Stanislaus County Grand Jury
2022-2023
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F1:
At comprehensive high schools in X R1. Districts should develop strategies X the County, while the CTE course for reaching out to English learners and offerings do not thoroughly cover all continuation high school students, to fifteen industry groups, and vary promote CTE programs. substantially by district and school, all students, including English learners, do have access to the programs.
F2:
Continuation high schools' access to CTE programs is very limited. Response: SCOE, responding with regard to access to CTE programs at SCOE, disagrees partially with this finding to the extent that we do not believe that access to these programs is "very" limited. (Penal Code§ 933.05(a)(2)). Explanation: SCOE disagrees with this statement, however lower enrollment numbers and fluctuating enrollment are contributing challenges. SCOE school sites offer students instruction through Independent Study ("IS") and classroom programs and CTE is offered to ALL students regardless of their program participation. Independent Study students can take virtual CTE elective courses or attend daily CTE classes offered on campus. Overall site enrollment is very low, with small class sizes, staffing ranges from 2-4 certificated subject area teachers and one CTE teacher. Credentialing determines teacher assignments. The cou11 school provides in-class instruction in units where students are placed by probation based on a variety of factors, however the average stay of a minor in the court school is 27 days. The adult charter operated by SCOE, CSK, serves students who are 18 years old and above. These students have access to CTE programs. Students enrolled in SCOE programs also have access to a variety of CTE opportunities and events which include the Career Inspiration Center, Apprenticeship Expo, Occupational Olympics, Destination Medicine, MJC Summer CTE Pathway Program, forklift certification program with Ag Safe, and dual enrollment opportunities.
F3:
Master schedule conflicts limit English learner participation in CTE programs because required EL classes, graduation classes, and CTE classes are frequently offered at the same time. Response: SCOE disagrees with this finding. (Penal Code§ 933.05(a)(2)). Explanation: Low and ever-fluctuating student enrollment numbers create many master schedule challenges. Offering CTE is not one of those challenges as we have flexibility, due to small class size to accommodate alternative schedules within the school day. Creative scheduling allows both IS and classroom students on each campus to participate in CTE courses. Most of the students referred to SCOE schools are credit deficient, and many have significant gaps in their education. CTE courses offer the opportunity to earn credits for all students. The only challenge is the variety of CTE classes offered and the length of time students are enrolled in our schools. EL students are provided EL support, as determined by the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California ("ELPAC") and EL classification, through their core classes and instructors. 2022-2023 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury - Long term Enrollment-2019-2021 (2 school years) Total# of 9-12 English Only students enrolled for 2 full school years 11 Total# of 9-12 EL students enrolled for 2 full school years TOTAL# of students program wide enrolled for 2 consecutive years 12 2019-20 Enrollment by Site EL English Only IBA 12 61 PACE 22 92 SMA 18 100 Total 52 (17%) 253 2020-21 Enrollment by Site EL English Only IBA 20 126 PACE 17 126 SMA 15 119 Total 52 (12%) 371 2019-20 - CTE course enrollment COURSE EL English Only Horticulture 0 10 Small Engine Rep 2 12 Construction Tech I 3 28 Supply Chain T 3 27 Culinary 0 23 TOTAL 8 (7%) 100 2022-2023 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury - 2020-21 CTE course enrollment Course EL English Only Horticulture 9 Small Engine Rep 2 6 Construction Tech I 4 17 .,,, Supply Chain I 20 Culinary 0 9 TOTAL 10 (14%) 61 The percentage of EL student participation in CTE classes in 2019-20 and 2020-21 (7% and 14%) closely aligns with the actual total percentage of EL students enrolled as a whole in SCOE schools for the same time span (17% and 12%).
F4:
Promotion by districts of available CTE transportation is lacking. Response: SCOE disagrees with this finding (Penal Code § 933.05(a)(2)). Explanation: SCOE can't address other districts' transportation services for their CTE students, but SCOE transports students to a variety of student events and activities which include the Career Inspiration Center, MJC Career Pathway Day, Apprenticeship Expo, Occupational Olympics, Industry Tours and additional CTE related opportunities. Transportation is available to all students and included with all of the opportunities mentioned above. Transportation for students who wish to attend CTE classes on other SCOE school sites is a challenge due to the distance and time involved in moving students to one site and back within the school day without impacting their attendance in the core classes needed for graduation, as mandated by the State of California. Administrators have attempted transportation back and forth to school sites, however travel time and the cost of weekly transportation made it challenging. FS. Payment for out-of-pocket CTE expenses is a barrier to participation for some students. Response: SCOE disagrees with this finding. (Penal Code § 933.05(a)(2)). Explanation: Students are not charged, and don't have to pay out-of-pocket expenses for any CTE related programs and activities.
F5:
Payment for out-of-pocket CTE X R5. To promote access, equity, and X expenses is a barrier to participation for participation, districts should promote some students. CTE transportation options.
F6:
Access to technology, particularly learning applications are not always provided in alternate languages creating a barrier to participation. 2022-2023 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury - Response: SCOE disagrees with this finding. (Penal Code § 933.05(a)(2)). Explanation: The online curriculum for both classroom and Independent Study students, Edmentum, offers translation supports for the CTE classes and programs offered.
F7:
Promotion of CTE programs for English learners and continuation of high school students is inadequate. Response: SCOE disagrees with this finding. (Penal Code § 933.05(a)(2)). Explanation: All students, including English learners, are informed of the CTE program opportunities in a variety of ways. Translation services are also provided as needed. Promotion of CTE programs and activities include career navigator presentations, student intake meetings, flyers, back to school night, boot camp- meet the teacher, Gateway to Gallo presentations, MJC presentations, and the SCOE Student/Parent Handbook.
F8:
More support is needed for English learners and continuation high school students, to improve access and promote equity of CTE pathways. This support can take many forms, including education for parents and students on the value of CTE. Response: SCOE disagrees with this finding. (Penal Code § 933.05(a)(2)). Explanation: All students, including English learners are informed of the CTE program opportunities in a variety of ways. Translation services are also provided as needed. Promotion of CTE programs and activities include career navigator presentations, student intake meetings, flyers, back to school night, boot camp - meet the teacher, Gateway to Gallo presentations, and MJC presentations. CTE course offerings are all listed in the SCOE Student/Parent Handbook provided to every student and parent upon enrollment, in English or Spanish. Counselors meet with every student and parent to create a grad plan where CTE class information is shared. FINDINGS: Participation
F9:
English learner enrollment in CTE varies considerably by district and school. Response: SCOE agrees with this finding. Explanation: Each district has their own EL population and data. SCOE operates alternative education sites and CTE programs. SCOE alternative education sites should not be compared to comprehensive sites and continuation high schools due to the unique needs of students who are referred to the programs that SCOE offers. School districts across the county offer more variety due to higher enrollment and more consistent student enrollment from year to year. Enrollment at SCOE alternative education sites, including EL students, fluctuates significantly throughout the course of the year. 2022-2023 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury - 2019-20 Enrollment by Site EL English Only: JBA 12 61 PACE 22 92 SMA 18 100 Total 52 (17%) 253 2020-21 Enrollment by site EL EO IBA 20 126 PACE 17 126 SMA 15 119 Total 52 (12%) 371 2019-20 - CTE course enrollment COURSE EL EO Horticulture 0 10 Small Engine Rep 2 12 Construction Tech I 3 28 Supply Chain I 3 27 Culinary 0 23 TOTAL 8 (7%) 100 2022-2023 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury - 2020-21 CTE course enrollment Course EL EO Horticulture 9 Small Engine Rep 2 6 Construction Tech I 4 17 Supply Chain I 3 20 Culinary 0 9 TOTAL 10 (14%) 61 FINDINGS: Achievement FIO. The CTE completion rate for English learners is low. Response: SCOE agrees with this finding. Explanation: SCOE had O CTE completers when the data was requested for the 18-19 school year. SCOE only had one completer during the 19-20 school year and the student was an English only student. SCOE alternative education programs historically have low completer rates due to a variety of factors which include the following: *Students migrating in and out of programs. Limited number of students complete 2 years in SCOE's alternative education programs. *CALPADS reported data is only August-October. Students who transition to SCOE programs after October are not reported in CALPADS data. *Singleton CTE courses offered due to low enrollment and staffing *Students focus on credits for grad requirements and often times do not need additional CTE credits because they received these credits at their comprehensive sites prior to attending SCOE alternative education sites. Fil. The graduation rate for continuation high school students varies dramatically by school, and the graduation rates are significantly lower than for comprehensive high schools. Response: SCOE agrees with this finding. Explanation: Graduation rates for SCOE alt. ed. schools are calculated through DASS, an alternative measure to reflect annual rates rather than 4-year cohort rates. Community, court and charter schools offered by SCOE provide the highest at-risk students the 2022-2023 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury - opportunity to gain a high school diploma. Graduation rates cannot be compared to comprehensive school sites. The adult charter graduates are all students who did not graduate from a comprehensive high school and made the choice to return to CBK to earn a high school diploma. Over 1371 students, who were reported as drop-outs at one point, are now high school graduates.
F10:
The CTE completion rate for X English learners is low.
F11:
The graduation rate for X continuation high school students varies dramatically by school, and the graduation rates are significantly lower than for comprehensive high schools.
F12:
EL high school graduates who graduate have low "college/career" scores. Response: SCOE agrees with this finding. (Penal Code§ 903.05(a)(l )). Explanation: Based on table 5, SCOE agrees with this finding, however lower scores are due to student fluctuation, lower enrollment, and students coming to SCOE alt. ed. sites as credit deficient. College and career readiness rates are lower because students need to meet set criteria to be college and career ready. Many students do not stay enrolled in SCOE alt ed programs for more than one year, which makes it challenging to meet this set criteria. Delineated below you will find the criteria for being college and career ready. SCOE alternative education sites have significant challenges meeting this criterion due to fluctuating student enrollment over the course of the year. A small population of students attend SCOE alternative education sites for 2 years, as noted above. • Career Technical Education Pathway Completion. • Grade 11 Sma1ter Balanced Summative Assessments in ELA and mathematics. • Advanced Placement Exams. • International Baccalaureate Exams. • College Credit Course (formerly called Dual Enrollment)
F13:
The percentage of continuation high school students who graduate varies from school to school, but the percent not "college/career ready" is significantly low. Response: SCOE agrees with this finding. (Penal Code§ 903.05(a)(l)). Explanation: The same rationale applies as referenced in Finding# 12 above. Based on table 5, SCOE agrees with this finding, however lower scores are due to student fluctuation, lower enrollment, and students coming to SCOE alt. ed. sites as credit deficient. College and career readiness rates are lower because students need to meet set criteria to be college and career ready. Many students do not stay enrolled in SCOE alt. ed. programs for more than one year, which makes it challenging to meet this set criteria. Below are delineated the criteria for being college and career ready. SCOE alternative education sites have significant challenges meeting this criterion due to fluctuating student enro 11m ent over the course of the year. A small population of students attend SCOE alternative education sites for 2 years, as mentioned above. • Career Technical Education Pathway Completion. • Grade 11 Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments in ELA and mathematics. • Advanced Placement Exams. • International Baccalaureate Exams. 2022-2023 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury - • College Credit Course (fonnerly called Dual Enrollment)
F14:
Districts need to find additional avenues for English learners and continuation high school students to gain skills to help them succeed in life, be it in college or in a career. Promoting greater participation in CTE is an opportunity. Response: SCOE agrees with this finding (Penal Code§ 903.0S(a)(l)). Explanation: It is essential to continue to find additional avenues for English learners and continuation high school students to gain skills to help them succeed in life, be it in college or in a career. Since 2018, SCOE has added the following programs and student resources listed below. SCOE will continue to build on CTE programs and student opportunities. The addition of these programs and opportunities demonstrates that SCOE continues to increase avenues for students to gain CTE skills that will help them succeed in life. *Career Inspiration Center *A pprenticeship Expo *Small Engines at PACE *VCHS robotics *Ag Safe Forklift trainings *Summer Career Inspiration Center Bootcamp *Gateway to Gallo Program *www .stancareerpath.com *MJC Career Pathway Day *MJC Summer CTE Pathway Program *Career Navigator Site Support *Dual Enrollment CTE Opportunities *Destination Medicine *Floriculture@ Juvenile Hall *Culinary Arts at Juvenile Hall *Performing Arts at VCHS 2022-2023 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury - RESPONSE TO RECOMMENDATIONS
Additional Recommendations
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Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
Districts should develop strategies for reaching out to English learners and continuation high school students, to promote CTE programs. X
R2:
Districts should develop strategies to support English learners and continuation high school students who enroll in CTE programs. Among possible strategies would be providing interpreters for both students and their families. Additionally, districts should evaluate incorporating English as a second language teachers into CTE Response: This recommendation has been implemented at SCOE (Penal Code§ 933.05(6)(1)). Explanation: SCOE already provides translation services and are provided to students as needed. CTE information and flyers are translated into Spanish and translation devices are utilized when necessary. Several staff members are bilingual at sites, however adding ESL teachers to CTE programs would not be realistic due to lower student enrollment and limited staffing. SCOE IS online CTE programs offer a variety of languages that support students with their individualized needs. SCOE provides supportive services for EL students to ensure program access is equitable. Students are able to access opportunities through hands on learning and EL supportive teaching strategies.
R3:
With the next release of master schedules, districts should create more flexible class schedules, making it easier for English learner and continuation high school students to both satisfy graduation requirements and participate in CTE programs. Response: This recommendation has been implemented at SCOE. (Penal Code§ 933.05(6)(1)). 2022-2023 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury - Explanation: SCOE alternative programs have flexibility in their master schedule for CTE program opportunities. The 21/22 master schedule has already been developed, however SCOE will continue to provide flexible schedules to ensure students have opportunities to take a variety of on line or in person CTE courses. Low enrollment numbers create many master schedule challenges. Offering CTE is not one of those challenges, as we have flexibility due to small class size to accommodate alternative schedules within the school day. Creative scheduling allows both IS and classroom students on each campus to participate in CTE courses. Most of the students referred to SCOE schools are credit deficient, and many have significant gaps in their education. CTE courses offer the opportunity to earn credits for all students.
R4:
By December 31, 2022, districts whose continuation high schools do not offer CTE should begin planning to incorporate such programs in their curriculum. Response: This recommendation has been implemented at SCOE. (Penal Code§ 933.05(6)(1) ). Explanation: All of SCOE Alt. Ed. Sites offer CTE programs. SCOE will continue to offer and build on CTE program opportunities which include CTE programs, events, certifications, internship opportunities, and career awareness opportunities. RS. To promote access, equity, and participation, districts should promote CTE transportation options. Response: This recommendation has been implemented, except for transportation of students who wish to attend CTE classes on other SCOE school sites, which requires further analysis within the next six (6) months as set forth below. (Penal Code§§ 933.05(6)(1)) and 933.05(6)(3)). Explanation: SCOE already provides transportation services for student events and CTE opportunities that are off campus. Students and families have access to all Stanislaus County CTE program opportunities through the www.stancareerpath.com website so students and families can make informed decisions. Site administration or counselors inform students of additional CTE opportunities in Stanislaus County. Students referred to alternative education programs may have off campus restrictions due to expulsion stipulations. SCOE transports students to a variety of student events and activities which include the Career Inspiration Center, MJC Career Pathway Day, Apprenticeship Expo, Occupational Olympics, Industry Tours and additional CTE related opportunities. Transportation is available to all students and included with all of the opportunities mentioned above. Transportation for students who wish to attend CTE classes on other SCOE school sites is a challenge due to the distance and time involved in moving students to one site and back within the school day without impacting their attendance in the core classes needed for graduation as mandated by the State of California. Administrators have attempted transportation back and forth to school sites, however travel time and cost of weekly transportation made it challenging. Review of this issue will be completed in the next 6 months. 2022-2023 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury -
R5:
To promote access, equity, and participation, districts should promote CTE transportation options. X
R6:
To promote access, equity, and participation, districts should provide for out-of-pocket expenses for CTE enrollees in their 2022-2023 budgets. Response: This recommendation has been implemented at SCOE. (Penal Code§ 933.0S(b)(l)). Explanation: SCOE students do not pay any out-of-pocket expenses for SCOE CTE programs. SCOE will continue to pay for student costs for all students enrolled in CTE programs.
R7:
By December 31, 2022, all districts should develop a plan to provide CTE learning applications that reflect the diversity of their population Response: This recommendation has been implemented at SCOE. (Penal Code§ 933.0S(b)(l)). Explanation: SCOE provides an on line IS program which offers a variety of translated languages to support EL students. Translated services on the online platform are also embedded for CTE programs. SCOE will continue to provide online services for online curriculum options. RECOMMENDATIONS Achievement RS. All school districts should participate in a county-wide evaluation of why English learners and continuation high school students have such a poor "college/career ready" scores. This effort should be led by SCOE and occur during the 2022-2023 school year. Response: This recommendation will be implemented by SCOE (Penal Code§ 903.05(6)(2). Explanation: SCOE and will coordinate a county-wide evaluation with the districts in Stanislaus County within six months. SCOE will lead districts in a countywide evaluation that will focus on EL students and CTE programs. Coordination and meetings will be initiated by SCOE admin during the 22/23 school year.
R8:
All school districts should participate in a county-wide evaluation of why English learners and continuation high school students have such a poor "college/career ready" scores. This effort should be led by SCOE and occur during the 2022-2023 school year. Response: This recommendation will be implemented by SCOE (Penal Code§ 903.05(b)(2). Explanation: SCOE and will coordinate a county-wide evaluation with the districts in Stanislaus County within six months. SCOE will lead districts in a countywide evaluation that will focus on EL students and CTE programs. Coordination and meetings will be initiated by SCOE admin during the 22/23 school year. 005408 00 I 04 37915975.1 2022-2023 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury -
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F1:
At comprehensive high schools in X R1. Districts should develop strategies X the County, while the CTE course for reaching out to English learners and offerings do not thoroughly cover all continuation high school students, to fifteen industry groups, and vary promote CTE programs. substantially by district and school, all students, including English learners, do have access to the programs.
F2:
Continuation high schools' acce s to CTE programs is very limited. Response: The District agrees with this finding to the extent it has knowledge and based on the representations in the Report on Case# 22-lSGJ. (Pen. Code,§ 933.0S(a)(l).) Explanation: Our continuation high school, East Stanislaus, is a half-day program with approximately 80 students and 4 teachers. Students focus on credit recovery to graduate, rather than on elective courses.
F3:
Master schedule conflicts limit English learner participation in CTE programs because required EL cla e , graduation classes, and CTE classes are frequently offered at the same time. Response: The District agrees with this finding. (Pen. Code, § 933.0S(a)(l).) Explanation: Multiple CTE pathways provide multiple opportunities for our EL students to participate in CTE classes depending on student choice, graduation requirements, and language support needs. The District has a very low percentage of EL students (6.9 % of Oakdale High School students and 11.0% of District students).
F4:
Promotion by districts of available CTE transportation is lacking. Response: The District disagrees with this finding. (Pen. Code, § 933.05(a)(2).) Explanation: As of2021-2022, Oakdale Joint Unified provides transportation from Oakdale High to the SCOE Culinary Academy. We also provide transportation for students taking Farm Management classes to the School Farm. All other CTE pathways are held on the high school campus so transportation is not needed. FS. Payment for out-of-pocket CTE expen es i a barrier to participation for some students. Response: The District disagrees with this finding. (Pen. Code, § 933.05(a)(2).) Explanation: The District is unaware of CTE student paying any out-of-pocket expenses to participate in any CTE classes or activities. 2022-2023 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury - Teach, Learn, Every Day, No Excuses Oakdale Joint Unified School District 168 South Third Avenue, Oakdale, California 95361 (209) 848-4884 • Fax (209) 847-0155
F5:
Payment for out-of-pocket CTE X R5. To promote access, equity, and X expenses is a barrier to participation for participation, districts should promote some students. CTE transportation options. 2022-2023 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury -
F6:
Access to technology, particularly learning applications are not always provided in alternate languages creating a barrier to participation. Response: The District disagrees with this finding. (Pen. Code, § 933.05(a)(2).) Explanation: Currently, none of the learning applications used in our CTE classes have an option for languages other than English. However, the District percentage of EL students is very low (6.9 % of Oakdale High School students and 11.0% of District students) the teachers encourage the use of Google translate as needed and students who are bilingual are often happy to translate. The District will follow-up with the companies who created the applications in question to determine if they can provide information in other languages.
F7:
Promotion of CTE programs for English learners and continuation high school students is inadequate. Response: The District disagrees with this finding. (Pen. Code, § 933.05(a)(2).) Explanation: In the District CTE programs are promoted through outreach to feeder schools. CTE teachers go to the feeder schools and share programs and counselors further promote programs during balloting time (when students select their courses). All CTE pathways are explained in the Oakdale High School Trailblazer, the annually published list of courses.
F8:
More support is needed for English learners and continuation high school students, to improve access and promote equity of CTE pathways. This support can take many forms, including education for parents and students on the value of CTE. Response: The District agrees with this finding. (Pen. Code, § 933.0S(a)(l).) Explanation: Access to CTE pathways in the District is limited based on the students' needs including EL class requirements, graduation requirements, and student choice. Since 2019, OJUSD has had a bilingual career technician at the continuation high school and provides career education to continuation high school students. 2022-2023 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury - Teach, Learn, Every Day, No Excuses Oakdale Joint Unified School District 168 South Third Avenue, Oakdale, California 95361 (209) 848-4884 • Fax (209) 847-0155 FINDINGS Participation
F9:
English learner enrollment in CTE varies considerably by district and school. Response: The District has no information or belief that this Finding is accurate or not and, on that basis, it cannot agree or disagree with it. (Pen. Code, § 933.0S(a).) There is no variation in the District is CTE classes are only provided at one campus, Oakdale High School. FINDINGS Achievement FlO. The CTE completion rate for English learners is low. Response: The District agrees with this finding. (Pen. Code, § 933.05(a)(l).) Fll. The graduation rate for continuation high school students varies dramatically by school, and the graduation rates are significantly lower than for comprehensive high schools. Response: The District agrees with this finding. (Pen. Code, § 933.0S(a)(l).) Explanation: While we don't have enough information to speak to the graduation rates for all continuation high schools, East Stanislaus High's graduation rate has increased from 56% in 2019 to 69.6% in 2021, an increase of almost 14%. In comparison, The District's graduation rate was 88.4% in 2019 and 90.4% in 2021, an increase of2%.
F10:
The CTE completion rate for X English learners is low.
F11:
The graduation rate for X continuation high school students varies dramatically by school, and the graduation rates are significantly lower than for comprehensive high schools.
F12:
EL high school graduates who graduate have low "college/career" scores. Response: The District agrees with this finding. (Pen. Code,§ 933.05(a)(l).) Explanation: College and Career Readiness scores are made up of several factors including CTE completion rates, meeting a-g requirements, passing AP or International Baccalaureate exams, scores of 3 or better on both the ELA and math portions of the SBAC test, passing courses in which they are giving college credit, earning the State Seal of Biliteracy, or participating in leadership/military science experience. Given the combined requirements English learners face in completing their EL classwork, graduation requirements, and their own choice in their education, many do indeed have low CCR scores. 2022-2023 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury - Teach, Learn, Every Day, No Excuses Oakdale Joint Unified School District 168 South Third Avenue, Oakdale, California 95361 (209) 848-4884 • Fax (209) 84 7-0155
F13:
The percentage of continuation high chool student who graduate varie from school to school, but the percent not "college/career ready" is significantly low. Response: The District partially disagrees with this finding. (Pen. Code,§ 933.05(a)(2).) Explanation: The percentage of continuation high school students who are "college/career ready" is low, but it doesn't vary as there is only one continuation high school, and the "college/career readiness gap is not necessarily significantly large as continuation high school students are focused on credit recovery rather than electives/CTE pathways. Their school provides a half day program that supports them in garnering enough credits to graduate.
F14:
Districts need to find additional avenues for English learners and continuation high school students to gain skills to help them succeed in life, be it in college or in a career. Promoting greater participation in CTE is an opportunity. Response: The District agrees with this finding. (Pen. Code, § 933.0S(a)(l ).) Explanation: At East Stanislaus High, we have hired a bilingual career technician to provide opportunities for continuation high schools students. At Oakdale High, we have a dedicated EL counselor who works with all EL students and their families to discuss and schedule course options. This same bilingual career technician also arranges career awareness events, visits by military recruiters, and other career-oriented activities for continuation high school students] RESPONSE TO RECOMMENDATIONS
Additional Recommendations
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Not linked to specific findings.
R1:
Districts should develop strategies for reaching out to English learners and continuation high school students, to promote CTE programs. Response: The recommendation has not been implemented, but will be developed during the 2022-2023 school year and implemented in the 2023-2024 school year. (Pen. Code,§ 933.05(b)(2).) • DPHS now offers access to the CTE courses at PHS on an individual basis with emphasis on those course students are interested in for post-secondary employment or trade school. • Utilizing career and technical education counselor. 2022-2023 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury - "OUR STUDENTS, OUR COMMUN/1Y, OUR FU1VRE" 510 Keystone Boulevard Patterson, CA 95363 (209) 895-7700 Fax: (209) 892-5803 Veronica Miranda Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services • The District is forming a CTE taskforce to strategize how we better promote and offer pathways and bridge the gap to all our underserved populations
R2:
Di tricts should develop strategies to support Engli h learner and continuation high chool students who enroll in CTE programs. Among possible strategies would be providing interpreters for both students and their families. Additionally, districts should evaluate incorporating English as a second language teachers into CTE. Response: This recommendation was implemented at all times prior to the Grand Jury Report and will continue to be implemented in the future. (Pen. Code, § 933.05(b)(l).) Explanation: Oakdale High School has a bilingual counselor who works with all EL students and families, a bilingual receptionist for the school's main office, a bilingual secretary in the counseling department, and a dedicated bilingual aide, all of whom can provide interpretation and support, and all teachers, including all CTE teachers, are certified to teach English Learners. At East Stanislaus High, we have a dedicated bilingual career technician as well as a district interpreter available. In the new 2022- 2023 school year, the bilingual career technician at the continuation high school, who had previously been employed part-time, was increased to a full-time position to better provide services to both EL and English speaking students at the District's continuation high school.
R3:
With the next release of master schedules, districts should create more flexible class schedules, making it easier for English learner and continuation high school students to both satisfy graduation requirements and participate in CTE programs. Response: This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable. (Pen. Code, § 933.05(b)(4).) Explanation: Multiple CTE pathways provide multiple opportunities for our EL students to participate in CTE classes depending on student choice, graduation requirements, and language support needs. Our continuation high school, East Stanislaus, is a half-day program with approximately 80 students and 4 teachers. Students focus on credit recovery to graduate, rather than on elective courses. The legal limitations imposed on EL students (having to take designated EL classes) makes it difficult for them to take as many CTE classes as English speaking students; the District offers them these classes but the law limits their ability to take them. 2022-2023 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury - Teach, Learn, Every Day, No Excuses Oakdale Joint Unified School District 168 South Third Avenue, Oakdale, California 95361 (209) 848-4884 • Fax (209) 847-0155
R4:
By December 31, 2022, districts whose continuation high schools do not offer CTE hould begin planning to incorporate such programs in their curriculum. Response: This recommendation requires further analysis. (Pen. Code, § 933.05(b)(3).) Explanation: By December 31, 2022, the administration at East Stanislaus High School will determine whether a computer graphics or coding class for continuation high school students will be offered. Barriers include staffing and time in the student's schedule. RS. To promote access, equity, and participation, districts should promote CTE transportation options. Response: This recommendation was implemented at all times prior to the Grand Jury Report and will continue to be implemented in the future. (Pen. Code, § 933.0S(b)(l).) Explanation: As of 2021-2022, Oakdale Joint Unified provides transportation from Oakdale High to the SCOE Culinary Academy. We also provide transportation for students taking Farm Management classes to the School; Farm. All other CTE pathways are held on the high school campus so transportation is not needed.
R5:
To promote access, equity, and participation, districts should promote CTE transportation options. Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented by December 2022. (Pen. Code, § 903.05(b)(2)U)) Explanation: It is recognized that, while CTE programs are widely marketed through multiple means, transportation options may not always be highlighted or promoted. The newly created task force, including District and secondary site administrators, will develop a plan for increasing communication and outreach to all community members. The plan developed will inform English learners, continuation students, and their families of CTE courses and programs offered to TUSD students so they may enroll for the following school year. Topics will also include information related to transportation, Career Technical Student Organizations, and the funding that supports these programs so there are no out-of-pocket expenses for students through all means necessary. Included in this plan will be opportunities for staff development so that teachers, counselors, and administrators are clear and communicating this information to TUSD community members.
R6:
To promote access, equity, and participation, districts should provide for out-of pocket expenses for CTE enrollees in their 2022-2023 budgets. Response: This recommendation was implemented at all times prior to the Grand Jury Report and will continue to be implemented in the future. (Pen. Code, § 933.0S(b)(l).) Explanation: There are no out-of-pocket expenses for students in the CTE classes or activities.
R7:
By December 31, 2022, all districts should develop a plan to provide CTE learning applications that reflect the diver ity of their population. Response: The recommendation requires further analysis. (Pen. Code, § 933.05(b)(3).) Explanation: Currently, none of the learning applications used in our CTE classes have an option for languages other than English, and the only language spoken by EL students is Spanish. However, the teachers encourage the use of Google translate as needed and students who are bilingual are often happy to translate. The District will have to review available technologies and will make a decision in this regard by December 31, 2022. 2022-2023 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury - Teach, Learn, Every Day, No Excuses Oakdale Joint Unified School District 168 South Third Avenue, Oakdale, California 95361 (209) 848-4884 • Fax (209) 847-0155 RECOMMENDATIONS Achievement RS. All school districts should participate in a county-wide evaluation of why English learners and continuation high school students have such a poor "college/career ready" scores. This effort should be led by SCOE and occur during the 2022-2023 school year. Response: The recommendation will be implemented within six months. (Pen. Code, § 933.05(b)(3).) Explanation: The desirability and feasibility of such an evaluation will be ascertained by SCOE staff with input from local school district employees who are conversant in the EL and continuation high school programs. A decision on whether such a time consuming and staff intensive undertaking will be made on or before December 31, 2022.
R8:
All school districts should participate in a county-wide evaluation of why English learners and continuation high school students have such a poor "college/career ready" scores. This effort should be led by SCOE and occur during the 2022-2023 school year. This recommendation will be implemented (Pen. Code, § 903.05(b)(2). 00540 .001043 382216.1 2022-2023 Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury - This recommendation will be implemented {Pen. Code, § 903.05{b){2). The Stanislaus County Office of Education ("SCOE") holds a monthly meeting for all county CTE Directors. The agenda will include an evaluation of college and career ready scores specific to EL and continuation students.