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CAHSEE INTERVENTION. The Impact of the Valenzuela Settlement. Background. In place for three years: CAHSEE Intervention funding to serve grades 11-12 Letter of options sent to12th grade students who failed CAHSEE New since fall 2007: Post Gr. 12 Services Extensive regulations
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CAHSEE INTERVENTION The Impact of the Valenzuela Settlement
Background In place for three years: • CAHSEE Intervention funding to serve grades 11-12 • Letter of options sent to12th grade students who failed CAHSEE New since fall 2007: • Post Gr. 12 Services • Extensive regulations • Extensive reporting requirements
Valenzuela Lawsuit Settlement Information from California County Superintendents Educational Services Association (CCSESA) January, 2008
Lawsuit Information • February 2006: Class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of students unable to graduate as a result of failing the CAHSEE. • Alleged that the State failed to provide students, especially those living in poverty, with an equal and reasonable opportunity to pass the CAHSEE.
AB 347Implementation Legislation • Requires districts that accept CAHSEE Intensive Instruction and Services funding to serve students who did not pass the CAHSEE by the end of grade 12. • Requires LEAs to submit extensive documentation to county superintendents.
AB 347 Notification Requirements For Gr. 12 students who failed the CAHSEE: • Mail written notification of eligibility for services by the end of each school year. • Notify for two years after grade 12. • In 07-08, notify the Classes of 2006 and 2007. • Post notices at district and school sites.
AB 347 Compliance • Submit detailed data annually to Superintendent of Public Instruction and County Superintendent. • Account for students who failed CAHSEE whether or not credit deficient.
AB 347 Services Beyond Grade 12 Must provide: • Individual or small group instruction. • Diagnostic assessments. • Counseling to 12th graders about opportunities for support post-12th grade. • Instruction to meet specific needs of pupils in ELA and/or Math. • Services to English Learners to improve English proficiency as needed.
AUSD Current Services Services for post-12th grade students: • Fifth year (full or part time) or Adult School • College of Alameda CAHSEE Program • Cost shared by AUSD/Peralta System/ and special grant • Includes intensive instruction and counseling • Participate in Saturday/summer CAHSEE classes taught by AUSD teachers.
AUSD Services Services for current 11 - 12th graders: • Saturday CAHSEE Language Arts classes • In-school CAHSEE math classes • Counseling • CAHSEE Summer Session
Planning for 2008-09 • Offer CAHSEE math and ELA for the full year in 3 high schools. • Work with College of Alameda for sustainability. • Further coordinate with Alameda Adult School for smoother transitions. • Plan further with Special Ed. Dept. to support students no longer eligible for State exemption.