regional  Enrolled in MSJC for Nursing

RCOE-RCC Student Equation for Success + High School Plan + Post High School Pathway + Pathway Activities + Support Services + Individualized Attention = High School Diploma, GED or Certificate of Completion

Funding Sources  Title 1  Foster Youth Services Grant  Share costs with partner agencies  Awarded $25, Stuart Foundation Grant

Expenditures  Mileage reimbursement  Travel Reimbursement  Conferences and Workshops

Expansion of RCOE Services  Since January 2015  23 Alternative School Site Visits throughout Riverside County  Met with Administrators, Principals, Counselors, Teachers, Community Liaisons and Site Staff  Over 10 community presentations – introduction to additional services

Expansion of Services  Identified over 126 students (seniors) who had 45 credits or less from graduation and passed both sections of the CAHSEE  103 of these students received direct services!!!!  63/103 eligible seniors completed the program, graduated with a HSD, GED or CC and enrolled in some type of Post- Secondary Pathway That’s 61%

Expansion of Services  March Madness!!!! 8 college tours took place  106 Students in attendance  Students experienced a Community, Cal State, UC, and Private College environment

Projection of numbers July 2013 – June students transitioned from high school to a post secondary pathway July 2014 – June 2015 Our combined efforts provided direct service to 230 students! That’s an Additional 75 Students!

October 2009 – June 2015 RCOE School Sites and Outcomes 27 school sites are visited annually throughout the Riverside, Southwest and Desert Regions  1,829 students identified  1,437 received direct service  760/988 eligible seniors completed the program, graduated with a HSD, GED or CC and enrolled in some type of Post-Secondary Pathway. That’s 74%

College Connection Outcomes 30 *An additional specialist began working with students January 2015

Student Pathways StudentsPost-Secondary Pathways 608Enrolled in College 104Obtained Employment 24Enrolled in a CTE Program 24Joined the Military That’s 80%

Student Highlights

RCOE’s Pledge “All students in Riverside County will graduate from high school well prepared for college and the workforce.” The mission of the Riverside County Office of Education focuses on ensuring the success of all students. Our Pledge to our stakeholders serves to define student success in relevant, measurable and achievable terms. We are committed to the accomplishment of our mission by focusing on our Pledge. It drives everything we do at the RCOE. RCOE WEBSITE:

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