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The purpose of the Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) is to increase outcomes for all students and close performance gap(s) using multiple cycles of inquiry. The heart of this problem-solving approach is problem articulation and root-cause analysis to purposefully slow down the natural tendency towards solution generation or solutionitis. A commitment to engage in adaptive and often difficult problem analysis, from multiple perspectives, can help unearth assumptions and position leaders to be more intentional and resourceful.

KCSOS Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) Institute — The KCSOS CIP model is delivered over the course of one year and organized into three basic areas: a) Focusing Direction, b) Action Planning, and c) Implementation and Monitoring.

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Continuous Improvement Resources – Resources and tools to assist LEAs and schools as they plan and implement their continuous improvement efforts.

LEA Self-Assessment – A tool for District leadership teams to examine the current status of systemic practices that have been consistently demonstrated through research to be the components of effective district systems.

LEA Self-Assessment Abridged version – The Abridged LEA Self-Assessment can be used by District Leadership Teams to narrow focus and select one or two system components to be reviewed and discussed with greater detail via the LEA Self-Assessment.

SWIFT Fidelity Integrity Assessment (SWIFT-FIA) – A tool for School Leadership Teams to examine the current implementation status of schoolwide practices that have been demonstrated through research to provide a basis for successfully including all students who live in the school community.

SWIFT Guide – Resources for implementing each practice.

• The SWIFT Guide includes the following for each practice:
  • SWIFT-in-60- An overview that explains what the feature is all about
  • In-Depth Section- Resources for digging deeper into each practice
  • Resources- Tools and resources that can be used to understand or implement each feature

Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Resources

Crosswalk of LCFF and Title I, Part A Planning Requirements for the 2022-23 school year – Information and guidance regarding required LCFF and Title I, Part A planning requirements including LCAP, LCAP Federal Addendum, CSI/ATSI, and SPSA.

Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) (CDE) – Information about and links to LCFF components including: California School Dashboard and LCFF Support and Assistance

Local Control Funding (LCFF) Budget Overview for Parents Webinar (CDE) September 20, 2020– This 1-hour webinar provides the background and overview of the 2020-21 Budget Overview for Parents (BOP), including a demonstration of the BOP template Excel document (forward to 18:45 for demonstration). PDF

2022-2023 LCAP Development Series: Session resource pages include links to the session slide deck, session recording, and other related resources.

• Session 1: Engaging Educational Partners
• Session 2: Analyzing Progress Towards LCAP Goals
• Session 3: Revising your LCAP to Meet Local Needs
• Session 4: Increased or Improved Services

2021-2022 LCAP Development Series

• LCAP Development Series Session 1: This session focuses on the Annual Update to the 2019-20 LCAP and 2020-21 LCP and the Stakeholder Engagement section of the LCAP.
• LCAP Development Series Session 2: This session focuses on the Plan Summary, Goals and Actions, and Measuring and Reporting Results of the LCAP.
• LCAP Development Series Session 3: This session focuses on the Increased or Improved Services section of the LCAP, the LCAP Expenditure Tables, Budget Overview for Parents, and opportunities for braiding federal funds with LCFF funds to implement LCAP goals and actions.

2019-2020 LCAP Development Series

• LCAP Development Series Session 1: Focus on Continuous Improvement Tools, Needs Assessment, Stakeholder Engagement
• LCAP Development Series Session 2: Focus on crosswalk between previous LCAP template and newly adopted template.
• LCAP Development Series Session 3: Focus on Data Tables and effectively creating actions for English Learners, Foster Youth, and Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Students; using an MTSS framework to organize the LCAP.

LCAP Frequently Asked Questions (CDE)
LCAP Required Metrics
Local Indicator Handbook

School Support and Improvement Resources
Planning for the LCAP and School Plan Page (CDE) – An integrated approach to planning described here is a continuous improvement model framed around the sections of the LCAP and School Plan

School Plan Template (SPSA – The SPSA consolidates all school-level planning efforts into one plan for programs funded through the consolidated application (ConApp), and for federal school improvement programs, including schoolwide programs, Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI), Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI), and Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI).

Schoolsite Council (CDE) – The schoolsite council develops the School Plan for Student Achievement for programs funded through the consolidated application.

Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) Page (CDE) – The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires state educational agencies to determine school eligibility for comprehensive support and improvement (CSI). Here you will find school eligibility, program requirements, funding, and technical assistance related to CSI.

Targeted/ Additional Targeted Support & Improvement Page (CDE) – The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires state educational agencies to determine school eligibility for targeted support and improvement (TSI) and additional targeted support and improvement (ATSI). Here you will find school eligibility, program requirements, and technical assistance related to TSI/ATSI.

Needs Assessment Guidebook (CDE) – This guide is designed to support local education agencies (LEAs), and schools as they design and complete needs assessments for various purposes, including identification for comprehensive support and improvement (CSI) and Targeted/Additional Targeted Support & Improvement (TSI/ATSI).

Accountability
Compliance Monitoring (CDE) – School districts, direct-funded charter schools, and county offices that receive funding for certain programs may be chosen for a review by the state. The purpose of the review is to ensure that they are spending the funding as required by law. Here you will find timelines for reviews and program instruments used during FPM reviews.

Finance and Grants (CDE) – Funding and grant information. Consolidated Application (ConApp, categorical programs, and guidelines for proper financial accounting.