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Title I Program Improvement Schools   

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Exhibit 1

PARENT/GUARDIAN TRANSFER REQUEST BASED ON

SCHOOL'S PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT STATUS

Instructions: To request a transfer for your child out of a school that has been identified for [program improvement, corrective action or restructuring], please complete the following form and return it by [date] to [the district office or to the principal at your child's school]. You will be notified by [date] regarding your child's school assignment for the next school year and your options if you decide to decline the school assignment at that time.

Child's Name: ______________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian's Name: __________________________Signature: ___________________

School Child Currently Attends: ________________________________________________ Please write numbers in the boxes below to rank your top [number] choices of available schools:

[ ] __________________________[school name]__________________________

[ ] __________________________[school name]__________________________

[ ] __________________________[school name]__________________________

If you have any questions, please contact the [district office or principal] at [phone number].

Exhibit COLLEGE SCHOOL DISTRICT

version: August 20, 2009 Santa Ynez, California

Exhibit 2

TITLE I PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT SCHOOLS

PARENT/GUARDIAN SELECTION OF

SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Instructions: To select supplemental educational services for your child, please complete the following form and mail, fax, or deliver it to the principal of your child's school or to the district office by [date].

Student's Name: ___________________________ School: ___________________________

Parent/Guardian's Name: ____________________ Signature: ________________________ Please write numbers in the boxes below to indicate your top [number] choices of service providers:

[ ] ______________________[name of service provider]__________________________

[ ] ______________________[name of service provider]__________________________

[ ] ______________________[name of service provider]__________________________

[ ] ______________________[name of service provider]__________________________

Once a service provider has been determined for your child, the district will enter into a formal contract with the provider in accordance with law.

If you have any questions or need assistance selecting a provider, please contact [name] at [phone number].

Exhibit COLLEGE SCHOOL DISTRICT

version: August 20, 2009 Santa Ynez, California

Exhibit 3

TITLE I PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS

The Board of Trustees shall review and analyze districtwide performance in making adequate yearly progress toward student achievement standards, in accordance with criteria established by the State Board of Education. The Board's review shall include an evaluation of whether district improvement efforts are aligned and adequately focused on increasing achievement levels for all students. As necessary, the Board and the Superintendent shall take steps to improve district operations and programs to enable students to achieve proficiency.

(cf. 0500 - Accountability)

(cf. 6011 - Academic Standards)

(cf. 6162.51 - Standardized Testing and Reporting Program)

Early Warning Program

In the event that the district is provided notice by the California Department of Education (CDE) that it is in danger of being identified for program improvement under the federal No Child Left Behind Act within two years, the Board shall determine whether to participate in the voluntary Early Warning Program. If the Board elects to participate in the program, the Superintendent or designee shall conduct a voluntary self-assessment using research-based criteria provided by the CDE and revise the district's Title I plan based on the results of that assessment. (Education Code 52055.57)

(cf. 6171 - Title I Programs)

Program Improvement

In the event that the district is identified for program improvement by the CDE, the Superintendent or designee shall administer a district self-assessment process, revise the district's Title I plan, notify parents/guardians, and set aside funds in accordance with law and administrative regulation. (20 USC 6316; Education Code 52055.57)

The district's Title I plan shall be approved by the Board and submitted to the CDE.

The Superintendent or designee shall utilize state and local resources available to provide technical assistance and support. He/she also shall work closely with individual school sites to raise student achievement in accordance with school plans.

(cf. 0520.1 - High Priority Schools Grant Program)

(cf. 0520.2 - Title I Program Improvement Schools)

The Superintendent shall regularly report to the Board regarding the implementation of the district's Title I plan.

Legal Reference:

EDUCATION CODE

52055.57 Districts identified or at risk of identification for program improvement

52059 Statewide system of school support

UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20

6301 Title I program purpose

6311 Adequate yearly progress

6312 Local educational agency plan

6316 School and district improvement

6321 Fiscal responsibilities

CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 34

200.13-200.20 Adequate yearly progress

200.30-200.35 Identification of program improvement schools

200.36-200.38 Notification requirements

200.52-200.53 District improvement

Management Resources:

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PUBLICATIONS

2005 Accountability Progress Report Information Guide, August 2005

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GUIDANCE

LEA and School Improvement Non-Regulatory Guidance, January 7, 2004

WEB SITES

CSBA: http://www.csba.org

California Department of Education, Program Improvement: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ti/programimprov.asp

U.S. Department of Education, No Child Left Behind: http://www.nclb.gov

Policy COLLEGE SCHOOL DISTRICT

adopted: May 13, 2008 Santa Ynez, California