The Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan (Learning Continuity Plan) for your local educational agency (LEA) must be adopted by Sept. 30 and that day is fast approaching. The California Department of Education guidelines state that an LEA's governing board must adopt the plan by Sept. 30 in a public meeting, after holding a separate public hearing where comments can be submitted. Then, five days after the plan is adopted, it must be submitted to the appropriate reviewing authority.
In a year where everything is different, SDCOE support services remain helpful and reliable. Even with this condensed Learning Continuity Plan timeline, our team is committed to providing initial draft review and feedback on your plan. Reach out to make an appointment today.
Our Local Control and Accountability Plan team has the latest information to be able to guide your LEA through this new process. We will continue to provide up-to-date i nformation on legislation and deadlines, and ongoing technical assistance, through this newsletter and on our website at www.sdcoe.net/LCAPResources.
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Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan Initial Draft Review
District teams can now reserve time for a 2020-21 Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan initial draft review and feedback sessions. We are committed to continuing our initial draft review process, formerly known as the Fast Pass, for the Learning Continuity Plans so you have more time to adjust and refine plan details. These one-on-one, virtual, 45-minute sessions will include:
- A review of your district’s Learning Continuity Plan
- Feedback based on Learning Continuity Plan instructions and Senate Bill 98 requirements
- An opportunity to ask questions related to the plan based on your local context
Initial Draft Review Details
Initial draft review sessions will be available through Sept. 18 and you can use this link to sign up for a date and time that works best for your team. Once you sign up, you will receive the Zoom link and calendar invitation.
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Initial draft review meetings will be conducted virtually and will last 45 minutes.
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A copy of the district’s draft Learning Continuity Plan must be provided five business days prior to the initial draft review to allow SDCOE an opportunity to review. Send to deborah.hernandez@sdcoe.net.
- Charter school teams should contact Kristin Armatis at kristin.armatis@sdcoe.net or Melanie Baier at melanie.baier@sdcoe.net with specific questions.
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Instructional Time Resources
One of the resources on the site is a daily and weekly engagement template that LEAs can adapt for their use, or use as a reference when developing their own daily participation and weekly engagement forms and procedures.
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Tuesdays @ 2 Webinar Series
The CDE provides resources to assist with creation of a Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan during its Tuesday @ 2 webinar series. Below are frequently asked questions (FAQs) for popular topics:
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Learning Continuity Plan Submission Reminders
There are some steps required after your local governing board adopts the LEA's Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan, according to the CDE.
Not later than five days after the Learning Continuity Plan is adopted:
- A school district must file the plan with its county superintendent of schools, and a county office of education (COE) must submit its plan to the state superintendent of public instruction.
- Consistent with reporting requirements, a charter school shall submit its Learning Continuity Plan to its chartering authority and the COE. If the COE is the chartering authority, the charter school shall submit the plan only to the COE.
By Oct. 30, 2020:
- Reviewing authorities may submit recommendations, in writing, for amendments to the Learning Continuity Plan.
- The governing board of a school district or COE shall consider the recommendations submitted by the reviewing authorities in a public meeting within 15 days of receiving the recommendations. If a county superintendent of schools has jurisdiction over a single school district, the SSPI shall perform the duties as the reviewing authority.
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Single School Districts and Charter Schools
With all the changes to accountability requirements due to COVID-19, there are some questions regarding the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA). More details are available on the CDE website.
Question: With the removal of the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) requirement for 2020-21, will charter schools and single school districts be required to complete a SPSA and form a School Site Council (SSC) to meet federal school planning and stakeholder requirements for Title I, Part A?
Answer: Yes. Charter schools and single school districts will be required to complete an SPSA, consistent with EC Section 64001, and form an SSC, consistent with EC Section 65000 or EC Section 65001, to meet federal school planning and stakeholder requirements for the 2020–21 school year.
The CDE developed a SPSA template that will meet federal school planning requirements, if completed consistent with the provided instructions . The CDE’s SPSA template is located under “Other Planning Templates” on the Local Control and Accountability Plan webpage.
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Updating the Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan
It is likely that aspects of an LEA's Learning Continuity Plan may change throughout the year in response to local needs.
- There is no requirement for LEAs to revise their Learning Continuity Plan.
- LEAs are encouraged to revise their plans as necessary, in collaboration with stakeholders, and to post their updated plans on their LEA website.
- Revised plans are not required to be resubmitted to COEs or authorizers, and COEs are not required to review a revised plan.
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Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan Office Hours
Our team is offering a new drop-in office hour from 9 to 10 a.m. for LEAs to discuss hot topics and get answers to Learning Continuity Plan questions. No need to pre-register, just click the date to join in for the topics of interest to your team.
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Sept. 8: Hot Topic: Unduplicated Students
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Learning Continuity Plan and Data Collection
- California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP)
- English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC)
- Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
- California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE)
- High School Equivalency Tests (HiSET and GED)
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CDE's Assessment Spotlight Newsletter Focuses on CAASPP and ELPAC
Review the latest CDE Assessment Spotlight edition, which answers ELPAC questions in detail and provides other timely updates on California’s other statewide assessments, including the highlights below.
2020-21 Smarter Balanced Interim Assessments
The 2020-21 Smarter Balanced Interim Assessments are now available. Between the three types of interim assessments—Interim Comprehensive Assessments, Interim Assessment Blocks (IABs), and focused IABs—educators can choose from more than 160 interim assessments: approximately 75 for mathematics and 90 for English language arts/literacy.
Tools for Teachers Shared Practices Webinar
CDE will host a Tools for Teachers shared practices webinar on Sept. 8 from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Registration is required, and registrants will receive a link for access to the webinar by Sept. 6. Educators from two California LEAs will discuss:
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How they use Smarter Balanced Tools for Teachers instructional resources
- Ideas for adapting instructional resources for distance learning
- How Interim Connections Playlists—a key resource in Tools for Teachers—can be used in conjunction with the IABs to find and fill learning gaps using the formative assessment process
- Information on the resources available for using Tools for Teachers and the formative assessment process in the classroom
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Questions from participants
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Multi-Tiered Supports in Distance Learning
System engagement can aid in determining what supports, human or otherwise, are necessary to address the needs of both students and staff. Consider:
- Who are the staff members who are providing immediate service to students?
- What expertise exists within the organization that can be leveraged to address student needs?
- What might support for students look like? What might supports for adults in our system look like?
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