Riverside County Office of EducationRiverside City College

Lacy Lenon ArthurJeremy Johnson

RCOE / RCC COLLEGE CONNECTION

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Come Back KidsEstablished in 2008 to re-engage student dropouts and offer an

opportunity to complete high school.

• Immediately reduce the dropout rate in Riverside County.

• Assist every student with an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) and Career Plan.

• Create a safe environment where communication and success are fostered and accomplishments celebrated.

MissionVision

The Come Back Kids Program will inspire students to fulfill their academic, career, and personal goals. Students will prepare to earn their high school diploma, GED, or the California High School Proficiency Exam.

• Poor Grades

• Credit Deficiencies

• Truancy/Absenteeism

• School characteristics

• Socio-economic status

• Relationships with

teachers/supportive adults

• Strong academic climate

• Participation in

extracurricular activities

Dropout Risk Factors Protective Factors

• Community Liaison/Dropout Specialist conducts an orientation and interview

• All students take CBK Orientation Survey• Secure student records• Registration appointment• Interim placement, if applicable• Hold IEP or 504 meeting

if applicable• Located at 20 sites throughout

Riverside County

Admission Process

• Individualized Learning Plan

• College Connection• Community Partnerships• Link to Community Resources• Recruitment Plan• Relationships with Students• Services to Districts• Highly-qualified Staff• On-going Professional Development• Weekly Professional Learning Communities

Key Components

• Curriculum aligned with Common Core State Standards

• A-G Approved courses • Use of PLATO online and other web-

based programs• Small group instruction• Enrichment activities• CTE classroom opportunities

Instructional Program

• Arlington RLC, Riverside

• Betty G. Gibbel RLC, San Jacinto

• Blythe CBK • Coachella Valley CBK

• Corona CBK

• David L. Long RLC, Murrieta

• Desert Hot Springs CBK

• Don F. Kenny RLC, Indio

• Dr. Milo P. Johnson Center For Learning, Banning

• Educational Options Center, Riverside

• Empower Youth, Hemet

• Grindstaff CBK, Riverside

• Lake Elsinore Planet Youth

• Mead Valley CBK

• Moreno Valley RLC

• Palm Springs CBK

• Perris CBK

• Riverside Youth Opportunity Center

• Rubidoux Youth Opportunity Center,Riverside

• Val Verde RLC, Perris

Expanded from five original sites to 20 locations:

High quality learning opportunities, rigorous learning environment, and coordination of interagency collaboration, contributes to the efficacy and success of Come Back Kids.

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

CBK Graduates

Established 26 126 176 280 327 287 298

10 West Ed Policy Recommendations

2. Use Multiple Metrics of Student Progress • High school completion• College and career readiness

7. Provide Wraparound Supports• Establish firm Partnerships• Delivery systems that are accessible for

students - post-secondary and career options9. Differentiate and Individualize Instruction

• Individual learning plans• Individualized goals

COLLEGE CONNECTION

2013 Golden Bell & Apple of Excellence Award Recipients

Video Submission

RCOE-RCC Collaboration and Partnership

Initial conversations took place in 2008

Change in personnel

New project was launched

Project Start Date & Goal

October 1, 2009Specified goals that met the specific needs of the students

Provide direct educational and transitional services to:

Foster Neglected At-Risk

Students who attend Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) Alternative Education Schools and Programs

Project Objective

To identify students current academic statuses

Determine if the students attending are on track to receive a:

High School Diploma GED Certificate of Completion

Before the age of 19

Develop an appropriate postsecondary education-career transition plan for each student

Come Back Kids Student Scenario

Education History

Age

Family

Other educational options

Employment

Jaime – Class of 2011

Credit deficient

Comfortable with failure

Wanted to change

Graduated high school

Student Speaker of graduating class

Enrolled in College

Joined the military

Antonio – Class of 2015

Exhibited Uncertainty about the future

Wanted to Succeed

Graduated from MV Regional

Interested in Game Design

Enrolled at RCC and MVC

Angel – Class of 2015

A former CBK Graduate encouraged her to re-enroll

Living on her own

Working a lot of hours

Graduated from Arlington Regional

Enrolled in MSJC for Nursing

RCOE-RCC Student Equation for Success

+ High School Plan + Post High School Pathway + Pathway Activities + Support Services+ Individualized Attention = High School Diploma, GED or Certificate of Completion

Funding Sources

Title 1

Foster Youth Services Grant

Share costs with partner agencies

Awarded $25,000.00 Stuart Foundation Grant

Expenditures

Mileage reimbursement

Travel Reimbursement

Conferences and Workshops

Expansion of RCOE Services

Since January 2015

23 Alternative School Site Visits throughout Riverside County

Met with Administrators, Principals, Counselors, Teachers, Community Liaisons and Site Staff

Over 10 community presentations – introduction to additional services

Expansion of Services

Identified over 126 students (seniors) who had 45 credits or less from graduation and passed both sections of the CAHSEE

103 of these students received direct services!!!!

63/103 eligible seniors completed the program, graduated with a HSD, GED or CC and enrolled in some type of Post-Secondary Pathway

That’s61%

Expansion of Services March Madness!!!! 8 college tours took place

106 Students in attendance

Students experienced a Community, Cal State, UC, and Private College environment

Projection of numbersJuly 2013 – June 2014155 students transitioned from high school to a post secondary pathway

July 2014 – June 2015Our combined efforts provided direct service to 230 students!

That’s an Additional 75 Students!

October 2009 – June 2015RCOE School Sites and Outcomes

27 school sites are visited annually throughout the Riverside, Southwest and Desert Regions

1,829 students identified

1,437 received direct service

760/988 eligible seniors completed the program, graduated with a HSD, GED or CC and enrolled in some type of Post-Secondary Pathway. That’s74%

College Connection Outcomes

30

*An additional specialist began working with students January 2015

Student Pathways

Students Post-Secondary Pathways

608 Enrolled in College

104 Obtained Employment

24 Enrolled in a CTE Program

24 Joined the Military

That’s80%

Student Highlights

RCOE’s Pledge

“All students in Riverside County will graduate from high school well prepared for college and the workforce.”

The mission of the Riverside County Office of Education focuses on ensuring the success of all students. Our Pledge to our stakeholders serves to define student success in relevant, measurable and achievable terms. We are committed to the accomplishment of our mission by focusing on our Pledge. It drives everything we do at the RCOE.

RCOE WEBSITE: www.rcoe.us

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