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Regional System of District and
School Support (RSDSS)

RSDSS logoThe Regional System of District and School Support is authorized through Title I and operates under the authority of the California Department of Education with eleven regional offices throughout the state. The Region 5 RSDSS comprises Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, and Santa Clara Counties. The Regional Director is located in the Santa Clara County Office of Education and each County Office of Education has a coordinator who serves as a liaison to the RSDSS.

The Region 5 Director and Coordinators work collaboratively to build district capacity and provide technical support to districts that have schools identified for Program Improvement or that are at risk of being identified for Program Improvement. The goal is to make systemic improvements that lead to increased student achievement. Training and guidance are provided to districts and schools receiving Title I funds as they plan, implement and evaluate programs focused on improving outcomes for all students.

Resources


  • RSDSS Region 5 School Program Improvement Process at a Glance

    "School Program Improvement Process At a Glance" (40-pages) provides a simplified outline of tasks and responsibilities at the school, district, county, and state level for each year of school program improvement and restructuring. A list of resources and contacts is also included.

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  • RSDSS Region 5 District Program Improvement Process at a Glance

    "District Program Imporvement Process At a Glance" (40-pages) provides a simplified outline of tasks and responsibilities at the school, district, county, and state level for each year of district program improvement and corrective action. A list of resources and contacts is also included.

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  • Academic Program Survey (APS)

    The Academic Program Survey is designed to help a school analyze the extent to which it is providing a coherent instructional program to support improved student achievement. Organized into three grade-span specific surveys, each APS measures the presence of the nine EPCs associated with improved student learning. The APS is to be used in conjunction with the DAS, ELSSA, and ISS for school and district analyses.
    APS Citations

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  • Show me the Research (by Riverside COE)

    Show me the Research provides research summaries and citations for the nine Essential Program Components (EPC) in the 2006 version of the Academic Program Survey (APS). The citations are still current but will need to be indexed to the proper EPC from the 2009 revision of the APS.

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  • District Assistance Survey (DAS)

    Underperforming schools and districts need policy and programmatic clarity and coherence to effectively address their students ’ diverse needs. The DAS is designed to guide local educational agencies (LEAs) and their technical assistance providers in assessing the nature and alignment of district operations and the district’s capacity to support a rigorous and multi-tiered instructional system at all schools and for all students. The DAS is organized around seven broad areas of district work codified in California Education Code (EC) Section 52059(e)(1).

    1. Governance
    2. Alignment of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessments to State Standards
    3. Fiscal Operations
    4. Parent and Community Involvement
    5. Human Resources
    6. Data Systems/Data Analysis/Ongoing Monitoring
    7. Professional Development

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  • English Learner Subgroup Self Assessment (ELSSA)

    The English Learner Subgroup Self Assessment serves as a district level tool for LEAs to analyze outcomes and program services for English learners (ELs) while preparing LEA plans and addenda to meet requirements under Title I and Title III. This refers specifically to LEAs developing Title III Year 4 Action Plan Needs Assessments, Title III Year 2 Improvement Plan Addenda, and Title I Program Improvement plans related to the EL student group. All LEAs may benefit from using the ELSSA in local planning. The ELSSA helps LEAs focus on the attainment of linguistic and academic standards EL students as well as to identify issues regarding EL instructional programs.

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  • Inventory of Services and Supports (ISS) for Students with Disabilities

    The Inventory of Services and Supports for Students with Disabilities (SWDs) is designed to help districts examine their policies, procedures, and practices to gain a deeper understanding of SWDs learning needs. The tool is designed to provide a framework for the District Leadership Team to use that will enhance and deepen their understandings about this student group.

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  • CDE Instructional Materials Price List (IMPL)

    Access the CDE Instructional Materials Price List of adopted materials in the four core areas. Search for the prices of current adoptions.

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  • Parent Notification Letters

    The CDE has developed Parent Notification Letter templates to inform parents of their rights relative to different levels of school and district PI, restructuring and corrective action.

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Date last updated: August 23, 2010
 

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