Optimizing Resources to Improve Student

Achievement

Devin Vodicka

Outcomes

Conceptual understanding of process• Detailed learning will occur through

experience

Orientation to support/resources

The Process

Analyze Needs Develop a Plan Associate Resources with Elements of

the Plan Implement the Plan Monitor the Implementation Adjust Constantly

Analyze Needs Review and analyze any/all student achievement data

• CST Results• CAHSEE• AP Tests• SAT• CELDT• Benchmarks• Grades

Review and analyze “soft data”• Student surveys (CHKS, etc.)• Staff surveys• Parent surveys

Review historical spending• Example: custodial supplies

Develop a Plan

Single Plan for Student Achievement• http://www.cde.ca.gov/nclb/sr/le/singleplan.asp

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• Recommend 3-5 SMART goals• Specific

• Measurable

• Attainable

• Results-Oriented

• Time-Bound

Associate Resources

Unrestricted: Not required to be included in SPSA• Remember donations are “unrestricted”

Restricted: Must be included in SPSA• Examples:

• Title I

• EIA

• http://cusdcategorical.blogspot.com/

Implement the Plan

Budget input• FIS

Personnel Expenses• Digital Schools

Purchases• Purchase Requisitions

Monitor Implementation

Monthly budget review Review Extra Work Agreement (EWA)

and School Business Agreement (SBA) reports

Collect and analyze data

Adjust Constantly! Funding comes from many places

• Feds• Title I• Stimulus Funding• Smaller Learning Communities

• State• Base Revenue• Categoricals such as EIA, ELAP, ASES

• Donations• Technically unrestricted; functionally “restricted”

• ASB Accounts• Separate bank account but subject to audit

Questions?

dvodicka@carlsbadusd.net