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Priorities 2011-2012
I. Improve ROP instructional programs to assist students in acquiring college and career-readiness skills.
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Collaborate with district and school administrators to ensure the career technical education needs of students in participating districts are met.
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Develop a plan to collect and use student data to improve curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices.
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Facilitate pathway development, professional development, and advisory structures by aligning Coastline ROP courses with the 15 state-adopted industry sectors.
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Continue to revise course outlines to incorporate CTE standards and Expectations for Students (ESs).
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Submit at least two additional courses for UC/CSU a-g approval.
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Implement the National Center for Construction Education and Research Certification at Laguna Hills and Marina High Schools.
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Collaborate with SVUSD to design and equip a culinary arts facility at Laguna Hills High School. Course to be offered in the 2012-13 school year. |
II. Ensure that ROP business operations are conducted in a fiscally sound manner.
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Obtain a favorable audit review.
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Revise and improve purchasing processes.
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Revise and update the Master School Safety Plan.
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Review internal budgetary and financial control procedures to ensure fiscal solvency. |
III. Improve strategies that utilize technology to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
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Pilot hybrid, online learning opportunities for students.
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Expand Acceptable Use Policies to protect and guide students and staff in the appropriate use of district-owned technologies.
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Add a robust and secure Wi-Fi system to support the growing use of devices with wireless connectivity.
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Develop a remote connection to the ROP server for all off-site staff.
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Increase bandwidth to support the need for more reliable and fast connectivity to county and state educational facilities and the internet.
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Research alternative solutions to eliminate the need for bell-schedule teachers to enter dual attendance. |
IV. Provide a professional growth program to improve and enrich practices for all staff.
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Inservice teachers on reinforcement of student expectations (ESs) during the internship experience.
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Offer a workshop on implementing sound customer service techniques with colleagues.
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Develop Core Values for Coastline ROP at an all-staff meeting or professional development activity.
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Provide an inservice for teachers on data-driven analysis of student performance. |
V. Implement the reorganization plan to better meet the needs of students, staff, and school communities.
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Implement a cabinet consisting of the leadership team, management staff, and coordinators of instructional programs to guide decision making.
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Develop strategies to unify instructional and student services departments and improve communication.
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Use teachers on special assignment or lead teachers to assist with mentoring and create a better balance of administrative responsibilities.
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Redefine job titles and tasks to more accurately reflect the needs of the organization. |
VI. Assess the Coastline ROP organization using the 11 Elements of a High-Quality CTE System as defined by the California Department of Education.
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Convene a task force to research the 11 Elements of a High-Quality CTE System.
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Develop an assessment tool to evaluate the ROP program against the state-defined high-quality CTE program.
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Conduct an assessment and analyze the results. |
VII. Strengthen business and industry alliances.
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Increase the number of business memberships in the California Association of Regional Occupational Centers and Programs (CAROCP).
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Identify a business partner for each of the 15 state-adopted industry sectors.
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Create a database of business partners interested in serving as legislative advocates, advisory committee members, internship sites, mentors, and guest speakers.
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Develop strategies to recognize business partners. |
VIII. Improve human resources processes and procedures.
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Revise and update all Coastline ROP Board Policies.
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Improve the process for recruiting, interviewing, and hiring staff.
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Update the new hire orientation and exit interview process.
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Update and revise all job descriptions.
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Utilize technology to expedite the absence tracking procedure and update personnel forms.
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Continue to revise the Coastline ROP compensation plan. |
IX. Develop additional marketing strategies and public relations opportunities to promote ROP.
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Raise awareness of Coastline ROP, its mission, and expectations for students with new district superintendents.
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Utilize ROP website to showcase student work.
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Conduct a superintendent’s community advisory committee to enhance communication and solicit input for program improvement.
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Develop industry-specific marketing pieces with student testimonials to use in developing training sites.
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Research the possibility of creating a Coastline ROP student foundation. |
X. Collaborate with the Orange County Department of Education and other educational partners to secure alternative funding.
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Develop a data matrix with educational partners to identify areas of priority and interest for future educational grant opportunities.
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Collaborate with UCI, Vital Link, and other partners to submit a grant proposal to enhance existing engineering programs.
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Serve in a leadership role on the CTEoc Rapid Response Grant Initiative sub-committee.
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Attend Tech Prep Transition meetings. |
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