1. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction After School Division Update: Progress of the Work Group on Quality Standards

2. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Agenda Welcome and introductions Norms of conference calls Scope of Work and Timeline for Quality Standards Work Group Progress to Date Feedback Loop and Opportunities for Input Next Steps 2

3. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Welcome and Introductions Syma Solovitch, California Department of Education (CDE) Katie Brackenridge, Partnership for Children and Youth Diego Arancibia, ASAPconnect 3

4. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Norms of Conference Calls Please: Use mute button or *6 DON’T use hold Raise hand or use chat box for questions 4

5. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Scope of Work and Timeline for Quality Standards Work Group

6. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Role of Work Group Develop recommendations to the California Department of Education’s (CDE’s) After School Division (ASD) for clearly defined quality standards of expanded learning programs. Embedded in System of Support Implementation Team: Goal 1.1 6

7. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Work Group Members Corey NewhousePublic Profit Diego Arancibia (Tri-Chair)ASAPconnect Don TaylorCalifornia Department of Education Kathy B. LewisCenter for Collaborative Solutions Katie Brackenridge (Tri-Chair)Partnership for Children and Youth Kim BoyerCentral Valley Afterschool Foundation Mark AtteberyHemet Unified School District Mary Jo GintyLos Angeles County Office of Education Mike SnellCalifornia Teaching Fellows Foundation Monroe HowardSacramento City Unified School District Nancy TaylorSan Diego Science Alliance Sam PihaTemescal Associates and Learning in Afterschool & Summer Syma Solovitch (Tri-Chair)California Department of Education Nicole YohalemForum for Youth Investment 7

8. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Timeline Deadline = June 14, 2013. 2 in person Work Group meetings 3 Work Group phone calls 3 Quality Committee calls 8

9. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Progress to Date

10. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Meeting 1 Outcomes Reviewed definition of quality standards Reviewed purpose of quality standards Discussed After School Quality Standards Report Drafted “broad titles” (using consensus workshop process) 10

11. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Outcome 1:Defining Quality Standards Quality Standards: –Describe high levels of performance of a program at the point of service and in program management. –Align with ASD expanded learning vision 11

12. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction ASD Expanded Learning Vision “California’s Expanded Learning programs are an integral part of young people’s education, engaging them in year-round learning opportunities that prepare them for college, career, and life.” 12

13. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Defining Quality Standards (Cont.) Apply to CDE grantees Useful for expanded learning field in general. Short, simple and descriptive. 13

14. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Outcome 2: Purpose of Quality Standards Set clear expectations for all stakeholders Serve as guidance for: –ASD decision making –Program providers (to assess and improve programs) –Parents and youth (to identify quality programs) 14

15. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Purpose of Quality Standards (Cont.) –School principals and district superintendents (to reinforce and advance key priorities) Complement other tools in California focused on quality improvement. They are not intended as a compliance tool. 15

16. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Additional Parameter Learning in Afterschool and Summer principles: –Active –Meaningful –Collaborative –Supports mastery, and –Expands horizons www.learninginafterschool.org 16

17. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction After-School Quality Standards Report Exemplary practices across twelve cities and states Organized by areas: -Learning and Activities -Human Relationships and Climate -Safety, Health, and Nutrition -Physical Environment -Program Administration Detailed by standards 17

18. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Broad Titles a)Clear Vision and Purpose b)Healthy Choices and Behaviors c)Program Management* d)Collaborative Relationships e)Youth Leadership f)Active and Engaged Learning g)Continuous Quality Improvement h)Skill Building i)High Quality Staff* j)Safe and Supportive Climate 18

19. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Questions Which, if any, broad categories of quality are not covered by these titles? What suggestions do you have for modifying the wording or language of the broad titles? Within each broad title, what else should be included? 19

20. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Broad Titles 2X2 a)Clear Vision and Purpose –Clear vision for student outcomes –Programs have a mission statement b)Healthy Choices and Behaviors –Supporting and promoting healthy choices and behaviors (nutrition and physical activity) 20

21. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Broad Titles (Cont.) c) Program Management* –Sustainability and diversified funding –Strong program management, including record-keeping and fiscal 21

22. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Broad Titles (Cont.) d)Collaborative Relationships –Collaboration with school day personnel –Alignment with the school day –Collaboration with community –Family partnerships 22

23. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Broad Titles (Cont.) e)Youth Leadership –Structured opportunities for youth leadership –Service learning and youth engagement –Student- led inquiry based learning that promotes critical thinking 23

24. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Broad Titles (Cont.) f) Active and Engaged Learning –Active learning opportunities for youth –Learning is collaborative –Learning broadens horizons –Meaningful connections of learning to the real world (authentic learning) –Activities/projects are relevant to students (culture, interest, needs meaningful) 24

25. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Broad Titles (Cont.) g)Continuous Quality Improvement –Program evaluation and data –Program engages in continuous quality improvement 25

26. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Broad Titles (Cont.) h)Skill Building –Staff have high expectations for students –Intentionally designed activities that support mastery –Development of 21st Century skills (Common core, technology, career exploration) 26

27. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Broad Titles (Cont.) i)High Quality Staff* –Ongoing skill building for staff based on need –Well developed staff recruitment, hiring and professional development and evaluation system –Ongoing staff evaluation 27

28. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Broad Titles (Cont.) j)Safe and Supportive Climate –Students are/feel physically and emotionally safe –Promote youth belonging and confidence through strong human relationships and warm welcoming climates 28

29. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Safe and Supportive Climate (Cont.) –Physical, emotional, mental health, and safety needs are addressed –Promotes strong and positive staff and peer relationships –Diversity and equity 29

30. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Feedback Loop and Opportunities for Input

31. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dissemination and Feedback Loops Statewide organizations -CAN, CASRC, ASAPconnect, CalSAC, Partnership for Children and Youth, Learning In Afterschool and Summer Regional Leads -To disseminate to grantees and contractors 31

32. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Opportunities for Input 1. Quality Committee Calls -March 5 – 1 to 3 pm -April 17 – 12 to 2 pm -May 24 – 10 am to 12 pm 2.BOOST Conference Workshop -May 4 – Morning Workshop 32

33. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Opportunities for Input (Cont.) 3. Online at CAN: –http://www.afterschoolnetwork.or g/post/can-workgroup-quality- standards-focus-question 33

34. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Next Steps Work Group meeting 4/1 – continue defining standards Quality Committee call 4/17 – another round of input BOOST Conference Workshop 5/4 34