1. Parenting Education/ CBET Program

2. History of CBET
In June 1998, Californians passed Prop 227 aimed at largely eliminating bilingual classes in the public schools and replacing them with “structured English immersion” classes.
As part of this law, funds were allocated to local educational agencies offering Community Based English Tutoring based upon the number of limited English proficient (LEP) pupils.

3. Several years ago, CBET was consolidated under Parenting Education as a way to streamline services to the OUSD School Community.

4. Now the Parenting Education/CBET Program has classes in over 35 OUSD school sites and in other CBOs.
In 2008/2009, our program sponsored over 30 CBET classes and 35 Parenting Education classes.

5. Parent, Bridges at Melrose
I do homework with my child. My child is in grade 2. My child and I learn together.
Parent, Bridges at Melrose

6. Curriculum Standards OUSD’s reading and writing standards
OUSD’s standards for parent involvement
ESL Model Standards

7. Student Achievement in OUSD
3 – Read and Write by Third Grade
9 – Succeed in Algebra by Ninth Grade
12 – Graduate College- and Career-Ready
All students in OUSD entering 9th grade in 2011, will be required to take 15 courses required by California’s state universities, known as “A-G requirements.”

8. Responding to this mandate, CBET classrooms will focus on reading and writing strategies in 2009/10.
Parenting Education will develop math curriculum; the following year, curriculum focused on A-G requirements.

9. Outcomes: Dashboard
An increase in parents’ confidence level in identifying educational needs and resources for their children.
An increase in parents’ perception that they can better advocate for their family and their children.
An increase in parents’ perception that the Parenting Ed/CBET class has a significant impact on their life outside of the classroom.
An increase in parents’ involvement in their children’s learning and school, and in their ability to communicate with school personnel.

10. Outcomes: Test Scores
Increase in children’s CELDT and CST test scores.
In 2006/07 and 2007/08, research documented an increase in children’s test scores for those whose parents were enrolled in a CBET class – as compared with other EL learners.

11. Outcomes: Parental Involvement
New tools needed to measure parental involvement in children’s education and in the school community.

12. Program Highlights Incredibly committed and creative faculty
Integration with the Family and Community Office (FCO)
Creative curriculum (e.g., “Knowing Your Child’s School” and Lesson Study)
Good communication with OUSD sites and personnel – establishment of more formal relationships to enhance collaboration
Data analysis informing instruction

13. Successes Valued by the school community and by the District
Lesson Study
Increased technology use by teachers and parents.

14. Challenges
It’s a huge task to weave together multi-level curriculum that addresses:
3-9-12
ESL Model Standards
Parents’ Learning Goals
Home-School Connection
Life-Long Learning
Nurturing our Professional Learning Community

15. Types of Classes CBET – ranging from 3-5/days per week. CBET DL
CBET Newcomer
Parenting Education
Paroled Parents
Open Court Connection Series
Academic Success Series
School Readiness Series
Computer Literacy

16. The CBET Mobile Classroom
Bring computer literacy to school communities throughout Oakland.
Collaborating with CBET Classes (TELL)

17. Perceived SWOT
Strengths – Ability to help close the achievement gap for EL learners; neighborhood delivery of services for families
Weaknesses – Lack of awareness of PE/CBET in the community; data collection; pre-literacy resources
Opportunity – PE/CBET as a solution to low-performing schools
Threats – Continued funding; student persistence

18. My education is very important for my family and for me.
The CBET program helps me to understand how important it is to be a school volunteer. I work in my son’s classroom for 2 hours a week.
My education is very important for my family and for me.
Parent, Esperanza/Korematsu

19. Transitions
Leveled and ESL and VESL classes for parents at High-Beginning and Intermediate Levels
Adult Basic Education  GED
GED en Español
Computer Literacy
CTE – Green job preparation

20. Don’t Reinvent the …
If considering off-campus classes at OUSD sites – take advantage of CBET linkages and networks.