Score: +5
(7/13/2)
Marin County Grand Jury
• 2024-2025
The Status of Career Technical Education in Marin County
18 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F1
Marin County high schools’ focus on preparing students to go to college poorly serves approximately half of the students who will not complete post-high-school formal training within six years of graduation.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
During the 2019-2020 school year and annually thereafter, a career night should be offered at each high school for all students and parents featuring various CTE options as well as the more traditional offerings.
F2
Much of the career information presented to parents and students concerns opportunities for continued education in colleges and universities with little emphasis on available CTE opportunities, leaving workforce bound students and their parents unaware of the possibilities.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Throughout the 2019-2020 school year and annually thereafter, parents should be made aware of the income potential and career security enjoyed by people in the trades.
F3
In each high school, counselors, except where there is a specialized counselor, generally do not have an in-depth knowledge of available CTE opportunities, limiting their ability to serve workforce bound students.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
In the 2019-2020 school year and periodically thereafter, all high school counselors should receive in depth training in the available CTE opportunities to enable them to effectively counsel all students.
F4
A lack of physical resources and coordinated programs for CTE programs in the county disadvantages students who want to pursue non-academically oriented careers.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
The Marin County Office of Education should establish a working group by December 31, 2019, to collaborate with local employers and other entities to create post high school career pathways.
Conclusions 1
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CL1A century ago, many went into a trade at the age of sixteen. For decades through the mid- twentieth century, a high school diploma was sufficient to gain entry into a trade that would support a family and give lifetime employment. Today, parents and educators feel that everyone needs a college degree to succeed. Is this approach wise? With only about half of those entering college actually getting a degree within six years, the waste in time and resources for those who do not seems staggering. The educational establishment in Marin County has taken steps to increase opportunities for students who will be completing their formal education with a high school diploma. However, the students who will not go on to higher education or ultimately succeed in college are underserved in too many cases. Much more needs to be done to remove the stigma from non- academic pursuits and make students and their parents aware of the opportunities that exist.
Agency Responses 6
Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.
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Shoreline Unified School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
August 15, 2024
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6 pages
• 8 responses
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Score: 0
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8 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Marin County high schools’ focus on preparing students to go to college poorly serves approximately half of the students who will not complete post-high-school formal training within six years of graduation.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Communication with parents and guardians regarding special education services and resources at every child's development stage is critical to identifying whether children have learning differences. Response: Partially Agree The Shoreline Unified School District agrees that communication with parents regarding the provision of special education services is critical; however, the initial communication with Shoreline Unified School District parents/guardians regarding special education services takes place when all general education interventions have been exhausted or the student is demonstratin...
R1
During the 2019-2020 school year and annually thereafter, a career night should be offered at each high school for all students and parents featuring various CTE options as well as the more traditional offerings.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
Communication with parents and guardians regarding special education services and resources at every child's development stage is critical to identifying whether children have learning differences. Response: Partially Agree The Shoreline Unified School District agrees that communication with parents regarding the provision of special education services is critical; however, the initial communication with Shoreline Unified School District parents/guardians regarding special education services takes place when all general education interventions have been exhausted or the student is demonstratin...
F2
Much of the career information presented to parents and students concerns opportunities for continued education in colleges and universities with little emphasis on available CTE opportunities, leaving workforce bound students and their parents unaware of the possibilities.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Partially Agree At the time the Grand Jury Report, To Learn or Not to Learn: Are Children with Learning Differences Set Up for Success?, was released, the Shoreline Unified School District did not have information about special education available on their website. With that said, there are currently no statutes, federal or state, that require school districts to post information on their website to inform parents/guardians of their rights under federal and/or state laws related to having their children assessed to determine special education eligibility. Although the Shoreline Unified School ...
R2
Throughout the 2019-2020 school year and annually thereafter, parents should be made aware of the income potential and career security enjoyed by people in the trades.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented This recommendation has been implemented. The Shoreline Unified School District is currently using a variety of targeted communication methods with parents/guardians, including emails, website postings, phone calls, and in-person conferences.
R3:
Each school district should use the Special Education Information System service tracking module to track every student's Individualized Education Programs allocated service hours and the hours provided to each student. Response: The recommendation requires further analysis There are no findings that suggest t...
F3
In each high school, counselors, except where there is a specialized counselor, generally do not have an in-depth knowledge of available CTE opportunities, limiting their ability to serve workforce bound students.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Partially Agree All parents/guardians should know what services are available to students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This is first accomplished by the Marin County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) developing and adopting an annual special education service plan consistent with California Education Code 56205(b)(2). The plan (see attached Marin County SELPA 2024-2025 Service Plan) includes a description of special education services to be provided by the Shoreline Unified School District, including the nature of the services and the ...
R3
In the 2019-2020 school year and periodically thereafter, all high school counselors should receive in depth training in the available CTE opportunities to enable them to effectively counsel all students.
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
The recommendation requires further analysis There are no findings that suggest that the Shoreline Unified School District is not effectively tracking Individualized Education Program (IEP) service delivery. Further, the Shoreline Unified School District is using a service delivery tracking system consistent with the California Department of Education's guidelines (see attached). The Shoreline Unified School District will review the features available within the Special Education Information System (SEIS) service tracking module to determine if there will be any benefit over the district's cur...
F4
A lack of physical resources and coordinated programs for CTE programs in the county disadvantages students who want to pursue non-academically oriented careers.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Partially Agree The Special Education Information System (SEIS) is a valuable tool that supports the Shoreline Unified School District with online access to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), manage special education data, submit California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS) reports, and track Individualized Education Program (IEP) service delivery. However, there are no findings in the report that suggest that the use of SEIS specifically or exclusively is connected to an increase in the effective administration of IEPs, or in student success.
F5:
Many schoo...
R4
The Marin County Office of Education should establish a working group by December 31, 2019, to collaborate with local employers and other entities to create post high school career pathways.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
The Special Education Information System is a valuable tool that, when used consistently, will increase the likelihood that students with learning differences will have their Individualized Education Programs effectively administered, thereby increasing the chances of success for those students. Response: Partially Agree The Special Education Information System (SEIS) is a valuable tool that supports the Shoreline Unified School District with online access to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), manage special education data, submit California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data S...
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Shoreline Unified School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
August 18, 2023
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3 pages
• 8 responses
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Score: -2
(+0, 0, -2)
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8 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Marin County high schools’ focus on preparing students to go to college poorly serves approximately half of the students who will not complete post-high-school formal training within six years of graduation.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
During the 2019-2020 school year and annually thereafter, a career night should be offered at each high school for all students and parents featuring various CTE options as well as the more traditional offerings.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
r 1, 2023, begin a feasibility assessment of waiving or significantly lowering
R4
impact and connection fees for units smaller than 750 square feet This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not Response reasonable.
F2
Much of the career information presented to parents and students concerns opportunities for continued education in colleges and universities with little emphasis on available CTE opportunities, leaving workforce bound students and their parents unaware of the possibilities.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
Throughout the 2019-2020 school year and annually thereafter, parents should be made aware of the income potential and career security enjoyed by people in the trades.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
In each high school, counselors, except where there is a specialized counselor, generally do not have an in-depth knowledge of available CTE opportunities, limiting their ability to serve workforce bound students.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3
In the 2019-2020 school year and periodically thereafter, all high school counselors should receive in depth training in the available CTE opportunities to enable them to effectively counsel all students.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
A lack of physical resources and coordinated programs for CTE programs in the county disadvantages students who want to pursue non-academically oriented careers.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
The Marin County Office of Education should establish a working group by December 31, 2019, to collaborate with local employers and other entities to create post high school career pathways.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
R4
impact and connection fees for units smaller than 750 square feet This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not Response reasonable.
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Shoreline Unified School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
January 20, 2020
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3 pages
• 8 responses
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Score: +3
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8 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Marin County high schools’ focus on preparing students to go to college poorly serves approximately half of the students who will not complete post-high-school formal training within six years of graduation.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
During the 2019-2020 school year and annually thereafter, a career night should be offered at each high school for all students and parents featuring various CTE options as well as the more traditional offerings.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2
Much of the career information presented to parents and students concerns opportunities for continued education in colleges and universities with little emphasis on available CTE opportunities, leaving workforce bound students and their parents unaware of the possibilities.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree The Marin County Schools Wellness Collaborative is well equipped to effectively support Strategy 6 of the Marin County Suicide Prevention Strategic Plan. The group's expertise, coupled with their shared knowledge and understanding of how school systems operate, will work to enhance student wellness across all of Marin County's schools. Representatives of the Shoreline Unified School District Mental Health Wellness Team regularly participate with the MC Schools Wellness Collaborative. F3: To help provide therapeutic counselors at affordable costs, most districts need assistance from licen...
R2
Throughout the 2019-2020 school year and annually thereafter, parents should be made aware of the income potential and career security enjoyed by people in the trades.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
In each high school, counselors, except where there is a specialized counselor, generally do not have an in-depth knowledge of available CTE opportunities, limiting their ability to serve workforce bound students.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree The need for additional mental health support in schools is real and one that is even more heightened in the current COVID-19 environment. Utilizing mental health interns can be an effective strategy to bolster mental health staffing. Still, as noted in the report, the approach does come with additional responsibilities related to training and supervision. Additionally, interns' placement does not meet the ongoing staffing needs, as internships do not typically evolve into a permanent school district position. More solutions to this pervasive problem are necessary. For example, the Shore...
R3
In the 2019-2020 school year and periodically thereafter, all high school counselors should receive in depth training in the available CTE opportunities to enable them to effectively counsel all students.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
A lack of physical resources and coordinated programs for CTE programs in the county disadvantages students who want to pursue non-academically oriented careers.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree While the Shoreline Unified School District staff could benefit from receiving assistance related to navigating the mental health system's resources and services available within the community, a dedicated team for this task alone would not meet this need efficiently. The provision of ongoing training and updates from public and private agencies, as needed, and direct collaboration for case management would be most beneficial to the Shoreline Unified School District students and families.
F5: The Grand Jury recognizes that the COVID-19 pandemic has severely strained resources at all lev...
R4
The Marin County Office of Education should establish a working group by December 31, 2019, to collaborate with local employers and other entities to create post high school career pathways.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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Shoreline Unified School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
October 17, 2019
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2 pages
• 8 responses
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Score: 0
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8 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Marin County high schools’ focus on preparing students to go to college poorly serves approximately half of the students who will not complete post-high-school formal training within six years of graduation.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
During the 2019-2020 school year and annually thereafter, a career night should be offered at each high school for all students and parents featuring various CTE options as well as the more traditional offerings.
Response: Requires Analysis
Scheduled: An update will be provided by December 16, 2019.
Score: 0
The recommendation requires further analysis. We agree that CTE options should be featured and promoted along with all other course offerings and opportunities for students. Analysis is needed to determine if there are existing events with widespread student and family attendance, such as open houses, or Back to School Nights that could provide an opportunity for featuring CTE information. An update will be provided by December 16, 2019.
F2
Much of the career information presented to parents and students concerns opportunities for continued education in colleges and universities with little emphasis on available CTE opportunities, leaving workforce bound students and their parents unaware of the possibilities.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
Throughout the 2019-2020 school year and annually thereafter, parents should be made aware of the income potential and career security enjoyed by people in the trades.
Response: Requires Analysis
Scheduled: An update will be provided by December 16, 2019.
Score: 0
The recommendation requires further analysis. We agree that accurate and relevant information about all potential careers, including those in the trades, should be accessible to parents and students as they think about possible careers. Since earning potential and career security in the trades is directly related to formal post-secondary training and certification, opportunities will be identified to share information about apprenticeships and community college certification programs as part of the post-secondary transition process. An update will be provided by December 16, 2019.
F3
In each high school, counselors, except where there is a specialized counselor, generally do not have an in-depth knowledge of available CTE opportunities, limiting their ability to serve workforce bound students.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3
In the 2019-2020 school year and periodically thereafter, all high school counselors should receive in depth training in the available CTE opportunities to enable them to effectively counsel all students.
Response: Requires Analysis
Scheduled: An update will be provided by December 16, 2019.
Score: 0
The recommendation requires further analysis. Working in conjunction with the Mann County Office of Education, our district counselor will receive information about CTE courses, countywide programs and work-based learning opportunities in a proposed online "CTE Toolkit" that can readily and easily share CTE information with students, families and employers. Mann County School to Career Partnership staff in each district will meet with counselors to orient them to the information. An update will be provided by December 16, 2019.
F4
A lack of physical resources and coordinated programs for CTE programs in the county disadvantages students who want to pursue non-academically oriented careers.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
The Marin County Office of Education should establish a working group by December 31, 2019, to collaborate with local employers and other entities to create post high school career pathways.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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Tamalpais Union School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
October 23, 2020
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3 pages
• 4 responses
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Score: +4
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4 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Marin County high schools’ focus on preparing students to go to college poorly serves approximately half of the students who will not complete post-high-school formal training within six years of graduation.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree, assuming the factual statements set forth in the Grand
F1
and cultural factors that lie outside the Jury's report are accurate.
F2
Much of the career information presented to parents and students concerns opportunities for continued education in colleges and universities with little emphasis on available CTE opportunities, leaving workforce bound students and their parents unaware of the possibilities.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
the community must help address. Strategy 6 of the Marin County Suicide Agree, assuming the factual statements set forth in the Grand
F2
Prevention Strategic Plan, which includes a Jury's report are accurate.
F3
In each high school, counselors, except where there is a specialized counselor, generally do not have an in-depth knowledge of available CTE opportunities, limiting their ability to serve workforce bound students.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree, assuming the factual statements set forth in the Grand
F3
affordable costs, most districts need Jury's report are accurate.
F4
A lack of physical resources and coordinated programs for CTE programs in the county disadvantages students who want to pursue non-academically oriented careers.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree, assuming the factual statements set forth in the Grand
F4
Jury's report are accurate.
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Tamalpais Union School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
July 16, 2019
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3 pages
• 7 responses
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Score: 0
(+0, 2, 0)
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7 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
Marin County high schools’ focus on preparing students to go to college poorly serves approximately half of the students who will not complete post-high-school formal training within six years of graduation.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
During the 2019-2020 school year and annually thereafter, a career night should be offered at each high school for all students and parents featuring various CTE options as well as the more traditional offerings.
Response: Requires Analysis
Scheduled: An update will be provided by December 16, 2019.
Score: 0
The recommendation requires further analysis. We agree that CTE options need to be featured and promoted along with all other course offerings and opportunities for students.
F2
Much of the career information presented to parents and students concerns opportunities for continued education in colleges and universities with little emphasis on available CTE opportunities, leaving workforce bound students and their parents unaware of the possibilities.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
Throughout the 2019-2020 school year and annually thereafter, parents should be made aware of the income potential and career security enjoyed by people in the trades.
Response: Requires Analysis
Scheduled: An update will be provided by December 16, 2019.
Score: 0
The recommendation requires further analysis. We agree that information that is accurate and relevant about all potential careers, including those in the trades, should be accessible to parents and students as they think about possible careers.
F3
In each high school, counselors, except where there is a specialized counselor, generally do not have an in-depth knowledge of available CTE opportunities, limiting their ability to serve workforce bound students.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
A lack of physical resources and coordinated programs for CTE programs in the county disadvantages students who want to pursue non-academically oriented careers.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
The Marin County Office of Education should establish a working group by December 31, 2019, to collaborate with local employers and other entities to create post high school career pathways.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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