Lausd Dsi Instructional Communiqué - May-June 2012

Los Angeles Unified School District Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Instruction 333 S. Beaudry Ave.
, 25th floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Phone: 213-241-4822 Fax: 213-241-8984
INSTRUCTIONAL COMMUNIQU May-June 2012
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TABLE OF CONTENTS and CONTACT INFORMATION
Page MESSAGE FROM THE DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT ............................................................................................. 3 Jaime Aquino, Deputy Superintendent of Instruction, 213-241-4822 or jaime.aquino@lausd.net ANNOUNCEMENTS - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL ............................................................................................... 3 Susan Tandberg, Coordinator, 213-241-5333 or susan.tandberg@lausd.net ADVANCED LEARNING OPTIONS (AP, AVID, IB, AND PSAT) ............................................................................. 3 Arzie Galvez, Administrative Coordinator, 213-241-6444 or arzie.galvez@lausd.net ARTS EDUCATION...................................................................................................................................................... 5 Robin Lithgow, Administrative Coordinator, 213-241-2466 or robin.lithgow@lausd.net BEYOND THE BELL .................................................................................................................................................. 5 Alvaro Cortes, Executive Director, 213-241-7900 or alvaro.cortes@lausd.net DATA AND ACCOUNTABLILITY................................................................................................................................ 6 Cynthia Lim, Executive Director, 213-241-2460 or cynthia.lim@lausd.net EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ........................................................................................................................... 7 Nora Armenta, Executive Director, 213-241-4713 or nora.armenta@lausd.net EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY ............................................................................................................................... 7 Carol Askin, Instructional Technology Applications Facilitator, 213-241-7506 or carol.askin@lausd.net FEDERAL AND STATE EDUCATION PROGRAMS (FSEP)...................................................................................... 9 Debbie Ernst, Director, 213-241-6990 or deborah.ernst@lausd.net GIFTED AND TALENTED EDUCATION ....................................................................................................................10 LaRoyce Bell, Coordinator, 213-241-6500 or laroyce.bell@lausd.net HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE ...................................................................................................................................11 Kieley Jackson, Specialist, 213-241-4506 or kjack2@lausd.net INTENSIVE SUPPORT AND INTERVENTION (no announcements this edition) Donna Muncey, Chief of Intensive Support and Intervention, 213-241-7000 or donna.muncey@lausd.net INTEGRATED LIBRARY AND TEXTBOOK SUPPORT SERVICES ........................................................................11 Fred Elliott, Administrative Coordinator, 213-241-6294 or fred.l.elliott@lausd.net
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INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS .............................................................................................................................12 Barbara Fiege, Director, 213-241-5847 or barbara.fiege@lausd.net LANGUAGE ACQUISITION ......................................................................................................................................12 Ana Estevez, Coordinator, 213-241-5582 or ana.estevez@lausd.net LITERACY/LANGUAGE ARTS ................................................................................................................................13 Alison Pickering, Specialist, 213 241-2494 or alison.pickering@lausd.net MATHEMATICS ........................................................................................................................................................13 Caroline Piangerelli, Specialist, 213-241-8318 or caroline.piangerelli@lausd.net PHYSICAL EDUCATION K-12 .................................................................................................................................16 Chad Fenwick, Advisor, 213-241-4556 or chad.fenwick@lausd.net RESPONSE TO INSTRUCTION AND INTERVENTION (RtI ) ..................................................................................19 Susan Tandberg, Coordinator, 213-241-5333 or susan.tandberg@lausd.net SCHOOL/FAMILY and PARENT/COMMUNITY (no announcements this edition) Maria Casillas, Chief of School, Family and Parent/Community Services, 213-481-3350 or maria.casillas2@lausd.net SCHOOL-WIDE POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS .........................................................19 Nancy Franklin, Director, 213-241-8086 or nancy.franklin@lausd.net SCIENCE ...................................................................................................................................................................20 Lillian Valadez-Rodela, Specialist, 213-241-6876 or lillian.rodela@lausd.net SECONDARY PROGRAMS, INSTRUCTION .............................................................................................................22 Nader Delnavaz, Administrative Coordinator, 213-241-7503 or nader.delnavaz@lausd.net SECONDARY PROGRAMS, OPERATIONS ............................................................................................................24 Janice Davis, Administrative Coordinator, 213-241-7510 or jdavis02@lausd.net SPECIAL EDUCATION .............................................................................................................................................25 Sharyn Howell, Executive Director, 213-241-6701 or sharyn.howell@lausd.net STUDENT HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES .........................................................................................................26 Rene Gonzalez, Executive Director, 213-241-3840 or rene.gonzalez@lausd.net STUDENT INTEGRATION .........................................................................................................................................26 Estelle Shepherd Luckett, Director, 213-241-6933 or estelle.luckett@lausd.net WORLD LANGUAGES AND CULTURES .................................................................................................................27 William Chang, Coordinator, 213-241-4517 or william.chang@lausd.net
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MESSAGE FROM THE DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF INSTRUCTION

Its May once again, and I want to take this opportunity as we head into our yearly California Standards testing to thank all teachers, administrators and school staff for the dedication, time and hard work you all have put forward teaching and preparing our students to demonstrate mastery of our state standards. I also want to acknowledge those of you at multitrack, Early Start and Balanced Calendar schools that have already completed the CST testing sequence. As you all know, the California Standards Test represents one of the most important opportunities we have to showcase the good work we are doing educating our students. After testing and as we finish out the school year in June, we begin to prepare ourselves for a new district organization and the district wide implementation of the Early Start calendar. I sincerely look forward to this coming school year with hope and great expectation for our progress. Los Angeles is served well by educators who put the needs and interests of students and student learning at the forefront of all that we do. This professionalism will be the key to deep and lasting improvement to our schools and to our students in the year, and years, to come. Jaime Aquino Deputy Superintendent of Instruction
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Teachers Hour Season Participate with schools who are exploring the implementation of the Common Core State Standards on the Teachers Hour. The first program provided an overview of the CCSS. The second and third programs provided an in-depth look at the ELA instructional shifts and mathematics instructional shifts, respectively. All three programs are available 2 for viewing on LAUSDs RtI website http://rti.lausd.net/ (click Connect with Others). Tune in to the next Teachers Hour to learn about the CCSS and the new assessment structure. The program will be sharing information about what the CCSS assessments are and how they will affect teachers, students, and administrators. Teachers Hour Episode 4, Season 3 is scheduled to air on Thursday, May 24, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. on 2 KLCS. This program will also become available on the RtI website after airing. Common Core State Standards Module 1 Common Core State Standards Module 1 has been released for school use. This is a 45-minute module designed to provide an overview and awareness to the CCSS. Schools can access the module through https://sites.google.com/site/lausdccss/home/professional-development-modules. Module 2 will be available to schools in May. For more information contact: Susan Tandberg, Coordinator, at 213-241-5333 or larry.bye@lausd.net.
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ADVANCED LEARNING OPTIONS
AVID Despite fiscal challenges, AVID, a structured, college preparatory structure, continues to grow in LAUSD. Please note that for the 2012-13 academic school year, the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Educational Aides III will no longer be funded centrally. Since the AVID Tutorial is a requirement for AVID certification, it is strongly recommended that schools allocate funds to support the hiring and training of AVID ED Aides. Schools will continue to receive their subscriptions to AVID Weekly.
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AVID Summer Institute 2012 Summer Institute is AVID's annual professional development training where contracted sites learn AVID methodologies and strategies to successfully implement AVID in their schools. This year, AVID Center will host two Summer Institutes in San Diego. (San Diego 1 is August 1-3 and San Diego 2 is August 6-8.) Online registration for the AVID Summer Institutes is now open. For more information, go to the AVID Summer Institute website at http://www.avid.org/eve_summerinstitutes.htmll. AP Exams: Restoration of Federal Funds The U.S. Department of Education has notified the states that have restored funds to cover the cost of 2012 AP exams for low-income students. When combined with the increased College Board subsidy, these funds will make all AP exams $5.00 for your low-income students in May 2012. AP Exams Deadlines April 25, 2012, was the final date to order AP exams at www.collegeboard.com/school, AP Online Ordering. See below for additional 2012 AP exam administration deadlines: May 17, 2012: Deadline for Ordering Alternate Exams May 711, 1418, 2012: Regularly Scheduled Exam Dates th June 1, 2012: Remittance of AP Payment to OCISS, 25 floor, office 130. For additional information refer to MEM-5705.0 2012, Advanced Placement (AP) Test Fee Reimbursement Process, dated February 10, 2012. AP Potential AP Potential is available to school sites. AP Potential is a free, Web-based tool that allows schools to generate rosters of students likely to score a three or better on a given AP exam. Sites are strongly encouraged to utilize AP Potential to increase participation and success in AP and to ensure AP classes reflect the diversity of their student population. However, AP Potential should never be used to discourage a motivated student from registering for an AP course. To access AP Potential, go to appotential.collegeboard.com. There is no cost for this half-day workshop. The purpose of the AP workshop is to help schools: Recognize what data accompanies PSAT/NMSQT and how to use it learn how to access and interpret the Summary of Answers and Skills (SOAS) report discover how to use AP Potential to grow AP classes The AP Potential workshops focus on ensuring that the diagnostic, academic, and college-and career-planning aspects of the exam are fully used by students, teachers, counselors, and site administrators. The use of AP Potential to identify more low income, first generation college students for academic rigor is central to the goal of administering the PSAT/NMSQT. If interested in an AP Potential workshop, contact Arzie Galvez at arzie.galvez@lausd.net. AP Course Audit Advanced Placement (AP) authorization must be obtained before a school uses the AP designation on a course listed on a students transcript and in order for the schools course to appear in the ledger of authorized AP courses provided for college and university admission offices. For information regarding the guidelines, resource requirements, and related timeline for the 2012-13 Advanced Placement (AP) Course Audit, see http://www.collegeboard.com/html/apcourseaudit/ August 1, 2012: AP Course Audit administrators begin renewing previously authorized courses for the 2012-13 school year. Online/Distance Learning courses can be added through the School Status page. October 15, 2012: Preferred date by which administrators should renew previously authorized courses that are again offered in the 2012-13 school year to ensure the inclusion of these courses in the initial publication of the AP Course Ledger in November 2012. Remove teachers not teaching or courses not being taught during the current school year from the School Status page. Administrators must contact the AP Course Audit Helpline to remove authorized courses from your school. October 15 is a preferred submission date, not a deadline. PSAT th The District will cover the cost of the 2012 PSAT administration for all 10 graders. The 2012 administration is Wednesday, October 17, 2012. The District will not cover the cost of a middle school administration. The fee for the 2012 PSAT/NMSQT is $14. The College Board makes fee waivers available to schools for students in eleventh grade from low-income families who can't afford the test fee.
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It is the expectation that the PSAT/NMSQT score reports, including AP Potential, will be used by schools to identify gaps, to improve instruction and to expand access to Advanced Placement courses in 2013-14. For more information regarding PSAT and AP Potential, go to http://professionals.collegeboard.com/testing/psat. PSAT Deadlines
June 15, 2012
Order 2012 PSAT/NMSQT test materials by this date for timely receipt of student preparation materials DEADLINE to request fee waivers online DEADLINE to submit NHRP verification forms DEADLINE for schools outside the U.S. to reduce PSAT/NMSQT test book orders DEADLINE for receipt of complete SSD accommodations requests DEADLINE for U.S. schools to reduce PSAT/NMSQT test book orders
June 15, 2012 June 30, 2012 August 6, 2012 August 29, 2012 August 31, 2012
For more information contact: Arzie Galvez, Administrative Coordinator, at 213-241-6444 or arzie.galvez@lausd.net
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ARTS EDUCATION BRANCH
Festivals Dance: All District Dance Festival: May 12, 2012, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., at Bancroft Middle School Theatre: Adaptation, Theatre Festival: June 1 at 6:00 p.m., at Bancroft Middle School Music: Adjudicated Instructional Music Festivals, on going Visual Arts: District Visual Arts Festival, June 9 and 16, at the Charles White Art Gallery, Charles White Elementary School Reception for Public School VOICE - Administrators Arts Advocacy Group Inner City Arts, Thursday, May 24, 6:00 to 8:00 PM Congratulations to the many California Distinguished Schools that identified the ARTS as a Signature Practice! For more information contact: Robin Lithgow, Administrative Coordinator, at 213-241-2466 or robin.lithgow@lausd.net.
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BEYOND THE BELL
Credit Recovery Summer School 2012 Credit Recovery summer school is scheduled for July 9 August 3, 2012. Due May 21, 2012: The first pre-
enrollment Classification Report, AT-74, and Class Enrollment Report, CL 76, R-2 is due to the Local District Intervention Coordinator. Staff selection will begin May 7, 2012. For more information please contact
Javier Sandoval, Intervention Administrator, at 213-241-7900 or javier.sandoval@lausd.net.
CAHSEE Intensive Instruction Program Initial allocations have been made and participating schools should have commenced their CIIP for upcoming CAHSEE administrations. Subsequent allocations will be made based upon the timely and accurate submission of Statistical CDs to respective Local District Intervention Coordinators pursuant to REF-5555.0 2011-2012 CAHSEE th Intensive Instruction Program Grades 10 to Post 12 Grade and Valenzuela Settlement Requirement, dated December 12, 2011. For more information please contact your Local District Intervention Coordinator or Nancy Robinson, Intervention Administrator, at 213-241-7900 or nancy.robinson@lausd.net. Beyond the Bell Intervention Professional Development The Learning Zone offers secondary teachers of English Learners the necessary professional development to teach the Beyond the Bell (BTB) ESL Intervention curriculum materials for intervention. Schools may order BTB ESL teacher guides, student materials and pre-post tests at no cost through Beyond the Bell. For more information please contact Javier Sandoval, Intervention Administrator, at 213-241-7900 or javier.sandoval@lausd.net. ELAP Weekend Camps were designed to strengthen academic English language use and understanding in science while having a whole lot of fun in the process. At the end of their weekend, over 93% of students reported feeling more responsible for taking care of their environment. 95% of students indicated they wanted to go to college and that getting good grades in school was important to them. Beyond the Bell feels the same way, and cant wait to take another group of students for a hike! For more information on how your school can participate please contact your Local District Intervention Coordinator or Nancy Robinson, Intervention Administrator, at 213-241-7900 or nancy.robinson@lausd.net. 2012-13 Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Tentative Timeline: Please be aware that the SES application deadline and program implementation dates will be changing next school year. Brochures will be mailed to eligible parents on September 30. The first deadline for parents to submit an application will be October 26, 2012. Tutoring services will start November 15. There will only be a second application deadline (TBD) if the program does not become oversubscribed by the October 26, 2012, deadline. For more information, please contact Luis Mora, Coordinator, at 213-241-7900 or luis.mora@lausd.net . Healthy Schools Campaign Awards Ceremony is set for May 10, 2012. Healthy Schools Campaign is an educational campaign that involves lessons about nutrition, healthy habits, and fitness. Beyond the Bell staff has been trained to implement lessons and activities during Beyond the Bell after schools programs, at the majority of elementary and middle schools across LAUSD. At the end of the campaign, students participate in a Poster Contest. For more information, please contact Mirna Peraza, Specialist, at 310-478-2093 or mirna.peraza@lausd.net. Latino Art Beat competition is set for May 25, 2012. Latino Art Beat is a national nonprofit arts organization that provides scholarships to local 11th and 12th grade public school students through its Annual Hispanic Heritage Art Competition. Latino Art Beat contests are held annually in the cities of Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Miami and Washington, D.C. For more information, please contact Mirna Peraza, Specialist, at 310-478-2093 or mirna.peraza@lausd.net. For more information contact: Alvaro Cortes, Executive Director, at 213-241-7900 or alvaro.cortes@lausd.net.
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DATA AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Student Testing and Assessment Unit The testing window for the 2012 Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) program for traditional single-track schools opens on May 1, 2012. For testing guidelines and procedures, and other critical dates, please check the 2012 CST and CMA Administration Instructions found on the Student Testing and Assessment Unit webpage. The national, State and District testing calendars will be available on May 7, 2012, through Inside LAUSD. The calendars were developed by focus groups consisting of principals, coordinators, and teachers from schools
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representing the various school calendars. The memorandum is designed to help schools plan their testing calendars for 2012-13. For more information contact: Cynthia Lim, Executive Director, at 213-241-2460 or cynthia.lim@lausd.net.
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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
New Kindergarten Age Cut-off for 2012-13 Students who turn five by November 1, 2012, will be eligible for Kindergarten next year. This change was made as a result of the Kindergarten Readiness Act, also known as Senate Bill No. 1381, which will phase-in the new cut-off dates. The cut-off date for kindergarten will move one month earlier each year for the next three years. This year children must turn (5) by November 1, 2012, to enter traditional kindergarten. Transitional Kindergarten 2012-13 LAUSD will be implementing Transitional Kindergarten (TK) in 2012-13 at our existing elementary school sites. Enrollment will be prioritized for students who will turn (5) between November 2 through December 2, 2012. TK Schools will enroll their resident students first and, if space available, will offer seats to LAUSD students who live outside the TK schools attendance area. At this time, there will be no expansion of TK programs until 2013-14. Plan for Early Childhood Education Services 2012-13 Due to funding uncertainties at the District and State levels, there may be some reductions in the number of Early Education Centers and other preschool programs for next year. However, we will be increasing the number of licensed California State Preschool and Los Angeles Universal Preschool Programs throughout the District. No District general funds are required for these programs. For more information contact: Nora Armenta, Executive Director, at 213-241-4713 or nora.armenta@lausd.net.
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EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
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PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES iFest 2012, sponsored by Computer Using Educators Los Angeles, this annual event will be held on Saturday, June 9, 2012, at Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts from 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to share your favorite apps for your iPad or your Droid. The event includes presentation sessions, a spotlight session, and the App Fest. Only $25 until June 2, 2012. For more information and to register, go to the website. Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) Outreach Workshops The following are a sampling of free and reduced cost workshops offered by LACOE: Level 1 Technology Proficiency Academy for LAUSD at LACOE o June 26 29, 2012 o July 10 - July 13, 2012 Level 2 Technology Integration Academy for LAUSD at LACOE o July 9 - July 13, 2012 o July 16 July 20, 2012 iTell: integrating Technology for English Language Learners, July 17 - July 19, 2012 Classroom Video Conferencing Made Easy
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May 19, 2012, Carson High School May 24, 2012, LACOE
A complete list of class offerings, dates and times can be viewed at the LACOE website. Brokers of Expertise Trainings, sponsored by The California K-12 High Speed Network, a state program funded by the California Department of Education, will be offering a series of free, half-day trainings on Brokers of Expertise (BOE) Brokers of Expertise is a project designed to provide California educators with access to thousands of FREE classroom resources from the Library of Congress, Thinkfinity, Smithsonian Education, the National Science Digital Library, and many other high-quality content providers. BOE is also a unique community bringing together the diversity of talent and expertise of teachers across the State. There are four FREE sessions to choose from at the Los Angeles County Office of Education. Click on the linked title for additional information and registration. International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) will hold its national conference this year from June 24 - 27, 2012, in San Diego. Connect with educators around the nation! Additional information can be obtained from their website: http://www.isteconference.org/2012/ ONLINE LEARNING IN LAUSD Registrations are now in process for online concurrent enrollment through the City of Angeles Virtual Academy. Online credit recovery classes are also available now at senior high school sites for this semester. For additional information, contact your Local District Instructional Technology Applications Facilitator (ITAF). Information is also available online at: http://onlinelearning.lausd.net. GRANTS AND RESOURCES NBC LEARN K-12 Online Resource NBC LEARN K-12 is now available to every teacher, student, and parent in the LAUSD through a partnership between the University of Phoenix and NBC Learn. NBC News offers unique collections of video resources, primary sources, historic footage, images, mini-documentaries and text resources designed for use in the K-12 classroom. To access these resources navigate to http://archives.nbclearn.com from any computer on the LAUSD network for full access to all videos on NBC Learn. (Registration allows access personalization features.) You can also view the NBC Learn video tutorial in the video carousel on the homepage for a quick introduction to the key features on the site. For more information to go: http://edtech.lausd.net. PBS Learning Media PBS Learning Media is a free multimedia portal featuring photos, maps, videos and moreall in one placealong with lesson plans provided by national nonprofits, such as NOVA, NASA, the Library of Congress and the National Archives. The portals content library covers the core curriculum across mathematics, science, reading/language arts, social studies, health/physical education as well as world languages. PBS Learning Media also features a free set of tools that allows teachers and students to utilize the content easily. STUDENT RESOURCES AND SCHOLARSHIPS The Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation (SCSF) supports the Presidents national call to to get that lead back. The SCSF was founded on the belief that any desiring individual in need should have the opportunity to further his or her education. By removing some of the financial burdens associated with going to, surviving in, and graduating from college, the SCSF plays a vital role in increasing college access and success for many motivated yet underserved youth and young adults. The SCSF provides individual grants ranging from $1500 to $2500 to every student who qualifies and reapplies yearly, from admission to graduation. The grant can be used to cover tuition expenses and related supplemental educational expenses such as books, lab fees, travel, and select costs of living. All Shawn Carter Scholars are required to give back by conducting community service and by serving as mentors to younger, aspiring Shawn Carter Scholars. Applications for students, ages 18- 25, can be submitted until May 15, 2012. Click here to begin the application process. DigiGirlz Day in Los Angeles will be held on Saturday, May 18 2012, from 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Sponsored by Microsoft, this one-day event is designed for high school girls. During the day, students interact with Microsoft employees and managers to gain exposure to careers in business and technology. By participating in the Microsoft DigiGirlz Day, young women can find out about the variety of opportunities available in the high-tech industry and can explore future career paths. Additional information is available on the website.
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For more information contact: Carol Askin, Instructional Technology Applications Facilitator, at 213-241-7506 or carol.askin@lausd.net.
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FEDERAL AND STATE EDUCATION PROGRAMS (FSEP)
Title I Academic Achievement Awards The California Department of Education (CDE) announced that nine Los Angeles Unified District schools are recipients of the 2011-12 State Title I Academic Achievement Award (AAA). These awards are given to Title I schools that have exceeded Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for two or more years or are making significant progress toward proficiency on California's standards for all students and subgroups. The following District schools have earned this recognition: LD 8 5 3 1 2 1 4 4 1 School Name 156th St El Amanecer PC Broadway El Burton El Herrick El Knollwood El Melrose M/S/T Mag Van Ness El Vintage Math/Sci Mag # Consecutive Years 4 3 Config K- 6 K- 2 K- 6 K- 5 K- 5 K- 5 K- 5 K- 5 K- 5 Board 7 5 4 6 6 3 4 1 3 Principal Sidra V Dudley Marianne Roberts Susan Wang Roger W. Wilcox Rosalinda G. Elmore Barbara A. Cohen Bernadette C. Lucas Katty Iriarte John P. Rome
Please note that One Hundred Fifty-Six Street Elementary deserves special recognition since the school has been identified as a Title I AAA school for four consecutive years. To meet the criteria for this distinction, the school must demonstrate that all students are making significant progress toward proficiency on California's academic content standards. Schools must meet all Adequate Yearly Progress targets for 2010 and 2011, even though targets have increased each year. Schools must also meet their school-wide API target and the target for all numerically significant subgroups. Additionally, the school's socioeconomically disadvantaged students must have doubled the achievement targets set for them for two consecutive years. An awards ceremony for Title I Achieving Schools will be held during the month of May in six different regions throughout the state. Information regarding the awards ceremony will be sent directly to schools by the CDE. To learn more about the Title awards, please visit the CDE Web page at: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/sr/aa/. Federal Program Monitoring (FPM) The District has entered into a new agreement with the California Department of Education (CDE) regarding the frequency of FPM reviews and the number of schools that will receive program reviews. The new agreement states that the District will be reviewed every two years instead of every year. Beginning in 2012-13, the CDE will conduct a review of 20 schools district wide. The expected timeline of the CDE visit for the upcoming school year will likely occur around the beginning of the second semester. Until CDE informs the District of the schools selected to receive on-site reviews, all schools and particularly schools in Program Improvement, will need to be prepared. To learn more about FPM, visit the CDEs FPM webpage at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/cr/ or contact Debbie Ernst, FSEP Director at 213-241-6990 or deborah.ernst@lausd.net.
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Categorically Funded Equipment Inventory The Categorical Equipment Inventory (Attachment B) and Principals Certification letter (Attachment D) are due no later than Friday, June 15, 2012. See BUL-3508.3, Inventory for Equipment Purchased Through Categorical Programs, dated March 8, 2011, to obtain these forms. Send the originals of either document to: Federal and State th Education Programs (FSEP), Beaudry Building, 16 Floor. An electronic copy of the equipment inventory may be sent via e-mail to FSEP@lausd.net. Submit the Principals Certification letter to FSEP if the school has not purchased equipment with categorical funds since July 2011. If the physical check was conducted during the 2010-11 school year and the school submitted the Categorical Equipment Inventory Physical Check (BUL 3508.3, Attachment E) for that fiscal year, a physical check is not required until the 2012-13 school year. Schools that did not complete the document for the 2010-11 school year must conduct the physical check and submit no later than Friday, June 15, 2012, to Federal and State Education Programs, th Beaudry Building, 16 Floor or an electronic copy to FSEP@lausd.net. Refer to BUL-3508.3 for guidance. If there are additional questions, contact Debbie Ernst or Alice Turner at 213-2416990. For more information contact: Deborah Ernst, Director, at 213-241-6990 or deborah.ernst@lausd.net.
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GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMS (GATE)
Spring Parent Workshops Workshop Title: The Social-Emotional Needs of the Gifted Learner, featuring Dr. James Webb, one of the 25 most internationally influential psychologists in gifted education. Session #3 will be offered at Westchester High School on May 21, 2012. The workshop is from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. For additional information, refer to MEM-5732.0, Spring Parent Workshops: Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted Students, dated April 9, 2012. Third Annual GATE Parent Conference: May 12, 2012, at Virgil Middle School from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dr. Sandra Kaplan will give the Keynote Address: Instruction Defined for Your Gifted Child. Parents will also have the opportunity to choose from a variety of workshops focused on meeting the needs of gifted and talented children. The conference will conclude with a presentation and Q & A with Dr. James Webb on the Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnosis of Gifted Children and Adults. For additional information, refer to MEM-5712.0, Third Annual Parent Conference, Gifted/Talented Programs, Gifted/Talented Programs, dated April 9, 2012. Note: The workshops and conference are free and open to parents and families of LAUSD GATE/SAS students. No registration is required for these events. Announcements in English and Spanish are available on Inside LAUSD under Whats New and on the Gifted/Talented Programs website www.lausd.net/gate under Students & Parents. Visual Arts Division Exhibition takes place on Saturday, May 5, 2012, at California State University, Los Angeles from nd rd 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. in the Fine Arts Building, 2 and 3 floors See MEM-5711.1, Thirty-First Annual End-ofthe-Year Show, Gifted/Talented Programs Conservatory of Fine Arts, dated April 9, 2012. The Performing Arts Division Showcase Performance also occurs on Saturday, May 5, 2012, at John Burroughs Middle School in the auditorium from 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. School personnel and parents are invited. Schools for Advanced Studies (SAS) Student Application for 2012-13: SAS student transfer applications and list of SAS sites are available at www.lausd.net/gate, under the Program Options Section. Parents may obtain the SAS student transfer application from this website or a school site. A completed student transfer application, signed by the parent/guardian and the principal/designee of the students school of attendance, must be submitted to the SAS school of choice. For additional information regarding the enrollment process and application timeline, refer to MEM-5443.4, Schools for Advanced Studies Student Application for 2012-13, dated April 13, 2012. GATE Workshops Register on the Learning Zone: GATE Identification: New GATE coordinators still have the opportunity to register for small-group workshop on the GATE identification process and earn 1.5 GATE professional development hours.
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Social-Emotional Needs of the Gifted Learner Workshop: This two-hour workshop for administrators and GATE coordinators provides an introduction to the unique social and emotional needs of gifted learners. Participants may earn two GATE professional development hours. Gifted/Talented Programs can now be found on Facebook and Twitter! Visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/LAUSDGATE and click the Like button and/or Follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/LAUSDGATE to receive the latest news and information from Gifted/Talented Programs. For more information contact: LaRoyce Bell, Coordinator, at 213-241-6500 or laroyce.bell@lausd.net
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HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE
History/Social Science Periodic Assessments The end date for the third H/SS Periodic Assessment for traditional calendar schools is June 15, 2012. Please be certain that all Grade 7, 8, and 10 students have taken the assessment and all materials have been returned to CoreK12 by that date. History/Social Science Progress Monitoring Assessments Please note that Progress Monitoring Assessments are available in H/SS for Grades 7, 8, 10, and 11. These assessments are available at CoreK12. Support and training videos for the Progress Monitoring Assessments are available at http://www.lausd.net/history. History/Social Science Periodic Assessment Reference Guide for 201112 REF-5516.0, Procedural Guidelines for Administering Periodic Assessments for Secondary Grade 6-12 for English/Language Arts, History/Social Science, Mathematics, and Science, dated June 20, 2011, pertaining to all content area Periodic Assessments, including H/SS Periodic Assessments is now available. Please note that the Grade 11 United States History Assessment, remains optional for 201112 and is available online only at https://lausd.corek12.com. REF-5516.0 is also available at http://www.lausd.net/history. History/Social Science Curricular Maps and Instructional Guides History/Social Science Curricular Maps, Instructional Guides and Model Lessons for Grades 5, 7, 8, 10 and 11 are available online at http://www.lausd.net/history. For more information contact: Kieley Jackson, Coordinator, at 213-541-4506 or kjack2@lausd.net; Linda Kidd, Specialist, at 213-241-4504 or linda.kidd@lausd.net; and/or Michael Reed, Specialist, at 213-241-8221 or michael.reed@lausd.net.
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INTEGRATED LIBRARY AND TEXTBOOK SUPPORT SERVICES (ILTSS)
Inventory School Libraries should be inventoried before the end-of-the-school year. ILTSS Inventory and Report Training are set for May 1012 and May 1719. Sign up is available at www.iltss.org. For more information contact: Fred Elliott, Administrative Coordinator, at 213-241-6294 or fred.l.elliott@lausd.net.
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INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS
Congratulations to the Recipients of the Winter Team GPA Recognition Awards The following schools will receive the commemorative plaque and individual certificates for team members for having the highest team grade point average among all schools in the Section. Boys Basketball Mendez LC GPA 3.2; Girls Basketball Sherman Oaks CES GPA 3.5; Boys Soccer Los Angeles CES GPA 3.2; Girls Soccer San Pedro HS and Palisades CHS GPA 3.5; Girls Water Polo Palisades CHS 3.4; and Wrestling Palisades CHS GPA 3.1. Please encourage your athletic director and coaches to submit this data to the Athletics Office for the spring sports. For further information, contact Jo Ann Heller, Adviser, at 213-241-5839 or jah1731@lausd.net. Shake for Sportsmanship Awards The Los Angeles Dodgers honor the school from each league that has demonstrated the highest sportsmanship for the year at the Dodger game on April 24, 2012. The following schools are the recipients for this year: Belmont, Fremont, Port of LA, Monroe, Marlton, South Gate, Central City Value, Washington, Roybal, Animo SLA, Elizabeth, Ivy Academia, Van Nuys, LACES and Chatsworth. Contact John Aguirre at john.a.aguirre @lausd.net for more information. End-of-Year Athletic Recognition The Interscholastic Athletic Committee (IAC) is pleased to honor retiring principals, administrators in charge of athletics, athletic directors and coaches at the Recognition Ceremony on June 6, 2012, as well as Championship coaches and those who have received other honors during the year. Please submit names of any retirees to the attention of Jo Ann Heller at jah1731@lausd.net. Assistance for New Schools and/or New Administrators If you are a new administrator, or have opened a new school and would like hands-on assistance with your athletic program, a staff member will come out to your school. Contact us at the number below. For more information contact: Barbara Fiege, Director, at 213-241-5847 or barbara.fiege@lausd.net.
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LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
APOLO/DUAL LANGUAGE OFFICE Korean Language Test Revision (Grade 1) - Friday, May 18, 2012, Grade 1 teachers meet to discuss Korean Language Test Revision Korean DLP Curriculum Development Training (Grades 4-5) - May 12, 2012 Teachers currently teaching in the Korean/English Dual Language Program meet monthly to develop curriculum and instructional materials. Mandarin Language Test Pilot (Grade 4) - May 29-31, 2012, Pilot Test administered to all Grade 4 Mandarin/English Dual Language Program students Korean Language Test (KLT) (Grades 2-12) - Administration Window: May 29, 2012 - June 8, 2012 All Students in the Korean/English Dual Language Program participate in the KLT. Half-Day Training, MEM-5734.0, Annual Dual Language Institute, dated March 29, 2012 Half-day training for teachers, administrators and parent representatives at dual language program schools. Date: Saturday, June 9, 2012 Time: 8:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Location: Cahuenga ES Registration Deadline: May 18, 2012
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For more information contact: Anne Kim, Coordinator, at 213-241-2550 or anne.kim@lausd.net For more information contact: Kandice McLurkin, Coordinator, at 213-241-3340 or kandice.mclurkin@lausd.net
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LITERACY/LANGUAGE ARTS
Writing Project The Los Angeles Writing Projects Saturday Seminar Series is offering a free workshop on podcasting on May 19, 2012, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon at King Hall, Cal. State Los Angeles. Registration will take place from 9:30-10:00 on the second floor of King Hall in C2094A. Nathaniel Sapalicio, from Monterey Highlands Elementary School in Monterey Park, will facilitate the workshop, titled Fourteen Simple Steps to Creating Your Own Podcast. Podcast technology has become a vital asset in the classroom and as educators we should properly prepare our students for a future where they will be surrounded by technology in the educational and professional realm. This presentation will offer a simple fourteen-step process, in which you will create your own podcast. This presentation is suited for all levels of technologically literate individuals. For more information contact: Debra Conejo, Specialist, at 213-241-4230; Jaimi Krielaart, Specialist, at 213-241-2578 or jaimi.krielaart@lausd.net; or Alison Pickering, Specialist, at 213-241-2494 or alison.pickering@lausd.net.
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MATHEMATICS
Common Core State Standards in Mathematics California will be transitioning over the next three years to the recently adopted Common Core State Standards (CCSS). The CCSS define what students should understand and be able to do in the study of mathematics. Students who master the CCSS for mathematics will be prepared for college-level courses and possess the skills necessary for success in todays workforce. The CCSS include a focused and coherent set of standards that provide students the opportunity to achieve proficiency in key topics that are introduced in early grades and built upon in successive years. By focusing on central concepts necessary for the study of more advanced mathematics in later years, students gain greater depth of understanding. The Kindergarten through 8th grade standards are grouped by grade level and are organized into domains that vary slightly by grade. The high school standards are organized into conceptual categories. The standards also contain integrated Standards for Mathematical Practice that describes a set of skills and processes that all students should develop as part of their study of mathematics. For more information, please visit the Office of Curriculum, Instruction, and School Services: http://www.lausd.net/ociss and click on the Common Core State Standards tab. Algebra 1 EOC New Dates for Middle School Administrations th In order to get the Algebra 1 End-of-Course (EOC) data to award credits and inform student placement in 9 grade, the dates for administering the Algebra 1 EOC at the Middle School level have changed. The new window is set for June 4-8, 2012. Please plan accordingly.
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Algebra 1 EOC Placement Middle School students who received a grade of C or better in Algebra 1B or Algebra 1AB and pass the Algebra 1 End-of-Course or earn a score of proficient or advanced on the CST in Algebra 1, are to receive high school graduation credit for mathematics. These students should be placed in the next mathematics course such as Geometry or Algebra 2. Schools are requested to check through the Students Programming and Placement dashboard in myData to ensure that students meeting this requirement are placed correctly. Mathematics Professional Development Modules for Elementary Schools The PreK-12 mathematics team is continuing to develop a series of 45-to 60-minute sessions which can be used at Tuesday bank-time, grade level meetings, or other professional development time. The modules are focusing on math myths and misconceptions students have and strategies for repairing, and more importantly, avoiding the learning of these in the first place. The modules include a PowerPoint presentation, a facilitator's guide, a facilitator's note page, and any necessary handouts. Knowing that most schools are operating with fewer people and those fewer people have more and more demands on their time, the intended use is for a principal or other school site instructional leader (coach, AP, teacher, etc.) to have this ready-made PD available via our math website to download and use, eliminating the need to "put it all together". Our goal is to provide material which is user-friendly and of value to your school. Five modules are now available at www.lausd.net/math under the Professional Development link, with more to be developed in the coming months. Algebra I Professional Development Modules for Middle and High School Teachers Based on CST and Periodic Assessment data, the PreK-12 Mathematics team identified five quadratic standards as a high-need area of support for our Algebra I students. In response to this need, the team has developed a set of professional development modules for Middle and High School teachers focusing on concepts of quadratic equations. These modules focus on assisting students in accessing the language of mathematics, understanding the behavior of quadratic equations, and ultimately raising student achievement in Algebra I. The modules are now available to schools for Unit 3 that deals with quadratics at www.lausd.net/math under the Professional Development link. Periodic Assessments and Progress Monitoring Periodic assessment calendars for K-5 are located within the 2010-11 Mathematics Instructional Guide. Additionally, calendars for Kindergarten through Geometry are located under the Assessment link on the PreK-12 Mathematics website, www.lausd.net/math. Teachers can create assessments from the item bank or use the short pre-made assessments that include questions for a specific Standard using the CoreK-12 Progress Monitoring Assessments (PMAs). The PMAs can be used to assess target Standards that have been challenging for students to learn. Teachers will not need to wait for Periodic Assessments to collect data on possible student needs. Intervention can be done in a timely manner. Access to these PMAs can also be made through the mathematics website by clicking on the Assessment tab. Math Reasoning Inventory - Free Online Formative Assessment Tool Marilyn Burns has just released her Math Reasoning Inventory (MRI) and launched the related website: https://www.mathreasoninginventory.com/. This online formative assessment tool is now available free to all teachers. MRI assesses the numerical proficiency of students and asks questions that the Common Core expects all middle school students to answer successfully. A face-to-face interview is the core of MRI, and reasoning is the heart. The tool provides teachers all they need to ask questions and capture students' responses. Information about the tool and how to sign up for a free account can be found on the MRI website. It's a robust website that provides information about preparing to use MRI, provides tips for giving MRI interviews, has more than 80 video clips of actual interviews, shows sample MRI reports, explains the reasoning strategies students need to be numerically proficient, and more. 6 -Algebra II Mathematics Instructional Guide Web-based Professional Development A Moodle training and a PowerPoint presentation for Secondary School teachers on the use of the Mathematics Instructional Guide (MIG) has been created. This online resource walks teachers through the different components and use of the MIG. The PowerPoint can be used for professional development training during a department meeting or new teacher meeting. As we no longer send hard copies to schools, the MIG can be found on-line at www.lausd.net/math http://www.lausd.net/math. Through the use of the Moodle and PowerPoint, teachers are provided support in their planning throughout the school year. The Moodle website address is: https://ol2.lausd.net/moodleapp/login/index.php.
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2011-12 Elementary Mathematics Instructional Guide The K-5 MIG and accompanying PowerPoint presentation explaining its construction and use may be accessed at: https://ol2.lausd.net/moodleapp/course/view.php?id=447 or via the mathematics website: www.lausd.net/math under the Instructional Guide link. The concept lessons can be found by going to https://ol2.lausd.net/moodleapp/course/view.php?id=447 The instructional guide focuses on developmentally appropriate portions of grade-level standards in the appropriate instruction block where portions of complex standards are lined out in earlier blocks and set to be taught later in the school year. It also insures that all grade level standards are taught and assessed prior to the opening of the CST window. Additionally the MIG identifies the number of CST assessment items per standard which is listed next to each standard as well as indicating where that standard is taught using the district adopted mathematics textbook and the instructional block(s) in which it will be taught. Please share this information with all persons responsible for mathematics instructional planning and delivery. MIND Research Institute for Elementary and Middle Schools The MIND Research Institute offers a research-based tool for teaching and learning mathematics through nonlanguage based and visual instructional software. This program engages the learner's spatial temporal reasoning abilities to explain, understand, and solve multi-step problems. There are currently 130 schools in LAUSD that have the Mind Research ST Math program. More information may be found at http://www.mindresearch.net/ ALEKS On-line Support for Middle and Senior High School Students ALEKS is a web-based assessment and learning system that differentiates for individual students needs, including students with disabilities. It is aligned to CA state standards. ALEKS uses adaptive questioning to quickly and accurately determine exactly what a student knows and doesn't know. ALEKS then instructs the student on the topics s/he is most ready to learn. As a student works through a course, ALEKS periodically reassesses the student to ensure that topics learned are also retained. Middle and Senior High Schools are encouraged to utilize this program as part of their support and intervention for students struggling in mathematics. For more information regarding purchasing this intervention program, please visit: http://notebook.lausd.net/portal/page?_pageid=33,159170&_dad=ptl&_schema=PTL_EP . Mathematics Websites Inside Mathematics http://insidemathematics.org/index.php/home is a professional resource for educators passionate about improving students' mathematics learning and performance. This site features classroom examples of innovative teaching methods and insights into student learning, tools for mathematics instruction that teachers can use immediately, and video tours of the ideas and materials on the site. Tools for Educators: http://insidemathematics.org/index.php/tools-for-teachers Tour of Inside Mathematics: http://insidemathematics.org/index.php/video-tours-of-inside-mathematics Classroom Video Visit: http://insidemathematics.org/index.php/classroom-video-visits Take a look at the new CMC-S website: http://www.cmc-south.org The What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) publishes Practice Guides and engages in a variety of dissemination activities. One of these activities is their work with Doing What Works which is a separate US Department of Education website (http://dww.ed.gov) that provides multimedia products, tools, and other resources to translate research to practice and form a bridge for educators to understand and implement research-based practices. Grades 7-12: Online Graphing Calculators and more Googles search engine now produces graphing calculator images for most functions which can be found at: http://searchengineland.com/google-adds-graphical-math-calculator-to-search-results-103631 For other free tools, see also Geogebra, an interactive algebra, geometry and calculus tool, at http://www.geogebra.org
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Mathematics Professional Development Opportunities Pearson Education, publisher of the K-5 mathematics series, enVisionMATH, has developed a menu of interactive professional development modules. Topics currently include Assessment; Problem Solving; Deeping Content Knowledge; enVisionMATH overview; Technology; Using Manipulatives to Teach Math; enVisionMATH Lesson, Indepth; Questioning in the Math Classroom, and Advanced Learners/GATE. Additional modules are under development including a focus on English Learners. Schools may choose topics that address their specific needs. The modules can be tailored to meet the time needs of the school, (full day, half-day, other). This is a hands-on professional development including a comprehensive packet for each participant. Please contact Joan Crist at 916939-0293 or at joan@joancrist.com for cost, booking, or additional information. Riverside Unified School District has a set of videos showing teachers using the enVisionMATH program with students. To access these videos, please go to http://k6math.rusd.k12.ca.us/enVision.htm. The video links can be found at the bottom of the page. Grants and Awards Available DonorsChoose.org is an online charity that seeks to link teachers who have resource needs for their classrooms (e.g., calculators, science kits, digital cameras, laptops, books, etc.) with donors who would like to help fund the purchase of these resources. Teachers simply need to register at www.donorschoose.org/teacher, submit a photo of their classroom, and be prepared to submit a project request with a justification. Donors peruse the various project ideas daily and contribute funds to those that they would like to support. Once a project is fully funded, the materials are sent to the teacher's school. For more information, visit http://donorschoose.org PreK-12 Mathematics Website Please see the Mathematics website for PreK-12 Mathematics needs. This site includes staff professional learning opportunities, instructional materials, announcements, bulletins, and memos. The website address is: www.lausd.net/math. Please share this site with your staff and school community. PreK-12 Mathematics Community Link This link on the PreK-12 website is a Google document designed so that every school may have a math contact designee sign up to receive e-mail information directly from the central mathematics team. The designee may be an administrator, coach, or other faculty member who will be willing to share information received with the rest of the school. Please go to www.lausd.net/math and click on the Community link. Find your school, listed alphabetically by Local District and add your contact information. You may have one or two contacts per school. Thank you to all the schools who have already signed on. Our community continues to grow. . For more information contact: The Mathematics Office at 213-241-6444 or via e-mail for Shirley Guzman, Specialist, at shirley.guzman@lausd.net, Philip Ogbuehi, Specialist, at philip.ogbuehi@lausd.net; or Caroline Piangerelli, Specialist, at caroline.piangerelli@lausd.net.
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION K12
Fitnessgram The testing window for 10-12 grade students begins July 1 each year and ends at the end of the spring semester. These students may be periodically assessed to give them the best chance of meeting the passing requirement. The website may be used for pre-testing of the students and periodic assessment of their Fitnessgram scores. When the scores are inputted, the results for each assessment will be shown. Once the teacher submits the scores they will be uploaded into My Data on a weekly basis. If you need assistance, contact Chad Fenwick, K-12 Physical Education Advisor, at 213-241-4556 or chad.fenwick@lausd.net. Fitnessgram Test Preparation th th th th The Fitnessgram assessment window for 5 through 9 grade students is now closed. The 10 -12 grade students that have not met the passing requirement must be tested in the Fitnessgram assessment and have their scores entered into the reporting website at https://fitnessgram.lausd.net before the end of this semester.
MyData The students last years Fitnessgram scores can be accessed on MyData. Go to the school pull down menu and scroll down to Physical Fitness. If you need more information, contact Chad Fenwick, K-12 Physical Education Advisor, at 213-241-4556 or chad.fenwick@lausd.net. GRANTS Elementary Physical Education Teachers Win $15,000 in Cash and $15,000 in Equipment from the Sports Authority! Calling all K-5 Teachers and Students! Discovery Education, the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation and NASPE/AAHPERD challenge you to be involved to help win the fight against childhood obesity. FIND YOUR BALANCE CHALLENGE brings K-5 teachers and students together to create an action plan that addresses Energy Balance needs in their school community. Designed to reward student teams for taking steps to achieving Energy Balance, the challenge's Grand Prize Winning Class will receive a $30,000 grant from Sports Authority, plus other great prizes! Plus, two lucky second place schools win $10,000 grants. Our step-by-step toolbox provides simple instructions to help you get started. Register today and share your vision for making your school a healthy place! Another exciting way to win funds for your school! Enter the Healthy Playground Makeover Sweepstakes for a chance to win one of two Grand Prizes that include a $30,000 grant from Sports Authority and a Playworld Systems playground. Plus, one of the grand prizes will be awarded in a special drawing for Title 1 schools. California Department of Education (CDE) Funding Funding Name: 21st Century Community Learning Centers - Elementary & Middle Schools Eligible Applicants: institutions of higher education, local educational agencies, nonprofit organizations, other organizations or agencies. Required Eligibility Criteria: Funds are for schools that meet eligibility requirements for the Title I School-wide Program. Federal legislation mandates that competitive priority be given to applications serving Title I School-wide Program schools in need of improvement (Section 1116). To meet the competitive priority, applications must be jointly submitted by local educational agencies (LEA) receiving funds under Title I, Part A, and community-based organizations or other public or private, entities. Funding Description: California's 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Program provides funding to create incentives for establishing before-and after-school enrichment programs that partner schools and communities to provide academic and literacy support and safe, constructive alternatives for youth. Each program must consist of three elements: academic assistance, educational enrichment, and family literacy services. Programs must operate during every regular school day and may operate during summer, intersession, or vacation days. For more information, view this website at http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/profile.asp?id=2097. The Sara Lee Foundation Food Related Programs The purpose of The Sarah Lee Foundation is to decrease food insecurity and increase access to fresh produce and meals. Significant funding consideration is given to programs that focus on food recovery, increased access to fresh produce and protein, meal programs when schools are not in session, and hunger awareness. Award amounts vary. Eligible organizations include 501(c)(3) nonprofits that are located in communities where Sara Lee operates. Contact The Sara Lee Foundation for information and to apply for this funding at http://www.saraleefoundation.org/funding/focus_food_related.cfm. Deadline is rolling. Entertainment Software Association (ESA) - Positive Youth Program Grants The purpose of the ESA Foundation is to promote positive programs and opportunities that make a difference in the quality of life, health and welfare of America's youth. The Foundation is committed to using the power of the interactive entertainment industry to create a positive social impact across the country. Youth programs must be focused in one of the following areas: skills and personal development; general health and welfare; risk behavior prevention; education and multimedia arts/technology. To make a grant request, organizations must have 501(c)(3) status, seek funding for a specific project or program that is or will be in two or more states in the United States, and serve youth ages 7-18. Contact the ESA Foundation for more information and to apply for this funding at http://www.theesa.com/foundation/application.asp. Deadline is rolling.
After school Alliance's website This website has resources for after school providers, including tips for initiating relationships with funders and businesses, and for identifying funding opportunities. http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/funding.cfm. Sun Safety Grant Check this site for more information, http://www.aad.org/skin-care-and-safety/skin-cancer-prevention/shade-structure. NFL Network PE Teacher of the Year Criteria Requirements: Be an active, full-time classroom teacher (K through Grade 12) in a public, private or charter school Have teaching as the primary responsibility rather than administrative or supervisory responsibilities Be a teacher who is planning to actively continue his/her teaching career (currently teaching and planning to remain teaching through the 2012-13 school year) Possess expertise in physical education and be able to deliver age-appropriate content in a meaningful and engaging manner Incorporate innovative instructional materials, curriculum or techniques to support and enhance instruction Show evidence of on-going professional learning through completion of specific training and/or advanced degrees Display exemplary interpersonal skills in communicating with students, parents, administrators, community members and professional colleagues Engage parents/families as partners in the learning process to enhance student achievement; and Demonstrate a strong commitment to creating a climate of caring and respect conducive to effective teaching and learning Award and school grant funds will be distributed in total only after the winning teacher has signed an affidavit of eligibility. For more information, view http://www.keepgyminschool.com/pe-teacher-of-the-year/. The Sound Body Sound Mind Established in 1999 by Cindy and Bill Simon, Sound Body Sound Mind is a comprehensive physical fitness program established to promote self-confidence and healthy lifestyle choices among high school students in the greater Los Angeles area. Los Angeles Unified School District has received over 60 grants for their schools. Grant applications for middle schools are now being accepted for the 2012-13 school year. The grant deadline for the next school year is October 2012. They expect to award nine more middle schools next year. The grant is awarded to schools that show good progress toward standards based instruction and administrations that are supporting quality physical education. For more information contact Chad Fenwick, K-12 Physical Education Advisor, at 213-241-4556 or chad.fenwick@lausd.net or Keith Legro at 310-500-4285 or visit www.soundbodysoundmind.com. Sound Body Sound Mind schools that have the fitness centers will be able to apply for an equipment maintenance grant to repair, replace or refurbish their equipment. Contact Keith Legro at 310-500-4285 or klegro@wesandsons.com. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTS Project North Reach California Subject Matter Project for Physical Education at California State University Long Beach (CSLB). The conference is FREE for your physical education teachers. The conference includes food, mileage for participants who live within 60 miles of CSLB, housing for participants that live over 60 miles away, conference fees and materials. Encourage your physical education teachers to attend. For more information contact Chad Fenwick, K-12 Physical Education Advisor, at chad.fenwick@lausd.net. Teachers can still apply on a case-by-case basis. Workshop begins July 9, 2012 through July 13. California Middle School Physical Education Workshop CMSPEW 2012 This workshop will be in July at CSU, Fullerton. Check this website for more information: www.cmspew.org or for questions contact: Jeffrey Jones jjones@orangeusd.org (714) 697-6445 or Lynne McIntosh lmcintosh@swhittier.k12.ca.us (714) 745-9701. Early Registration: Prior to June 1, 2012 Registration: June 1, 2012 June 30, 2012 Late Registration: July 1, 2012 July 24, 2012
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Parent Connection Here are some great ideas to get your Parent Teacher Associations (PTA) and Parent Teacher Organizations (PTO) involved in increasing physical activity at your school! AAHPERD is proud to announce that the new Lets Move in School PTA/PTO Toolkit and the November issue of the Lets Move in School Physical Education Teachers Toolkit are now available online. The Let's Move in School PTA/PTO Toolkit is designed to assess the level of physical education/activity currently provided by the school. PTA or PTO members are encouraged to use the toolkit to create awareness of the benefits of a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP) and offer steps to increase physical education/activity in your school. The ultimate goal is to ensure that students participate in 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity daily, are fully physically educated, and well equipped for a lifetime of physical activity. For more information visit: http://www.aahperd.org/letsmoveinschool/tools/pta-pto-toolkit.cfm for more information. The November issue of the Lets Move in School Physical Education Teachers Toolkit focuses on increasing family physical activity. At http://www.aahperd.org/letsmoveinschool/tools/peteachers/theme_nov.cfm, you will find a communication to parents, a listing of special family physical activity events, ideas for before and after-school physical activity clubs, new physical activity break ideas and a special refrigerator message for everyones home. AAHPERD is an alliance of five national associations, six district associations, and a research consortium which support healthy lifestyles. 1900 Association Drive Reston VA 20191 | 8002137193, www.aahperd.org. For more information contact: Chad Fenwick, Advisor, at 213-241-4556 or chad.fenwick@lausd.net.
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RESPONSE TO INSTRUCTION AND INTERVENTION (RtI 2 )
RtI Surveys The window on the End-of-Year Beliefs Survey and the Perceptions of Practice Survey will close May 31, 2012. The End-of-Year Self-Assessment of Problem-Solving Implementation (SAPSI) window for all cohorts closes May 31, 2012. The surveys and survey reports may be accessed online at: Faculty: http://sites.google.com/site/lausdrti/faculty-staff-surveys School Based Leadership Team: http://sites.google.com/site/lausdrti/sblt For questions or concerns regarding the RtI Surveys, please contact Leti Puyol, RtI Expert, at 213-241-5631 or lourdes.puyol@lausd.net Problem-Solving Process Guide The Problem-Solving Process Guide is a protocol tool designed to guide school teams through the four steps in the Problem Solving Process. The tool consists of three parts: Preparing for Problem-Solving, Problem-Solving Protocol and Problem-Solving Resources. Download the Problem-Solving Process Guide at: Problem-Solving Process Guide: http://rti.lausd.net/resources For more information contact: Susan Tandberg, Coordinator, at 213-241-5333 or susan.tandberg@lausd.net
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SCHOOL-WIDE POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT

Testing As testing time approaches and test prep activities are rolled out, take the opportunity to also review school-wide behavioral expectations. It is also the perfect time to positively reinforce students, families, and staff for displaying safe, responsible, and respectful behavior, such as going to bed early, coming to school on time, and having breakfast. This will establish a great foundation for testing to occur and for great minds to be at work together! Announcing the new Discipline Foundation Policy Website! Coming in May! Please visit http://Disciplinepolicy.lausd.net to explore the new website and to access resources and information on School-wide Positive Behavior Support and the Discipline Foundation Policy. For more information contact: James E. Anderson, Specialist, at 213-241-5407 or james.e.anderson@lausd.net; Laura Zeff, Specialist, at 213-241-8167 or laura.zeff@lausd.net For more information contact: Nancy Franklin, Director, at 213-241-8086 or nancy.franklin@lausd.net;
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SCIENCE
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Kindergarten-Grade Five Science Professional Development Participants will experience investigations and the various components of the elementary science curriculum, including note booking, assessments, Internet resources, science resource books. In addition, connections will be made to current initiatives: TREASURES and COMMON CORE. All are welcome! LAUSD teacher who complete the course will receive a free set of science readers, May 5, 2012 at Open Charter Magnet Kindergarten Animals Two by Two Grade One Plants and Animals Grade Two Insects and Plants Grade Three Structures of Life Grade Four Environments Grade Five Living Systems May 5, 2012 at MARIANNA E.S Kindergarten Wood and Paper Grade One Solids and Liquids Grade Two Balance and Motion Grade Three Matter and Energy Grade Four Magnetism and Electricity Grade Five Mixtures and Solutions Flyers and registration information available at this link: http://science.lausd.net/upcoming-kindergarten-fifth-grade-professional-devlopment-opportunities Save the Date Upcoming LAUSD Science Symposium on June 2, 2012. Please contact Lillian Valadez-Rodela for more information: 213-241-5689 Those who wish to enroll immediately in any of these opportunities can go directly to Learning Zone https://lz.lausd.net/lz/index.jsp or contact Lillian Valadez-Rodela directly at 213 241-5689. Please check the science
website http://science.lausd.net/ or contact Lillian Valadez-Rodela lillian.valadez-rodela@lausd.net for the most current professional development opportunities. WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITIES Exciting Opportunity for Elementary Teachers This will only be available to the first 100 teachers who sign-up. In a partnership between UCLA Science Project and the California Science Center to support LAUSD, you are invited to attend a very special professional development for elementary teachers this summer at the California Science Center. The professional development will be from July 31 to August 3, 2012. To register go to this link: http://centerx.gseis.ucla.edu/science-project/registration/engaging The UC Riverside Summer Physics Academy is a five full-day institute for high school physics teachers taking place at the UCR Department of Physics and Astronomy and coordinated by UCR faculty. A stipend of $600 will be given to participants attending the entire five days. Application deadline is June 1, 2012, and space is limited to 25 teachers. Who: high school physics teachers When: June 25-29, 8a.m. 4:00 p.m. Where: UCR Physics Department Please, fill out the online application form before June 1, 2012 to be considered as a participant. Click on the http://tinyurl.com/UCRPhysics2012 link for registration The Forestry Institute for Teachers (FIT) is once again offering one-week summer trainings. They pay you $200 and you get all room and board, and all field trips and materials for free. For more information go to: http://www.forestryinstitute.org for application information. Dates and locations for this year are: June 10-16, 2012, at the University of California Forestry Camp near Quincy, in Plumas County June 23-29, 2012: Sierra Outdoor School in Sonora, in Tuolumne County July 8-14, 2012: Camp McCumber, near Shingletown, in Shasta County July 15-21, 2012: Humboldt State University in Arcata, in Humboldt County NatureBridge offers teacher professional development one-day and multi-day workshops in Southern California. http://www.naturebridge.org/santa-monica-mountains/teacher-professional-development-santa-monica-mountains * Saturday, May 12th (9 a.m. - 11 a.m.): Open House at Circle X Ranch * Saturday, May 12th (11 a.m. - 4 p.m.): Teacher Professional Development at Circle X Ranch * Saturday, June 2nd to Sunday, June 3rd on an Overnight tent-camping Teacher Professional Development on the Channel Islands. SCIENCE INITIATIVES The National Research Council has informally published A Framework for K-12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas. Download a free copy at: http://www.centeroninstruction.org/a-frameworkfor-k-12-science-education-practices-crosscutting-concepts-and-core- ideas NSTA is publishing articles, hosting web seminars, planning conference events, and more, to help science teachers prepare for the Next Generation Science Standards. Visit the NSTA website to learn more: Research publication on Elementary Science: High Hopes Few Opportunities: The Status of Elementary Science Education in California, a new report from the Strengthening Science Education in California initiative, reveals that students have little access to high quality science education in California elementary schools. To learn more about the report or download it for free, please visit: www.cftl.org/science FREE FIELDTRIP OPPORTUNITIES The Vic & Bonnie Christensen Science Center (formally San Pedro Science Materials Center) is also an LAUSD fieldtrip approved site. They have a California Native Gardens Tour, farm animals, and a rare and exotic animals exhibit at no charge. Call 310-832-7573 to set-up a fieldtrip.
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SCIENCE MATERIALS SUPPORT The Science Materials Centers have many auxiliary science materials available for checkout. Click here to browse: lausd.science.net Elementary schools- after completion of your life science units please contact us if you have crayfish, snails, mealworms, beetles, chickens, etc., that need a new home. Some organisms are not meant to be released into the environment. For further information please contact lillian.valadez-rodela@lausd.net. MATERIALS AVAILABLE Everyone is welcome to visit the T4T warehouse. Open to the public every Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. and the second Saturday. of every month from :9:00 -12:00 noon, its stocked full of an amazing assortment of unique materials in barrel after beautiful barrel. http://www.trashforteaching.org/ SCIENCE FAIRS/SCIENCE COMPETITIONS 2012 Environmental Science Fair is set for May 5, 2012. This is open to students in Grade Five through Eight. For more information go to: http://www.sbbec.org/scifair.htm BUG FAIR! Come and learn everything you didnt want to know about all kinds of rare and common insects. Saturday and Sunday, May 19 and 20, 2012 at the Los Angeles County Natural History Museums Annual Bug Fair. Come and learn about not so common and exotic insects that live in our world. The two-day Bug Fair is an insect extravaganza with hundreds of things to see and do. For more information go to: http://www.nhm.org/site/activities-programs/bug-fair
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY School Garden Support Day Program The first Saturday of every month at the Christensen MST the School Garden Support Day Program is held from 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Free plant plugs and seeds, along with advice from master gardeners will be provided to all school gardens. First Saturdays are also volunteer days. Anyone interested in helping out in the garden, clearing brush, cleaning animal enclosures are welcome. For more information contact John Zavalney at (310) 832-7573 or john.zavalney@lausd.net to reserve your spot. $$$$ EXPIRATION ALERT $$$$ Elementary Administrators Do you have expiring Live Organism Cards from your FOSS Science Program? Once they have expired, they will no longer be honored. Under a current exchange your school can save hundreds of dollars. Currently FOSS/DELTA is offering an exchange program where they will reissue any unused soon expiring Live Organism Cards. Procedure for Exchanging Expiring Live Material Cards: Before the expiration date. Please contact Lillian Valadez-Rodela at 213-241-5689 or email at lillian.valadez-rodela@lausd.net. For more information contact: Lillian Valadez-Rodela, Specialist, at 213-241-6444 or lillian.valadez-rodela@lausd.net or Ayham Dahi, PreK-12 Science Specialist, at 213-241-6876 or ayham.dahi@lausd.net.
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SECONDARY PROGRAMS, INSTRUCTION
CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) Curriculum Update The CTE Linked Learning team has distributed Perkins Applications for the 2012-13 school years. The applications are to initiate, expand, or to enhance CTE pathways at your school. CTE applications are due in the CTE office May
4, 2012. For more information on this process, contact the CTE Advisor in your area or Kathy Halsey, Coordinator, at 213-241-4135 or kah4812@lausd.net. CTE Advisory The CTE Advisory will meet four times this year. The Advisory consists of business leaders, LAUSD CTE and Instructional Staff, Post-Secondary institutions, the LA Chamber and parents that will provide input on District Linked Learning Pathways, student internships, teacher externships and curriculum development and support for Linked Learning. The Advisory is an outcome of the LA Compact which supports Linked Learning throughout LAUSD. The Advisory will meet June 7, 2012. For more information, contact Kathy Halsey, Coordinator, at 213-241-4135 or kah4812@lausd.net. 2
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Annual Linked Learning Symposium nd The 2 Annual Linked Learning Symposium will take place June 2, 2012, from 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Edward Roybal Learning Center. The Symposium theme is Student Innovators and will feature the innovative work of students and teachers throughout LAUSD. Highlighted will be a successful CTE / Linked Learning Programs / Practices including: Project-Based Learning, Career and Technical Themed pathways, Worked Based Learning, Integrated Instruction, and Community and Business Partnerships. The keynote speaker will be Haley Hoverter, Downtown Business Magnet, a junior and winner of the US Grand Prize for Entrepreneurship. For more information, contact Kathy Halsey, Coordinator, at 213-241-4135 or kah4812@lausd.net.
COUNSELING SERVICES College/Career Preparation The University of California Office of the President (UCOP) website is currently being updated by the Local District Counseling Coordinators (LDCC). Assistant Principals Secondary Counseling Services (APSCS) should send updated lists no later than May 4, 2012, to the LDCC for updating next years course offering. Go to the UCOP web site at www.ucop.edu/doorways/list and print a copy of the schools 2011-12 course list. Check the school information and check all the courses. Make any corrections on the current list and send it to your LDCC. New schools establishing a course list for the first time should contact your LDCC right away. REF-1469.4, Revision of the UC/CSU A-G Approved Course List for 2012-13 will be available through Inside LAUSD soon. Advanced Placement (AP) The College Board offers several resources for use both within and beyond the classroom on tips to help students get ready and succeed on the AP Exams day. Students can hone their essay-writing skills with downloadable, previously administered free-response questions by visiting the student pages at www.collegeboard.com. The Released Exams allow teachers to prepare students using an actual AP Exam. In addition to providing the multiple-choice questions and answers, these books describe the process of scoring the free-response questions and include examples of students actual responses, the scoring guidelines, and scoring commentary. The College Boards student site has compiled free tips and strategies on study skills and test taking tips for taking the AP Exams in world languages, math and science, and history and social sciences. The AP Coordinator at your school site is responsible for training proctors, preparing exam rooms, setting up exam equipment, and ensuring the secure delivery and storage of exam materials. On exam day, make sure these materials are delivered to the exam room: printed exam packets and any associated CDs or tapes, answer sheets, AP student packs, AP Exam instructions script, sign with school code, extra No 2 pencils, extra pens with black or dark blue ink, extra lined paper for free response, stapler, extra calculators, watch for proctor; each room should have two (2) timepieces, signs for the door one to read Exam in Progress and the other one Cell phones are prohibited in the testing room Many coordinators find it helpful to complete the student ID information in a pre-exam session for students. At some schools, the parent association provides snacks before or after the exams as a treat for the students. Master Schedule MyData Release and Master Schedule Planning New - MyData Release. Under the school menu, which assists schools with student placement and Master Schedule planning, there are four new reports under Student Programming and Placement dashboard: - Algebra Credit Eligibility - Math Diagnostic for Grade 5 and 8 - Math Placement for Grade 7 and 8
ELA Placement for Grades 6 through 9 this ELA Placement Guide, however, will not be accessible until May 9, 2012. This is to assure that the MAZE and Performance Assessments are available. ICP/IGP Reminder -- all counselors should meet with students and parents for the annual Individual Culmination Plan (ICP) for middle school and Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) for high school. SSIS TR61-Graduation Coding (Year-end flag) training now available on the following dates (sign-up in the Learning Zone): o May 7 Beaudry Building two trainings first one from 8:00-10:00 a.m. second one from 1:30-3:30 p.m. o May 21 Beaudry Building two trainings first one from 8:00-10:00 a.m. second one from 1:30-3:30 p.m. o May 23 Zelzah Site two trainings first one from 8:00-10:00 a.m. second one from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
If you need additional information, contact your Local District PreK-12 School Counseling Coordinator. WORKBASED EXPERIENCE EDUCATION Student Work Permit Issuance During Summer Break Please direct any students who need a work permit during summer break to the Work Experience Education Office th located at the Beaudry Central Office (333 South Beaudry Avenue, 25 Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017). We will process student work permits from June 1, 2012, to August 15, 2012, (depending on the schools summer vacation calendar). Please remind students that the work permits are temporary and will expire August 20, 2012; your school can issue permanent ones when the students come back from break. In addition, please let your students know that they need to bring a completed work permit application, current school ID with birth date on it (if the ID does not have a birth date, then they need to also bring proof of their birth date). For more information, contact the Work Experience Education Office at 213-241-7053 or via e-mail at workexp@lausd.net. LAUSD-DWP Student Internship Opportunities The Department of Water and Power (DWP) and the Work Experience Education office will have internship openings for students across the school district. The name of this program is the Youth Services Academy (YSA) and it has been around since 1990. Our office will start recruiting students in May for them to start interning in July 2012. Students will be interning with DWP personnel (i.e. engineers, architects, designers, supervisors, clerical, etc.) at the DWP Building in Downtown Los Angeles. Students will work Monday to Thursday from 1:00-5:00 p.m. and attend a Work Experience Education Class on Fridays from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Students will be paid $8.50 an hour for work and earn credits for Work Experience Education. The Work Experience class is a requirement students will receive five to ten credits per semester. This program is not only for the summer, it is continuous until the student graduates from high school with an option to continue to work up to the end of the students first semester in college. Participants in the YSA Program Requirements 1. Senior class of 2013 attending a LAUSD high school 2. 2.0 minimum GPA 3. Right to Work documents social security card, photo identification and birth certificate. 4. Afternoons must be open report to work and attend class from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 5. Reliable transportation to Downtown Los Angeles 6. Commitment to the program from July 2012 to June 2013 (December 2013 if student attends a local college). For more information, contact Dale Hirayama, Work Experience Education Advisor, at 213-241-7053 or at dale.hirayama@lausd.net. Issuance of Student Work Permits During the school year, each school serving students in Grades 9 to 12 needs to have a certificated staff member assigned to issue student work permits. The certificated staff member needs to meet at least one of the following criteria: 1) possess a single-subject teaching credential, who must be teaching at least one work experience education class, 2) possess a pupil personnel services (PPS) credential and/or 3) be a current administrator who has a B1-8 form filed in our office. To issue student work permits, the B1-1 and B1-4 forms need to be used. In addition, a copy of current ID needs to be copied and filed along with the aforementioned forms (i.e. school, DMV, passport, INS/Green Card, any government-issued ID, etc.). If there is no birth date on the ID, then a birth certificate or other official form needs to be secured to prove the date of birth since student work permit information is based on age. If you need training and/or
additional information, contact Jos Artiles, Work Experience Education Specialist, at 213-241-7053 or jose.artiles@lausd.net. Work Experience Education Credits Work Experience Education allows students to receive high school credit if they are legally employed after school. Part of the process to grant credit(s) is that the student meets once a week with their work experience coordinator to go over work-related issues. If you are a high school that wants to institute a work experience education program, contact Jos Artiles, Work Experience Education Specialist, at 213-241-7053 or jose.artiles@lausd.net. For more information contact: Nader Delnavaz, Administrative Coordinator, at 213-241-7510 or nader.delnavaz@lausd.net.
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SECONDARY PROGRAMS, OPERATIONS
Accreditation New schools that are scheduled to open in September 2012 should have submitted a Request for WASC Affiliation form prior to April 30, 2012, in order to schedule a fall visit, and no later than September 30, 2012, to schedule a spring visit. There is a $150.00 application fee that OCISS will pay. When you submit your application, attach a memo stating that OCISS will pay the application fee (send a copy of the memo to Janice Davis so that we can followth th th up with the payment). As a reminder, new high schools should open with only 9 , 10 and/or 11 graders in order to th give the school time to prepare for the accreditation process. If your school is opening with 12 graders, please contact Janice Davis ASAP so that she can review the steps that need to be completed to ensure you have an accreditation status for your seniors. REF-4059.1, Guidelines for Schools Involved in Accreditation by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), dated November 16, 2009, is posted for your reference. FYI Accrediting Commission for Schools: 533 Airport Blvd., Suite 200; Burlingame, CA 94010. Phone: 650-6961060, Fax: 650-696-1867, e-mail: mail@acswasc.org, website: www.acswasc.org Graduation Participation Seniors that do not pass one or more sections of the CAHSEE are not allowed to participate in their graduation ceremony. Students are required to meet State and District course and credit requirements, meet additional noncourse requirements and successfully pass both sections of the CAHSEE to qualify for a High School Diploma. Remind seniors that if they take the May administration of the CAHSEE, the results will not be available in time for them to participate in the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2012. After completion of intervention classes and upon successfully passing both sections of the CAHSEE, students will be able to participate in the next graduation ceremony that is scheduled. For Students with Disabilities, please refer to REF-5452, CAHSEE Exemption and Waiver Process for Students with Disabilities, May 11, 2011. Supplemental Assignment Differentials The method of allocating activity assignment resources for 2012-13 will remain the same as 2011-12. This allocation will be based on enrollment. The allocation of activity assignment resources to non Per Pupil school sites will be based on total enrollment in Grades 6-12, including special education and magnet center students at middle, senior high and span schools. The allocation of activity assignment resources to Per Pupil school sites is included in the Per Pupil Funding Model. Sites will use the resource allocation to fund the number of supplemental activity assignments within their resource allocation note change in allocation - $3.00 per student for middle schools and $4.00 per student for senior high schools. Schools will be held accountable for overdrafts. BUL-3856.3, Guidelines for Supplemental Assignment Differentials, dated August 17, 2011, is being updated to reflect the changes. For more information contact: Janice Davis, Administrative Coordinator, at 213-241-7510 or jdavis@lausd.net.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION
Mandatory Professional Development for Teachers The Division of Special Education and the Language Acquisition Branch are sponsoring mandatory professional development for special education teachers of students in Grades 6-12 with mild/moderate disabilities participating in special day program (SDP) classes, and students in Grades K-12 with moderate/severe disabilities participating in SDP classes. This professional development will focus on providing English Language Development (ELD) core instruction and specially designed academic instruction in English (SDAIE) strategies for content instruction in the classroom. Sessions are scheduled from 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. and will be held at regional locations. Teachers can register on Learning Zone. Last Chance for Technology Tools for Success New sessions of Technology Tools for Success: A Professional Development Opportunity for K-12 Special Education are being offered to special education teachers on limited weekdays and weekends in April, May, and June 2012. This training is open to K-12 special education teachers who work with students with disabilities. Teachers who participate in this professional development will receive a Dell Inspiron Netbook. Sessions are scheduled from 8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. or 12:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. at regional locations during the week and at Frank Del Olmo Elementary on weekends. Teachers can register on Learning Zone. For more information contact Meredith Adams, Coordinator K-12 Instruction, at 213-241-8105 or meredith.adams@lausd.net; or Gabriel Arreguin, Coordinator K-12 Instruction at 213-241-8175 or gabriel.arreguin@lausd.net For more information contact: Sharyn Howell, Executive Director, 213-241-6701 or sharyn.howell@lausd.net.
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STUDENT HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Homeless Student Survey The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act requires the annual reporting of identified homeless students by nighttime residence. The Homeless Student Survey is due at the end of May each school year. Schools shall follow the protocols of the Homeless Student Survey Memorandum disseminated yearly by the Division of Planning and Assessment in order to accurately count their homeless students. Students who have been identified as homeless at any time between July 1, 2011, and June 30, 2012, should be included on this roster. This would include students who are currently housed. For more information contact: Melissa Schoonmaker, Homeless Education Coordinator, at 213-241-3844 or melissa.schoonmaker@lausd.net Review of Attendance Plans Schools should review and update their Attendance and Dropout Prevention Plan in preparation for the upcoming school year. The plan should include strategies that support a positive school climate, a school-wide attendance th th th incentive program, and plans to support students in transitional grades (5 , 6 or 8 ) and in the grade levels with the highest rates of student absenteeism. Students with attendance issues should be identified early in the school year so that appropriate and timely interventions can be provided. For more information contact: Pupil Services at 213-241-3844 or your Local District PSA Field Coordinator. State Graduates and Dropout Lists Principals shall ensure that a team exists to recover students on the State Graduates and Dropout Lists. A student who is not enrolled in school will be counted as a dropout at the last school of attendance. Dropouts reported in the current year will impact the schools graduation rate for AYP over the next four years. These lists can be downloaded from SIS three times per year.
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For more information contact: Pupil Services at 213-241-3844 or refer to MEM-5677, 2010-11 State Graduates and Dropouts Lists, dated January 30, 2012. For more information contact: Rene Gonzalez, Executive Director, at 213-241-3840 or rene.gonzalez@lausd.net
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STUDENT INTEGRATION SERVICES
Walk-In Magnet Application Process The new online Walk-in Magnet application process is open through September 10, 2012. Annual Year End Evaluation for Magnet Schools The Annual Year End Evaluation for Magnet Schools is due to the Student Integration Services Office on May 4, 2012. Schools may download the Annual Evaluation cover sheet online through the EZ Access Magnet portal beginning April 20, 2012. SAVE THE DATE - Fall 2012 Magnet Meeting Date - Thursday, August 2, 2012, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location - TBD Registration - Please register for the meeting on Learning Zone. Registration Deadline: TBD No Child Left Behind Public School Choice (NCLB-PSC) and Permits With Transportation (PWT) The student selection process for the NCLB-PSC and PWT programs has been completed. Rosters of students participating in these programs will be mailed to all receiving schools in early May. Enrollment seats for participating students were reserved during the E-Cast process. Parents of program participants have been notified and instructed to contact the receiving school to obtain information regarding enrollment and orientation dates. Questions regarding NCLB-PSC should be directed to La Chanee Thompson, NCLB-PSC Specialist, at 213-241-5617 or ldt7275@lausd.net. Questions regarding PWT should be directed to Angela Marcano, Magnet Coordinator at 213241-5695 or angela.marcano@lausd.net. Indian Education Program The Indian Education Programs Formula Grant for 2012-13 is due to the Office of Indian Education in Washington D.C. by May 4, 2012. The Annual Art Show was held at the Autry National Center. Student projects are left up for viewing by parents, guardians and friends on Sunday, June 10, 2012, when our Annual Student Recognition Program is held. Students will tour the Autry Museum and workshops will be held for part of the day. All transportation costs are paid by our federal grant for this worthwhile activity. Additionally, the program pays for substitutes in order for Program Staff to accompany their students to the Autry. Questions regarding this program should be directed to Mel Mares, Interim Coordinator, at 213-241-7067 or melquiades.mares@lausd.net. For more information contact: Estelle, Luckett, Director, at 213-241-6933 or estelle.luckett@lausd.net.
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WORLD LANGUAGES AND CULTURES
Professional Development Please note: for professional development opportunities that require a fee, inquire with your site administrator if school-site funds for professional development are available to support your registration fees and conference attendance. There are no Central Office funds available. Teachers should consult with their site administrators to
discuss the viability of participating in any of the programs offered and obtain the necessary authorizations, especially if it involves students, travel, and/or contractual time. LAUSD Biliteracy Awards Did you know that over 50 LAUSD schools recognized over 1,300 students in Grades 5, 8, and 12 with the LAUSD Biliteracy Awards in the 2010-2011 school year? Click here to learn more about the LAUSD Biliteracy Awards and how your school can be part of this unique opportunity this year to recognize students who demonstrate proficiency in English and in a language other than English. LAUSD Spanish Equivalency Examination The LAUSD Spanish Equivalency Examination is a tool to help schools provide students in Grades 8-12, including those who may have acquired Spanish without formal instruction, an opportunity to demonstrate proficiency in Spanish and establish equivalency to up to two years of Spanish coursework. The results of the Spanish Equivalency Examination are used for appropriate placement of qualifying students into the Spanish for Spanish Speakers study sequence. Click here for more information. OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS OF CHINESE San Francisco State University Chinese Flagship Program Teachers of Chinese can share this information with high school students interested in continuing the study of Chinese language (with any major) in college. The San Francisco State University (SFSU) Chinese Flagship Program is a federally-funded initiative under The Language Flagship, which promotes intensive language training for undergraduates to help them reach professional proficiency in their chosen domain. Open to all SFSU-enrolled students by application, the Chinese Flagship Program provides the following benefits to selected students: 1) At SFSU: Special Flagship language and content area courses, one-on-one conversation tutoring, regular standardized assessment and individualized faculty advising; 2) Study and work in China: Flagship students are eligible to receive funding to support one summer intensive language study program and a Capstone Year program in China that includes one term of direct-enrollment study at prestigious Nanjing University and a four-month professional internship in China in their field of interest. Flagship student alumni are expected to reach ACTFL Superior level proficiency by the time of Capstone completion, with full working capabilities in Chinese professional settings. Please contact SFSU Chinese Flagship Program to obtain more information for your high school students of Chinese or to schedule a school visit: 415-338-7032, e-mail: flagship@sfsu.edu. Facebook: www.facebook.com/SFSUFlagship Computerized Assessment of Proficiency (CAP) K-12 Assessment Project The Computerized Assessment of Proficiency (CAP) K-12 Assessment is a project among San Francisco State University (SFSU), the University of Oregon Chinese Flagship Program, and the University of Oregons Center for Applied Second Language studies (CASLS). The CAP K-12 Assessment Project is designed to support Californias school district administrators, instructors and learners of Chinese. This spring (beginning of fall semester is possible, as well) SFSU is providing a new no-cost language assessment opportunity to Chinese programs in the state the Computerized Assessment of Proficiency (CAP) is an online reading and listening test developed by CASLS that delivers both individual student and comprehensive program assessment data with an emphasis on proficiency-based instruction and curriculum collaboration. Teacher of Chinese who participants in the project and carry out the online assessment in their classrooms will qualify to attend a special half-day assessment workshop at SFSU to review and discuss state and regional proficiency benchmark data, as well as receive resource materials specially tailored for Chinese language instruction at their teaching level. SF State Chinese Flagship will be able to cover travel expenses for five teachers from Southern California to attend the workshop. Complete this application form (on page 2) and email to Katya Sidor, ksidor@sfsu.edu. OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS OF FRENCH Vive la langue franaise event at Ramn C. Cortines School for the Visual and Performing Arts On March 7, Professeur Stephane Joyet and his students of French at Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts put together an inspiring performance, Vive la langue franaise. The spectacle, attended by members of the community, students, teachers, and administrators, was a fine example of integrating education in language, culture, and the performing arts. Bravo! Click on the link to learn more about the Vive la langue franaise
performance. If you have a school event or classroom project that showcases what students can do with French that you would like to share through the Instructional Communiqu, please contact William Chang. Teaching French Language and Culture The Alliance Franaise workshops teach the participants how to motivate students in learning French language through culture, authentic documents (commercials, YouTube, radio shows, magazines, TV shows), activities and challenges. Participants explore various ways to teach, and to assist students in listening, reading, and communicating in French language. Students are familiarized with spoken French, idiomatic expressions, conjugation, grammatical points, and culture. Presenters provide free online resources in French language, and provide the lesson plans and others. Our workshops are applicable for high school and university students. For more information, please contact the Alliance Francaises Education Director, Sophie Rein at 310-652-0306. Le Franais en Californie Newsletter Le Franais en Californie is a bimonthly newsletter initiated by the Cultural Services of the French Consulate in Los Angeles and San Francisco, and addressed to teachers of French in California at any level initiated. This newsletter is aimed to provide information on upcoming workshops, educational resources, career advancement and abroad training opportunities in France, cultural events and more. To subscribe to receive future issues electronically, email Pascal K Douglas at pascal.k.douglas@consulfrance-losangeles.org or lefrancaisencalifornie@gmail.com. In your request, please be sure to include all the following information: First name Last name Email address (work) Affiliation/School
Click here to read archived back issues of Le Franais en Californie. The views and opinions expressed in the newsletter do not necessarily reflect the policies or position of the LAUSD. Teachers should consult with their site administrators to discuss the viability of participating in any of the programs offered, especially if it involves students and/or contractual time. OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS OF ANY WORLD LANGUAGE 23 Annual Summer Seminar for Language Teachers The California Language Teachers Association and the California World Language Project are pleased to present, rd after a five year hiatus, the 23 Annual Summer Seminar for Language Teachers. The theme for this summers st seminar is Standards-based Instruction in the Context of 21 Century Skills. The seminar runs July 2227, 2012 and will be located on the campus of UC Santa Barbara. Fees cover registration, lodging, and meals: $600 - $750. Click on the link above for more information, including theme and goals, strands offerings, and the registration form. Space is limited - Enroll by June 15. National Heritage Language Resource Center Five-Day Workshop This FREE five-day workshop is designed to address issues at the heart of heritage language teaching, including the differences between teaching L2 and HL learners, differentiated instruction, learner strategies, assessment, using the 5Cs in heritage instruction, and other topics. This Startalk-funded workshop targets teachers of heritage learners of Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Swahili, Turkish, and Urdu. However, additional spaces are available for instructors of other K-16 programs (Korean, Spanish, etc.). The workshop will be held on the UCLA campus from July 16-20, 2012. Click here for more information or contact UCLAs Center for World Languages at 310-825-2510 or cwl@international.ucla.edu. UCLA High School Language Summer Courses This summer, UCLA will offer language classes for high school students who speak, understand and/or hear Amharic, Arabic, Armenian, Persian and Russian at home and want to learn to read, write and expand their listening and speaking skills. Classes will be held June 26 to July 27 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9am-1pm. Classes cost $150. All levels of heritage language students are accepted. In addition, this year we will also offer a beginning Russian class for non-heritage students. Click here for additional details, including goals, policies, and FAQs, or contact UCLAs Center for World Languages at 310-825-2510 or hslanguages@international.ucla.edu
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Scholarship Opportunities for Bilingual Authorization and M.A. in Multicultural & Multilingual Education The College of Education of the California State University, Northridge, is offering scholarship opportunities CSUN teachers proficient in Spanish and Asian languages, i.e., Chinese, Korean, Filipino, and Hmong who want to obtain bilingual authorization in their respective languages. Scholarships of up to $7,000 are available for pre-credential and post-credential students/teachers. Both multiple subject and single subject credential teachers (math, science, & English) are eligible. Click here for additional information. Scholarships will be also provided to teachers who want to obtain a M.A. in Multicultural and Multilingual Education. Click here for additional information. Interested applicants for any of these scholarship opportunities should contact Jennifer Park at jennifer.park@csun.edu, (818) 677-6853, or Dr. Clara Park at clara.park@csun.edu. STARTALK Student and Teacher Summer Programs Please note that summer STARTALK Student Programs and Teacher Programs emphasizing less commonly taught languages have been established, and that both types of learning programs have begun registration. Please note that many teacher programs, in an effort to reach out to teachers outside of their area or region, offer travel stipends. Follow the links above for directories of student and teacher programs. You will find listings organized by state and by audience. L.A. STARS California Subject Matter Project Seminars for Teachers of World Languages L.A. STARS, a regional center of the California World Language Project, has announced its professional development seminars for the 2012-13 school year. Cost: $555 per participant. Space is limited. Enroll by August 17, 2012. Professional Development Seminars for 2012-13 (4 Saturdays, September - November 2012): Peace Makers and Trend Setters: World Languages and Career Technical Education Enhancing Standards-Based Instruction through Technology Using Film to Enhance the Proficiency of Spanish Speaking Students Using the ELD Standards as a Roadmap to Academic Success Preparing Students for the AP Exam in Spanish Language and Culture (New Exam 2013-14) In order to accommodate large enrollments, this program will be repeated in our December-April Seminars. Multi-Tier Programs (5 Saturdays, December 2012 April 2013): Standards-Based Instructional Practices for Foreign Language Teachers Using STORIES to Enhance Standards-Based Foreign Language Instruction Standards-Based Instructional Practices for Teachers of Spanish Speakers Facilitating Authentic Communication in the Standards-Based Classroom Standards-Based Textbook Enhancement for Foreign Languages (Levels 1-3) Standards-Based Assessment, Foreign Language and Native Speakers Preparing Students for the AP Exam in Spanish Language and Culture (New Exam 2013-14) Preparing Students for the AP Exam in Spanish Literature and Culture For additional information, please contact L.A. STARS at 323-259-2949, via email at ocflp@oxy.edu, or web at http://www.la-stars.net where you can download information and applications. For more information contact: William Chang, Coordinator, at 213-241-4517 or william.chang@lausd.net.
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