1. Xilonin Cruz-GonzalezCalifornia Latino School Boards Association presenting on behalf of Californians Together

2. CommonCore LongTerm English Learners State Seal of Biliteracy School Finance Proposal (if time) 3. Languagedevelopment across the curriculum Use of more informational, rigorous and complex texts Increased focus on oral language and multiple opportunities for developing speaking and listening skills Emphasison collaboration, inquiry and teamwork 4. Weak or non-existent ELD programsLack of use of research-based and consistentprogramsInadequatecurriculum materials to scaffoldaccess to contentManyELLs fail to reach CELDT proficiency, alow-bar for academic access and participation 5. Narrowed curriculum and years spent in English andmath interventions, support classes and instruction (littleor no science, social studies, arts) have resulted in gapsin ELL studentsessential academic backgroundknowledge. CCCS calls for ramped up rigor. ELLs will need background knowledge to comprehendand critically engage with academic text and at the levelsof CCCS. CCCS implementation without attention to a basicfoundation of English Learner support will fail. 6. Manyaspects of the CCSS align with research- based best practices for English Learners Focus on oral language Active engagement Collaborative practices Academic language 7. Raise your Voices forEnglish Learners andthe Common CoreAdvocacy Toolkit Download online atwww.californianstogether.org 8. Articles and all materials in the toolkit on the CD Palm Card for support speaking up for ELLs Advocacy talking points Power Point presentation for use at your schoolor district Parent-focused translation forthcoming 9. Fulfilling the unkept promise ofeducational opportunity for Californias Long Term English LearnersLaurie Olsen, Ph.D. Californians Together 10. There is no equality of treatment merelyby providing students with the samefacilities, textbooks, teachers andcurriculumfor students who do notunderstand English are effectivelyforeclosed from any meaningfuleducation Lau v. Nichols, Supreme Court 11. # of years since date of entry SecondaryELs who enrolled in K/1 6+ by CELDT level 6+ by academic failure (Ds, Fs) District Definition Placement 12. ELs < 6yrsELs 6+ 13. An English Learner in secondary schools who..Has been enrolled in US schools for more than 6yearsIs making inadequate progress in English languagedevelopmentIs struggling academicallyAB 2193 developed formal definitions forLTELs and students at risk of becoming LTEL 14. A definition and system for monitoring Disaggregate data Designatedannual benchmark expectations by number of years and English proficiency Researchbased programs including specific responses for LTELs (e.g. specific courses) Target professional development for teachers Student and parent information 15. Astandard state definition State collection of data to identify, monitor andplan Research-based, consistent messages as thefoundation for accountability Professional development priority Provide parents with information Invest in research and innovation Real ELD materials! Ensure full access 16. Createsstatewide definition for LTELs and students at risk of becoming LTELs. Required CDE to report the numbers for each of the groups to each school site and school district. 17. *A Seal granted by theState Department ofEducation to a graduatingsenior who has met thecriteria in English andanother world language *The Seal is placed uponthe diploma or studentstranscript 18. State Seals of Biliteracy Issued Total 10,062 Former English Learners - 4,305 93 School Districts, 2 County Offices, 16 Charter Schools 29 Languages and American Sign Language 19. Contact Information:Xilonin Cruz-GonzalezCalifornia Latino School Boards Associationxilonin@gmail.com | 626-203-8731clsba.orgShelly Spiegel-ColemanCalifornians Togethershelly@californianstogether.org 20. Carry over of the Weighted Student Formula Based on the concept of Subsidiarity Replaces existing school finance system Theproposed 2013-14 state budget provides $1.6 billion for the LCFF 21. Removes most fund requirements and replacesrevenue limits and most categorical programswith the LCFF Allcategorical program funding (with severalexceptions) are collapsed under the LCFF. Federally funded grants ARE NOT included inthe LCFF Tobe administered over a 7 years starting in2013-14. 22. FormulaComponents:- Base Grant (per ADA) per grade spans- K-3 ($6342), 4-6 ($6437), 7-8 ($6628), 9-12 ($7680)- Supplemental funding for English Learners (ELs), LowIncome (LI) or Foster Youth (35% of base grant)- Only 5 years of supplemental funding for ELs 23. Formula Components (contd)- Concentration Grant: Each EL/LI student above 50% ofenrollment generates an additional 35% of base grant- Supplemental funding for K-3 and high school students (perADA):K-3-11.2% of base grant, High School: 2.8% of base grant- Requires supplemental & concentration funds be spent for apurpose that BENEFITS ELs/LI pupils- Targeted Instructional Improvement Block Grant and Home-to-School Transportation are maintained as permanent Add Ons toFormula. 24. Maximum 5 years funding for ELLs Supplementalfunding not required to be spenton Els No requirement that Supplemental fundingshould not be supplanted for other purposes Little to no monitoring of this funding