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Program offerings continued to expand and target support for unduplicated student groups. Summer school enrollment in enrichment
programs for low-income, English learners and foster youth continues to increase, even in virtual offerings. Weekly tutoring sessions were
offered to 1st -12th-grade students in ELA/ELD, Math, and Science support. Teachers and administrators assigned students to afterschool
tutoring sessions based on their academic needs. Summer school 2021 was held virtually, with expanded course offerings and opportunities
for students. Six hundred and ten (610) elementary students who did not meet grade-level standards in grades 1st-6th grade participated in
the 2021 summer school program. All foster and homeless youth were invited to participate. In elementary school, the live virtual classes
focused on math in small groups and the program was extended from 2 to 4 weeks. Students had the opportunity for live virtual instruction
and to review the essential standards from the grade they had just completed. The summer program also provided an asynchronous
component with a computer adaptive math program designed to identify and target gaps in math standards. The middle school program
offered math and English intervention for 7th and 8th-grade students. In addition, students had enrichment experiences with STEM and arts.
Mental health professionals were also hired at each site to provide check-in opportunities for students and conduct lessons appropriate to
their age level. Seven hundred and sixty-five (765) middle school students attended virtual academies at the three virtual locations. English
learners received specialized support through the Language Excels program. Teachers met daily with designated English learner teachers to
receive language support. One hundred thirty-seven (137) students participated in the middle school program and 126 students participated
in high school. Accelerated Math classes were offered in the summer to support students transitioning to middle school and to ensure
students' standards mastery. Two hundred and sixty-one (261) middle school students attended summer math advancement and 405
students attended math enrichment at the high school level. In total, 3,405 students attended the summer school virtual academy for grades
7-12.
MULTI-TIERED SYSTEM OF SUPPORT:
The Dashboard Indicators for Chronic Absenteeism and Suspension Rates are used to determine supports needed to mitigate barriers to
student learning. A multi-tiered system of support has been implemented with different services offered at each tier. Tier I supports creating
the conditions for productive learning environments. Mental Health services and social-emotional lessons for students were extremely
important this year. Every school had at least one Mental Health professional (MHP) assigned to their site and a District Social Worker was
available to assist families in need. We were able to maintain direct services for students throughout the year. The school-based MHPs
maintained direct contact with students and families experiencing homelessness and youth in foster care. They focused on accurately
identifying students in these groups and ensuring they received ongoing support during virtual and hybrid learning. There was a heightened
awareness of the need for mental health services as students returned to school in person. MHPs focused on providing direct services to
address barriers to attendance and advocated equitable access to educational services. MHPs worked with the Community Resource Team
and the Fedde Community Resource Center to connect students and families to resources. Students were provided with school supplies, gift
cards, transportation, clothing, and medical/dental/vision referrals to ensure school preparedness. The District Social Worker provided
Professional Development for school counselors and administrators at the secondary level and met with parents/guardians to identify
Foster/Homeless Youth, migrant students, immigrant students, and military-connected youth who were not on track for graduation. To
ensure families and students were able to connect to Mental Health Providers for support, magnets and business cards with school support
staff and MHP contact information were distributed to all families during fall registration. Families of students with unique needs and who are
represented in the UDP group benefited from having the MHP’s contact information readily accessible. MHPs not only provide direct services
to students, but also played a key role in offering professional development for teachers, administrators, classified staff, and families.
Workshops focused on understanding and overcoming the barriers of trauma were well attended.
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