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After School Education and Safety After School Education and Safety (ASES) Program – Prop 49(ASES) Program – Prop 49

Sandra McBrayer, CEO

The Children’s Initiative

Dennis Petrie, Deputy Director

Workforce Services Branch

Employment Development Department

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What is Proposition 49/ASES?What is Proposition 49/ASES?

Proposition 49 was passed by the voters of California in November, 2002.

The initiative, sponsored by Arnold Schwarzenegger, changed the name of the state’s after school program to the After School Education and Safety (ASES) program, and triggered an increase in annual funding from $121 million up to $550 million.

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Who Can Apply for ASES Funding?Who Can Apply for ASES Funding?

All California elementary, middle, and junior high schools are eligible for to participate

There is a priority for schools with 50% FRPM

Any City, County may apply with the approval of, and in partnership with, an LEA.

The program is open to all students who attend a participating school without regard to income.

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How are the Funds Distributed?How are the Funds Distributed?

Current legislation provides for competitive grants of $112,000 per eligible elementary school and $150,000 per eligible middle/junior high school.

Upon award and with acceptance of full funding an elementary school must serve 83 students per day and middle schools must serve 111 students per day

Formula= $7.50 per day, per student for 180 school days per year

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Flow of MoneyFlow of Money

California Department of Education-After School Partnership Office

Local LEA (can be a County Office of Education or school district)

If determined by local LEA can flow to Community Based Organization to provide services and/or run the program

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What Do Programs Provide?What Do Programs Provide?

Funded schools have agreed to provide the following: Educational and enrichment components Physically and emotionally safe environment Integration with core school day Collaboration with community Opportunities for physical activity Nutritious snack Fiscal accountability and match verification Required evaluation data on all participating

students

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When Do Programs Operate?When Do Programs Operate?

It is the intent of the Legislature that:

All programs must operate every school day (all five days) from dismissal until 6:00pm and at least 15 hours per week.

Elementary students are intended to participate every day, for the full range of hours.

Middle/junior high school students are intended to participate for a minimum of three days/nine hours per week.

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Staffing Requirements Staffing Requirements

Staff members who directly supervise pupils must meet the minimum requirements for an instructional aide set by the district

Site supervisors must be approved by the school principal

Programs must maintain a staff to student ratio of 1:20

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Example of Staff Qualifications Example of Staff Qualifications Must pass CAPE test upon hire or have an AA/48 units

completed Must have 9 units in Child Dev., Education, Recreation or

related field May substitute relevant training courses for units with 5 hours

of training equaling 3 units. Must have experience working with children and youth Must be 18 years of age or older Screened for TB upon hire Pass Fingerprint Clearance upon hire Must be CPR and First Aid certified within 30 days of hire Evidence of planning and organizational skills Ability to get along well with a wide range of children and

adults Excellent oral, and written communication skills. Computer

skills required

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After School Regions After School Regions

Region 1Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake Mendocino, Sonoma

Region 2Butte, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta , Siskiyou, Tehama, Trinity

Region 3Alpine, Colusa, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo, Yuba

Region 4Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Solano

Region 5Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz

Region 6Amador, Calaveras, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Tuolumne

Region 7Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Tulare

Region 8Kern, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura

Region 9Imperial, Orange, San Diego

Region 10Inyo, Mono, Riverside, San Bernardino

Region 11Los Angeles

Regional Leads Regional Leads

Region 1Mendocino COE Lucia Bianchi707-467-5145lucia@mcoe.us

Region 2Butte COEGloria Halley530-532-5705

ghalley@bcoe.org

Region 3Sacramento COEFrank Pisi916-228-2644bfpisi@scoe.net

Region 4Alameda COEJoe Hudson

510-670-7732

Jhudson@acoe.org

Region 5Monterey COEMara Wold408-313-6059mwold@monterey.k12.ca.us

Region 6Lori Ward209-238-1377iward@stancoe.org

Region 7

Tom Byars

559-651-0155

Region 8Marcella Klein-Williams805-437-1376mkleinwilliams@vcoe.org

Region 9Helen Gonzales619-718-4977hgonzales@sdcoe.net

Region 10Regional LeadMartha Hall909-386-2949martha_hall@sbcss.k12.ca.us

Region 11Mary Jo Ginty562-803-8336Ginty_maryjo@lacoe.edu

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Survey Results for Schools Survey Results for Schools Operating ASES ProgramsOperating ASES Programs

1. In the past year, has your program been impacted by a shortage of qualified staff?

Yes 81% No 19%

2. Has this impact affected your ability to reach your attendance goals?

Yes 76% No 24%

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Survey Results for Schools Survey Results for Schools Operating ASES Programs (cont)Operating ASES Programs (cont)

3. What is the reason for the shortage?

Unable to recruit qualified staff 76% Few or no job applicants 51% Unable to retain qualified staff 55% Staff are hired for necessity versus quality 56% Staff are hired, but leave within the year 42% Staff are hired, but do not return the next year 40% Staff are overwhelmed with the work load 33% Inconsistent attendance by staff 41%

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Survey Results for Schools Survey Results for Schools Operating ASES Programs (cont)Operating ASES Programs (cont)4. Where do you typically advertise for staff?

Staff already working at the school (Instructional Aides, Teachers, Etc.) 77%

Staff referrals 66% Employment organizations (EDD, One Stop) 17% Local community college, state college or university 68% Community organizations 39% Parents of participants 31% Web based/online 59% Job Fairs 24%

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Survey Results for Schools Survey Results for Schools Operating ASES Programs (cont)Operating ASES Programs (cont)5. Which of the following grade levels does your program

serve? If you are not a school-based program selectthe choices that best represent the ages of the youth you serve.

Pre-school 0% Elementary grade levels 73% Middle school grade levels 15% High school grade levels 8% None of the above, not a direct service provider 4%

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WIA Eligible YouthWIA Eligible Youth

Is not less than age 14 and not more than age 21; and Is a low-income individual; and Is an individual who is one or more of the following:

● Deficient in basic literacy skills;● A School dropout;● Homeless, a runaway, or a foster child;● Pregnant or a parent;● An offender; or● An individual who requires additional assistance to

complete an education program, or to secure and hold employment.

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Occupational OutlooksOccupational Outlooks

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Occupational Outlooks – (cont)Occupational Outlooks – (cont)

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Selected Occupations in EducationSelected Occupations in Education

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Selected Occupations in Education Selected Occupations in Education (cont)(cont)

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Selected Occupations in Education Selected Occupations in Education (cont)(cont)

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Selected Occupations in Helping Selected Occupations in Helping IndustriesIndustries

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Selected Occupations in Helping Selected Occupations in Helping Industries (cont)Industries (cont)

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Selected Occupations in Helping Selected Occupations in Helping Industries (cont)Industries (cont)

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Teacher Training at LA Harbor College (18 months training)• AA Degree • After-school worker training• Customized teacher training curriculum• Transition to CSU• Learning community/ Social Support

STAGE 2

STAGE 1

LOS ANGELES TEACHER/COMMUNITY OUTREACH CAREER PATHWAY

Bridge to Teaching and Community Outreach Jobs at LA Harbor College (17-26 Week Program)• Delivered for college credit • Introduction to Teaching and Community Outreach Specialist Jobs• Intensive Literacy and Math Skills• Work Readiness• Social Support• Individualized Education and Career Plan• Achievement of 10th Grade Reading Level • Intensive in/class Counseling

Outreach, Recruitment, and Assessment TARGET GROUP: Youth and Community Residents TARGET AREAS: South Bay Communities (SPA 8) with expansion to SPA 2, 7, and 6PARTNERSHIP: LA’ Best,:LA Harbor College, CSU Dominguez Hills, SBCC, Housing Authority, United Way, Long Beach YMCA, SPA 7 and SPA 2SERVICES: Career Orientation, Training, Social Support, Job Development

STAGE 3

TABE 8th – 10th Grade

GRUBER & PEREIRA ASSOCIATES, LLC.

Workforce and Economic Development Consulting

STAGE 4

Community Outreach Specialist Training at LA Harbor College (1200 hours training) •AA degree/certificate• After-school worker training• Introduction to community and careers• Organizing, Leadership and Management• Learning community/ Social Support

AFTER SCHOOL WORKER JOBS

($9 - 12 per hour)

AFTER SCHOOL WORKER JOBS

($9-12 per hour)

Teacher Training at CSU Campus• Training leading to teacher certification• Cohort based learning community• BA Degree

Employment at Community/ Social Services Organization

($35k-40k per year)

Experiential Training Teacher Placement

($38K -48K)

STAGE 5

AFTER SCHOOL WORKER JOBS

($11-14 per hour)

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2008 ASES & WIA Youth Funding 2008 ASES & WIA Youth Funding by LWIAby LWIA

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2008 ASES & WIA Youth Funding by 2008 ASES & WIA Youth Funding by LWIA (cont)LWIA (cont)

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2008 ASES & WIA Youth Funding by 2008 ASES & WIA Youth Funding by LWIA (cont)LWIA (cont)

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2008 ASES & WIA Youth Funding by 2008 ASES & WIA Youth Funding by LWIA (cont)LWIA (cont)

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WIA Youth Program Outcomes in WIA Youth Program Outcomes in 2007/082007/08

Total Youth Participants 21,260

Entered Employment Rate for Older Youth 76.9%

Younger Youth Receiving Diploma or

Equivalent 68.2%

Entered Employment or Education (All Youth) 67.1%

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How Do We Bring these Programs How Do We Bring these Programs Together?Together?

Opportunities for WIA Connect to Summer Youth Consider reverse referrals Explore externships/internships/job shadowing

potential – not just employment Benefits youth, community and programs

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Next StepsNext Steps

Start the Conversation

Call your Regional Education Partner

Assess your Youth for career goals

Screen out disinterested