Lodi Unified School District Graduation Task Force

Recommendations

Board of EducationStudy Session

August 18, 2009

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Task Force Presenters Dr. Odie Douglas, Associate Superintendent Brad Watson, Interim Assistant Superintendent

Secondary Education Erik Sandstrom, Principal, Tokay High School Randy Malandro, Principal, Christa McAuliffe Steve Colwell, Principal, Lincoln Technical

Academy

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Task Force Membership

24 members on the core team Teachers K-12 Administrators K-12 Board Members Parents/Community Central Office staff

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Graduation Task Force Members

Dr. Barbara Johnston, Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Education Lori Michael, PTA President Harvey Bills, LUSD Board Member Bonnie Cassel, LUSD Board Member Mariela DeLeon, Parent Debra Ladwig, Assessment/Research/Evaluation Analyst Cindy Mettler, Teacher Lana Gentry, LEA Representative Randy Malandro, Principal Lisa Kotowski, Director, Curriculum & Instruction Sue MacFarlane, Parent Bruce Spaulding, Principal Robert Rivas, Principal Steve Colwell, Principal Pat Patrick, Lodi Chamber of Commerce Myra Round, Teacher Debbie Ewing, Teacher Judy Connolly, Teacher Carol Adams, Counselor Pam Deines, Teacher Sandi Warmerdam, Counselor Erik Sandstrom, Principal John Chapman, Teacher Manina Moles, Parent

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LUSD Graduation Task Force

Purpose

To review and revise the currentLodi Unified School Districtgraduation requirements toensure that all Lodi Unifiedgraduates are college and careerready.

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The Process/Timeline Review LUSD graduation

requirements and data (January – April, 2008)

Explore and discuss requirements by core and program

(November, 2008 – April, 2009) Identify recommendations for

graduation requirement revisions (November, 2008 – April, 2009)

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The Process/Timeline Present Task Force

Recommendations to the Board of Education

(August, 2009)

Site Administrators, Staff, & Community Meetings

(September - October, 2009)

Board of Education presentation for approval

(November, 2009)

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Implementation of Graduation Requirement

Changes

The goal is to have full implementation of all revisions

for the class of 2016, ourcurrent 6th graders.

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Areas of Interest

Mathematics Science Driver’s Ed Health Senior Project Electives Career Tech

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Task Force looks at Math April 14, 2008

Review the most recent information on the status of high school mathematics programs at the international, national, and state levels.

Look at the national response to mathematic graduation requirements to improve college/career readiness.

Share current Lodi Unified math program.

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Math Teacher Focus Group Meeting Outcome

To gather input from mathteachers on the options forgraduation requirementsin mathematics to share with the Graduation Task Force

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Possible Graduation Options

Requirement remains at 20 credits taken during grades 9-12 - Algebra I required

Requirement is revised to 30 credits taken during grades 9-12 – Algebra I required

Requirement is revised to 30 credits taken during grades 9-12 – Geometry required

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Possible Graduation Options

Requirement is revised to 40 credits taken during grades 9-12 – Geometry required

Requirement is revised to 40 credits taken during grades 9-12 – Algebra II required

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Summary of the Input from Focus Groups

Teacher focus group Consensus on moving to 30 credits with

additional courses for math credit being made available

Split on Algebra I or Geometry as minimum course requirement

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Task Force Recommendation

The Graduation Task Force recommends that the LUSD mathematics requirement for graduation be revised to 30 credits of mathematics and Geometry as the minimum course requirement.

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Mathematics Recommendation

Considerations

1. Submit the following Board Policy revision - a Geometry course successfully completed prior to 9th grade will count towards meeting the graduation requirement and will receive high school credit.

2. Additional math elective courses will be added to the schedule to ensure students have access to multiple pathways to meet the graduation requirement including career technical education.

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Task Force looks at Science

December, 2008 Build a common understanding

of science graduation requirements both locally and nationally.

To reach consensus on the interest of the Graduation Task Force in pursuing a 3 year science graduation requirement.

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Information Shared

National trends Comparison districts UC/CSU recommendations What does Lodi offer? What are students taking in Lodi? Proficiency scores in science National assessment alignment

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ScienceTask Force

Recommendation

The Graduation Task Force recommends that the LUSD science requirement for graduation remains as currently stated in Ed Code; a student must successfully complete at least two courses in science, including biological and physical sciences two years.

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Task Force looks at non-core requirements

Build a common understanding of current state and local non-core credit graduation requirements

Generate interest list of new ideas Reach consensus on the next steps

of the Graduation Task Force in considering the revision of non-core credit graduation requirements

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State Driver Ed Requirement

California Education Code Section 51220. The adopted course of study for grades 7-12, inclusive, shall offer courses in the following areas of study:

(j) Automobile driver education, designed to develop a knowledge of the provisions of the Vehicle code and other laws of this state relating to the operation of motor vehicles.

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Questions from Task Force Driver Education

Can be an elective course Need to provide the opportunity to take

the course during the school day Can also be offered at other times Board Policy recommendation to accept

programs approved by the Department of Motor Vehicles which would allow for online courses as an alternative for some (AVID, AP Human Geography)

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Health and Safety State Course Requirements

California Education Code Section 51200 … school districts shall ensure that all pupils in grades 7-12… receive instruction on AIDS, AIDS prevention, personal and public health and safety …., instruction on alcohol, narcotics, and restricted dangerous drugs.

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Course and Credential Info

Health requirement – there are six lessons on HIV prevention etc. Anyone who has received the training can teach these lessons.

Health May also be taught in different

departments if the curriculum is appropriate to the credential

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Family Living – World Geography

A Closer Look

Family Living – Non College Prep class Semester in length One of two options for graduation

World Geography College Prep class - UC approved Semester in length Also approved by UC in other districts

as a year long course

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Who is taking Family Living?

2003-04 Family Living

9th graders taking Family Living

400/2298 17%

Students with Disabilities

13%

English Learner 25%

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Who is taking Family Living?

2008-09 Family Living

9th graders taking Family Living

351/ 2244 16%

Students with Disabilities

12%

English Learner 30%

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New Possibilities Technology Literacy (what do you need to be successful- proficiency/

mastery demonstration) Career Exploration/Post Secondary

Explorations Life Skills

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New Possibilities

EthicsCultural GeographyCommunicationHealth

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Option Discussion

What elements of each option do you believe best meets our goal of ensuring that students are college and career ready when they leave our system?

What elements of each option do you have continuing concerns about?

What implementation considerations might need to be included in the recommendation?

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Task Force Non-Core Recommendations

The Graduation Task Force recommends the following graduation requirement considerations for all students:

World Geography 5 credits Family Living/Health 5 credits Career Pathways 2.5 credits Technology Proficiency 5 credits Driver Education 2.5 credits

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Other Options Discussed Career Pathways 2.5 credits

Discussion included alternative ways to meet this requirement, participation in AVID, academies, etc.

Technology Proficiency 5 credits Discussion included students being able to

demonstrate proficiency and meeting this requirement

Driver Education 2.5 credits Explored the option of meeting this

requirement outside the classroom

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Questions/Considerations Timeline for development of new

courses Technology CTE (Career Technical Education) Math

Impact on reduction of elective credits to 60

Final recommendation for Driver Education

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Cabinet Recommendations

Offer Drivers Education, but not make it a graduation requirement

Recommend including Career Pathways information into existing District approved courses

New Implementation Timeline (Class of 2016)

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Cabinet Recommendations (cont.)

Implement cost saving methods for: Infusing Career Pathways information

into existing courses Developing Technology Proficiency

Standards

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Career Pathways/Preparation Infuse career pathways into

existing Board approved courses: Require Industry Sector/Pathways to

be included in CTE Course of Study – (currently not required of existing CTE courses.) Five CTE teachers per comprehensive site, one teacher per alternative site, two days at $150 equals $6,900 (Perkins funded).

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Technology Proficiency

Mobilize a team of CTE site representatives to complete the following tasks: Identify technology proficiency skills,

e.g. internet, database, desktop publishing, spreadsheet, and word processing applications.

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Technology (cont.)

Using “identified proficiency skills”: Develop a District Challenge Test Recommend the Information

Technology Course (already Board Approved) be made a requirement

Review courses of study from existing Board Approved technology courses to “identify proficiency skills.” Identify any additional courses that meet graduation requirement.

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One-time Costs From Categorical Funding Source –

Carl Perkins

One-time: $6,900 to infuse Career Pathways/Preparation into existing courses

One-time: $10,350 to develop Technology Proficiency Graduation Requirement

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Career Technical Education

Use the Career Technical Education Curriculum Advisory Committee to revise selected CTE courses of studies (includingidentifying courses that will alignwith the mathematics standards) tomeet the District’s graduation requirements.

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Proposed Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2016

(current 6th grade students)

Social Science • World Geography (5 credits) • World History (10 credits)• US History (10 credits)• US Government (5 credits) Economics (5 credits)

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English 40

Mathematics• Algebra I (10 credits)• Geometry (10 credits)• Math (10 credits)

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Science • Physical Science (10 credits)• Life Science (10 credits)

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Fine Arts or World Language 10

Health/Family Living 5

Physical Education 20

Proficiency in Technology 5

Electives 65

Senior Project

CAHSEE

X

X

Total Credits 230

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Final Recommendations from Graduation Task Force and

Cabinet to the Board of Education

Geometry 10 credits World Geography 5 credits

Health/Family Living 5 credits Technology Proficiency 5 credits or Pass Challenge Test

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Final Recommendations from Graduation Task Force and

Cabinet to the Board of Education (cont.)

Offer Drivers Education as a 5 credit course, but not make it a graduation requirement.

Recommend infusing Career Pathways information into existing approved District course.

New Timeline – Implement proposed graduation requirements beginning with the Class of 2016.

Implement cost saving methods for: Infusing Career Pathways into existing courses Developing Technology Proficiency Standards