2017 Winners

Chris Apodaca, Board President; Dr. Mary
Sieu, Superintendent; Annette Janeway, Principal; Stacy Hachiya, School
Psychologist; Jessica Boles, District PBIS Coach; Cynthia Santos, Jane
Griffin and Patty Alcantar, Teachers

Building Bridges is a schoolwide initiative
designed to create a positive, safe learning climate at Bragg School by
providing a complete system of support. There are four distinct pillars
that build a foundation to create positive, systemic change. Each pillar
stands alone and supports the whole. They include: 1) restructuring of
playgrounds, including Playworks; 2) school-wide implementation of
Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports; 3) hiring of key staff
(Playworks Coach and Wellness Coordinator); 4) providing trainings and
professional development.

Chris Apodaca, Board President; Dr. Mary
Sieu, Superintendent; Annette Janeway, Principal; Stacy Hachiya, School
Psychologist; Jessica Boles, District PBIS Coach; Cynthia Santos, Jane
Griffin and Patty Alcantar, Teachers

Building Bridges is a schoolwide initiative
designed to create a positive, safe learning climate at Bragg School by
providing a complete system of support. There are four distinct pillars
that build a foundation to create positive, systemic change. Each pillar
stands alone and supports the whole. They include: 1) restructuring of
playgrounds, including Playworks; 2) school-wide implementation of
Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports; 3) hiring of key staff
(Playworks Coach and Wellness Coordinator); 4) providing trainings and
professional development.

Stephen Schluer, Board President; Clark Burke, Superintendent; Roger Goatcher, Deputy Superintendent; Clara Schmiedt, Senior Director; Carey Simoni, Principal

Be Tech Career Academy is a High School in the Manteca USD. Be Tech opened its doors in August 2012, with Be Cuisine (Culinary Arts). Each academy is geared to providing students with job readiness competencies and technical coursework in their career pathway. While enrolled, students also complete requirements to earn their high school diploma. A work experience component provides students with practical employment experience while their Professional Development 101 course, guest speakers and fieldtrip opportunities provide students with broader career and employment exposure.

Emilee Layne, Board President; Melissa Moore, Superintendent; Nancy Cobb, Jeanie Nishime, Board Members; Jennifer Hawn, Principal; Donna Tucker, Kathy Moody and Tiffany Maisonet, Biomedical Science Teachers

The Biomedical Science Pathway at El Segundo USD engages students in a series of courses over four years of high school that combine rigorous curriculum in the life sciences and health care technology with hands-on activities and experiences in the health care industry. Biomedical Science students experience career-focused opportunities and work-based learning with leading industry partners.

Andy Montoya, Board Member; Scott Scambray, Superintendent

The Highlander Marketing and Business Academy at La Habra High School is a small learning community for both college-bound and employment-bound students. The program is rich in technology-based learning, A-G core curriculum, and through a partnership with the La Habra Area Chamber of Commerce community-based work experience.

Alexia Deligianni-Brydges, Board President; Gunn Marie Hansen, Superintendent; Craig Abercrombie, Principal; Steve Smith, Aviation Pathway Teacher

The Canyon Aviation Science Pathway program offers students an opportunity to explore the aviation industry through four courses that will teach them the scientific and mathematical principles of aviation, apply academic and career-readiness skills in a workplace environment, and prepare them to successfully pass the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Exam.

David Isom, Board President; Kris Corey, Superintendent; Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce; Suisun City Salvation Army Kroc Center; Solano County Office of Education, Dixon, Travis and Vacaville Unified School Districts

Inspire a Workforce Development Program at the Fairfield-Suisun USD is an interactive career fair that informs eighth-grade students about the career opportunities in the local communities. Students are introduced, with hands-on activities, to the Solano County career pathways that align to the students’ areas of interest.

Laura Sanchez-Ramirez, Board President; Tracy McSparren, Superintendent; Michael Lundgren, Principal; Arlene Whitney, Assistant Principal; Susan Nicoletti, Coordinator; Bellflower Unified School District Board of Education

Bellflower USD initiated and implemented the Civic Engagement Program. It institutionalized civic learning and civic engagement at every grade level, guiding students through a civic inquiry and investigative approach to learning.

Leslie Bunker, Board President; Francisco Escobedo, Superintendent; Laurie Humphrey, Eduardo Reyes, Francisco Tamayo and Armando Farias, Board Members; Ernesto Villanueva, Executive Director; Matthew Tessier, Assistant Superintendent

When California updated its standards and built matching assessments, it was assumed there would be a learning curve for everyone. Yet, target group students in the Chula Vista ESD, which were prioritized in budgeting and the LCAP, did better at meeting the challenge than most peers. California Assessment of Student Performance English language arts results indicated 51 percent of English learners met or exceeded grade level standards.

Alfonso Morales, Board President; Gudiel Crosthwaite, Superintendent; Flavio Gallarzo, Elementary Director; Christine Arostigue-Manson, Assistant Director; Sandra Verduzco, Principal; Stephanie Aguon and Marta Franco, Teachers

The Teacher Guided Planning program at Lynwood USD provides classroom teachers consistent opportunities to come together with their grade level or department colleagues during the school day to collaboratively develop lesson plans, and engage in conversations centered on students and troubleshooting any potential challenges students may face on upcoming standards, concepts, skills or lessons.

Stan Crippen, Board President; Doug Kimberly, Superintendent; Alain Guevara, Assistant Superintendent; Sam Wensel, Executive Director; Amity Conkright, Assistant Principal; Heather Tobler, Teacher

The Summer Literacy Camp at Lake Elsinore USD aims to prevent the “summer slide,” or summer learning loss, by identifying and inviting students who can most benefit from a summer enrichment experience. Research shows disadvantaged students are especially in need of summer enrichment opportunities. As a district with a 66 percent unduplicated population, providing a summer reading program to help close the achievement gap is one of Lake Elsinore USD’s most significant LCAP commitments.

Pam Baugher, Board President; Doc Ervin, Superintendent; Dawn Slaybaugh, Principal; Donna Chicca, Linda Ward, Sydney Harter and Arthur Diaz, Kindergarten Teachers; Anoop Boparai, Parent Helper

The Morning Read program at Bakersfield City SD is a guided reading program designed to give one-on-one support to struggling, below grade level and/or English learner students in grades K-2, by giving them the opportunity to read orally to an adult or sixth-grade peer for a minimum of 20 minutes daily. This program is led by classroom teachers and relies on parents and/or relatives, community members and sixth-grade peer support.

Stephen Schluer, Board President; Clark Burke, Superintendent; Roger Goatcher, Deputy Superintendent; Clara Schmiedt, Senior Director; Carey Simoni, Principal

Be Tech Career Academy is a High School in the Manteca USD. Be Tech opened its doors in August 2012, with Be Cuisine (Culinary Arts). Each academy is geared to providing students with job readiness competencies and technical coursework in their career pathway. While enrolled, students also complete requirements to earn their high school diploma. A work experience component provides students with practical employment experience while their Professional Development 101 course, guest speakers and fieldtrip opportunities provide students with broader career and employment exposure.

Emilee Layne, Board President; Melissa Moore, Superintendent; Nancy Cobb, Jeanie Nishime, Board Members; Jennifer Hawn, Principal; Donna Tucker, Kathy Moody and Tiffany Maisonet, Biomedical Science Teachers

The Biomedical Science Pathway at El Segundo USD engages students in a series of courses over four years of high school that combine rigorous curriculum in the life sciences and health care technology with hands-on activities and experiences in the health care industry. Biomedical Science students experience career-focused opportunities and work-based learning with leading industry partners.

Andy Montoya, Board Member; Scott Scambray, Superintendent

The Highlander Marketing and Business Academy at La Habra High School is a small learning community for both college-bound and employment-bound students. The program is rich in technology-based learning, A-G core curriculum, and through a partnership with the La Habra Area Chamber of Commerce community-based work experience.

Alexia Deligianni-Brydges, Board President; Gunn Marie Hansen, Superintendent; Craig Abercrombie, Principal; Steve Smith, Aviation Pathway Teacher

The Canyon Aviation Science Pathway program offers students an opportunity to explore the aviation industry through four courses that will teach them the scientific and mathematical principles of aviation, apply academic and career-readiness skills in a workplace environment, and prepare them to successfully pass the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Exam.

David Isom, Board President; Kris Corey, Superintendent; Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce; Suisun City Salvation Army Kroc Center; Solano County Office of Education, Dixon, Travis and Vacaville Unified School Districts

Inspire a Workforce Development Program at the Fairfield-Suisun USD is an interactive career fair that informs eighth-grade students about the career opportunities in the local communities. Students are introduced, with hands-on activities, to the Solano County career pathways that align to the students’ areas of interest.

Laura Sanchez-Ramirez, Board President; Tracy McSparren, Superintendent; Michael Lundgren, Principal; Arlene Whitney, Assistant Principal; Susan Nicoletti, Coordinator; Bellflower Unified School District Board of Education

Bellflower USD initiated and implemented the Civic Engagement Program. It institutionalized civic learning and civic engagement at every grade level, guiding students through a civic inquiry and investigative approach to learning.

Leslie Bunker, Board President; Francisco Escobedo, Superintendent; Laurie Humphrey, Eduardo Reyes, Francisco Tamayo and Armando Farias, Board Members; Ernesto Villanueva, Executive Director; Matthew Tessier, Assistant Superintendent

When California updated its standards and built matching assessments, it was assumed there would be a learning curve for everyone. Yet, target group students in the Chula Vista ESD, which were prioritized in budgeting and the LCAP, did better at meeting the challenge than most peers. California Assessment of Student Performance English language arts results indicated 51 percent of English learners met or exceeded grade level standards.

Alfonso Morales, Board President; Gudiel Crosthwaite, Superintendent; Flavio Gallarzo, Elementary Director; Christine Arostigue-Manson, Assistant Director; Sandra Verduzco, Principal; Stephanie Aguon and Marta Franco, Teachers

The Teacher Guided Planning program at Lynwood USD provides classroom teachers consistent opportunities to come together with their grade level or department colleagues during the school day to collaboratively develop lesson plans, and engage in conversations centered on students and troubleshooting any potential challenges students may face on upcoming standards, concepts, skills or lessons.

Stan Crippen, Board President; Doug Kimberly, Superintendent; Alain Guevara, Assistant Superintendent; Sam Wensel, Executive Director; Amity Conkright, Assistant Principal; Heather Tobler, Teacher

The Summer Literacy Camp at Lake Elsinore USD aims to prevent the “summer slide,” or summer learning loss, by identifying and inviting students who can most benefit from a summer enrichment experience. Research shows disadvantaged students are especially in need of summer enrichment opportunities. As a district with a 66 percent unduplicated population, providing a summer reading program to help close the achievement gap is one of Lake Elsinore USD’s most significant LCAP commitments.

Pam Baugher, Board President; Doc Ervin, Superintendent; Dawn Slaybaugh, Principal; Donna Chicca, Linda Ward, Sydney Harter and Arthur Diaz, Kindergarten Teachers; Anoop Boparai, Parent Helper

The Morning Read program at Bakersfield City SD is a guided reading program designed to give one-on-one support to struggling, below grade level and/or English learner students in grades K-2, by giving them the opportunity to read orally to an adult or sixth-grade peer for a minimum of 20 minutes daily. This program is led by classroom teachers and relies on parents and/or relatives, community members and sixth-grade peer support.

Stephen Schluer, Board President; Clark Burke, Superintendent; Roger Goatcher, Deputy Superintendent; Clara Schmiedt, Senior Director; Carey Simoni, Principal

Be Tech Career Academy is a High School in the Manteca USD. Be Tech opened its doors in August 2012, with Be Cuisine (Culinary Arts). Each academy is geared to providing students with job readiness competencies and technical coursework in their career pathway. While enrolled, students also complete requirements to earn their high school diploma. A work experience component provides students with practical employment experience while their Professional Development 101 course, guest speakers and fieldtrip opportunities provide students with broader career and employment exposure.

Emilee Layne, Board President; Melissa Moore, Superintendent; Nancy Cobb, Jeanie Nishime, Board Members; Jennifer Hawn, Principal; Donna Tucker, Kathy Moody and Tiffany Maisonet, Biomedical Science Teachers

The Biomedical Science Pathway at El Segundo USD engages students in a series of courses over four years of high school that combine rigorous curriculum in the life sciences and health care technology with hands-on activities and experiences in the health care industry. Biomedical Science students experience career-focused opportunities and work-based learning with leading industry partners.

Andy Montoya, Board Member; Scott Scambray, Superintendent

The Highlander Marketing and Business Academy at La Habra High School is a small learning community for both college-bound and employment-bound students. The program is rich in technology-based learning, A-G core curriculum, and through a partnership with the La Habra Area Chamber of Commerce community-based work experience.

Alexia Deligianni-Brydges, Board President; Gunn Marie Hansen, Superintendent; Craig Abercrombie, Principal; Steve Smith, Aviation Pathway Teacher

The Canyon Aviation Science Pathway program offers students an opportunity to explore the aviation industry through four courses that will teach them the scientific and mathematical principles of aviation, apply academic and career-readiness skills in a workplace environment, and prepare them to successfully pass the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Exam.

David Isom, Board President; Kris Corey, Superintendent; Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce; Suisun City Salvation Army Kroc Center; Solano County Office of Education, Dixon, Travis and Vacaville Unified School Districts

Inspire a Workforce Development Program at the Fairfield-Suisun USD is an interactive career fair that informs eighth-grade students about the career opportunities in the local communities. Students are introduced, with hands-on activities, to the Solano County career pathways that align to the students’ areas of interest.

Laura Sanchez-Ramirez, Board President; Tracy McSparren, Superintendent; Michael Lundgren, Principal; Arlene Whitney, Assistant Principal; Susan Nicoletti, Coordinator; Bellflower Unified School District Board of Education

Bellflower USD initiated and implemented the Civic Engagement Program. It institutionalized civic learning and civic engagement at every grade level, guiding students through a civic inquiry and investigative approach to learning.

Leslie Bunker, Board President; Francisco Escobedo, Superintendent; Laurie Humphrey, Eduardo Reyes, Francisco Tamayo and Armando Farias, Board Members; Ernesto Villanueva, Executive Director; Matthew Tessier, Assistant Superintendent

When California updated its standards and built matching assessments, it was assumed there would be a learning curve for everyone. Yet, target group students in the Chula Vista ESD, which were prioritized in budgeting and the LCAP, did better at meeting the challenge than most peers. California Assessment of Student Performance English language arts results indicated 51 percent of English learners met or exceeded grade level standards.

Alfonso Morales, Board President; Gudiel Crosthwaite, Superintendent; Flavio Gallarzo, Elementary Director; Christine Arostigue-Manson, Assistant Director; Sandra Verduzco, Principal; Stephanie Aguon and Marta Franco, Teachers

The Teacher Guided Planning program at Lynwood USD provides classroom teachers consistent opportunities to come together with their grade level or department colleagues during the school day to collaboratively develop lesson plans, and engage in conversations centered on students and troubleshooting any potential challenges students may face on upcoming standards, concepts, skills or lessons.

Stan Crippen, Board President; Doug Kimberly, Superintendent; Alain Guevara, Assistant Superintendent; Sam Wensel, Executive Director; Amity Conkright, Assistant Principal; Heather Tobler, Teacher

The Summer Literacy Camp at Lake Elsinore USD aims to prevent the “summer slide,” or summer learning loss, by identifying and inviting students who can most benefit from a summer enrichment experience. Research shows disadvantaged students are especially in need of summer enrichment opportunities. As a district with a 66 percent unduplicated population, providing a summer reading program to help close the achievement gap is one of Lake Elsinore USD’s most significant LCAP commitments.

Pam Baugher, Board President; Doc Ervin, Superintendent; Dawn Slaybaugh, Principal; Donna Chicca, Linda Ward, Sydney Harter and Arthur Diaz, Kindergarten Teachers; Anoop Boparai, Parent Helper

The Morning Read program at Bakersfield City SD is a guided reading program designed to give one-on-one support to struggling, below grade level and/or English learner students in grades K-2, by giving them the opportunity to read orally to an adult or sixth-grade peer for a minimum of 20 minutes daily. This program is led by classroom teachers and relies on parents and/or relatives, community members and sixth-grade peer support.

Stephen Schluer, Board President; Clark Burke, Superintendent; Roger Goatcher, Deputy Superintendent; Clara Schmiedt, Senior Director; Carey Simoni, Principal

Be Tech Career Academy is a High School in the Manteca USD. Be Tech opened its doors in August 2012, with Be Cuisine (Culinary Arts). Each academy is geared to providing students with job readiness competencies and technical coursework in their career pathway. While enrolled, students also complete requirements to earn their high school diploma. A work experience component provides students with practical employment experience while their Professional Development 101 course, guest speakers and fieldtrip opportunities provide students with broader career and employment exposure.

Emilee Layne, Board President; Melissa Moore, Superintendent; Nancy Cobb, Jeanie Nishime, Board Members; Jennifer Hawn, Principal; Donna Tucker, Kathy Moody and Tiffany Maisonet, Biomedical Science Teachers

The Biomedical Science Pathway at El Segundo USD engages students in a series of courses over four years of high school that combine rigorous curriculum in the life sciences and health care technology with hands-on activities and experiences in the health care industry. Biomedical Science students experience career-focused opportunities and work-based learning with leading industry partners.

Andy Montoya, Board Member; Scott Scambray, Superintendent

The Highlander Marketing and Business Academy at La Habra High School is a small learning community for both college-bound and employment-bound students. The program is rich in technology-based learning, A-G core curriculum, and through a partnership with the La Habra Area Chamber of Commerce community-based work experience.

Alexia Deligianni-Brydges, Board President; Gunn Marie Hansen, Superintendent; Craig Abercrombie, Principal; Steve Smith, Aviation Pathway Teacher

The Canyon Aviation Science Pathway program offers students an opportunity to explore the aviation industry through four courses that will teach them the scientific and mathematical principles of aviation, apply academic and career-readiness skills in a workplace environment, and prepare them to successfully pass the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Exam.

David Isom, Board President; Kris Corey, Superintendent; Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce; Suisun City Salvation Army Kroc Center; Solano County Office of Education, Dixon, Travis and Vacaville Unified School Districts

Inspire a Workforce Development Program at the Fairfield-Suisun USD is an interactive career fair that informs eighth-grade students about the career opportunities in the local communities. Students are introduced, with hands-on activities, to the Solano County career pathways that align to the students’ areas of interest.

Laura Sanchez-Ramirez, Board President; Tracy McSparren, Superintendent; Michael Lundgren, Principal; Arlene Whitney, Assistant Principal; Susan Nicoletti, Coordinator; Bellflower Unified School District Board of Education

Bellflower USD initiated and implemented the Civic Engagement Program. It institutionalized civic learning and civic engagement at every grade level, guiding students through a civic inquiry and investigative approach to learning.

Leslie Bunker, Board President; Francisco Escobedo, Superintendent; Laurie Humphrey, Eduardo Reyes, Francisco Tamayo and Armando Farias, Board Members; Ernesto Villanueva, Executive Director; Matthew Tessier, Assistant Superintendent

When California updated its standards and built matching assessments, it was assumed there would be a learning curve for everyone. Yet, target group students in the Chula Vista ESD, which were prioritized in budgeting and the LCAP, did better at meeting the challenge than most peers. California Assessment of Student Performance English language arts results indicated 51 percent of English learners met or exceeded grade level standards.

Alfonso Morales, Board President; Gudiel Crosthwaite, Superintendent; Flavio Gallarzo, Elementary Director; Christine Arostigue-Manson, Assistant Director; Sandra Verduzco, Principal; Stephanie Aguon and Marta Franco, Teachers

The Teacher Guided Planning program at Lynwood USD provides classroom teachers consistent opportunities to come together with their grade level or department colleagues during the school day to collaboratively develop lesson plans, and engage in conversations centered on students and troubleshooting any potential challenges students may face on upcoming standards, concepts, skills or lessons.

Stan Crippen, Board President; Doug Kimberly, Superintendent; Alain Guevara, Assistant Superintendent; Sam Wensel, Executive Director; Amity Conkright, Assistant Principal; Heather Tobler, Teacher

The Summer Literacy Camp at Lake Elsinore USD aims to prevent the “summer slide,” or summer learning loss, by identifying and inviting students who can most benefit from a summer enrichment experience. Research shows disadvantaged students are especially in need of summer enrichment opportunities. As a district with a 66 percent unduplicated population, providing a summer reading program to help close the achievement gap is one of Lake Elsinore USD’s most significant LCAP commitments.

Pam Baugher, Board President; Doc Ervin, Superintendent; Dawn Slaybaugh, Principal; Donna Chicca, Linda Ward, Sydney Harter and Arthur Diaz, Kindergarten Teachers; Anoop Boparai, Parent Helper

The Morning Read program at Bakersfield City SD is a guided reading program designed to give one-on-one support to struggling, below grade level and/or English learner students in grades K-2, by giving them the opportunity to read orally to an adult or sixth-grade peer for a minimum of 20 minutes daily. This program is led by classroom teachers and relies on parents and/or relatives, community members and sixth-grade peer support.

Stephen Schluer, Board President; Clark Burke, Superintendent; Roger Goatcher, Deputy Superintendent; Clara Schmiedt, Senior Director; Carey Simoni, Principal

Be Tech Career Academy is a High School in the Manteca USD. Be Tech opened its doors in August 2012, with Be Cuisine (Culinary Arts). Each academy is geared to providing students with job readiness competencies and technical coursework in their career pathway. While enrolled, students also complete requirements to earn their high school diploma. A work experience component provides students with practical employment experience while their Professional Development 101 course, guest speakers and fieldtrip opportunities provide students with broader career and employment exposure.

Emilee Layne, Board President; Melissa Moore, Superintendent; Nancy Cobb, Jeanie Nishime, Board Members; Jennifer Hawn, Principal; Donna Tucker, Kathy Moody and Tiffany Maisonet, Biomedical Science Teachers

The Biomedical Science Pathway at El Segundo USD engages students in a series of courses over four years of high school that combine rigorous curriculum in the life sciences and health care technology with hands-on activities and experiences in the health care industry. Biomedical Science students experience career-focused opportunities and work-based learning with leading industry partners.

Andy Montoya, Board Member; Scott Scambray, Superintendent

The Highlander Marketing and Business Academy at La Habra High School is a small learning community for both college-bound and employment-bound students. The program is rich in technology-based learning, A-G core curriculum, and through a partnership with the La Habra Area Chamber of Commerce community-based work experience.

Alexia Deligianni-Brydges, Board President; Gunn Marie Hansen, Superintendent; Craig Abercrombie, Principal; Steve Smith, Aviation Pathway Teacher

The Canyon Aviation Science Pathway program offers students an opportunity to explore the aviation industry through four courses that will teach them the scientific and mathematical principles of aviation, apply academic and career-readiness skills in a workplace environment, and prepare them to successfully pass the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Exam.

David Isom, Board President; Kris Corey, Superintendent; Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce; Suisun City Salvation Army Kroc Center; Solano County Office of Education, Dixon, Travis and Vacaville Unified School Districts

Inspire a Workforce Development Program at the Fairfield-Suisun USD is an interactive career fair that informs eighth-grade students about the career opportunities in the local communities. Students are introduced, with hands-on activities, to the Solano County career pathways that align to the students’ areas of interest.

Laura Sanchez-Ramirez, Board President; Tracy McSparren, Superintendent; Michael Lundgren, Principal; Arlene Whitney, Assistant Principal; Susan Nicoletti, Coordinator; Bellflower Unified School District Board of Education

Bellflower USD initiated and implemented the Civic Engagement Program. It institutionalized civic learning and civic engagement at every grade level, guiding students through a civic inquiry and investigative approach to learning.

Leslie Bunker, Board President; Francisco Escobedo, Superintendent; Laurie Humphrey, Eduardo Reyes, Francisco Tamayo and Armando Farias, Board Members; Ernesto Villanueva, Executive Director; Matthew Tessier, Assistant Superintendent

When California updated its standards and built matching assessments, it was assumed there would be a learning curve for everyone. Yet, target group students in the Chula Vista ESD, which were prioritized in budgeting and the LCAP, did better at meeting the challenge than most peers. California Assessment of Student Performance English language arts results indicated 51 percent of English learners met or exceeded grade level standards.

Alfonso Morales, Board President; Gudiel Crosthwaite, Superintendent; Flavio Gallarzo, Elementary Director; Christine Arostigue-Manson, Assistant Director; Sandra Verduzco, Principal; Stephanie Aguon and Marta Franco, Teachers

The Teacher Guided Planning program at Lynwood USD provides classroom teachers consistent opportunities to come together with their grade level or department colleagues during the school day to collaboratively develop lesson plans, and engage in conversations centered on students and troubleshooting any potential challenges students may face on upcoming standards, concepts, skills or lessons.

Stan Crippen, Board President; Doug Kimberly, Superintendent; Alain Guevara, Assistant Superintendent; Sam Wensel, Executive Director; Amity Conkright, Assistant Principal; Heather Tobler, Teacher

The Summer Literacy Camp at Lake Elsinore USD aims to prevent the “summer slide,” or summer learning loss, by identifying and inviting students who can most benefit from a summer enrichment experience. Research shows disadvantaged students are especially in need of summer enrichment opportunities. As a district with a 66 percent unduplicated population, providing a summer reading program to help close the achievement gap is one of Lake Elsinore USD’s most significant LCAP commitments.

Pam Baugher, Board President; Doc Ervin, Superintendent; Dawn Slaybaugh, Principal; Donna Chicca, Linda Ward, Sydney Harter and Arthur Diaz, Kindergarten Teachers; Anoop Boparai, Parent Helper

The Morning Read program at Bakersfield City SD is a guided reading program designed to give one-on-one support to struggling, below grade level and/or English learner students in grades K-2, by giving them the opportunity to read orally to an adult or sixth-grade peer for a minimum of 20 minutes daily. This program is led by classroom teachers and relies on parents and/or relatives, community members and sixth-grade peer support.

Stephen Schluer, Board President; Clark Burke, Superintendent; Roger Goatcher, Deputy Superintendent; Clara Schmiedt, Senior Director; Carey Simoni, Principal

Be Tech Career Academy is a High School in the Manteca USD. Be Tech opened its doors in August 2012, with Be Cuisine (Culinary Arts). Each academy is geared to providing students with job readiness competencies and technical coursework in their career pathway. While enrolled, students also complete requirements to earn their high school diploma. A work experience component provides students with practical employment experience while their Professional Development 101 course, guest speakers and fieldtrip opportunities provide students with broader career and employment exposure.

Emilee Layne, Board President; Melissa Moore, Superintendent; Nancy Cobb, Jeanie Nishime, Board Members; Jennifer Hawn, Principal; Donna Tucker, Kathy Moody and Tiffany Maisonet, Biomedical Science Teachers

The Biomedical Science Pathway at El Segundo USD engages students in a series of courses over four years of high school that combine rigorous curriculum in the life sciences and health care technology with hands-on activities and experiences in the health care industry. Biomedical Science students experience career-focused opportunities and work-based learning with leading industry partners.

Andy Montoya, Board Member; Scott Scambray, Superintendent

The Highlander Marketing and Business Academy at La Habra High School is a small learning community for both college-bound and employment-bound students. The program is rich in technology-based learning, A-G core curriculum, and through a partnership with the La Habra Area Chamber of Commerce community-based work experience.

Alexia Deligianni-Brydges, Board President; Gunn Marie Hansen, Superintendent; Craig Abercrombie, Principal; Steve Smith, Aviation Pathway Teacher

The Canyon Aviation Science Pathway program offers students an opportunity to explore the aviation industry through four courses that will teach them the scientific and mathematical principles of aviation, apply academic and career-readiness skills in a workplace environment, and prepare them to successfully pass the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Exam.

David Isom, Board President; Kris Corey, Superintendent; Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce; Suisun City Salvation Army Kroc Center; Solano County Office of Education, Dixon, Travis and Vacaville Unified School Districts

Inspire a Workforce Development Program at the Fairfield-Suisun USD is an interactive career fair that informs eighth-grade students about the career opportunities in the local communities. Students are introduced, with hands-on activities, to the Solano County career pathways that align to the students’ areas of interest.

Laura Sanchez-Ramirez, Board President; Tracy McSparren, Superintendent; Michael Lundgren, Principal; Arlene Whitney, Assistant Principal; Susan Nicoletti, Coordinator; Bellflower Unified School District Board of Education

Bellflower USD initiated and implemented the Civic Engagement Program. It institutionalized civic learning and civic engagement at every grade level, guiding students through a civic inquiry and investigative approach to learning.

Leslie Bunker, Board President; Francisco Escobedo, Superintendent; Laurie Humphrey, Eduardo Reyes, Francisco Tamayo and Armando Farias, Board Members; Ernesto Villanueva, Executive Director; Matthew Tessier, Assistant Superintendent

When California updated its standards and built matching assessments, it was assumed there would be a learning curve for everyone. Yet, target group students in the Chula Vista ESD, which were prioritized in budgeting and the LCAP, did better at meeting the challenge than most peers. California Assessment of Student Performance English language arts results indicated 51 percent of English learners met or exceeded grade level standards.

Alfonso Morales, Board President; Gudiel Crosthwaite, Superintendent; Flavio Gallarzo, Elementary Director; Christine Arostigue-Manson, Assistant Director; Sandra Verduzco, Principal; Stephanie Aguon and Marta Franco, Teachers

The Teacher Guided Planning program at Lynwood USD provides classroom teachers consistent opportunities to come together with their grade level or department colleagues during the school day to collaboratively develop lesson plans, and engage in conversations centered on students and troubleshooting any potential challenges students may face on upcoming standards, concepts, skills or lessons.

Stan Crippen, Board President; Doug Kimberly, Superintendent; Alain Guevara, Assistant Superintendent; Sam Wensel, Executive Director; Amity Conkright, Assistant Principal; Heather Tobler, Teacher

The Summer Literacy Camp at Lake Elsinore USD aims to prevent the “summer slide,” or summer learning loss, by identifying and inviting students who can most benefit from a summer enrichment experience. Research shows disadvantaged students are especially in need of summer enrichment opportunities. As a district with a 66 percent unduplicated population, providing a summer reading program to help close the achievement gap is one of Lake Elsinore USD’s most significant LCAP commitments.

Pam Baugher, Board President; Doc Ervin, Superintendent; Dawn Slaybaugh, Principal; Donna Chicca, Linda Ward, Sydney Harter and Arthur Diaz, Kindergarten Teachers; Anoop Boparai, Parent Helper

The Morning Read program at Bakersfield City SD is a guided reading program designed to give one-on-one support to struggling, below grade level and/or English learner students in grades K-2, by giving them the opportunity to read orally to an adult or sixth-grade peer for a minimum of 20 minutes daily. This program is led by classroom teachers and relies on parents and/or relatives, community members and sixth-grade peer support.

Stephen Schluer, Board President; Clark Burke, Superintendent; Roger Goatcher, Deputy Superintendent; Clara Schmiedt, Senior Director; Carey Simoni, Principal

Be Tech Career Academy is a High School in the Manteca USD. Be Tech opened its doors in August 2012, with Be Cuisine (Culinary Arts). Each academy is geared to providing students with job readiness competencies and technical coursework in their career pathway. While enrolled, students also complete requirements to earn their high school diploma. A work experience component provides students with practical employment experience while their Professional Development 101 course, guest speakers and fieldtrip opportunities provide students with broader career and employment exposure.

Emilee Layne, Board President; Melissa Moore, Superintendent; Nancy Cobb, Jeanie Nishime, Board Members; Jennifer Hawn, Principal; Donna Tucker, Kathy Moody and Tiffany Maisonet, Biomedical Science Teachers

The Biomedical Science Pathway at El Segundo USD engages students in a series of courses over four years of high school that combine rigorous curriculum in the life sciences and health care technology with hands-on activities and experiences in the health care industry. Biomedical Science students experience career-focused opportunities and work-based learning with leading industry partners.

Andy Montoya, Board Member; Scott Scambray, Superintendent

The Highlander Marketing and Business Academy at La Habra High School is a small learning community for both college-bound and employment-bound students. The program is rich in technology-based learning, A-G core curriculum, and through a partnership with the La Habra Area Chamber of Commerce community-based work experience.

Alexia Deligianni-Brydges, Board President; Gunn Marie Hansen, Superintendent; Craig Abercrombie, Principal; Steve Smith, Aviation Pathway Teacher

The Canyon Aviation Science Pathway program offers students an opportunity to explore the aviation industry through four courses that will teach them the scientific and mathematical principles of aviation, apply academic and career-readiness skills in a workplace environment, and prepare them to successfully pass the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Exam.

David Isom, Board President; Kris Corey, Superintendent; Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce; Suisun City Salvation Army Kroc Center; Solano County Office of Education, Dixon, Travis and Vacaville Unified School Districts

Inspire a Workforce Development Program at the Fairfield-Suisun USD is an interactive career fair that informs eighth-grade students about the career opportunities in the local communities. Students are introduced, with hands-on activities, to the Solano County career pathways that align to the students’ areas of interest.

Laura Sanchez-Ramirez, Board President; Tracy McSparren, Superintendent; Michael Lundgren, Principal; Arlene Whitney, Assistant Principal; Susan Nicoletti, Coordinator; Bellflower Unified School District Board of Education

Bellflower USD initiated and implemented the Civic Engagement Program. It institutionalized civic learning and civic engagement at every grade level, guiding students through a civic inquiry and investigative approach to learning.

Leslie Bunker, Board President; Francisco Escobedo, Superintendent; Laurie Humphrey, Eduardo Reyes, Francisco Tamayo and Armando Farias, Board Members; Ernesto Villanueva, Executive Director; Matthew Tessier, Assistant Superintendent

When California updated its standards and built matching assessments, it was assumed there would be a learning curve for everyone. Yet, target group students in the Chula Vista ESD, which were prioritized in budgeting and the LCAP, did better at meeting the challenge than most peers. California Assessment of Student Performance English language arts results indicated 51 percent of English learners met or exceeded grade level standards.

Alfonso Morales, Board President; Gudiel Crosthwaite, Superintendent; Flavio Gallarzo, Elementary Director; Christine Arostigue-Manson, Assistant Director; Sandra Verduzco, Principal; Stephanie Aguon and Marta Franco, Teachers

The Teacher Guided Planning program at Lynwood USD provides classroom teachers consistent opportunities to come together with their grade level or department colleagues during the school day to collaboratively develop lesson plans, and engage in conversations centered on students and troubleshooting any potential challenges students may face on upcoming standards, concepts, skills or lessons.

Stan Crippen, Board President; Doug Kimberly, Superintendent; Alain Guevara, Assistant Superintendent; Sam Wensel, Executive Director; Amity Conkright, Assistant Principal; Heather Tobler, Teacher

The Summer Literacy Camp at Lake Elsinore USD aims to prevent the “summer slide,” or summer learning loss, by identifying and inviting students who can most benefit from a summer enrichment experience. Research shows disadvantaged students are especially in need of summer enrichment opportunities. As a district with a 66 percent unduplicated population, providing a summer reading program to help close the achievement gap is one of Lake Elsinore USD’s most significant LCAP commitments.

Pam Baugher, Board President; Doc Ervin, Superintendent; Dawn Slaybaugh, Principal; Donna Chicca, Linda Ward, Sydney Harter and Arthur Diaz, Kindergarten Teachers; Anoop Boparai, Parent Helper

The Morning Read program at Bakersfield City SD is a guided reading program designed to give one-on-one support to struggling, below grade level and/or English learner students in grades K-2, by giving them the opportunity to read orally to an adult or sixth-grade peer for a minimum of 20 minutes daily. This program is led by classroom teachers and relies on parents and/or relatives, community members and sixth-grade peer support.

Stephen Schluer, Board President; Clark Burke, Superintendent; Roger Goatcher, Deputy Superintendent; Clara Schmiedt, Senior Director; Carey Simoni, Principal

Be Tech Career Academy is a High School in the Manteca USD. Be Tech opened its doors in August 2012, with Be Cuisine (Culinary Arts). Each academy is geared to providing students with job readiness competencies and technical coursework in their career pathway. While enrolled, students also complete requirements to earn their high school diploma. A work experience component provides students with practical employment experience while their Professional Development 101 course, guest speakers and fieldtrip opportunities provide students with broader career and employment exposure.

Emilee Layne, Board President; Melissa Moore, Superintendent; Nancy Cobb, Jeanie Nishime, Board Members; Jennifer Hawn, Principal; Donna Tucker, Kathy Moody and Tiffany Maisonet, Biomedical Science Teachers

The Biomedical Science Pathway at El Segundo USD engages students in a series of courses over four years of high school that combine rigorous curriculum in the life sciences and health care technology with hands-on activities and experiences in the health care industry. Biomedical Science students experience career-focused opportunities and work-based learning with leading industry partners.

Andy Montoya, Board Member; Scott Scambray, Superintendent

The Highlander Marketing and Business Academy at La Habra High School is a small learning community for both college-bound and employment-bound students. The program is rich in technology-based learning, A-G core curriculum, and through a partnership with the La Habra Area Chamber of Commerce community-based work experience.

Alexia Deligianni-Brydges, Board President; Gunn Marie Hansen, Superintendent; Craig Abercrombie, Principal; Steve Smith, Aviation Pathway Teacher

The Canyon Aviation Science Pathway program offers students an opportunity to explore the aviation industry through four courses that will teach them the scientific and mathematical principles of aviation, apply academic and career-readiness skills in a workplace environment, and prepare them to successfully pass the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Exam.

David Isom, Board President; Kris Corey, Superintendent; Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce; Suisun City Salvation Army Kroc Center; Solano County Office of Education, Dixon, Travis and Vacaville Unified School Districts

Inspire a Workforce Development Program at the Fairfield-Suisun USD is an interactive career fair that informs eighth-grade students about the career opportunities in the local communities. Students are introduced, with hands-on activities, to the Solano County career pathways that align to the students’ areas of interest.

Laura Sanchez-Ramirez, Board President; Tracy McSparren, Superintendent; Michael Lundgren, Principal; Arlene Whitney, Assistant Principal; Susan Nicoletti, Coordinator; Bellflower Unified School District Board of Education

Bellflower USD initiated and implemented the Civic Engagement Program. It institutionalized civic learning and civic engagement at every grade level, guiding students through a civic inquiry and investigative approach to learning.

Leslie Bunker, Board President; Francisco Escobedo, Superintendent; Laurie Humphrey, Eduardo Reyes, Francisco Tamayo and Armando Farias, Board Members; Ernesto Villanueva, Executive Director; Matthew Tessier, Assistant Superintendent

When California updated its standards and built matching assessments, it was assumed there would be a learning curve for everyone. Yet, target group students in the Chula Vista ESD, which were prioritized in budgeting and the LCAP, did better at meeting the challenge than most peers. California Assessment of Student Performance English language arts results indicated 51 percent of English learners met or exceeded grade level standards.

Alfonso Morales, Board President; Gudiel Crosthwaite, Superintendent; Flavio Gallarzo, Elementary Director; Christine Arostigue-Manson, Assistant Director; Sandra Verduzco, Principal; Stephanie Aguon and Marta Franco, Teachers

The Teacher Guided Planning program at Lynwood USD provides classroom teachers consistent opportunities to come together with their grade level or department colleagues during the school day to collaboratively develop lesson plans, and engage in conversations centered on students and troubleshooting any potential challenges students may face on upcoming standards, concepts, skills or lessons.

Stan Crippen, Board President; Doug Kimberly, Superintendent; Alain Guevara, Assistant Superintendent; Sam Wensel, Executive Director; Amity Conkright, Assistant Principal; Heather Tobler, Teacher

The Summer Literacy Camp at Lake Elsinore USD aims to prevent the “summer slide,” or summer learning loss, by identifying and inviting students who can most benefit from a summer enrichment experience. Research shows disadvantaged students are especially in need of summer enrichment opportunities. As a district with a 66 percent unduplicated population, providing a summer reading program to help close the achievement gap is one of Lake Elsinore USD’s most significant LCAP commitments.

Pam Baugher, Board President; Doc Ervin, Superintendent; Dawn Slaybaugh, Principal; Donna Chicca, Linda Ward, Sydney Harter and Arthur Diaz, Kindergarten Teachers; Anoop Boparai, Parent Helper

The Morning Read program at Bakersfield City SD is a guided reading program designed to give one-on-one support to struggling, below grade level and/or English learner students in grades K-2, by giving them the opportunity to read orally to an adult or sixth-grade peer for a minimum of 20 minutes daily. This program is led by classroom teachers and relies on parents and/or relatives, community members and sixth-grade peer support.

Stephen Schluer, Board President; Clark Burke, Superintendent; Roger Goatcher, Deputy Superintendent; Clara Schmiedt, Senior Director; Carey Simoni, Principal

Be Tech Career Academy is a High School in the Manteca USD. Be Tech opened its doors in August 2012, with Be Cuisine (Culinary Arts). Each academy is geared to providing students with job readiness competencies and technical coursework in their career pathway. While enrolled, students also complete requirements to earn their high school diploma. A work experience component provides students with practical employment experience while their Professional Development 101 course, guest speakers and fieldtrip opportunities provide students with broader career and employment exposure.

Emilee Layne, Board President; Melissa Moore, Superintendent; Nancy Cobb, Jeanie Nishime, Board Members; Jennifer Hawn, Principal; Donna Tucker, Kathy Moody and Tiffany Maisonet, Biomedical Science Teachers

The Biomedical Science Pathway at El Segundo USD engages students in a series of courses over four years of high school that combine rigorous curriculum in the life sciences and health care technology with hands-on activities and experiences in the health care industry. Biomedical Science students experience career-focused opportunities and work-based learning with leading industry partners.

Andy Montoya, Board Member; Scott Scambray, Superintendent

The Highlander Marketing and Business Academy at La Habra High School is a small learning community for both college-bound and employment-bound students. The program is rich in technology-based learning, A-G core curriculum, and through a partnership with the La Habra Area Chamber of Commerce community-based work experience.

Alexia Deligianni-Brydges, Board President; Gunn Marie Hansen, Superintendent; Craig Abercrombie, Principal; Steve Smith, Aviation Pathway Teacher

The Canyon Aviation Science Pathway program offers students an opportunity to explore the aviation industry through four courses that will teach them the scientific and mathematical principles of aviation, apply academic and career-readiness skills in a workplace environment, and prepare them to successfully pass the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Exam.

David Isom, Board President; Kris Corey, Superintendent; Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce; Suisun City Salvation Army Kroc Center; Solano County Office of Education, Dixon, Travis and Vacaville Unified School Districts

Inspire a Workforce Development Program at the Fairfield-Suisun USD is an interactive career fair that informs eighth-grade students about the career opportunities in the local communities. Students are introduced, with hands-on activities, to the Solano County career pathways that align to the students’ areas of interest.

Laura Sanchez-Ramirez, Board President; Tracy McSparren, Superintendent; Michael Lundgren, Principal; Arlene Whitney, Assistant Principal; Susan Nicoletti, Coordinator; Bellflower Unified School District Board of Education

Bellflower USD initiated and implemented the Civic Engagement Program. It institutionalized civic learning and civic engagement at every grade level, guiding students through a civic inquiry and investigative approach to learning.

Leslie Bunker, Board President; Francisco Escobedo, Superintendent; Laurie Humphrey, Eduardo Reyes, Francisco Tamayo and Armando Farias, Board Members; Ernesto Villanueva, Executive Director; Matthew Tessier, Assistant Superintendent

When California updated its standards and built matching assessments, it was assumed there would be a learning curve for everyone. Yet, target group students in the Chula Vista ESD, which were prioritized in budgeting and the LCAP, did better at meeting the challenge than most peers. California Assessment of Student Performance English language arts results indicated 51 percent of English learners met or exceeded grade level standards.

Alfonso Morales, Board President; Gudiel Crosthwaite, Superintendent; Flavio Gallarzo, Elementary Director; Christine Arostigue-Manson, Assistant Director; Sandra Verduzco, Principal; Stephanie Aguon and Marta Franco, Teachers

The Teacher Guided Planning program at Lynwood USD provides classroom teachers consistent opportunities to come together with their grade level or department colleagues during the school day to collaboratively develop lesson plans, and engage in conversations centered on students and troubleshooting any potential challenges students may face on upcoming standards, concepts, skills or lessons.

Stan Crippen, Board President; Doug Kimberly, Superintendent; Alain Guevara, Assistant Superintendent; Sam Wensel, Executive Director; Amity Conkright, Assistant Principal; Heather Tobler, Teacher

The Summer Literacy Camp at Lake Elsinore USD aims to prevent the “summer slide,” or summer learning loss, by identifying and inviting students who can most benefit from a summer enrichment experience. Research shows disadvantaged students are especially in need of summer enrichment opportunities. As a district with a 66 percent unduplicated population, providing a summer reading program to help close the achievement gap is one of Lake Elsinore USD’s most significant LCAP commitments.

Pam Baugher, Board President; Doc Ervin, Superintendent; Dawn Slaybaugh, Principal; Donna Chicca, Linda Ward, Sydney Harter and Arthur Diaz, Kindergarten Teachers; Anoop Boparai, Parent Helper

The Morning Read program at Bakersfield City SD is a guided reading program designed to give one-on-one support to struggling, below grade level and/or English learner students in grades K-2, by giving them the opportunity to read orally to an adult or sixth-grade peer for a minimum of 20 minutes daily. This program is led by classroom teachers and relies on parents and/or relatives, community members and sixth-grade peer support.

Stephen Schluer, Board President; Clark Burke, Superintendent; Roger Goatcher, Deputy Superintendent; Clara Schmiedt, Senior Director; Carey Simoni, Principal

Be Tech Career Academy is a High School in the Manteca USD. Be Tech opened its doors in August 2012, with Be Cuisine (Culinary Arts). Each academy is geared to providing students with job readiness competencies and technical coursework in their career pathway. While enrolled, students also complete requirements to earn their high school diploma. A work experience component provides students with practical employment experience while their Professional Development 101 course, guest speakers and fieldtrip opportunities provide students with broader career and employment exposure.

Emilee Layne, Board President; Melissa Moore, Superintendent; Nancy Cobb, Jeanie Nishime, Board Members; Jennifer Hawn, Principal; Donna Tucker, Kathy Moody and Tiffany Maisonet, Biomedical Science Teachers

The Biomedical Science Pathway at El Segundo USD engages students in a series of courses over four years of high school that combine rigorous curriculum in the life sciences and health care technology with hands-on activities and experiences in the health care industry. Biomedical Science students experience career-focused opportunities and work-based learning with leading industry partners.

Andy Montoya, Board Member; Scott Scambray, Superintendent

The Highlander Marketing and Business Academy at La Habra High School is a small learning community for both college-bound and employment-bound students. The program is rich in technology-based learning, A-G core curriculum, and through a partnership with the La Habra Area Chamber of Commerce community-based work experience.

Alexia Deligianni-Brydges, Board President; Gunn Marie Hansen, Superintendent; Craig Abercrombie, Principal; Steve Smith, Aviation Pathway Teacher

The Canyon Aviation Science Pathway program offers students an opportunity to explore the aviation industry through four courses that will teach them the scientific and mathematical principles of aviation, apply academic and career-readiness skills in a workplace environment, and prepare them to successfully pass the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Exam.

David Isom, Board President; Kris Corey, Superintendent; Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce; Suisun City Salvation Army Kroc Center; Solano County Office of Education, Dixon, Travis and Vacaville Unified School Districts

Inspire a Workforce Development Program at the Fairfield-Suisun USD is an interactive career fair that informs eighth-grade students about the career opportunities in the local communities. Students are introduced, with hands-on activities, to the Solano County career pathways that align to the students’ areas of interest.

Laura Sanchez-Ramirez, Board President; Tracy McSparren, Superintendent; Michael Lundgren, Principal; Arlene Whitney, Assistant Principal; Susan Nicoletti, Coordinator; Bellflower Unified School District Board of Education

Bellflower USD initiated and implemented the Civic Engagement Program. It institutionalized civic learning and civic engagement at every grade level, guiding students through a civic inquiry and investigative approach to learning.

Leslie Bunker, Board President; Francisco Escobedo, Superintendent; Laurie Humphrey, Eduardo Reyes, Francisco Tamayo and Armando Farias, Board Members; Ernesto Villanueva, Executive Director; Matthew Tessier, Assistant Superintendent

When California updated its standards and built matching assessments, it was assumed there would be a learning curve for everyone. Yet, target group students in the Chula Vista ESD, which were prioritized in budgeting and the LCAP, did better at meeting the challenge than most peers. California Assessment of Student Performance English language arts results indicated 51 percent of English learners met or exceeded grade level standards.

Alfonso Morales, Board President; Gudiel Crosthwaite, Superintendent; Flavio Gallarzo, Elementary Director; Christine Arostigue-Manson, Assistant Director; Sandra Verduzco, Principal; Stephanie Aguon and Marta Franco, Teachers

The Teacher Guided Planning program at Lynwood USD provides classroom teachers consistent opportunities to come together with their grade level or department colleagues during the school day to collaboratively develop lesson plans, and engage in conversations centered on students and troubleshooting any potential challenges students may face on upcoming standards, concepts, skills or lessons.

Stan Crippen, Board President; Doug Kimberly, Superintendent; Alain Guevara, Assistant Superintendent; Sam Wensel, Executive Director; Amity Conkright, Assistant Principal; Heather Tobler, Teacher

The Summer Literacy Camp at Lake Elsinore USD aims to prevent the “summer slide,” or summer learning loss, by identifying and inviting students who can most benefit from a summer enrichment experience. Research shows disadvantaged students are especially in need of summer enrichment opportunities. As a district with a 66 percent unduplicated population, providing a summer reading program to help close the achievement gap is one of Lake Elsinore USD’s most significant LCAP commitments.

Pam Baugher, Board President; Doc Ervin, Superintendent; Dawn Slaybaugh, Principal; Donna Chicca, Linda Ward, Sydney Harter and Arthur Diaz, Kindergarten Teachers; Anoop Boparai, Parent Helper

The Morning Read program at Bakersfield City SD is a guided reading program designed to give one-on-one support to struggling, below grade level and/or English learner students in grades K-2, by giving them the opportunity to read orally to an adult or sixth-grade peer for a minimum of 20 minutes daily. This program is led by classroom teachers and relies on parents and/or relatives, community members and sixth-grade peer support.

Stephen Schluer, Board President; Clark Burke, Superintendent; Roger Goatcher, Deputy Superintendent; Clara Schmiedt, Senior Director; Carey Simoni, Principal

Be Tech Career Academy is a High School in the Manteca USD. Be Tech opened its doors in August 2012, with Be Cuisine (Culinary Arts). Each academy is geared to providing students with job readiness competencies and technical coursework in their career pathway. While enrolled, students also complete requirements to earn their high school diploma. A work experience component provides students with practical employment experience while their Professional Development 101 course, guest speakers and fieldtrip opportunities provide students with broader career and employment exposure.

Emilee Layne, Board President; Melissa Moore, Superintendent; Nancy Cobb, Jeanie Nishime, Board Members; Jennifer Hawn, Principal; Donna Tucker, Kathy Moody and Tiffany Maisonet, Biomedical Science Teachers

The Biomedical Science Pathway at El Segundo USD engages students in a series of courses over four years of high school that combine rigorous curriculum in the life sciences and health care technology with hands-on activities and experiences in the health care industry. Biomedical Science students experience career-focused opportunities and work-based learning with leading industry partners.

Andy Montoya, Board Member; Scott Scambray, Superintendent

The Highlander Marketing and Business Academy at La Habra High School is a small learning community for both college-bound and employment-bound students. The program is rich in technology-based learning, A-G core curriculum, and through a partnership with the La Habra Area Chamber of Commerce community-based work experience.

Alexia Deligianni-Brydges, Board President; Gunn Marie Hansen, Superintendent; Craig Abercrombie, Principal; Steve Smith, Aviation Pathway Teacher

The Canyon Aviation Science Pathway program offers students an opportunity to explore the aviation industry through four courses that will teach them the scientific and mathematical principles of aviation, apply academic and career-readiness skills in a workplace environment, and prepare them to successfully pass the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Exam.

David Isom, Board President; Kris Corey, Superintendent; Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce; Suisun City Salvation Army Kroc Center; Solano County Office of Education, Dixon, Travis and Vacaville Unified School Districts

Inspire a Workforce Development Program at the Fairfield-Suisun USD is an interactive career fair that informs eighth-grade students about the career opportunities in the local communities. Students are introduced, with hands-on activities, to the Solano County career pathways that align to the students’ areas of interest.

Laura Sanchez-Ramirez, Board President; Tracy McSparren, Superintendent; Michael Lundgren, Principal; Arlene Whitney, Assistant Principal; Susan Nicoletti, Coordinator; Bellflower Unified School District Board of Education

Bellflower USD initiated and implemented the Civic Engagement Program. It institutionalized civic learning and civic engagement at every grade level, guiding students through a civic inquiry and investigative approach to learning.

Leslie Bunker, Board President; Francisco Escobedo, Superintendent; Laurie Humphrey, Eduardo Reyes, Francisco Tamayo and Armando Farias, Board Members; Ernesto Villanueva, Executive Director; Matthew Tessier, Assistant Superintendent

When California updated its standards and built matching assessments, it was assumed there would be a learning curve for everyone. Yet, target group students in the Chula Vista ESD, which were prioritized in budgeting and the LCAP, did better at meeting the challenge than most peers. California Assessment of Student Performance English language arts results indicated 51 percent of English learners met or exceeded grade level standards.

Alfonso Morales, Board President; Gudiel Crosthwaite, Superintendent; Flavio Gallarzo, Elementary Director; Christine Arostigue-Manson, Assistant Director; Sandra Verduzco, Principal; Stephanie Aguon and Marta Franco, Teachers

The Teacher Guided Planning program at Lynwood USD provides classroom teachers consistent opportunities to come together with their grade level or department colleagues during the school day to collaboratively develop lesson plans, and engage in conversations centered on students and troubleshooting any potential challenges students may face on upcoming standards, concepts, skills or lessons.

Stan Crippen, Board President; Doug Kimberly, Superintendent; Alain Guevara, Assistant Superintendent; Sam Wensel, Executive Director; Amity Conkright, Assistant Principal; Heather Tobler, Teacher

The Summer Literacy Camp at Lake Elsinore USD aims to prevent the “summer slide,” or summer learning loss, by identifying and inviting students who can most benefit from a summer enrichment experience. Research shows disadvantaged students are especially in need of summer enrichment opportunities. As a district with a 66 percent unduplicated population, providing a summer reading program to help close the achievement gap is one of Lake Elsinore USD’s most significant LCAP commitments.

Pam Baugher, Board President; Doc Ervin, Superintendent; Dawn Slaybaugh, Principal; Donna Chicca, Linda Ward, Sydney Harter and Arthur Diaz, Kindergarten Teachers; Anoop Boparai, Parent Helper

The Morning Read program at Bakersfield City SD is a guided reading program designed to give one-on-one support to struggling, below grade level and/or English learner students in grades K-2, by giving them the opportunity to read orally to an adult or sixth-grade peer for a minimum of 20 minutes daily. This program is led by classroom teachers and relies on parents and/or relatives, community members and sixth-grade peer support.

Stephen Schluer, Board President; Clark Burke, Superintendent; Roger Goatcher, Deputy Superintendent; Clara Schmiedt, Senior Director; Carey Simoni, Principal

Be Tech Career Academy is a High School in the Manteca USD. Be Tech opened its doors in August 2012, with Be Cuisine (Culinary Arts). Each academy is geared to providing students with job readiness competencies and technical coursework in their career pathway. While enrolled, students also complete requirements to earn their high school diploma. A work experience component provides students with practical employment experience while their Professional Development 101 course, guest speakers and fieldtrip opportunities provide students with broader career and employment exposure.

Emilee Layne, Board President; Melissa Moore, Superintendent; Nancy Cobb, Jeanie Nishime, Board Members; Jennifer Hawn, Principal; Donna Tucker, Kathy Moody and Tiffany Maisonet, Biomedical Science Teachers

The Biomedical Science Pathway at El Segundo USD engages students in a series of courses over four years of high school that combine rigorous curriculum in the life sciences and health care technology with hands-on activities and experiences in the health care industry. Biomedical Science students experience career-focused opportunities and work-based learning with leading industry partners.

Andy Montoya, Board Member; Scott Scambray, Superintendent

The Highlander Marketing and Business Academy at La Habra High School is a small learning community for both college-bound and employment-bound students. The program is rich in technology-based learning, A-G core curriculum, and through a partnership with the La Habra Area Chamber of Commerce community-based work experience.

Alexia Deligianni-Brydges, Board President; Gunn Marie Hansen, Superintendent; Craig Abercrombie, Principal; Steve Smith, Aviation Pathway Teacher

The Canyon Aviation Science Pathway program offers students an opportunity to explore the aviation industry through four courses that will teach them the scientific and mathematical principles of aviation, apply academic and career-readiness skills in a workplace environment, and prepare them to successfully pass the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Exam.

David Isom, Board President; Kris Corey, Superintendent; Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce; Suisun City Salvation Army Kroc Center; Solano County Office of Education, Dixon, Travis and Vacaville Unified School Districts

Inspire a Workforce Development Program at the Fairfield-Suisun USD is an interactive career fair that informs eighth-grade students about the career opportunities in the local communities. Students are introduced, with hands-on activities, to the Solano County career pathways that align to the students’ areas of interest.

Laura Sanchez-Ramirez, Board President; Tracy McSparren, Superintendent; Michael Lundgren, Principal; Arlene Whitney, Assistant Principal; Susan Nicoletti, Coordinator; Bellflower Unified School District Board of Education

Bellflower USD initiated and implemented the Civic Engagement Program. It institutionalized civic learning and civic engagement at every grade level, guiding students through a civic inquiry and investigative approach to learning.

Leslie Bunker, Board President; Francisco Escobedo, Superintendent; Laurie Humphrey, Eduardo Reyes, Francisco Tamayo and Armando Farias, Board Members; Ernesto Villanueva, Executive Director; Matthew Tessier, Assistant Superintendent

When California updated its standards and built matching assessments, it was assumed there would be a learning curve for everyone. Yet, target group students in the Chula Vista ESD, which were prioritized in budgeting and the LCAP, did better at meeting the challenge than most peers. California Assessment of Student Performance English language arts results indicated 51 percent of English learners met or exceeded grade level standards.

Alfonso Morales, Board President; Gudiel Crosthwaite, Superintendent; Flavio Gallarzo, Elementary Director; Christine Arostigue-Manson, Assistant Director; Sandra Verduzco, Principal; Stephanie Aguon and Marta Franco, Teachers

The Teacher Guided Planning program at Lynwood USD provides classroom teachers consistent opportunities to come together with their grade level or department colleagues during the school day to collaboratively develop lesson plans, and engage in conversations centered on students and troubleshooting any potential challenges students may face on upcoming standards, concepts, skills or lessons.

Stan Crippen, Board President; Doug Kimberly, Superintendent; Alain Guevara, Assistant Superintendent; Sam Wensel, Executive Director; Amity Conkright, Assistant Principal; Heather Tobler, Teacher

The Summer Literacy Camp at Lake Elsinore USD aims to prevent the “summer slide,” or summer learning loss, by identifying and inviting students who can most benefit from a summer enrichment experience. Research shows disadvantaged students are especially in need of summer enrichment opportunities. As a district with a 66 percent unduplicated population, providing a summer reading program to help close the achievement gap is one of Lake Elsinore USD’s most significant LCAP commitments.

Pam Baugher, Board President; Doc Ervin, Superintendent; Dawn Slaybaugh, Principal; Donna Chicca, Linda Ward, Sydney Harter and Arthur Diaz, Kindergarten Teachers; Anoop Boparai, Parent Helper

The Morning Read program at Bakersfield City SD is a guided reading program designed to give one-on-one support to struggling, below grade level and/or English learner students in grades K-2, by giving them the opportunity to read orally to an adult or sixth-grade peer for a minimum of 20 minutes daily. This program is led by classroom teachers and relies on parents and/or relatives, community members and sixth-grade peer support.

Stephen Schluer, Board President; Clark Burke, Superintendent; Roger Goatcher, Deputy Superintendent; Clara Schmiedt, Senior Director; Carey Simoni, Principal

Be Tech Career Academy is a High School in the Manteca USD. Be Tech opened its doors in August 2012, with Be Cuisine (Culinary Arts). Each academy is geared to providing students with job readiness competencies and technical coursework in their career pathway. While enrolled, students also complete requirements to earn their high school diploma. A work experience component provides students with practical employment experience while their Professional Development 101 course, guest speakers and fieldtrip opportunities provide students with broader career and employment exposure.

Emilee Layne, Board President; Melissa Moore, Superintendent; Nancy Cobb, Jeanie Nishime, Board Members; Jennifer Hawn, Principal; Donna Tucker, Kathy Moody and Tiffany Maisonet, Biomedical Science Teachers

The Biomedical Science Pathway at El Segundo USD engages students in a series of courses over four years of high school that combine rigorous curriculum in the life sciences and health care technology with hands-on activities and experiences in the health care industry. Biomedical Science students experience career-focused opportunities and work-based learning with leading industry partners.

Andy Montoya, Board Member; Scott Scambray, Superintendent

The Highlander Marketing and Business Academy at La Habra High School is a small learning community for both college-bound and employment-bound students. The program is rich in technology-based learning, A-G core curriculum, and through a partnership with the La Habra Area Chamber of Commerce community-based work experience.

Alexia Deligianni-Brydges, Board President; Gunn Marie Hansen, Superintendent; Craig Abercrombie, Principal; Steve Smith, Aviation Pathway Teacher

The Canyon Aviation Science Pathway program offers students an opportunity to explore the aviation industry through four courses that will teach them the scientific and mathematical principles of aviation, apply academic and career-readiness skills in a workplace environment, and prepare them to successfully pass the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Exam.

David Isom, Board President; Kris Corey, Superintendent; Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce; Suisun City Salvation Army Kroc Center; Solano County Office of Education, Dixon, Travis and Vacaville Unified School Districts

Inspire a Workforce Development Program at the Fairfield-Suisun USD is an interactive career fair that informs eighth-grade students about the career opportunities in the local communities. Students are introduced, with hands-on activities, to the Solano County career pathways that align to the students’ areas of interest.

Laura Sanchez-Ramirez, Board President; Tracy McSparren, Superintendent; Michael Lundgren, Principal; Arlene Whitney, Assistant Principal; Susan Nicoletti, Coordinator; Bellflower Unified School District Board of Education

Bellflower USD initiated and implemented the Civic Engagement Program. It institutionalized civic learning and civic engagement at every grade level, guiding students through a civic inquiry and investigative approach to learning.

Leslie Bunker, Board President; Francisco Escobedo, Superintendent; Laurie Humphrey, Eduardo Reyes, Francisco Tamayo and Armando Farias, Board Members; Ernesto Villanueva, Executive Director; Matthew Tessier, Assistant Superintendent

When California updated its standards and built matching assessments, it was assumed there would be a learning curve for everyone. Yet, target group students in the Chula Vista ESD, which were prioritized in budgeting and the LCAP, did better at meeting the challenge than most peers. California Assessment of Student Performance English language arts results indicated 51 percent of English learners met or exceeded grade level standards.

Alfonso Morales, Board President; Gudiel Crosthwaite, Superintendent; Flavio Gallarzo, Elementary Director; Christine Arostigue-Manson, Assistant Director; Sandra Verduzco, Principal; Stephanie Aguon and Marta Franco, Teachers

The Teacher Guided Planning program at Lynwood USD provides classroom teachers consistent opportunities to come together with their grade level or department colleagues during the school day to collaboratively develop lesson plans, and engage in conversations centered on students and troubleshooting any potential challenges students may face on upcoming standards, concepts, skills or lessons.

Stan Crippen, Board President; Doug Kimberly, Superintendent; Alain Guevara, Assistant Superintendent; Sam Wensel, Executive Director; Amity Conkright, Assistant Principal; Heather Tobler, Teacher

The Summer Literacy Camp at Lake Elsinore USD aims to prevent the “summer slide,” or summer learning loss, by identifying and inviting students who can most benefit from a summer enrichment experience. Research shows disadvantaged students are especially in need of summer enrichment opportunities. As a district with a 66 percent unduplicated population, providing a summer reading program to help close the achievement gap is one of Lake Elsinore USD’s most significant LCAP commitments.

Pam Baugher, Board President; Doc Ervin, Superintendent; Dawn Slaybaugh, Principal; Donna Chicca, Linda Ward, Sydney Harter and Arthur Diaz, Kindergarten Teachers; Anoop Boparai, Parent Helper

The Morning Read program at Bakersfield City SD is a guided reading program designed to give one-on-one support to struggling, below grade level and/or English learner students in grades K-2, by giving them the opportunity to read orally to an adult or sixth-grade peer for a minimum of 20 minutes daily. This program is led by classroom teachers and relies on parents and/or relatives, community members and sixth-grade peer support.

Stephen Schluer, Board President; Clark Burke, Superintendent; Roger Goatcher, Deputy Superintendent; Clara Schmiedt, Senior Director; Carey Simoni, Principal

Be Tech Career Academy is a High School in the Manteca USD. Be Tech opened its doors in August 2012, with Be Cuisine (Culinary Arts). Each academy is geared to providing students with job readiness competencies and technical coursework in their career pathway. While enrolled, students also complete requirements to earn their high school diploma. A work experience component provides students with practical employment experience while their Professional Development 101 course, guest speakers and fieldtrip opportunities provide students with broader career and employment exposure.

Emilee Layne, Board President; Melissa Moore, Superintendent; Nancy Cobb, Jeanie Nishime, Board Members; Jennifer Hawn, Principal; Donna Tucker, Kathy Moody and Tiffany Maisonet, Biomedical Science Teachers

The Biomedical Science Pathway at El Segundo USD engages students in a series of courses over four years of high school that combine rigorous curriculum in the life sciences and health care technology with hands-on activities and experiences in the health care industry. Biomedical Science students experience career-focused opportunities and work-based learning with leading industry partners.

Andy Montoya, Board Member; Scott Scambray, Superintendent

The Highlander Marketing and Business Academy at La Habra High School is a small learning community for both college-bound and employment-bound students. The program is rich in technology-based learning, A-G core curriculum, and through a partnership with the La Habra Area Chamber of Commerce community-based work experience.

Alexia Deligianni-Brydges, Board President; Gunn Marie Hansen, Superintendent; Craig Abercrombie, Principal; Steve Smith, Aviation Pathway Teacher

The Canyon Aviation Science Pathway program offers students an opportunity to explore the aviation industry through four courses that will teach them the scientific and mathematical principles of aviation, apply academic and career-readiness skills in a workplace environment, and prepare them to successfully pass the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Exam.

David Isom, Board President; Kris Corey, Superintendent; Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce; Suisun City Salvation Army Kroc Center; Solano County Office of Education, Dixon, Travis and Vacaville Unified School Districts

Inspire a Workforce Development Program at the Fairfield-Suisun USD is an interactive career fair that informs eighth-grade students about the career opportunities in the local communities. Students are introduced, with hands-on activities, to the Solano County career pathways that align to the students’ areas of interest.

Laura Sanchez-Ramirez, Board President; Tracy McSparren, Superintendent; Michael Lundgren, Principal; Arlene Whitney, Assistant Principal; Susan Nicoletti, Coordinator; Bellflower Unified School District Board of Education

Bellflower USD initiated and implemented the Civic Engagement Program. It institutionalized civic learning and civic engagement at every grade level, guiding students through a civic inquiry and investigative approach to learning.

Leslie Bunker, Board President; Francisco Escobedo, Superintendent; Laurie Humphrey, Eduardo Reyes, Francisco Tamayo and Armando Farias, Board Members; Ernesto Villanueva, Executive Director; Matthew Tessier, Assistant Superintendent

When California updated its standards and built matching assessments, it was assumed there would be a learning curve for everyone. Yet, target group students in the Chula Vista ESD, which were prioritized in budgeting and the LCAP, did better at meeting the challenge than most peers. California Assessment of Student Performance English language arts results indicated 51 percent of English learners met or exceeded grade level standards.

Alfonso Morales, Board President; Gudiel Crosthwaite, Superintendent; Flavio Gallarzo, Elementary Director; Christine Arostigue-Manson, Assistant Director; Sandra Verduzco, Principal; Stephanie Aguon and Marta Franco, Teachers

The Teacher Guided Planning program at Lynwood USD provides classroom teachers consistent opportunities to come together with their grade level or department colleagues during the school day to collaboratively develop lesson plans, and engage in conversations centered on students and troubleshooting any potential challenges students may face on upcoming standards, concepts, skills or lessons.

Stan Crippen, Board President; Doug Kimberly, Superintendent; Alain Guevara, Assistant Superintendent; Sam Wensel, Executive Director; Amity Conkright, Assistant Principal; Heather Tobler, Teacher

The Summer Literacy Camp at Lake Elsinore USD aims to prevent the “summer slide,” or summer learning loss, by identifying and inviting students who can most benefit from a summer enrichment experience. Research shows disadvantaged students are especially in need of summer enrichment opportunities. As a district with a 66 percent unduplicated population, providing a summer reading program to help close the achievement gap is one of Lake Elsinore USD’s most significant LCAP commitments.

Pam Baugher, Board President; Doc Ervin, Superintendent; Dawn Slaybaugh, Principal; Donna Chicca, Linda Ward, Sydney Harter and Arthur Diaz, Kindergarten Teachers; Anoop Boparai, Parent Helper

The Morning Read program at Bakersfield City SD is a guided reading program designed to give one-on-one support to struggling, below grade level and/or English learner students in grades K-2, by giving them the opportunity to read orally to an adult or sixth-grade peer for a minimum of 20 minutes daily. This program is led by classroom teachers and relies on parents and/or relatives, community members and sixth-grade peer support.

Stephen Schluer, Board President; Clark Burke, Superintendent; Roger Goatcher, Deputy Superintendent; Clara Schmiedt, Senior Director; Carey Simoni, Principal

Be Tech Career Academy is a High School in the Manteca USD. Be Tech opened its doors in August 2012, with Be Cuisine (Culinary Arts). Each academy is geared to providing students with job readiness competencies and technical coursework in their career pathway. While enrolled, students also complete requirements to earn their high school diploma. A work experience component provides students with practical employment experience while their Professional Development 101 course, guest speakers and fieldtrip opportunities provide students with broader career and employment exposure.

Emilee Layne, Board President; Melissa Moore, Superintendent; Nancy Cobb, Jeanie Nishime, Board Members; Jennifer Hawn, Principal; Donna Tucker, Kathy Moody and Tiffany Maisonet, Biomedical Science Teachers

The Biomedical Science Pathway at El Segundo USD engages students in a series of courses over four years of high school that combine rigorous curriculum in the life sciences and health care technology with hands-on activities and experiences in the health care industry. Biomedical Science students experience career-focused opportunities and work-based learning with leading industry partners.

Andy Montoya, Board Member; Scott Scambray, Superintendent

The Highlander Marketing and Business Academy at La Habra High School is a small learning community for both college-bound and employment-bound students. The program is rich in technology-based learning, A-G core curriculum, and through a partnership with the La Habra Area Chamber of Commerce community-based work experience.

Alexia Deligianni-Brydges, Board President; Gunn Marie Hansen, Superintendent; Craig Abercrombie, Principal; Steve Smith, Aviation Pathway Teacher

The Canyon Aviation Science Pathway program offers students an opportunity to explore the aviation industry through four courses that will teach them the scientific and mathematical principles of aviation, apply academic and career-readiness skills in a workplace environment, and prepare them to successfully pass the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Exam.

David Isom, Board President; Kris Corey, Superintendent; Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce; Suisun City Salvation Army Kroc Center; Solano County Office of Education, Dixon, Travis and Vacaville Unified School Districts

Inspire a Workforce Development Program at the Fairfield-Suisun USD is an interactive career fair that informs eighth-grade students about the career opportunities in the local communities. Students are introduced, with hands-on activities, to the Solano County career pathways that align to the students’ areas of interest.

Laura Sanchez-Ramirez, Board President; Tracy McSparren, Superintendent; Michael Lundgren, Principal; Arlene Whitney, Assistant Principal; Susan Nicoletti, Coordinator; Bellflower Unified School District Board of Education

Bellflower USD initiated and implemented the Civic Engagement Program. It institutionalized civic learning and civic engagement at every grade level, guiding students through a civic inquiry and investigative approach to learning.

Leslie Bunker, Board President; Francisco Escobedo, Superintendent; Laurie Humphrey, Eduardo Reyes, Francisco Tamayo and Armando Farias, Board Members; Ernesto Villanueva, Executive Director; Matthew Tessier, Assistant Superintendent

When California updated its standards and built matching assessments, it was assumed there would be a learning curve for everyone. Yet, target group students in the Chula Vista ESD, which were prioritized in budgeting and the LCAP, did better at meeting the challenge than most peers. California Assessment of Student Performance English language arts results indicated 51 percent of English learners met or exceeded grade level standards.

Alfonso Morales, Board President; Gudiel Crosthwaite, Superintendent; Flavio Gallarzo, Elementary Director; Christine Arostigue-Manson, Assistant Director; Sandra Verduzco, Principal; Stephanie Aguon and Marta Franco, Teachers

The Teacher Guided Planning program at Lynwood USD provides classroom teachers consistent opportunities to come together with their grade level or department colleagues during the school day to collaboratively develop lesson plans, and engage in conversations centered on students and troubleshooting any potential challenges students may face on upcoming standards, concepts, skills or lessons.

Stan Crippen, Board President; Doug Kimberly, Superintendent; Alain Guevara, Assistant Superintendent; Sam Wensel, Executive Director; Amity Conkright, Assistant Principal; Heather Tobler, Teacher

The Summer Literacy Camp at Lake Elsinore USD aims to prevent the “summer slide,” or summer learning loss, by identifying and inviting students who can most benefit from a summer enrichment experience. Research shows disadvantaged students are especially in need of summer enrichment opportunities. As a district with a 66 percent unduplicated population, providing a summer reading program to help close the achievement gap is one of Lake Elsinore USD’s most significant LCAP commitments.

Pam Baugher, Board President; Doc Ervin, Superintendent; Dawn Slaybaugh, Principal; Donna Chicca, Linda Ward, Sydney Harter and Arthur Diaz, Kindergarten Teachers; Anoop Boparai, Parent Helper

The Morning Read program at Bakersfield City SD is a guided reading program designed to give one-on-one support to struggling, below grade level and/or English learner students in grades K-2, by giving them the opportunity to read orally to an adult or sixth-grade peer for a minimum of 20 minutes daily. This program is led by classroom teachers and relies on parents and/or relatives, community members and sixth-grade peer support.

Stephen Schluer, Board President; Clark Burke, Superintendent; Roger Goatcher, Deputy Superintendent; Clara Schmiedt, Senior Director; Carey Simoni, Principal

Be Tech Career Academy is a High School in the Manteca USD. Be Tech opened its doors in August 2012, with Be Cuisine (Culinary Arts). Each academy is geared to providing students with job readiness competencies and technical coursework in their career pathway. While enrolled, students also complete requirements to earn their high school diploma. A work experience component provides students with practical employment experience while their Professional Development 101 course, guest speakers and fieldtrip opportunities provide students with broader career and employment exposure.

Emilee Layne, Board President; Melissa Moore, Superintendent; Nancy Cobb, Jeanie Nishime, Board Members; Jennifer Hawn, Principal; Donna Tucker, Kathy Moody and Tiffany Maisonet, Biomedical Science Teachers

The Biomedical Science Pathway at El Segundo USD engages students in a series of courses over four years of high school that combine rigorous curriculum in the life sciences and health care technology with hands-on activities and experiences in the health care industry. Biomedical Science students experience career-focused opportunities and work-based learning with leading industry partners.

Andy Montoya, Board Member; Scott Scambray, Superintendent

The Highlander Marketing and Business Academy at La Habra High School is a small learning community for both college-bound and employment-bound students. The program is rich in technology-based learning, A-G core curriculum, and through a partnership with the La Habra Area Chamber of Commerce community-based work experience.

Alexia Deligianni-Brydges, Board President; Gunn Marie Hansen, Superintendent; Craig Abercrombie, Principal; Steve Smith, Aviation Pathway Teacher

The Canyon Aviation Science Pathway program offers students an opportunity to explore the aviation industry through four courses that will teach them the scientific and mathematical principles of aviation, apply academic and career-readiness skills in a workplace environment, and prepare them to successfully pass the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Exam.

David Isom, Board President; Kris Corey, Superintendent; Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce; Suisun City Salvation Army Kroc Center; Solano County Office of Education, Dixon, Travis and Vacaville Unified School Districts

Inspire a Workforce Development Program at the Fairfield-Suisun USD is an interactive career fair that informs eighth-grade students about the career opportunities in the local communities. Students are introduced, with hands-on activities, to the Solano County career pathways that align to the students’ areas of interest.

Laura Sanchez-Ramirez, Board President; Tracy McSparren, Superintendent; Michael Lundgren, Principal; Arlene Whitney, Assistant Principal; Susan Nicoletti, Coordinator; Bellflower Unified School District Board of Education

Bellflower USD initiated and implemented the Civic Engagement Program. It institutionalized civic learning and civic engagement at every grade level, guiding students through a civic inquiry and investigative approach to learning.

Leslie Bunker, Board President; Francisco Escobedo, Superintendent; Laurie Humphrey, Eduardo Reyes, Francisco Tamayo and Armando Farias, Board Members; Ernesto Villanueva, Executive Director; Matthew Tessier, Assistant Superintendent

When California updated its standards and built matching assessments, it was assumed there would be a learning curve for everyone. Yet, target group students in the Chula Vista ESD, which were prioritized in budgeting and the LCAP, did better at meeting the challenge than most peers. California Assessment of Student Performance English language arts results indicated 51 percent of English learners met or exceeded grade level standards.

Alfonso Morales, Board President; Gudiel Crosthwaite, Superintendent; Flavio Gallarzo, Elementary Director; Christine Arostigue-Manson, Assistant Director; Sandra Verduzco, Principal; Stephanie Aguon and Marta Franco, Teachers

The Teacher Guided Planning program at Lynwood USD provides classroom teachers consistent opportunities to come together with their grade level or department colleagues during the school day to collaboratively develop lesson plans, and engage in conversations centered on students and troubleshooting any potential challenges students may face on upcoming standards, concepts, skills or lessons.

Stan Crippen, Board President; Doug Kimberly, Superintendent; Alain Guevara, Assistant Superintendent; Sam Wensel, Executive Director; Amity Conkright, Assistant Principal; Heather Tobler, Teacher

The Summer Literacy Camp at Lake Elsinore USD aims to prevent the “summer slide,” or summer learning loss, by identifying and inviting students who can most benefit from a summer enrichment experience. Research shows disadvantaged students are especially in need of summer enrichment opportunities. As a district with a 66 percent unduplicated population, providing a summer reading program to help close the achievement gap is one of Lake Elsinore USD’s most significant LCAP commitments.

Pam Baugher, Board President; Doc Ervin, Superintendent; Dawn Slaybaugh, Principal; Donna Chicca, Linda Ward, Sydney Harter and Arthur Diaz, Kindergarten Teachers; Anoop Boparai, Parent Helper

The Morning Read program at Bakersfield City SD is a guided reading program designed to give one-on-one support to struggling, below grade level and/or English learner students in grades K-2, by giving them the opportunity to read orally to an adult or sixth-grade peer for a minimum of 20 minutes daily. This program is led by classroom teachers and relies on parents and/or relatives, community members and sixth-grade peer support.

Stephen Schluer, Board President; Clark Burke, Superintendent; Roger Goatcher, Deputy Superintendent; Clara Schmiedt, Senior Director; Carey Simoni, Principal

Be Tech Career Academy is a High School in the Manteca USD. Be Tech opened its doors in August 2012, with Be Cuisine (Culinary Arts). Each academy is geared to providing students with job readiness competencies and technical coursework in their career pathway. While enrolled, students also complete requirements to earn their high school diploma. A work experience component provides students with practical employment experience while their Professional Development 101 course, guest speakers and fieldtrip opportunities provide students with broader career and employment exposure.

Emilee Layne, Board President; Melissa Moore, Superintendent; Nancy Cobb, Jeanie Nishime, Board Members; Jennifer Hawn, Principal; Donna Tucker, Kathy Moody and Tiffany Maisonet, Biomedical Science Teachers

The Biomedical Science Pathway at El Segundo USD engages students in a series of courses over four years of high school that combine rigorous curriculum in the life sciences and health care technology with hands-on activities and experiences in the health care industry. Biomedical Science students experience career-focused opportunities and work-based learning with leading industry partners.

Andy Montoya, Board Member; Scott Scambray, Superintendent

The Highlander Marketing and Business Academy at La Habra High School is a small learning community for both college-bound and employment-bound students. The program is rich in technology-based learning, A-G core curriculum, and through a partnership with the La Habra Area Chamber of Commerce community-based work experience.

Alexia Deligianni-Brydges, Board President; Gunn Marie Hansen, Superintendent; Craig Abercrombie, Principal; Steve Smith, Aviation Pathway Teacher

The Canyon Aviation Science Pathway program offers students an opportunity to explore the aviation industry through four courses that will teach them the scientific and mathematical principles of aviation, apply academic and career-readiness skills in a workplace environment, and prepare them to successfully pass the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Exam.

David Isom, Board President; Kris Corey, Superintendent; Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce; Suisun City Salvation Army Kroc Center; Solano County Office of Education, Dixon, Travis and Vacaville Unified School Districts

Inspire a Workforce Development Program at the Fairfield-Suisun USD is an interactive career fair that informs eighth-grade students about the career opportunities in the local communities. Students are introduced, with hands-on activities, to the Solano County career pathways that align to the students’ areas of interest.

Laura Sanchez-Ramirez, Board President; Tracy McSparren, Superintendent; Michael Lundgren, Principal; Arlene Whitney, Assistant Principal; Susan Nicoletti, Coordinator; Bellflower Unified School District Board of Education

Bellflower USD initiated and implemented the Civic Engagement Program. It institutionalized civic learning and civic engagement at every grade level, guiding students through a civic inquiry and investigative approach to learning.

Leslie Bunker, Board President; Francisco Escobedo, Superintendent; Laurie Humphrey, Eduardo Reyes, Francisco Tamayo and Armando Farias, Board Members; Ernesto Villanueva, Executive Director; Matthew Tessier, Assistant Superintendent

When California updated its standards and built matching assessments, it was assumed there would be a learning curve for everyone. Yet, target group students in the Chula Vista ESD, which were prioritized in budgeting and the LCAP, did better at meeting the challenge than most peers. California Assessment of Student Performance English language arts results indicated 51 percent of English learners met or exceeded grade level standards.

Alfonso Morales, Board President; Gudiel Crosthwaite, Superintendent; Flavio Gallarzo, Elementary Director; Christine Arostigue-Manson, Assistant Director; Sandra Verduzco, Principal; Stephanie Aguon and Marta Franco, Teachers

The Teacher Guided Planning program at Lynwood USD provides classroom teachers consistent opportunities to come together with their grade level or department colleagues during the school day to collaboratively develop lesson plans, and engage in conversations centered on students and troubleshooting any potential challenges students may face on upcoming standards, concepts, skills or lessons.

Stan Crippen, Board President; Doug Kimberly, Superintendent; Alain Guevara, Assistant Superintendent; Sam Wensel, Executive Director; Amity Conkright, Assistant Principal; Heather Tobler, Teacher

The Summer Literacy Camp at Lake Elsinore USD aims to prevent the “summer slide,” or summer learning loss, by identifying and inviting students who can most benefit from a summer enrichment experience. Research shows disadvantaged students are especially in need of summer enrichment opportunities. As a district with a 66 percent unduplicated population, providing a summer reading program to help close the achievement gap is one of Lake Elsinore USD’s most significant LCAP commitments.

Pam Baugher, Board President; Doc Ervin, Superintendent; Dawn Slaybaugh, Principal; Donna Chicca, Linda Ward, Sydney Harter and Arthur Diaz, Kindergarten Teachers; Anoop Boparai, Parent Helper

The Morning Read program at Bakersfield City SD is a guided reading program designed to give one-on-one support to struggling, below grade level and/or English learner students in grades K-2, by giving them the opportunity to read orally to an adult or sixth-grade peer for a minimum of 20 minutes daily. This program is led by classroom teachers and relies on parents and/or relatives, community members and sixth-grade peer support.

Stephen Schluer, Board President; Clark Burke, Superintendent; Roger Goatcher, Deputy Superintendent; Clara Schmiedt, Senior Director; Carey Simoni, Principal

Be Tech Career Academy is a High School in the Manteca USD. Be Tech opened its doors in August 2012, with Be Cuisine (Culinary Arts). Each academy is geared to providing students with job readiness competencies and technical coursework in their career pathway. While enrolled, students also complete requirements to earn their high school diploma. A work experience component provides students with practical employment experience while their Professional Development 101 course, guest speakers and fieldtrip opportunities provide students with broader career and employment exposure.

Emilee Layne, Board President; Melissa Moore, Superintendent; Nancy Cobb, Jeanie Nishime, Board Members; Jennifer Hawn, Principal; Donna Tucker, Kathy Moody and Tiffany Maisonet, Biomedical Science Teachers

The Biomedical Science Pathway at El Segundo USD engages students in a series of courses over four years of high school that combine rigorous curriculum in the life sciences and health care technology with hands-on activities and experiences in the health care industry. Biomedical Science students experience career-focused opportunities and work-based learning with leading industry partners.

Andy Montoya, Board Member; Scott Scambray, Superintendent

The Highlander Marketing and Business Academy at La Habra High School is a small learning community for both college-bound and employment-bound students. The program is rich in technology-based learning, A-G core curriculum, and through a partnership with the La Habra Area Chamber of Commerce community-based work experience.

Alexia Deligianni-Brydges, Board President; Gunn Marie Hansen, Superintendent; Craig Abercrombie, Principal; Steve Smith, Aviation Pathway Teacher

The Canyon Aviation Science Pathway program offers students an opportunity to explore the aviation industry through four courses that will teach them the scientific and mathematical principles of aviation, apply academic and career-readiness skills in a workplace environment, and prepare them to successfully pass the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Exam.

David Isom, Board President; Kris Corey, Superintendent; Fairfield-Suisun Chamber of Commerce; Suisun City Salvation Army Kroc Center; Solano County Office of Education, Dixon, Travis and Vacaville Unified School Districts

Inspire a Workforce Development Program at the Fairfield-Suisun USD is an interactive career fair that informs eighth-grade students about the career opportunities in the local communities. Students are introduced, with hands-on activities, to the Solano County career pathways that align to the students’ areas of interest.

Laura Sanchez-Ramirez, Board President; Tracy McSparren, Superintendent; Michael Lundgren, Principal; Arlene Whitney, Assistant Principal; Susan Nicoletti, Coordinator; Bellflower Unified School District Board of Education

Bellflower USD initiated and implemented the Civic Engagement Program. It institutionalized civic learning and civic engagement at every grade level, guiding students through a civic inquiry and investigative approach to learning.

Leslie Bunker, Board President; Francisco Escobedo, Superintendent; Laurie Humphrey, Eduardo Reyes, Francisco Tamayo and Armando Farias, Board Members; Ernesto Villanueva, Executive Director; Matthew Tessier, Assistant Superintendent

When California updated its standards and built matching assessments, it was assumed there would be a learning curve for everyone. Yet, target group students in the Chula Vista ESD, which were prioritized in budgeting and the LCAP, did better at meeting the challenge than most peers. California Assessment of Student Performance English language arts results indicated 51 percent of English learners met or exceeded grade level standards.

Alfonso Morales, Board President; Gudiel Crosthwaite, Superintendent; Flavio Gallarzo, Elementary Director; Christine Arostigue-Manson, Assistant Director; Sandra Verduzco, Principal; Stephanie Aguon and Marta Franco, Teachers

The Teacher Guided Planning program at Lynwood USD provides classroom teachers consistent opportunities to come together with their grade level or department colleagues during the school day to collaboratively develop lesson plans, and engage in conversations centered on students and troubleshooting any potential challenges students may face on upcoming standards, concepts, skills or lessons.