COVID-19 Updates and Public Schools: A Conversation with State Public Health Leaders

DESCRIPTION

This webinar features leaders from the California Department of Public Health and the California Health and Human Services Agency. They will provide an update on the county tier status and impact on local educational agencies. Information will be shared about current trends and related state support and guidance.

PRESENTER

Dr. Mark Ghaly, Secretary, California Health & Human Services

Dr. Erica Pan, Acting State Public Health Officer, California Department of Public Health

FACILITATOR

Michelle Magyar, Assistant Director of Business, Operations, and Strategic Engagement, CCEE

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RESOURCES

CDPH WEBSITE 

COVID19.CA.GOV 

CDPH SCHOOL GUIDANCE FAQS 

CDPH COVID-19 INDUSTRY GUIDANCE: SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS 

CDPH SCHOOL RE-OPENING FRAMEWORK 

CDPH GUIDANCE FOR SMALL COHORTS / GROUPS OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH 

TIPS FOR A HEALTHIER HOLIDAY SEASON 

RESOURCE TYPE

Media

TYPE OF AUDIENCE

Site Administrator / Instructional Coach, Systems Leadership

TOPIC AREA

Governance

KEYWORDS

Health and Safety, School Reopening

Closed Position: Senior Manager, Instructional Systems and Innovation

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Director of System Support and Innovation, the Senior Manager, Instructional Systems and Innovation will be responsible for providing technical assistance and support in the area of instruction, including academic and social emotional learning and services. When CCEE is identified to support a local educational agency (LEA), the Senior Manager of Instructional Systems and Innovation will assist with the design and implementation of a systemic review of the LEA to identify needs and strategies to improve pupil academic achievement. Based on the results of the systemic review, the Senior Manager will assist in coordinating and facilitating the assistance provided to the school district in collaboration with governmental agencies to provide coherent and effective support.

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Closed Position: Assistant Director, Professional Learning and Leadership Development

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Deputy Executive Director or designee, the Assistant Director of Professional Learning and Leadership Development will lead the planning, management, and dissemination of professional learning research, resource development, and service delivery for the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence. The Assistant Director of Professional Learning and Leadership Development will work with CCEE staff, statewide agencies, partner organizations, and other stakeholders to ensure that the development and delivery of professional learning resources are responsive to the needs of local educational agencies across the state, are aligned with the CCEE’s theory of action, have a focus on equitable outcomes for students, especially those who have been historically underserved, and are anchored in the principles of continuous improvement.

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Executive Director Armelino’s EdSource Commentary

DESCRIPTION

Executive Director Tom Armelino published a commentary in EdSource to highlight the importance of providing teachers with support and scaffolding to address “rigor” in distance learning. Providing rigor means more quality instruction, not just quantity and complexity. To read his commentary click below. The full article is also available for review.

AUTHOR

Tom Armelino, CCEE

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Six School Districts Selected to Help Spearhead Statewide Community Engagement Efforts

The statewide Community Engagement Initiative (CEI) has selected six school districts to join the groundbreaking effort to build capacity for meaningful community engagement in California’s public schools.

The CEI is an integral part of California’s new statewide System of Support, a key component of the state’s accountability system.

The California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE), San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS), the California Association of Bilingual Educators (CABE), and Families In Schools (FIS) jointly lead the CEI.

The six districts selected will compose the CEI’s inaugural Peer Leading and Learning Network, which will identify and analyze models, metrics, and practices of community engagement in order to help schools, districts, and their communities across the state build their engagement skill and knowledge. Each district possesses a deep, systemic commitment to community engagement and the ability to
help the CEI strengthen the capacity of school districts and communities to authentically engage each other in difficult conversations and build trusting relationships.

Below are the six districts, one example of the many community engagement initiatives they spearhead in their local school communities, a quote from the district’s leader, and a district contact should the media or public like more information:

ANAHEIM UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Example: AUHSD’s family and community engagement specialists (FACES) develop student and family leadership.

“AUHSD is honored to be selected as a CEI participant as it highlights our commitment to our families and broader community.”
–Michael Matsuda, AUHSD Superintendent

AUHSD contact: Patricia Karlak, [email protected]

AZUSA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Example: AUSD’s Parent Advisory Committee, known as the “PAC+,” gives families and local stakeholders a strong, institutionalized voice in the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).

“The Azusa Unified School District is honored to be part of the CEI’s PLLN, we value the authentic engagement of our community, and we look forward to building greater capacity for this work in our district and other districts statewide.”
–Linda Kaminski, AUSD Superintendent

AUSD contact: Anjelica Garcia Juarez, a[email protected]

CAJON VALLEY UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT

Example: CVUSD’s support and engagement of refugee students and their families.

“The Cajon Valley Union School District is excited to share our success in authentically engaging all families in cultivating ‘Happy kids, engaged in healthy relationships, on a path to gainful employment’ with this network of leaders to advance family engagement across our great state.”
–Dr. David Miyashiro, CVUSD Superintendent

CVUSD contact: Sandra Candler, [email protected]

EAST SIDE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Example: ESUHSD’s success focuses on student engagement and student empowerment.

“East Side is excited to collaborate as a member of the Community Engagement Initiative to further establish how we include student and community voice to develop equitable communities in our district and across the state.”
–Chris Funk, ESUHSD Superintendent

ESUHSD contact: Linda Ornelas, [email protected]

ONTARIO-MONTCLAIR SCHOOL DISTRICT

Example: OMSD’s ability to use community-based organizations to provide true wrap-around services for its students.

“Community engagement remains a top priority for OMSD and we are proud to have been selected as a Peer Leading and Learning Network district. We look forward to working collaboratively to ensure all students are prepared to successfully access college and career pathways.”
–Elvia M. Rivas, OMSD Board President

OMSD contact: Jana Dupree, [email protected]

OXNARD SCHOOL DISTRICT

Example: OSD’s newcomer program and its “No Me Llames Oaxaquita” resolution helps ensure all students and their families feel welcome at school.

“OSD is excited to contribute to the collaborative as we all share best practices and stimulate exponential parent engagement practices statewide.
–Dr. Cesar Morales, OSD Superintendent

OSD contact: Marlene Batista,  [email protected]

“These districts and their communities have clearly demonstrated their strength in engaging together and we look forward to learning from their experiences in doing so,” said Tom Armelino, CCEE Executive Director.

Each of the six districts that make-up the CEI’s inaugural Peer Leading and Learning Network is comprised of:

  • District staff and leadership
  • School site staff and leadership
  • Students and/or family members
  • A representative from the county office of education
  • A representative from a community-based organization

“By lifting up the promising practices of these six districts, we will deepen our knowledge and understanding of authentic community and family engagement and its value and importance to student success,” said Oscar Cruz, Executive Director of Families In Schools, one of the four organizations overseeing the statewide CEI.

Jan Gustafson-Corea, CEO of the California Association of Bilingual Education, echoed that sentiment. CABE is partnering with the CCEE, SBCSS, and FIS in overseeing the statewide CEI.

“We are thrilled to learn with these districts know what impactful community engagement looks like to bring about the ultimate goal of student success—particularly for communities of linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds,” Gustafson-Corea said.

The first meeting of the CEI’s Peer Leading and Learning Network takes place today. The six district teams will be connected virtually.

“This is important work for our state, and we look forward to seeing the results in the coming years,” said Ted Alejandre, leader of the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, one of the four organizations overseeing the statewide CEI.

Research & Development Support for the Expansion of the Continuity of Learning Playbooks

DESCRIPTION

As the 2020-21 school year begins, CCEE anticipates updating the Continuity of Learning Playbooks to reflect the needs of LEAs to develop and deliver rigorous, student-centered instruction while responding to evolving health and safety guidance and local circumstances.

CCEE is seeking proposals to support the research, identification and review, and development of resources for the purposes of expanding CCEE’s Continuity of Learning Playbooks to support distance and hybrid learning.

Proposals are due Friday, August 28, 2020 at 4:00pm PST.

CCEE has elected to award the contract to Copernicus Solutions LLC. 

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Data Analysis, Visualization, and Content Development Services

UPDATE – 10/26/2020

On August 3, 2020, the CCEE, and its Administrative Agent, the Marin County Office of Education, issued a Request for Proposals for Data Analysis, Visualization, and Content Development Services (“Data Analysis RFP”).

After a careful consideration of the availability of statewide data in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and resulting suspension of certain database updates for the 2020-2021 school year, the CCEE has determined not to move forward with the work outlined in the Data Analysis RFP.  As such, the Data Analysis RFP has been closed out and no contract will be awarded.

CCEE appreciates the interest of all those who submitted Proposals for the Data Analysis RFP and looks forward to other possible opportunities for collaboration in the future.

DESCRIPTION

CCEE is seeking proposals for data analysis, visualization, and content development services to support CCEE’s ongoing and new initiatives.

The purpose of this project is to build CCEE internal capacity for examining LEA performance data to support our direct technical assistance and professional learning initiatives. Any resulting resources or tools will be made public.

Proposals are due Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 4:00pm PST.

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NEW: CCEE Upgrades Website

DESCRIPTION

To support CCEE and its efforts to design and implement strategy and initiatives to share lessons learned and best practices from the field, the website is being upgraded to improve access and usability of services and resources. CCEE’s services and resources emphasize high priority topics to support LEA’s with capacity building and improving student outcomes. We look forward to hearing from our stakeholders and partners on ways that CCEE can continue to improve its strategic engagement strategies to best support LEAs through the system of support, direct technical assistance, professional learning, and research and development.

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