LCAP Educational Partner Questions

2022 - 2023 School Year

Comment/Question:

Superintendent's Response:

2021 - 2022 School Year

Comment/Question: Is there training for campus support staff?

Superintendent's Response: Training for employees is addressed in LCAP Goal 1: Conditions of Learning and is also addressed through district practices related to annual staff notifications.

Comment/Question: As English is not my child's first language, how will the district support his academic needs?

Superintendent's Response: To fulfill the specific needs of English learners, foster youth, and students from low-income homes, school administrators provide extra materials and support during Universal Access time.

Comment/Question: What criteria does the district use to identify GATE students?

Superintendent's Response: Beginning in third grade, district pupil services administrators provide universal screening and assessment systems to establish eligibility for Gifted and Talented Education (GATE). Please contact Pupil Services at (909) 899-2451 for more information.

Comment/Question: How does the district monitor my child's academic progress so that he is college-ready?

Superintendent's Response: Teachers regularly utilize time built into the school year calendar to collaborate with one another, identify the learning needs of every student, and plan for differentiated instruction that meets the needs of all students.

Comment/Question: Is there an after-school program at each school that my child can participate in?

Superintendent's Response: School administrators provide extracurricular activities beyond the school day for students to create engaging school communities. Please see your site principal for more information.

Comment/Question: My child doesn't learn well in the traditional school setting. Does Etiwanda offer an alternative setting for students that learn similarly to my child?

Superintendent's Response: For eligible and/or interested students, Etiwanda provides a virtual instructional program through the Alternative Studies Center (ASC) for families wanting an online home school option and an alternative school setting program through Community Day School that supports achievement by concentrating on individual strengths, abilities, and social-emotional and/or behavioral needs.

Comment/Question: My child suffered emotionally and academically throughout the previous school year due to COVID restrictions. What steps is the district taking to address this problem?

Superintendent's Response: Beyond the instructional supports provided during the school day, the District provides access to i-Ready Instruction, a supplemental online, adaptive reading and math program, for all kindergarten through fifth-grade students to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on student learning and progress. mental health staff has been increased to meet increased student needs at each site.

Comment/Question: I want to stay connected and get involved with my child's school. How is the district making this possible?

Superintendent's Response: School administrators host family engagement events that are in-person (with free childcare available) and in a hybrid or virtual setting. Please your school principal for additional opportunities for engagement.