Introduction into CAPAAR AKA CPA 101

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONTom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Introduction into CAPAARAKA CPA 101

TOM TORLAKSONState Superintendent of Public Instruction

Objectives

• Annual Report (CAPAAR). process of entering data and share common pitfalls

• Describe a California Partnership Academy (CPA) model and its relationship to California Education Code (EC)

• Provide an opportunity from the field to address specific questions and/or recommend improvements to CAPAAR


CAPAAR Overview

• What? - CAPAAR is a web based academy reporting system which generates and submits an Annual Report

• Why? – Annual Reports provide data for research, evaluation and certifies that each academy operates in accordance to EC Sections 54692-54695

• When? – Annual Reports must be submitted to the California Department of Education (CDE) by October 31 each year through CAPAAR


CAPAAR Overview

How? – Schools are provided with login instructions, user IDs and passwords each year in July from the CDE. When the Annual Report is completed, the school clicks on the SUBMIT button, and it is sent electronically to the CDE . It may also be printed out and used for local purposes (e.g. Advisory committee, staff and board meetings).


Tips Prior to Starting

• Have your User ID and Password ready

• Collect the data and make use of the data tool provided on the CDE website

• If your academy is out of compliance, know that explanations will be required

• Save, Save, Save and remember your session will time out after 45 minutes of inactivity for security reasons


Annual Report Overview

The Annual Report consist of nine sections•Section 1 - Contacts•Section 2 - Academy Model (CPA 101)•Section 3 - Business and Community Partners•Section 4 - Postsecondary Partners•Section 5 - Advisory Committee•Section 6 - Courses and Curriculum•Section 7 - School-District Match•Section 8 - Business-Community Match•Section 9 - Student Data Summary


Annual Report Notes

• Section 1 – Contacts

• Section 2 - Academy Model (CPA 101)


Annual Report Notes• Section 3 - Business and Community Partners

• Section 4 - Postsecondary Partners

• Section 5 - Advisory Committee


Annual Report Notes• Section 6 - Courses and Curriculum

• Section 7 - School-District Match

• Section 8 - Business-Community Match

• Section 9 - Student Data Summary


Questions, Comments Challenges and Suggestions


Contacts and Staff Resources CDE Staff – High School Innovation and Initiatives OfficeCalifornia Partnership Academies 1-916-319-0893 Jerry Winthrop, CPA Lead Consultant1-916-319-0457 [email protected] Stephen Work, CPA Consultant1-916-319-5711 [email protected] Juan Delgado, Associate Governmental Program Analyst (SB70)1-916-319-0472 [email protected] Machelle Martin, Associate Governmental Program Analyst (Prop 98)1-916-319-0473 [email protected] Jeanne Geiser, Staff Services Analyst (AB519)1-916-319-0474 [email protected] Cindy Rose, Staff Services Analyst (SBX1 1)1-916-319-0475 [email protected]

College and Career Academy Support Network Excellent Source for CPAS guideshttp://casn.berkeley.edu/


California Partnership AcademiesCalifornia Education Code Simplified

Education Code Section(s)

CPA element

54690(d) At-Risk definition54690(e)

At least 50% are at-risk

54691(b)

Funding amount – Subject to changeMaximum funding amount for first year 30 studentsMaximum funding amount for second year 60 studentsMaximum funding amount for third year (full funding) 90 students

54691(c) Defines a qualified student as obtaining 90 percent of the credits each academic year in courses that are required for graduation, and does any of the following:(1) Completes a school year during the 10th grade and/or 11th grade with an attendance record of no less than 80 percent.(2) Graduates after the 12th grade.

54691(d)

Annual certification of assurances

54691(f)

Funds granted to school districts may be expended without regard to fiscal year. However, the funds must be expended for the maintenance and operation of academies.

54692(a)

In order to be eligible to receive funding, an amount equal to a 100% match of all funds received in the form of direct and in-kind support provided by the district.

54692(b)

An amount equal to a 100% match of all funds received in the form of direct and in-kind support provided by participating companies or other private sector organizations.

54692(c)

An assurance that state funds provided by the partnership academies program shall be used only for the development, operation, and support of partnership academies.


California Partnership AcademiesCalifornia Education Code Simplified

54692(d)

Academy will be established as a "school within a school."Academy teachers shall work as a team in planning, teaching, and troubleshooting program activities. Classes in the academy program shall be limited to academy pupils. Establishment of a an Advisory committee

54692(e) (1)Courses and curriculum which prepare them for college and contribute to the academy theme.(2)Sequenced CTE courses – introductory, concentration and capstone.(3) If possible, block schedule(4) Mentoring in grade 11(5) Internship in grade 11-12(6) motivational activities with private sector

54692(f) Common planning period to collaborateAdditional planning period for lead teacher

54695(a) The ninth grade teachers and counselors shall identify students eligible to participate in an academy. (Outreach)

54695(b) Teachers and counselors, business representatives, and academy students of academies that are operating in the area shall be encouraged to make presentations to prospective students and their parents. (Outreach)

54695(c) The staff of each academy shall select students from among those who have expressed an interest in the academy and whose parents or guardians have approved the student's participation.

54696

The CDE provides technical assistance to help new academies


EXAMPLES OF POSSIBLE SCHOOL/DISTRICT MATCH

Any part of another grant applied to program activities (Perkins, Smaller Learning Communities grant, Agriculture Incentive Grant)

Academy teacher salaries above the normal FTE for extra preparation periods, smaller class sizes

Administrative time applied to supporting/coordinating the Academy (principal, assistant principal, counselor, curriculum specialist, district administrator, clerical)

Instructional assistants Substitute costs to support program activities Curriculum development time and expenses when

related to academy classes (curriculum integration)

Staff development/in-services, workshops related to the Academy

Adaptation of classroom space, facility preparation, office space for academy staff

Equipment purchased for the academy Academy related curricular materials, classroom

supplies beyond those purchased for standard use Transportation for students and teachers Reproduction/printing Telephone/fax installation and use Postage

EXAMPLES OF POSSIBLE BUSINESS PARTNER MATCH

Advisory committee meetings and activities, such as curriculum development Providing curriculum materials and supplies Speakers for students Organizing and/or leading field trips/job shadowing opportunities Serving as mentors Arranging internships for students and/or teachers Supervising students on the job Providing facilities, food for academy activities, clothing items for identification purposes, equipment, transportation,

reproduction of materials Promotional activities

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