Differentiated Assistance
Differentiated Assistance (DA)
District Assistance and Support
California has made a series of shifts in public education with a goal to improve learning to ensure student success in school, college, work and life. Our state is in the midst of changing the way it evaluates and supports schools. Using more than just a single number or test score, the state’s new accountability system aims to address the gaps for student groups in eight state priority areas and support continuous improvement in each of these areas.
The state system of support connects the California School Dashboard, Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAP), Differentiated Assistance, and federal Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) together to focus on local control to ensure students benefit.
Differentiated Assistance
A collaborative, flexible and tailored to local needs, as opposed to a one-size-fits-all solution that the Shasta County Office of Education is committed to providing for local educational agencies (LEA) and schools through personalized and unique support.
Differentiated Assistance for Students With Disabilities
The SWD Community of Practice provide a dynamic framework for improving educational practices for students with disabilities. The CoP fosters collaborative problem-solving and continuous improvement. Educators, administrators, and specialists can share best practices, analyze data, and discuss both compliance and performance challenges, aligning interventions to meet the specific needs of students with disabilities more effectively.
This integrated CoP allows school districts to not only meet compliance standards but also elevate instructional quality and outcomes for students with disabilities. The focus is on building capacity within districts to address systemic issues, from instructional design to resource allocation. Participants in the CoP can utilize data-driven insights to develop strategies that are tailored to individual student needs, ensuring that interventions are both legally compliant and educationally sound. Additionally, this collaboration promotes a shared responsibility among districts to collectively improve practices, ensuring that students with disabilities receive equitable access to high-quality education.
Meeting Dates:
8/30/24
9/27/24
11/15/24
1/10/25
For more information, contact Nick Syrrist: nsyrrist@shastacoe.org or call 225-0104
