Mendocino County Grand Jury
• 2018-2019
Advancing Education Through Sharing May 31, 2019
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Findings and Recommendations 6 findings
F1
Innovations (creative teaching methodologies which benefit students) at any school are neither utilized nor shared between charter and district schools.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
the MCOE should facilitate structured discussions and interactions between district and charter schools for the benefit of all students, teachers and parents, to include training days for all credentialed and teaching personnel to improve teaching methodologies,
F2
Since district schools operate under more restrictive rules and regulations, it is difficult for the district schools to offer some of the same options or programs as the charter schools.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
schools should offer parents and guardians training on the tools available to evaluate and compare schools within the districts, e.g., SARC and API. Offering this allows the students to enroll in the school which is best aligned with their needs,
F3
The district schools are changing their curricula to attract students and increase their ADA funding.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
post a link to the school, district and state SARC and API scores on the school’s website, 5
F4
Where existing, the assigned oversight person between the district and the charter schools has not looked for opportunities to broaden the success of the district schools. Currently, the GJ found no evidence of collaborative processes between the charter and district schools.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
build a space on the MCOE website for teachers at any school in Mendocino County to publish tips and suggestions to improve the classroom experience, e.g., behavior and teaching methodologies.
F5
Many parents are not aware of the availability, or even the existence, of SARC, API, and other scores and reports to determine the best educational experience for their students. Parents have traditionally not been educated in the availability of these tools.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
The GJ has found in Mendocino County the mission of charter schools as originally envisioned has not been fulfilled.
No recommendations for this finding