Sweetwater Union High School District Partnering for a strong California
Sweetwater Union High School District
Partnering for a strong California
In 07-08 the adult program served over 39,000 students! Today we serve almost 21,000 students on four campuses: Chula Vista Adult Montgomery Adult (Includes Imperial Beach)
National City Adult San Ysidro Adult
Administration: 1 Director 4 Principals 1 Assistant Principal 1 Consortium Project Director (Shared with
Southwestern College and Coronado Unified)
Counselors 6.0 FTE Equals to 1.5 FTE per adult school
Classified Staff: 31 Office Technical & Business Services 2.5 Office Technical & Business Services
(Funded by WIOA) (None funded by CTE)
12 Operations Support - Custodians 3.5 Campus Assistants 2 Computer Operations Support Technicians
Teachers 71 Permanent (Between 18-30 hours per week) 55 Hourly Teachers on Special Assignment (Grant Funded)
3.5 WIOA 1.50 CTE 1.0 High School Equivalency Test Center Coordinator/AEBG
South Bay Adult Education Consortium/Southwestern 72 Consortia represent each of the state’s Community College
Districts and member school districts. Every consortium in the state includes a community college and local school districts.
Requires partnership to coordinate the delivery of adult
education services in the Consortium region Southwestern Community College Sweetwater Adult Division Coronado Unified School District
Consortium 3 Year Plan
3 Year Plan to deliver adult education and fill the educational and workforce gaps within the boundaries of the consortium, as required by AB104
Identify and close the gaps in services throughout the consortium – “no wrong door” policy
Increase course offerings to fulfill the need in the community
Increase student support services
Align curriculum throughout the consortium to create “seamless transitions” for students progressing toward their goals
Re-brand the consortium to be known in the community as one entity for adult education delivery, instead of 3 separate entities
New Governance Structure
Consortium Directors Council (CDC)
Each member of Consortium has a representative
Each Board must appoint their representative
Weighted Vote
SWC - 3 votes
Sweetwater - 3 votes
Coronado - 1 vote
Meets Quarterly
Approves AEBG Plan and Budget
Operations/Management of programs responsibility of individual Consortium members
Consortium Project Director
Sweetwater administrator – Program Manager
Funded by the Consortium budget
Supports all Consortium members
SWC – 2 days/week
Sweetwater - 3 days/week
Coronado – once a month/as needed
Responsible for implementation of the CDE/Chancellor’s Office approved AEBG Plan for the Consortium, and for program compliance
Project Coordinator & Advisory Committee
Project Coordinator/Liaison
Key contact person with the Consortium members
Provides follow-up on communications and tasks to be completed within the member district
Funded by Sweetwater District Consortium budget
Represents Sweetwater District on the Implementation Team, comprised of the 3 Project Coordinator/Liaisons and the Consortium Project Director
Advisory Committee
SWC – 6 representatives
Sweetwater – 6 representatives
Coronado – 2 representatives
Responsibility to discuss and make recommendations to CDC
Consortium Funding
Fiscal Agent
Southwestern Community College is the Fiscal Agent for 2015-2016
The Fiscal Agent has no authority over implementation of the AEBG Plan or how funds are expended
The fiscal agent for 16-17 is yet to be determined, deadline for decision is April, 2016
Consortium Directors Council
(CDC): Kathy Tyner-SWC
Joe Fulcher-SUHSD Kevin Nicolls-CUSD
AEBG Consortium Project Director
Administrative Assistant
Advisory Committee: 6 Reps – SWC
6 Reps – SUHSD 2 Reps – CUSD
Community Partners Project
Coordinator/Liaison – SWC
Faculty & Staff
Project Coordinator/Liaison –
SUHSD
Faculty & Staff
Project Coordinator/Liaison –
CUSD
Faculty & Staff
Fiscal Agent (Funds Disbursement
to Members)
Contracts & Vendors
Consortium Funding
2015-2016 Funding
Maintenance of Effort (MOE) funding for Sweetwater is $11,650,000.
Allocated directly to Sweetwater from CDE.
MOE is based on the amount K-12 districts allocated to adult education programs during the 2012-2013 school year.
Consortium Funding is $1,910,648.
Consortium Funding is allocated to the Consortium and Consortium Members through the Fiscal Agent.
Consortium - $357,559
SWC - $ 435,648
Sweetwater - $1,011,094
Coronado - $106,347
Continued:
2016-2017 Funding and Beyond
Maintenance of Effort (MOE) funding for Sweetwater ($11,650,000) and Coronado ($109,654) and Consortium Funding ($1,910,648) will be combined. Total Consortium funding will be $13,670,302 All FUTURE funding will be allocated DIRECTLY to the Consortium. The Consortium Fiscal Agent will then distribute funds to the Consortium Members.
Pop 18+ 367,499
HS Grad 57,611
15.7%
Some College 73,821
20.1%
Total Unemployed 19,651
5.3%
Not HS Grad 67,238
18.3%
Poverty 30,026
8.2%
Illiteracy 36,746
10%
ESL 41,111
11.2%
7th Grade Education 26,898
9.88%
Census data variables related to potential adult education students within
the Southwestern CCD boundaries. Consortium funding for 15-16 was
based on the need that this data displays.
Program Area: 2013/2014 SWC SUHSD CUSD Total
Elementary/Secondary Education and Basic Skills 6,278 7,654 7 13,939
Programs for Immigrants (ESL and Citizenship) 915 7,287 22 8,224
Programs for adults with Disabilities 0 0 0 0
Short Term CTE 750 5,871 0 6,621
Programs for Apprentices 0 19 0 19
Total 7,943 20,831 29 28,803
Number of adult education students served in the 2013/2014 academic
year in the South Bay Adult Education Consortium/Southwestern
State law authorizes consortia to use block grant funds for adults 18+ in seven adult education instructional areas: Programs in elementary and secondary basic skills, including
programs leading to a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate.
Programs for immigrants eligible for educational services in citizenship, English as a second language, and workforce preparation.
Programs for adults, including, but not limited to, older adults, that are primarily designed to develop knowledge and skills to assist elementary and secondary school children to succeed academically in school.
Continued: Programs for adults with disabilities.
Programs for adults, including, but not limited to, older adults, that are primarily related to entry or reentry into the workforce.
Programs in career technical education that are short term in nature and have high employment potential.
Programs offering pre-apprenticeship training activities conducted in coordination with one or more apprenticeship programs approved by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards for the occupation and geographic area.
Improve reading, writing, and math skills to enter High School Diploma or High School Equivalency programs and/or to better workplace skills.
Basic Communication Skills (BCS): Transition course between ESL and ABE, provides the rigor in reading and writing.
Vocational ABE (VABE): Prerequisite course to medical pathways. Improves students reading skills while addressing workforce competencies.
High School Diploma: Earn credits toward a diploma
Independent Studies (IS): students can earn credits from home and meet with teacher once a week to complete assessments.
High School Equivalency (HSE): GED or HiSET preparation courses to earn a high school equivalency diploma
HSE preparation is offered in both English and Spanish.
HSE Distance Learning (DL): students study from home and meet with teacher weekly to review work.
Program
Chula Vista Adult School
Montgomery Adult School
National City Adult School
San Ysidro Adult School
Total
Adult Basic Education (ABE)
915
752
553
553
2773
Adult Secondary Education (ASE)
3634
733
410
767
5544
Total
4549
1485
963
1320
8317
Site counselors use assessment data to register students into program areas. Career/College Pathway presentation.
Student Guidance Plan
Provide referral services based on student need.
Counselors work with students transitioning to the community college system or workforce.
Coordinate trip to SWC for placement testing
Number of student contacts 1074 Of these, 81% were low income and potential first generation college
students.
87% of College Ready students applied for college.
65% enrolled in college.
Language acquisition program for non-native English speakers 5 levels: Beginning Literacy through Intermediate High Our courses follow the Adult College and Career Readiness
Standards This is the Common Core for Adult Education
Conversation, Pronunciation classes offered in the community at elementary schools/middle schools/high schools/ libraries/CBOs
Orientation and placement
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
CVA MOA NCA SYA
2056
1097
2411 2411
1675
798
1107
1970
1764
938
1253
2106
2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
Ten classes located at adult school campuses and libraries and our sites
100+ new citizens in 2014-2015
Our classes work closely with United States Customs and Immigration Services
Our classes visit the USCIS offices and see the interview
process to relieve anxiety
This program connects literacy to the lives of learners and reflects their experiences as community members, parents and participants in the workforce Making a doctors appointment
Job applications and interviews
Talking to your child’s school
Educational opportunities
Soft skills
Computer literacy
Workshops designed to empower adult students in the knowledge base needed in the local school systems
Understanding the California State Standards
Understanding the transition to Middle School
a-g requirements
How to communicate with teachers and counselors
FAFSA and College applications
Collaborate with SUHSD Special Education Support
Services
Partnership with ARC, a program for adults with disabilities
Exploring other curricular areas
Established a process for verifying a disability
Established a process for request of accommodation, as needed
Adult CTE encompasses 3 program areas of AEBG
Workforce preparation in 21 Career Pathways to prepare students to become skilled and productive workers.
Pathways are linked to Southwestern Community college through articulation, which means students earn college credit while training in adult education.
Our instructor's meet annually with their industry advisory to keep our programs up to date to industry standards.
CTETEACH mentor program provides early teacher support to CTE instructors in 7/12 and Adult programs.
17 Career Pathways are specific to entry or reentry into the workforce.
1649 graduates entered into employment.
1349 graduates continued their education
• 2014 graduate survey
9-week Patient Care Certified Nurse Assistant with students
employed before they graduate!
89% of our Marketing Sales & Service graduates obtain a California Real Estate License and begin selling homes immediately!
9-week Customer Service graduates move into retail sales.
Saturday Welding class focused on entry skills in 9 to 12 weeks.
Residential and Commercial Construction pathway: Local Education Agency (LEA) for 2 apprenticeship programs.
United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers Apprenticeship
Allied Workers and Cement Masons JATC Apprenticeship program Pre-apprenticeship
Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education provides local educational agencies with funding for the improvement of secondary and postsecondary career and technical education programs.
Allocation is based on 3 factors: Number of economically disadvantaged students
served Number of non-traditional participation i.e. men in
nursing Core Indicators in technical attainment, certifications,
and placement
Core Indicator 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 State Level
Requirement 2014-15
1A1 Technical Skill Attainment
100.00% 99.75% 99.91% 80.10%
2A1 Credential Certificate or Degree
95.57% 98.51% 95.82% 72.72%
4A1 Student Placement (work or continued education at
higher level)
92.26% 92.52% 93% 73.22%
5A Non-Traditional Participation
37.19% 32.32% 31.97% 20.07%
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was signed into law on July 22, 2014 and it supersedes the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) and reauthorizes the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA).
The grant provides supplementary funding to
address the needs of individuals and communities by providing adults with the literacy skills and knowledge necessary to become positive contributors to their families and local economies.
2015-16
The yearly award amounts are based on payment points generated by the gains acquired through the CASAS testing administration system. The value of each payment point vary per year and program.
Program ABE/ESL ASE EL Civics Total
Amount $601,806 $691,209 $177,096 $1,470,111
PROGRAM 2013-2014 2014-2015
ABE/ASE/ESL 103%
91%
Adult Secondary Education (ASE)
169%
206%
English as a Second Language (ESL)
90%
90%
Civic Participation
55%
88%
Citizenship Preparation 78%
58%
Totals
95%
99%
Books/Supplies Supplemental materials
Needs List
Equipment Computers
Tablets
Interactive boards
Document Cameras
Software
Professional Development Professional Learning Communities
Program specific training
Conferences/workshop
Strong leadership structures in place
Accessible computer labs and Wi-Fi access for students
Implementation of Professional Learning Communities and Daily Learning Targets to support instruction
Counseling program provides guidance so that students can pursue college/career goals
Strong and long-standing community partnerships
Continuity of State Funding for Consortia Governor’s tentative 16-17 budget has
provided same amount of $500 million State COLA for Consortia Funding
Salaries Step-in-Class Health & Welfare Benefits STRS/PERS Contributions
Continued: Continued District LCFF support for non-Consortium funded costs Parenting classes – Salaries & Benefits Salaries, Step-in-Class, Health & Welfare Benefits, and
STRS/PERS Contributions if NOT funded by COLA
Continued: Meeting New Accountability Measures Future funding tied to accountability/performance measures
Accountability/Performance Measures are yet to be defined!
CDE and Chancellor’s Office are working on developing guidelines for implementation of this new model for adult education. There are still many unknowns!
AEBG Website: http://aebg.cccco.edu/ Adult Education Consortium Tracker:
http://lao.ca.gov/Education/WorkforceEd/Consortia?utm_source=subscription&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=traditional
College-To-Career Pathways: Getting From Here to There on the Roadmap for a Stronger California Economy.
California Community Colleges Board of Governors: Task Force on Workforce, Job Creation, and a Strong Economy.
Success in the New Economy by Kevin Fleming: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcNSpKX8kVs
Sweetwater Union High School District
Partnering for a strong California