Lynwood USD | BP 0520.3 Philosophy, Goals, Objectives and Comprehensive Plans
Title I Program Improvement Districts
The Board of Education 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 LYNWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
adopted: November 18, 2008 Lynwood, California