Introduction into CAPAAR AKA CPA 101 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT

Introduction into CAPAAR AKA CPA 101 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Objectives TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Annual Report (CAPAAR). process of entering data and share common pitfalls • Describe a California Partnership Academy (CPA) model and its relationship to California Education Code (EC) • Provide an opportunity from the field to address specific questions and/or recommend improvements to CAPAAR

CAPAAR Overview TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction • What? - CAPAAR is a web based academy reporting system which generates and submits an Annual Report • Why? – Annual Reports provide data for research, evaluation and certifies that each academy operates in accordance to EC Sections 54692 -54695 • When? – Annual Reports must be submitted to the California Department of Education (CDE) by October 31 each year through CAPAAR

CAPAAR Overview TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction How? – Schools are provided with login instructions, user IDs and passwords each year in July from the CDE. When the Annual Report is completed, the school clicks on the SUBMIT button, and it is sent electronically to the CDE. It may also be printed out and used for local purposes (e. g. Advisory committee, staff and board meetings).

Tips Prior to Starting TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Have your User ID and Password ready • Collect the data and make use of the data tool provided on the CDE website • If your academy is out of compliance, know that explanations will be required • Save, Save and remember your session will time out after 45 minutes of inactivity for security reasons

Annual Report Overview TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction The Annual Report consist of nine sections • Section 1 - Contacts • Section 2 - Academy Model (CPA 101) • Section 3 - Business and Community Partners • Section 4 - Postsecondary Partners • Section 5 - Advisory Committee • Section 6 - Courses and Curriculum • Section 7 - School-District Match • Section 8 - Business-Community Match • Section 9 - Student Data Summary

Annual Report Notes TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Section 1 – Contacts • Section 2 - Academy Model (CPA 101)

Annual Report Notes TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Section 3 - Business and Community Partners • Section 4 - Postsecondary Partners • Section 5 - Advisory Committee

Annual Report Notes TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Section 6 - Courses and Curriculum • Section 7 - School-District Match • Section 8 - Business-Community Match • Section 9 - Student Data Summary

Questions, Comments Challenges and Suggestions TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Contacts and Staff Resources TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction CDE Staff – High School Innovation and Initiatives Office California Partnership Academies 1 -916 -319 -0893 Jerry Winthrop, CPA Lead Consultant 1 -916 -319 -0457 jwinthrop@cde. ca. gov Stephen Work, CPA Consultant 1 -916 -319 -5711 swork@cde. ca. gov Juan Delgado, Associate Governmental Program Analyst (SB 70) 1 -916 -319 -0472 Jdelgado@cde. ca. gov Machelle Martin, Associate Governmental Program Analyst (Prop 98) 1 -916 -319 -0473 Mamartin@cde. ca. gov Jeanne Geiser, Staff Services Analyst (AB 519) 1 -916 -319 -0474 jgeiser@cde. ca. gov Cindy Rose, Staff Services Analyst (SBX 1 1) 1 -916 -319 -0475 crose@cde. ca. gov College and Career Academy Support Network Excellent Source for CPAS guides http: //casn. berkeley. edu/

California Partnership Academies California Education Code Simplified TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Education Code Section(s) 54690(d) 54690(e) 54691(b) 54691(c) 54691(d) 54691(f) 54692(a) 54692(b) 54692(c) CPA element At-Risk definition At least 50% are at-risk Funding amount – Subject to change Maximum funding amount for first year 30 students Maximum funding amount for second year 60 students Maximum funding amount for third year (full funding) 90 students Defines a qualified student as obtaining 90 percent of the credits each academic year in courses that are required for graduation, and does any of the following: (1) Completes a school year during the 10 th grade and/or 11 th grade with an attendance record of no less than 80 percent. (2) Graduates after the 12 th grade. Annual certification of assurances Funds granted to school districts may be expended without regard to fiscal year. However, the funds must be expended for the maintenance and operation of academies. In order to be eligible to receive funding, an amount equal to a 100% match of all funds received in the form of direct and in-kind support provided by the district. An amount equal to a 100% match of all funds received in the form of direct and in-kind support provided by participating companies or other private sector organizations. An assurance that state funds provided by the partnership academies program shall be used only for the development, operation, and support of partnership academies.

California Partnership Academies California Education Code Simplified TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction 54692(d) 54692(e) 54692(f) 54695(a) 54695(b) 54695(c) 54696 Academy will be established as a "school within a school. " Academy teachers shall work as a team in planning, teaching, and troubleshooting program activities. Classes in the academy program shall be limited to academy pupils. Establishment of a an Advisory committee (1)Courses and curriculum which prepare them for college and contribute to the academy theme. (2)Sequenced CTE courses – introductory, concentration and capstone. (3) If possible, block schedule (4) Mentoring in grade 11 (5) Internship in grade 11 -12 (6) motivational activities with private sector Common planning period to collaborate Additional planning period for lead teacher The ninth grade teachers and counselors shall identify students eligible to participate in an academy. (Outreach) Teachers and counselors, business representatives, and academy students of academies that are operating in the area shall be encouraged to make presentations to prospective students and their parents. (Outreach) The staff of each academy shall select students from among those who have expressed an interest in the academy and whose parents or guardians have approved the student's participation. The CDE provides technical assistance to help new academies

TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction