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A GREAT PLACE TO BEGIN AGAIN...

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ORANGE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION DIVISION OF ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION ACCESS Alternative, Community, and Correctional Education Schools and Services TITLE I PROGRAMS William M. Habermehl County Superintendent of Schools

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ORANGE

ORANGE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: 

ORANGE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SAFE SCHOOLS HIGH TEST SCORES LOW DROPOUT RATE HIGH NUMBER OF GRADUATES

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Verbal SAT Scores SOURCE: California Department of Education, Education Planning and Information Center 101703 ORANGE COUNTY SUCCESS STORY 400 410 420 430 440 450 460 470 480 490 500 510 520 530 540 550 560 570 2000-2001 2001-2002 2002-2003 Los Angeles San Diego San Bernardino Riverside Orange Statewide Los Angeles San Diego San Bernardino Riverside Orange Statewide Los Angeles San Diego San Bernardino Riverside Orange Statewide

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Sacramento Ventura Riverside Imperial Los Angeles San Bernadino San Diego Source: California Department of Education, Educational Demographics Unit 81% 85% 86% 87% 89% California Orange County 85% 87% 89% 90% 90% 95%

ACCESS Vision: 

ACCESS Vision We provide all students in our alternative options with a world-class education that maximizes their academic and personal success. ACCESS Mission We care for, teach, and inspire all ACCESS students to discover their potential, develop their character, and maximize their learning so they may become successful contributors to society.

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ACCESS Philosophy Simply stated, our belief is that we must: Focus on the safety and security of each student Create an environment of caring, respect, and acceptance Continuously assess student learning and status

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ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SITES La Habra B K ** Chapman PAR has additional Franklin Outreach Education Center sites that are located in Covina, East LA, Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Norwalk and San Diego, as well as jail sites. (Sites out of Region) (Sites out of Region) (Sites out of Region) (Sites out of Region) (Sites out of Region) (Sites out of Region) (Sites out of Region) (Sites out of Region) B – Chapman** C – CHEP D – Fischer F – South Cty G – North H – Los Rios I – Summit J – Orange Grv K – East Cty O – Pathways ACCESS PARS B C D F G H K O SOUTH CO. PAR EAST CO. PAR

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Indicators of an ACCESS World-Class Education (where every student succeeds) All students feel safe and secure All students engaged All students learning and progressing All students supported by an accelerated learning model within a standards-based curriculum

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How Will We Ensure That All Students Succeed? By helping students develop their own learning plan and target outcomes By focusing on the social/emotional/academic success of every student By accepting no “excuses” for lack of student progress and achievement Through research-proven practices and strategies By celebrating our students’ successes as people, as students, as learners Through appropriate support services to ensure each student’s social/emotional well-being

WHO ARE THE ACCESS STUDENTS?: 

WHO ARE THE ACCESS STUDENTS? Student referrals to ACCESS are by: Local school districts Families who choose to participate in home-schooling (district referral) Students in group homes Students referred by Social Service agencies Students who are incarcerated Students who are on probation or parole Students who are parents Students who are homeless Adults incarcerated in county facilities

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DEMOGRAPHICS 2003 Total enrollment July 2003: 8690 Eleventh in size out of twenty–eight districts in Orange county Total number of students served: 16,921 Student:Teacher ratio: 17:1 Graduates 2002-03: 1208 Total staff: 731 (387 teachers, 59 administrators , 134 paraeducators, 62 clerical, 89 support) ACCESS Students Are… 38% female 12% age 12 and under 62% male 23% age 13 – 15 61% age 16 - 19

ANNUAL REPORT STATISTICS: 

ANNUAL REPORT STATISTICS ACCESS students outperform similarly placed students in Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Joaquin Counties ADA increased 4% from last year 87% of students believe what they are learning will benefit them in the future ACCESS has been accepted as a candidate for WASC accreditation 2003 Graduates: 1208 w/ diploma; 150 w/ GED; 19 w/ CHSPE

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Staff understands that there are many aspects to transition so a multi-layered transition plan begins from the moment students arrive. All collaborative partners contribute to this plan. THINK EXIT ON ENTRY

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Title I Transition Program Mission To augment services to neglected and delinquent youth by providing effective transitional support, guidance, and referrals during their move from enrollment in an ACCESS school back to the community or other school placement.

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Title I Transition Specialists: Meet individually with students to establish goals that will lead to the student’s successful transition Monitor student progress through regular, consistent contact Provide follow-up monitoring for twelve months

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Teachers, Parents, Students ACCESS Student Support Services Clinical Staff ACCESS Special Education Staff ACCESS Safe and Drug Free School Staff Probation/Social Service Departments Local School District Staff/Child Welfare and Attendance Personnel Orange County Community Resource Organizations Title I Transition Partners

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Title I Transition Program Title I transition services are based on the foundation of three skill areas essential for a successful transition to adulthood: Educational Skills Employment Skills Life Skills

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Educational Assistance Educational plan development Transcript evaluation and assessment Assist with transfers to next school placement Obtain specific college information Assist with college financial aid and scholarship opportunities

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Educate students on employment skills including resume writing, interview skills, work habits, applications Provide referrals to employment resources and vocational programs Inform students of local school/work programs, including Orange County Conservation Corps, R.O.P., Job Corps Provide information regarding military service Employment Skills Job/Vocational Referrals

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Life Skills Training Educate students on how to find and access community resources Teach money management skills Assist students in obtaining a California I.D., birth certificate, or social security card Register students with the Selective Service

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Additional Title I Transition Services Present workshops on the following topics: Credit Evaluations Graduation Requirements Community Resources Title I Transition Services and other transition-related topics

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Additional Title I Transition Services (continued) Provide Transition Resources including: Graduation Requirements Binder outlining county-wide comprehensive school requirements Adult Education Directory which lists specific requirements, including enrollment procedures, for adult education programs within Orange County

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Title I Transition Program Number of Students Served

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Title I Transition Program Statistics   TRANSITION SERVICE PERCENTAGE OFFERED OF STUDENTS (2003 SCHOOL YEAR) RECEIVING SERVICE Transcript / Credit Evaluation 100% Enrollment in School (ACCESS) 70% Enrollment in School (non-ACCESS) 30% ROP Enrollment 12% Vocational Program Enrollment 10% Diploma 26% College Enrollment 10%       .

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Title I Transition Program Statistics (continued) Students leaving Otto A. Fischer School in Juvenile Hall and entering an ACCESS school:   2000-01 school year - 17 days average time for a student to enroll. In a four-month study (July 03 to Nov 03) - 2.6 average days for students to enroll. With the help of Title I Transition Services, students released from Juvenile Hall enroll in an ACCESS school nearly seven times faster than they did before transition services.  

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Title I Transition Program Statistics (continued) Students are placed into one particular ACCESS program with the intention that they will return to a district school when educationally appropriate. The following statistics highlight the success of the Title I Transition Program in assisting these students with district enrollment. 66% successfully enrolled in a local district school. 17% enrolled in another ACCESS school. 17% were rearrested.

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Title I Transition Program Student Quotes   “Ms. Hughes helps me get my goals and priorities straight. When I first met her, I said I wasn’t interested in graduating, but she got me interested in school. Now I’m on my way to graduating. I learned that there are people out there who can help me. Her good attitude made a difference.” - Adrian, ACCESS Student "When I first met with my Transition Specialist, Ms. Rizalla, I was not quite sure what I wanted to do after graduation. The Transition Specialist encouraged me to pursue my interest of Culinary Arts. She helped me set goals and follow through. She introduced me to ROP and its culinary arts program which led me to the job I have now." -        -Jose, ACCESS Student

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Title I Transition Program ACCESS Staff Quotes   "Transition is the key to the ACCESS/Pathways Schools. Transitioning students is an ideal concept and an innovative approach . Preparation for work, career, continuing education, or purely establishing contacts for success in the world are all pivotal goals in transitioning students." - J. Puszert, ACCESS Assistant Principal   “Transition has become a tremendous aspect of our educational program. The Transition Specialist often acts as a liaison between the teacher and the student. She reinforces what we say, which makes a big impact on the students. She makes sure that the kids are in school.” - D. Faison, ACCESS Teacher

THE FUTURE OF ACCESS: 

THE FUTURE OF ACCESS More students More options More district and public agency cooperation More focus on scholarships and placements More instructional success with an increasingly difficult population More supplemental support and services

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THE FINAL RESULT We accept, value, embrace, and empower our students. We focus on strength-based asset development. We discover and foster the talents and skills inherent in every student. We focus on capacity, not incapacity. We ensure student success. We celebrate student success!