Parenting Education/ CBET Program

History of CBETIn 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.

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

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.

I do homework with my child. My child is in grade 2. My child and I learn together.

Parent, Bridges at Melrose

Curriculum Standards

OUSD’s reading and writing standards

OUSD’s standards for parent involvement

ESL Model Standards

Student Achievement in OUSD

3 – Read and Write by Third Grade9 – Succeed in Algebra by Ninth Grade12 – 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.”

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 onA-G requirements.

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.

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.

Outcomes: Parental Involvement

New tools needed to measure parental involvement in children’s education and in the school community.

Program HighlightsIncredibly committed and creative facultyIntegration 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

SuccessesValued by the

school community and by the District

Lesson StudyIncreased

technology use by teachers and parents.

It’s a huge task to weave together multi-level curriculum that addresses:3-9-12ESL Model StandardsParents’ Learning GoalsHome-School ConnectionLife-Long Learning

Nurturing our Professional Learning Community

Challenges

Types of ClassesCBET – ranging from

3-5/days per week.CBET DLCBET Newcomer Parenting Education

Paroled ParentsOpen Court Connection SeriesAcademic Success SeriesSchool Readiness SeriesComputer Literacy

The CBET Mobile Classroom

• Bring computer literacy to school communities throughout Oakland.

• Collaborating with CBET Classes (TELL)

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 tolow-performing schools

Threats – Continued funding; student persistence

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 hoursa week.My education is very important for my family and for me.

Parent, Esperanza/Korematsu

Transitions

Leveled and ESL and VESL classes for parents at High-Beginningand Intermediate Levels

Adult Basic Education GED GED en EspañolComputer LiteracyCTE – Green job preparation

Don’t Reinvent the …If considering off-campus

classes at OUSD sites – take advantage of CBETlinkages and networks.