1. CBET Program– Community-Based English Tutoring Board Presentation
February 6, 2007

2. History Proposition 227 approved by voters June 2,1998
Funding for adult English Language instruction for those who promise to provide English language tutoring to students
$50 million annually for 10 years
Allocated based on R-30 English Learner Survey
Original grant ends 2006–2007

4. History Program began in LMSV in 1999
30 parents participated the first year
180 weekly average in 2006–07
Delia Salas coordinating
Child-care services
Works with ESL teachers
Helps parents
Curriculum
Collaborative with Grossmont Adult School

5. Growing the Program
Started with classes in Evangelical Bible Church across from Lemon Ave. school
Avondale, Bancroft, Kempton, Rancho, Spring Valley Elem., and La Mesa Dale added
Child care provided
Word got out!
Waiting lists

6. Working with Parents Data shows GEDs Driver Licenses Citizenship
Language proficiency
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Help children with homework
Computer skills
Job applications
Read to their children in English and in their primary language for beginners

7. Working with Parents ESL Curriculum
Gives parents ability to be involved with their children’s education
Don’t depend on their children to translate
Able to make medical appointments
Achieve or regain self-confidence

8. Working with Children Curriculum Monthly lesson plan
Early child intervention including speech and behavior problems
Children who attend CBET program are well-prepared for kindergarten

9. Bridging the Gap Communication With teachers and community
Knowledge of US culture, law, rights and responsibilities
Including school culture

10. The Zeba Roshnaye Family
A Success Story –
The Zeba Roshnaye Family

11. Eglema
Jawaid
Huma
Meena
Jamshaid

12. Next Steps Continue to grow as R-30 numbers increase
Refine curriculum to better meet needs of parents
Work with Grossmont Adult Education
Develop a Board-approved plan to receive Section funding for 2007–08