1. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Welcome to the Local Planning Council Orientation October 14, 2015

2. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Overview Welcome and Introductions. Meeting expectations with limited funding. Brief History of LPCs. Contract Requirements and changes. Assembly Bill 212 (AB 212- Aroner).

3. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction History of LPCs 1991 LPCs established by: AB 2141 Jackie Speier. 1995 $660,000 one-time funding allocated to LPCs. 1997 AB 1542 (CalWORKs). 1997 $2.4 million allocated to LPCs.

4. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction History of LPCs 1998 First multi-year contract awarded. LPC Guidelines were changed to Requirements. 1999 AB 1857 Escutia-equal access to services. 1999-Budget Change Proposal (BCP) for $2.9 million in additional funding approved. New total is $5.3 million for LPC activities.

5. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction History of LPCs 1999 A new base allocation is established for LPCs based on population. 1999 Contract requirements are revised. 2000 AB 212-Aroner- $15 million. 2000 Child Care Staff Retention Program launched along with CARES (California First 5).

6. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction History of LPCs 2001 Senate Bill (SB 1703) Escutia ADA Accessible Playgrounds. One-time funding. 2002-03 Technical Clean-Up. AB 2311 Statutes 2002, Chapter 435, Sections 8 and 9 changed. SB 600 Statutes 2003, Chapter 62, Section 33 updates.

7. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction History of LPCs and a Shift Toward Preschool Expansion 2004 Beginning of Preschool for All and Los Angeles Universal Preschool. 2005 Proposition 82 qualifies for the ballot in November 2006. Preschool pilots begin in nine counties.

8. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction History of LPCs and Preschool Focus 2006 Proposition 82 fails. Governor signs AB 172 Chan. Allocates $50 million for a Prekindergarten and Family Literacy Initiative. Impacts approximately 500 classrooms/12,000 children/$2,000 per classroom.

9. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction History of LPCs and Preschool Focus 2007-AB 172 Awards announced Services scheduled to begin in Fall 2007. 2007-2008 One-time only additional funding for AB 212 = $15 million. 2007-2008 Centralized Eligibility List (CEL) funding= $7.9 million.

10. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction AB 212 + One Time Funding for Staff Development 2006-08 Two contract cycles run parallel courses. Both funding cycles end June 30, 2008. Total AB 212 allocation= $30 million-One time opportunity. 2008-2009 $11,115,000 = reduction.

11. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction LPC History 2008-2011-Economic Downturn Massive program cuts-lost $1 billion dollars in program funding, CEL eliminated, LPC funding cut in half, AB 212 funding also reduced to $10,750,000. 2012-2013 Some restoration of program funding $55 million.

12. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction LPC History ARRA funding-$1 million for the Glen Price Group and San Mateo County Office of Education to develop the California Comprehensive Early Learning Plan. Dream Big-ELQIS used as a springboard to RTT-ELC/ELAC.

13. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction LPC History Multiple ARRA projects end June 30, 2013. 2013 RTT-ELC supplemental grant awarded to 17 Consortia in 16 counties-Total fund award $75 million ends June 30, 2016. New CDD Director hired-Debra McMannis-September 2013. 2015-CSPP 50 th Anniversary

14. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Contract Overview Legislative Requirements- Education Code Chapter 2.3. Fiscal and Program Reporting requirements—all on-line. Annual Self-Review due November 15. Information for Contractors on the web: http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cdd

15. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Legislative Requirements California Education Code sections 8499-8499.7 County Board of Supervisors and County Superintendent of Schools responsibilities: Appoint LPC members Publicize nominations

16. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction LPC and AB 212 Contracts 2014 everything is sent out electronically. Contract terms are posted on the web site under Contractor Information under Support Services Contracts FY 2015-16. Make sure your current e-mail address is up to date at all times!

17. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Legislative Requirements Establish terms of appointment for LPC members. Annual Certification of membership required. Approve local funding priorities. Approve needs assessment. Approve the comprehensive, countywide, child care and development plan.

18. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Program Requirements LPC Contract and Council responsibilities: Elect a chairperson. Complete the needs assessment once every five years-update yearly. Complete the comprehensive, countywide, child care and development plan.

19. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Program Requirements Establish and review county priorities annually before May 30. Collaborate with public/private resources to foster partnerships. Coordinate activities to obtain necessary data from the Early Education and Support Division funded programs in your county, including Early Head Start and Head Start programs.

20. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Program Requirements Help coordinate part-day programs with other child care to provide full- day child care-AB 2759 Jones. Develop local ECE staff training plans-AB 212 (CRET). Employ a LPC Coordinator and support staff if possible. Leverage local funding.

21. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Fiscal Requirements Indirect costs may not exceed 10%. Maintenance of effort requirement. Travel and per diem rates are computed in accordance with Department of Personnel Administration rules. Approval is necessary for equipment purchases at or above $7,500.00.

22. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Fiscal Requirements Out of State travel must be approved. Sub-contracts at or above $10,000 must be approved and requires three bids. The annual budget needs to be completed and submitted in the first quarter of the fiscal year.

23. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Fiscal Requirements Allowable Expenses: Costs must be reasonable and necessary. Only expenses used to meet legislative and/or contract requirements are allowable. LPCs are encouraged to seek other sources of funding to complete special projects.

24. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Fiscal Requirements The CD 6300 form has been replaced by the CDFS 9529 form for funding reimbursement for both CLPC and (AB 212) CRET contracts. Audits must be completed and submitted by November 15. If Audits are late funding will be withheld!

25. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Program Reporting Requirements The CD 6002 Annual Activity report has been simplified. Annual Self-Review due November 15. The Composition of LPC Membership Certification is due January15.

26. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Program Reporting Requirements LPC local priorities are due on or before May 30. Attend LPC Coordinator meetings as scheduled.

27. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Additional Reporting Requirements Submit the following documents within four weeks after local approval: Bylaws. Needs Assessment. Comprehensive, countywide, Child Care and Development Plan.

28. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Additional Legislative Mandates AB 212 Child Development Staff Retention and Training program (CRET). Brief History: 15 th successful year! Current coordination with California First 5 CARES+ program and RTT-ELC Professional Learning Communities, Career Pathways and TK teachers…

29. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Everything is Electronic LPC Local Contact List. Management Bulletins (current and past). Contract Requirements-Support Contracts. Funding Announcements. Legislation/Regulations. Fiscal Information/Audit Guide.

30. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Professional Development Profile Reporting All AB 212 and TK participant reporting is required to be sent to the Child Development Training Consortium on a quarterly basis. A Webinar is posted on the Child Development Training Consortium web site. You must contact Janell Doornenbal for a password.

31. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Use the Internet daily Use Bookmarks-Fast Searches. Check multiple ListServes for info. Sign up for EESD ListServe!! Keep up with the latest research. Use webinars/ video conferences. Use Healthy Cities and U.S. Census information. Learn how to use GIS maps.

32. TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Questions? What is on the near horizon? Discussion—RTT-ELC ends soon, Transitional K, QRIS, State Plan, CSPP expansion, Disasters, etc. If you have additional questions: contact Linda M. Parfitt, CDD Consultant, Quality Improvement Office at: 916-323-2133 or e-mail lpartitt@cde.ca.gov lpartitt@cde.ca.gov