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& RCOE / RCC COLLEGE CONNECTION Riverside County Office of Education Riverside City College

& RCOE / RCC COLLEGE CONNECTION Riverside County Office of Education Riverside City College Lacy Lenon Arthur Jeremy Johnson

Come Back Kids Established in 2008 to re-engage student dropouts and offer an opportunity

Come Back Kids Established in 2008 to re-engage student dropouts and offer an opportunity to complete high school.

Vision • • • Immediately reduce the dropout rate in Riverside County. Assist every

Vision • • • Immediately reduce the dropout rate in Riverside County. Assist every student with an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) and Career Plan. Create a safe environment where communication and success are fostered and accomplishments celebrated. Mission The Come Back Kids Program will inspire students to fulfill their academic, career, and personal goals. Students will prepare to earn their high school diploma, GED, or the California High School Proficiency Exam.

Dropout Risk Factors • Poor Grades • Credit Deficiencies • Truancy/Absenteeism • School characteristics

Dropout Risk Factors • Poor Grades • Credit Deficiencies • Truancy/Absenteeism • School characteristics • Socio-economic status Protective Factors • Relationships with teachers/supportive adults • Strong academic climate • Participation in extracurricular activities

Admission Process • Community Liaison/Dropout Specialist conducts an orientation and interview • All students

Admission Process • Community Liaison/Dropout Specialist conducts an orientation and interview • All students take CBK Orientation Survey • Secure student records • Registration appointment • Interim placement, if applicable • Hold IEP or 504 meeting if applicable • Located at 20 sites throughout Riverside County

Key Components • Individualized Learning Plan • College Connection • • Community Partnerships Link

Key Components • Individualized Learning Plan • College Connection • • Community Partnerships Link to Community Resources Recruitment Plan Relationships with Students Services to Districts Highly-qualified Staff On-going Professional Development Weekly Professional Learning Communities

Instructional Program • • • Curriculum aligned with Common Core State Standards A-G Approved

Instructional Program • • • Curriculum aligned with Common Core State Standards A-G Approved courses Use of PLATO online and other webbased programs Small group instruction Enrichment activities CTE classroom opportunities

Expanded from five original sites to 20 locations: • Arlington RLC, Riverside • Empower

Expanded from five original sites to 20 locations: • Arlington RLC, Riverside • Empower Youth, Hemet • Betty G. Gibbel RLC, San Jacinto • Grindstaff CBK, Riverside • Blythe CBK • Lake Elsinore Planet Youth • Coachella Valley CBK • • Corona CBK Mead Valley CBK • Moreno Valley RLC • Palm Springs CBK • Perris CBK • Riverside Youth Opportunity Center • Rubidoux Youth Opportunity Center, Riverside • Val Verde RLC, Perris • David L. Long RLC, Murrieta • Desert Hot Springs CBK • Don F. Kenny RLC, Indio • Dr. Milo P. Johnson Center For Learning, Banning • Educational Options Center, Riverside

High quality learning opportunities, rigorous learning environment, and coordination of interagency collaboration, contributes to

High quality learning opportunities, rigorous learning environment, and coordination of interagency collaboration, contributes to the efficacy and success of Come Back Kids. CBK Graduates Established 2008 26 176 280 327 287 298 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

10 West Ed Policy Recommendations 2. Use Multiple Metrics of Student Progress • High

10 West Ed Policy Recommendations 2. Use Multiple Metrics of Student Progress • High school completion • College and career readiness 7. Provide Wraparound Supports • Establish firm Partnerships • Delivery systems that are accessible for students - post-secondary and career options 9. Differentiate and Individualize Instruction • Individual learning plans • Individualized goals

COLLEGE CONNECTION

COLLEGE CONNECTION

2013 Golden Bell & Apple of Excellence Award Recipients

2013 Golden Bell & Apple of Excellence Award Recipients

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RCOE-RCC Collaboration and Partnership § Initial conversations took place in 2008 § Change in

RCOE-RCC Collaboration and Partnership § Initial conversations took place in 2008 § Change in personnel § New project was launched

Project Start Date & Goal October 1, 2009 Specified goals that met the specific

Project Start Date & Goal October 1, 2009 Specified goals that met the specific needs of the students Provide direct educational and transitional services to: § § § Foster Neglected At-Risk Students who attend Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) Alternative Education Schools and Programs

Project Objective To identify students current academic statuses Determine if the students attending are

Project Objective To identify students current academic statuses Determine if the students attending are on track to receive a: § § § High School Diploma GED Certificate of Completion Before the age of 19 Develop an appropriate postsecondary education-career transition plan for each student

Come Back Kids Student Scenario § Education History § Age § Family § Other

Come Back Kids Student Scenario § Education History § Age § Family § Other educational options § Employment

Jaime – Class of 2011 § Credit deficient § Comfortable with failure § Wanted

Jaime – Class of 2011 § Credit deficient § Comfortable with failure § Wanted to change § Graduated high school § Student Speaker of graduating class § Enrolled in College § Joined the military

Antonio – Class of 2015 § Exhibited Uncertainty about the future § Wanted to

Antonio – Class of 2015 § Exhibited Uncertainty about the future § Wanted to Succeed § Graduated from MV Regional § Interested in Game Design § Enrolled at RCC and MVC

Angel – Class of 2015 § A former CBK Graduate encouraged her to re-enroll

Angel – Class of 2015 § A former CBK Graduate encouraged her to re-enroll § Living on her own § Working a lot of hours § Graduated from Arlington Regional § Enrolled in MSJC for Nursing

RCOE-RCC Student Equation for Success + + + = High School Plan Post High

RCOE-RCC Student Equation for Success + + + = High School Plan Post High School Pathway Activities Support Services Individualized Attention High School Diploma, GED or Certificate of Completion

Funding Sources § Title 1 § Foster Youth Services Grant § Share costs with

Funding Sources § Title 1 § Foster Youth Services Grant § Share costs with partner agencies § Awarded $25, 000. 00 Stuart Foundation Grant

Expenditures § Mileage reimbursement § Travel Reimbursement § Conferences and Workshops

Expenditures § Mileage reimbursement § Travel Reimbursement § Conferences and Workshops

Expansion of RCOE Services § Since January 2015 § 23 Alternative School Site Visits

Expansion of RCOE Services § Since January 2015 § 23 Alternative School Site Visits throughout Riverside County § Met with Administrators, Principals, Counselors, Teachers, Community Liaisons and Site Staff § Over 10 community presentations – introduction to additional services

Expansion of Services § Identified over 126 students (seniors) who had 45 credits or

Expansion of Services § Identified over 126 students (seniors) who had 45 credits or less from graduation and passed both sections of the CAHSEE § 103 of these students received direct services!!!! § 63/103 eligible seniors completed the program, graduated with a HSD, GED or CC and enrolled in some type of Post. Secondary Pathway Tha t ’s 61%

Expansion of Services § March Madness!!!! 8 college tours took place § 106 Students

Expansion of Services § March Madness!!!! 8 college tours took place § 106 Students in attendance § Students experienced a Community, Cal State, UC, and Private College environment

Projection of numbers July 2013 – June 2014 155 students transitioned from high school

Projection of numbers July 2013 – June 2014 155 students transitioned from high school to a post secondary pathway July 2014 – June 2015 Our combined efforts provided direct service to 230 students! That ’ Addi s an tiona l 75 Stud ents !

October 2009 – June 2015 RCOE School Sites and Outcomes 27 school sites are

October 2009 – June 2015 RCOE School Sites and Outcomes 27 school sites are visited annually throughout the Riverside, Southwest and Desert Regions § 1, 829 students identified § 1, 437 received direct service § 760/988 eligible seniors completed the program, graduated with a HSD, GED or CC and enrolled in some type of Post-Secondary Pathway. Tha t ’s 74%

College Connection Outcomes 30 *An additional specialist began working with students January 2015

College Connection Outcomes 30 *An additional specialist began working with students January 2015

Student Pathways Students Post-Secondary Pathways 608 Enrolled in College 104 Obtained Employment 24 Enrolled

Student Pathways Students Post-Secondary Pathways 608 Enrolled in College 104 Obtained Employment 24 Enrolled in a CTE Program 24 Joined the Military Tha t ’s 80%

Student Highlights

Student Highlights

RCOE’s Pledge “All students in Riverside County will graduate from high school well prepared

RCOE’s Pledge “All students in Riverside County will graduate from high school well prepared for college and the workforce. ” The mission of the Riverside County Office of Education focuses on ensuring the success of all students. Our Pledge to our stakeholders serves to define student success in relevant, measurable and achievable terms. We are committed to the accomplishment of our mission by focusing on our Pledge. It drives everything we do at the RCOE WEBSITE: www. rcoe. us

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