Paso Robles Joint Unified School District

California State Goals addressed by this goal:

• Priority 2: State Standards (Conditions of Learning)
• Priority 4: Pupil Achievement (Pupil Outcomes)
• Priority 5: Pupil Engagement (Engagement)
• Priority 6: School Climate (Engagement)
• Priority 7: Course Access (Conditions of Learning)
• Priority 8: Other Pupil Outcomes (Pupil Outcomes)

PRJUSD has a district goal that every student will be college and career ready to ensure students have the opportunity to pursue the path that best meets their interests upon graduation from high school. We believe this is achieved through a combination of a broad and rigorous course of study, interventions and supports, as well as access to high-demand and relevant career technical education programs. Graduation rates are one metric which measures the % of students who successfully complete high school requirements and, with graduation and post-secondary options in mind, we have designed targeted actions to ensure all students have opportunities for success in whatever path they choose. Additionally, through our Strategic Planning work which has begun this year, we have heard significant input and interest toward the expansion of relevant and high-demand Career Technical Education programs which are also reflected in the metrics and actions below.

3.33 High School Counselors, 1 Middle School Counselors, 0.75 Alternative Education Counselor, Counseling Secretary at PRHS College and Career Assessment Program
Data Analysis Ed Tech TOSA (50%)/LCAP specialist (75%)
FASFA Support - College Coaches

In response to the red indicator on the CA School Dashboard for graduation rate at the district level and the College and Career Indicator at PRHS, Independence High School and Liberty for English Learners, homeless, and SWD, PRJUSD added additional counseling support including, but not limited to, an International bilingual counselor using supplemental funds to address the disparity in this area.

2023 Graduation Data shows a discrepancy between the performance of subgroups..

2023 Graduation Data shows a discrepancy between the performance of subgroups listed below.
The intent of this goal and action is to increase counseling support in a targeted manner to address these discrepancies through a comprehensive system of support and increased accessibility of counselors to students and families. The lowest performing group/school within this action are English Learners at Liberty Continuation High School where we have used supplemental funds increase counseling as well as Equity Multiplier funds to increase mental health and bilingual family advocate support.

Total Funds: $1066416.82

Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID) is a program intended to improve percentage of students attending college with a particular emphasis on first-generation college goers and disadvantaged youth.
This action funds the AVID training for the district, tutors, college trips, and AVID elective offerings at PRHS and LFJH.

Total Funds: $285643.47

Additional FTE to reduce class size in Algebra at PRHS, math professional development, math tutors. Full-time Math/Science Teacher on Special Assignment to support 7th-12th grade. To address red indicators for the LEA on the CA school dashboard in the area of mathematics for English Learners, foster youth, homeless, and students with disabilities, the high school will provide support from a teacher on special assignment related to best instructional math practices as well as alignment of instruction and assessments in all algebra classes. Additionally, Algebra 1 classes at the high school will have a reduced class size maximum to provide more individualized and focused support to all students and especially our subgroups which demonstrate a disparity on the dashboard.
 
LREBG Action: In response to the large number of students who we have determined to struggle in the comprehensive high school for a variety of reasons, additional staff is needed to support the influx of enrollment at Independence and Liberty High School sites with a large number of students struggling in mathematics.
 
Total Funds: $603,840.29

Reduced class size in both 7th and 8th grade math through increased FTE funded through this action.
 
Two math paraeducators at LFJH.
 
To address the red indicator on the dashboard for the LEA in English language arts and mathematics for English Learners, foster youth, students experiencing homelessness, and Students with disabilities as well as the following subgroups at Flamson, English Learners, Hispanic, low income, and Students with Disabilities an additional 50 minutes of instruction will be provided in ELA and math support classes.
 
In addition, the math teacher on special assignment will provide support related to best instructional math practices as well as alignment of instruction and assessments in all math classes.
 
Additionally, Math 8 classes at the junior high will have a reduced class size maximum to provide more individualized and focused support to all students and especially our subgroups which demonstrate a disparity on the dashboard.
 
LREBG Action: Increased support in mathematics has been a high area of identified need across the district and particularly at the junior high and high school level. Embedded math support through in-class tutoring options funded with LREBG in the amount of $200,000. 
 
Total Funds: $732,588.47

College and Career Field Trips for Unduplicated Students an Families

College and Career Center upgrades to expand educational opportunities and resources for all students. In alignment with the district effort to build college and career awareness K-12, supplemental funds will be used to support the expansion of college and career trips to the elementary level as well as expand the awareness and resources related to college and career readiness through designated locations on campus.
 
Additionally, this action will support the enhancement and improvement of College and Career center locations at secondary sites to maximize the resource accessibility for students in designing a most academic and approachable space for students to explore their options post high-school.
 
Total Funds: $1,809,281.19

In response to the red indicator on the CA School dashboard for the college and career indicator of EL, homeless, and SWD at the district and PRHS, zero period access to credit recovery or classwork will alleviate the issue in the regular school day for some unduplicated students when they are unable to access electives due to mandated ELD or special education support classes. Access to credit recovery or additional courses in zero period alleviates the class schedule during the school day to create access to electives and enrichment courses, thereby, increasing connectivity and graduation rates.
 
Total Funds: $173,757.57 

Two full-time Teachers on Special Assignment to support dual-identified Students with disabilities as well as professional development in the best practices for coteaching.
 
Performance data indicates a discrepancy between students with disabilities and other subgroups in graduation rates as well as student achievement outcomes. Over 60% of our students with disabilities are dual-identified as English Learner or low-income. Therefore, the additional support with IEP development and coaching as well as best practices for instruction will bring great attention to student needs and addressing the barriers to their success.
 
Total Funds: $292,536.44

Extended support Secondary schools afterschool tutoring during the school year, Summer school program for students in grades 1-12, Saturday school support for SAT and AP prep, PSAT for all students).
 
Additionally, to address the red indicator on the dashboard for graduation rate of SWD, PRHS will explore the expansion of offerings with Edgenuity for SWD in grades 9-12, targeting Grade 9 students who are non-promotes and upperclassmen who have failed more than one class to provide equitable access to this resource for all students.
 
LREBG Action: Summer school is being funded with LREBG funds at approximately $300,000 a year for the next three years in this action. Edgenuity is a research-based credit recovery program utilized in the summer session for students who need to retake a course to stay on track for graduation.
 
Total Funds: $1,127,419.40

To address the red indicator on the dashboard for graduation rate of SWD, PRHS will Implement opportunities for SWD in grades 9-12, targeting Grade 9 students who are non-promotes and upperclassmen who have failed more than one class to access credit recovery options.
 
LREBG Action: 5 sections of credit recovery option included in the master schedule using LREBG funds to address the graduation rate and CCI by embedding opportunities at the comprehensive high school to keep students on track for graduation. These funds include a total of 5 sections in the master schedule each year for three years. Research: Logic models and LEA studies per the
 
Total Funds: $420,948.00

In response to the red indicator on the dashboard, Flamson Middle School (soon to be renamed Lewis Flamson Junior High) will use district and/or Community based educational partners to support weekly mentorship and check ins to support increased attendance for students in the homeless subgroup.
 
Total Funds: $200.00

Technology for students in grades K-12 provides access to the materials and supplies needed for supplemental instruction, intervention and development of 21st century skills.

Devices and support are prioritized for low-income, foster youth, and English Learners based on need, but provided LEA-wide to reduce stigma and increase equitable access across all school sites. This universal approach also allows teachers and staff to implement consistent tools and instructional strategies, which is especially important for continuity of services for these students.
 
Total Funds: 650,000