1. Joint Collaborative Meeting 3/8/17
By 2025, we will double the number of West County children and youth who earn a degree or certificate.

2. Agenda Introductions & Networking 2. Presentation: BAYAC AmeriCorps
3. Welcome: Matthew Duffy, Superintendent WCCUSD
Q& A
Announcements

3. Welcome & Intro’s
Name & Organization

4. Welcome BAYAC!
BAYAC (Bay Area Youth Agency Consortium) is a National Service program of Bay Area Community Resources.

5. Welcome!
Matthew Duffy Superintendent of Schools West Contra Costa Unified School Dist.

6. My Story NYC-Growing up in the 1980s-public and private
Teacher, Assistant Principal
OAKLAND-Leading Elmhurst and Elmhurst Community Prep in Deep East Oakland
MILPITAS-A new adventure with tons of learning
PHOTOS, ANECDOTES, ETC.

8. Core Values
Reflection
Community
Laughter
WHY THESE VALUES

9. Strive to give people purpose, mastery and autonomy (Drive)
HOW I PLAN TO LEAD?
LEAD WITH THE “WHY?”
Lead through my values
Strive to give people purpose, mastery and autonomy (Drive)
Those closest to the work know best
Leading with the why!

10. High Achieving School District
Superintendent’s Report
Target State & Culture:
High Achieving School District
Built on WCCUSD Core Values:
Student Success
Quality Instruction
Collective Ownership
High Expectations
Accountability
Leadership
Diversity
Meeting LCAP Goals and Outcomes Set by our Community
“Going Green and Blue” - meeting the highest achievement levels set by the CDE’s new evaluation system
Current State
Good
Promising Teaching and Learning Work
Lowered Suspension Rates
Not So Good
Minimal focus on Early Literacy
Uneven English Language Development
Really Not So Good
Availability of District Data
Lack of Site Administrators and Site Leadership Succession
Large Class Sizes
West Contra Costa Unified School District | February 15, 2017

11. IN 5 YEARS WE WILL BE A DISTRICT:
Where 80% of our graduates complete A-G requirements!
Where our district is in the top 3rd of all districts in the state!
Where 80% of employees stay with us for at least 5 years!
Where parents report high levels of satisfaction!
(A COMPELLING VISION)

12. How will we get there? Our Priorities
Superintendent’s Report
How will we get there? Our Priorities
Current State
Target
State
Deepen the implementation of quality learning, teaching and leadership practices in our classrooms and schools.
2. Build talented staff through a professional learning system that is personalized, empowering and adaptive.
3. Create powerful school and District cultures predicated on positivity, trust, inclusion, safety and communication.
West Contra Costa Unified School District | February 15, 2017

13. 2017-2018 District Theory of Action
If we deepen the implementation of quality learning, teaching and leadership practices in our classrooms and schools…….
We will see student achievement grow for all students throughout the district.
If we build talented staff through a professional learning system that is personalized, empowering and adaptive…….
We will recruit, support, and retain knowledgeable and effective people and programs in WCCUSD.
If we create powerful school and district cultures predicated on positivity, trust, inclusion, safety and communication……..
We will see students and parents engaged in their learning each and every day.

14. Areas of Focus in Learning, Teaching and Leadership Practices 2017-2018 (ALL SUBJECT AREAS)
Build CCSS based, “inquiry-driven” units with a clear final product/performance that are communicated early to students and parents
Ensure creative and engaging delivery through the use of adaptive & personalized technology, hands-on activities and small group time
Empower students (and parents) by giving timely and clear feedback about areas of strength and areas of growth toward mastery of the CCSS or other related standards

15. Areas of Focus in Adult Learning and Collaboration 2017-18
Promote a culture of learning, collaboration and constant adaptation
Engage in collaborative PLC/ILT structures dedicated to inquiry, common assessments and examination of student work and teacher practice

16. Areas of Focus in Student Culture and Climate for 2017-18
Adopt a universal language and common practices communicated to all students and parents across the school community
Celebrate effort, growth and achievement with leaders, teachers, students and parents
Build rituals, systems (e.g. RTI) and teams (e.g. CARE, Pathways, AASAT/AAPAC) to both create community and restore community at the school level and the district level

17. Content Areas of Focus for the 2017-18 School Year
Mathematics = Enhancing Lessons with Multiple Methods, Student Discourse/Collaborative Conversations, Authentic Performance Tasks
ELA/Literacy in the Content Areas = Informational reading/writing and citing evidence from the text, Student Discourse/Collaborative Conversations, and authentic formative assessments
ELD = Daily, Rigorous English Language Development, Daily language objectives that offer opportunities for Student Discourse/Collaborative Conversations, and authentic formative assessments

18. SITES-School as Locus of Change
The School is the Locus of Change. There is nothing more important than the ADULT CULTURE AT THE SCHOOL SITE! No amount of additional investments will matter if those investments are simply going into a dysfunctional culture. The first step toward a powerful school culture is that everyone is one the same page about:
TEACHING and LEARNING
ADULT CULTURE AND ADULT COLLABORATION
STUDENT CULTURE AND CLIMATE
This is the start of a shared vision to unify, inspire and align all school personnel! A Theory of Action is informed by data. Data about the student and community. Before any good Theory of Action can be made, a site must take the time to understand the data of its context.

19. Developing a Site Based Theory of Action
Sites will be asked to create THREE “If……, then…..” statements that make up a Theory of Action.
As well as providing a unifying framework for each school community, these site Theories of Action will drive the goals of the site plan.

20. GOALS to Drive our District Theory of Action (LCAP) and our SPSA Frames to drive our Site Theory of Action. These will stay the same for next year with SMART goals to be created for each SPSA frame.
LCAP GOALS
Improve Student Achievement
Support Professional Learning
Increase Parent Engagement
Improve Student Engagement
Provide Basic Services
SPSA FRAMES
English
Math
ELD
Science
Climate and Culture
Family Engagement
African American Achievement

21. Investing and Organizing for Success
As we move to and beyond, we must organize our resources and our district to give our Theory of Action the best possible chance to succeed.

22. First, we make Site Based Investments...
Superintendent’s Report
First, we make Site Based Investments...
We will support our sites with important fundamental resources such as:
Assistant Principals
Counselors
Secondary Teachers to Reduce Class Size
Before we move to any other programs or people we must ensure that fundamental supports are in place at our schools.
We will also allocate additional dollars to sites to make the personnel and program decisions they need.
West Contra Costa Unified School District | February 15, 2017

23. Then, we prioritize and organize ourselves around six areas:
Superintendent’s Report
Then, we prioritize and organize ourselves around six areas:
Teaching, Learning, Leadership
Research, Assessment, Data
College and Career
Multilingual/ Multicultural Services
Family, Community & Student Services
CARE Ombudsperson and Auditor
West Contra Costa Unified School District | February 15, 2017

24. We will have an Organized Focus on Learning!
Superintendent’s Report
We will have an Organized Focus on Learning!
Research, Assessment, Data
Teaching, Learning, Leadership
College and Career Office
Multilingual/ Multicultural Services
Area
One Stop Shop for All State & Local Assessments
Easy Access to District Data
Clear purpose and reliability of benchmark exams
Emphasis on Early Literacy in TK-3rd grade
Emphasis on Principal Supervision of Instruction
Stronger New Teacher Collaborative to develop & retain quality teachers
“Pioneer Projects”
Streamlined college and career information at all schools
Stronger Emphasis on A-G Graduation Rates
Increase in quality career pathways
A thorough focus on English Language and Academic Language Development
Practices for African American Student Support & Success
Dual Immersion Expansion
What will
it take?
Data Driven Organization
Learning Organization
College Ready Organization
Culturally Responsive Organization
Target State
West Contra Costa Unified School District | February 15, 2017

25. Family, Community, & Student Services
Superintendent’s Report
And… A Firm Commitment to Students and Families!
Family, Community, & Student Services
CARE Ombudsperson, Auditor
Area
Deeper focus on attendance, school climate and “out of school” experiences
Deeper attention to effective partnerships
Direct Line to Superintendent about Financial Health of the District as well as Parent and Community Issues
What will it take?
Family and Student Friendly Organization
Transparent and Responsive Organization
Target State
West Contra Costa Unified School District | February 15, 2017

26. Student Success (outcome) Quality Instruction (action)
Finally all our work will be driven and supported by a LIVED set of Core Values
Student Success (outcome)
Quality Instruction (action)
Collective Ownership (action)
High Expectations (action)
Accountability (outcome)
Leadership (action)
Diversity (outcome)

27. ….and a set of Community Agreements

28. “Pioneer Projects”
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29. Q & A

30. Coffee w/ Superintendent
Thursday, March 9 – 9 a.m. King Elementary School 4022 Florida Ave, Richmond, CA Friday, March 10 – 9 a.m. Collins Elementary School 1224 Pinole Valley Rd, Pinole, CA Monday, March 13 – 5:30 p.m. De Jean Middle School Macdonald Ave, Richmond, CA
Roadmap for school year

31. LCAP News
This roadmap will also be discussed at the District Local Control Accountability Plan committee meeting on Tuesday, March 21, at 6:30 p.m. at Kennedy High School.
A full plan will be discussed at the March 29 meeting of the Board of Education. That meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at De Jean Middle School. The agenda for this meeting will be available by Friday, March 24 on the District website.

32. Goal Area 1: Prepared for Post-Secondary Success
Goal: West County youth will graduate from high school prepared for post-secondary success

33. College Access: Indicators
Percentage of students that complete financial aid applications for college
Percentage of students that complete A-G coursework
Number of students that enter college without the need for remedial coursework
Number of students completing 6-units or more of college credit while in high school
Percentage of students graduating with GPAs above 3.0
Number of students having worked based learning experience
Over the last few meetings, we have been reviewing each high school to see where they are at in their ability to meet indicators. There are strengths and challenges within and accos

34. CA Recommendations
Create clear goals & objectives for counseling department based on data driven best practices that produce post-secondary success.
To improve accountability, incorporate into SPARC report for annual review and publishing.

35. CA Recommendations
2. Schools to create an early warning system that produces an action plan, wrapping school-wide supports around targeted students. 3. Increase opportunities for academic supports/interventions.

36. CA Recommendations
Ensure every student graduates with a post-secondary plan.
Scale the “Get Focused Stay Focused” program to all high schools.
6. Build Data Capacity.

37. Goal Area 2: Out of School Time
Goal: Underserved and underrepresented West County children and youth will have greater access to high quality Out-of-School Time (OST) programming that builds knowledge, shapes attitudes, and strengthens relevant skills through active and engaged learning

38. OST Indicator
• Capacity/Enrollment: The [#/%] of OST CBO and District programs that are being utilized as measured by enrollment and average daily attendance for elementary, middle school, and high school experiences • Quality: The [#/%] of West County OST organizations that are participating in a formal quality improvement process

39. OST Recommendation
Continue to fund summer programming regardless of federal funds.
Continue to build and support district/community partnerships that increase the availability of OST program slots.
Expand access to quality improvement processes/PD for OST providers.

40. OST Recommendations
4. Recruiting and retaining high quality staff. 5. Developing a career pipeline for direct service staff who are interested in pursuing careers in education or the health and human services field. 6. Building the capacity of community based partners.

41. Announcements

42. FAFSA & DREAM Act
Current completion rates lagging 2016:
WCCUSD 55.7% vs. 60.9%
Pinole 49.3% vs. 65.2%
DeAnza 58.7% vs. 63.3%
El Cerrito 58.2% vs. 62.8%
Richmond 49.9% vs. 51.4%
Kennedy 57.9% vs. 58.4%

43. We need your help! Summer Activity Guide
Phone bank: Confirm Summer Program Info
Tuesday, March 14th 12:00-2:00

44. Call to Action
Out of School Time Collaborative & Literacy Coalition Goal: Ensure 1,000 additional children are enrolled in summer programming for summer 2017 Go Fund Me:

45. PD Opportunities
Ed Summit, Oakland, March 11th:
Literacy RCF, March 9th:
For literacy providers that plan to offer summer literacy programs in Opportunity for extra tools, resources and partnerships: