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Monterey County Office of Education
Leadership, Support and Service to Prepare All Students for Success
Dr. Deneen Guss, County Superintendent of Schools
Digital Equity Team Makes Progress in Closing the Digital Divide
October 2019 Power Shutoff Information
24th Countywide Spelling Bee Champion Named
January Update from Monterey County Board of Education on Millennium Charter High School
Special Education Teacher Recruitment and Retention Grant Awarded to MCOE Consortium
Revamped California Dashboard Released
Monterey County 2018 CAASPP Scores Show Continued Growth
MCAET TV and CW 14 to Air Local Football Games
Monterey County 2017 Graduation Rates Outpace the State
Monterey County Speller Advances to National Finals
50th Anniversary of Mathletics in Monterey County
Top Student Science Projects Advance to State, International Events
Student Scientists Present Findings at Monterey County Science and Engineering Fair
Join us for the Countywide Spelling Bee March 4th
Countywide Spelling Bee Welcomes Familiar Face to Pronouncer Role
More than 500 Expected for Closing Ceremony
Three Monterey County Science Students Compete and Win at International Fair
A Year of Learning Adds Up for Monterey County Students
Very Special Field Day for Very Special Students
Head Start 2017-18 Enrollment Now Open
Monterey County Graduation and Dropout Rates Outpace State
MCOE Recruiting and Guiding Future Teachers
2017 Science and Engineering Fair Results
Budding Scientists Bloom at Annual Monterey County Science and Engineering Fair
2017 MCOE Spelling Bee Results
2017 MCOE Spelling Bee This Sunday
80 Local, Low-Income Children to Receive Free Dental Services
Renowned Educator Leading Last Training of Career for Monterey County Teachers
MCOE Supports Accelerating Academic Language
Monterey County Student Achievement Improves
27 AmeriCorps Members Give Over 20,000 Hours to Improve Monterey County Students’ Literacy
More Than 500 Expected for Junior Otter Closing Ceremony
MCOE's Esther Rubio Selected to Attend Global White House Summit on The United State of Women
Monterey County Leaders Collaborate on Educating and Supporting Foster Youth
Seattle Seahawks Player Terry Poole Returns as Commencement Keynote Speaker
Students Learn to Think Like a Scientist in STEM Camp South Monterey County
Results from the 48th Annual Mathletics Competition
A Year of Learning Adds Up for Monterey County Students at Annual Mathletics Event
Special Education Students Win Medals for Jumping, Racing and Throwing at Salinas Sports Complex
School Climate Showcase Highlights Positive Student Impacts
MCOE to Host Monterey County Law Day
Monterey County Educators Address Long-Term English Learners
Festival to Schools Program Brings Litterati Presentations to Soledad
Four Monterey County Elementary Schools Recognized with Gold Ribbon Awards
MCSBA Honors Boys and Girls Clubs with Award
Head Start Enrolling Students for Next School Year
MCAET Featured in CCSESA Spotlight
Teacher Recruitment Fair Aims to Fill Teacher Vacancies
Countywide Spelling Bee Held This Sunday
Top Student Science Projects Advance to State and International Events
2016 Science and Engineering Fair
Alternative Education Programs Receive Six Year Accreditation
Monterey County Science and Engineering Fair Application Deadline Approaching
Monterey County Board of Education Swears in New Board Members
Festival to Schools Program Brings Litterati Presentations to Greenfield
AmeriCorps Swearing In Ceremony
Monterey County CAASPP Scores 2015
AmeriCorps Seeks Reading Tutors
Integrating Arts, Technology and English Language Learning
Alternative Education Program Graduation
MCOE's Greg Perez is CHP Bus Driver of the Year
Monterey County Winners at State Science Fair
Teacher and Classified School Employees of the Year
Honors for Migrant Education Speech and Debate Tournament
Mathletics Changes Location to MCOE
2015 STEM Expo & Press Conference
Head Start Program Offers Scholarships
Migrant Education Students Visit Microsoft
Migrant Education Speech & Debate Tournament
Science & Engineering Fair Results
Little Hands, Big Possibilities
Teacher Recruitment Fair April 2015
Speech & Debate Judges Are Needed
Countywide Spelling Bee Final Results
Speech and Debate Tournament Seeks Judges
U.S. Constitution Project Essay Contest
Award Winning Truancy Abatement Program
Students to Deliver Thank You Posters
Low Income Children to Receive Free Dental Services
Media Center for Art, Education and Technology To Showcase TechMobile in Sacramento
Monterey County Board of Education Approves Charter Renewal of Millennium Charter High School
State School Chief Tom Torlakson Reports Significant Drops in Suspensions and Expulsions
Four Monterey County Students Take Top Honors at California Science Fair
Millennium Charter High School Selected as Arts, Media, and Entertainment Model Demonstration Site
For Immediate Release – September 9, 2015
Contact: Barry Brown / Communications Officer / 831.784.4245
First-Time Results of California’s New State Test - Monterey County Results
Salinas, CA – Results from the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) tests were released today by the California Department of Education.
In English language arts/literacy, 32 percent of Monterey County students met or exceeded standards, compared to 44 percent statewide, and 20 percent met or exceeded standards in mathematics compared to 33 percent statewide. Only 1-in-3 Monterey County students are meeting or exceeding the new standards in English language arts, and 1-in-5 in mathematics (Tables 1 and 5).
There is a lot of work to do to support students, parents, teachers and schools in order to meet new, more rigorous academic demands. “In order for students to be prepared for college and 21st century careers, students now have to explain how they solve problems, think critically and write analytically. These new tests ask a lot more of students than previous tests. While these skills take time and effort to master, our students need them to succeed in today’s world,” said Dr. Nancy Kotowski, Monterey County Superintendent of Schools.
The new standards and tests present major changes in education for students, teachers and schools. The first year’s scores identify a starting point for this new era in public education on which we are embarking. Low scores were expected across the state because of these major changes in teaching and learning.
College Readiness
All of California’s state universities and most community colleges are now using 11th grade results as an early signal of readiness to take credit-bearing college level courses upon enrollment.
According to these test results, 48 percent of Monterey County’s 11th grade students are ready or conditionally ready for college work in English language arts/literacy (Table 3 and Figure 1). In mathematics, 18 percent are ready or conditionally ready (Table 7 and Figure 2).
Math scores were lower than English language arts/literacy in Monterey County and California. Looking at other states, Connecticut, Idaho and Kansas to name a few, math scores are similarly lower than English language arts.
The students in upper grades have not had access to, or practice in, these standards from kindergarten through 10th grade. School districts are transitioning to the new mathematics curriculum. These early results show how students who have not received a California Math Standards education through the earlier grades perform on a test designed to measure the results of the more rigorous standards that are now in place. Instruction and tests are no longer procedurally based.
Computer Based Tests
In contrast to the previous state assessments, the CAASPP English language arts/literacy and mathematics tests consist of two computer-based parts. One part challenges students to apply their knowledge to real world problems to measure students’ depth of understanding, writing and research skills, and complex analysis. The second part is a computer adaptive test that is customized to each student. During the computer adaptive part of the test, the difficulty of each subsequent question changes, based on the individual student’s responses. The adaptive tests provide more precise information about an individual student’s knowledge than traditional paper and pencil tests in which all students see the same set of questions.
The Achievement Gap
The initial CAASPP results reflect the serious achievement gap among students who are English learners and students from economically disadvantaged families.
Overall, 7 percent of English learners in all grade levels met or exceeded standards in English language arts/literacy, and 6 percent in math, compared with 59 percent and 40 percent for those subjects, respectively, for students proficient in English.
Overall, 23 percent of economically disadvantaged students in all grade levels met or exceeded the standard in English language arts/literacy, and 14 percent in math, compared with 57 percent and 41 percent, respectively for those subjects, for students not economically disadvantaged.
The tables below indicate the profile of Monterey County students and the test results for student subgroups.
The tables below indicate the profile of Monterey County students and the test results for student subgroups.
Monterey County has the largest migrant student population in the state and a significantly higher percentage of English learners and economically disadvantaged students than the state.
All but one student subgroup in Monterey County performed lower than the state average. Monterey County’s African American students outperformed African American students statewide in meeting or exceeding the standards in English language arts, and were within one percentage point of the state average in mathematics.
To address the achievement gap statewide, the state’s new Local Control Funding Formula provides additional resources to support school districts’ LCAPs for addressing the needs of identified student subgroups. In Monterey County, school districts are receiving $131,776,426 in supplemental and concentration grants. These funds are being targeted by schools districts to improve the academic achievement of English learners, economically disadvantaged and foster youth, and the Monterey County Office of Education is supporting student academic improvement by providing leadership, support and service focused on addressing the goals identified in Monterey County school districts’ recently-approved Local Control Accountability Plans.
California Standards Test for Science
The California Department of Education also released results of the California Standards Test (CST) for science, which is administered to students in grades five, eight and ten.
Table 9 indicates that Monterey County students scored lower than the state. Similarly, there was a drop in scores statewide.
This year’s difficulty is that there is a transition underway from the old California Standards Test for science and the new Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Many schools are currently teaching the new NGSS standards. However, the students were tested on the old standards. The tests aligned to the new NGSS standards are currently in development.
Tables 1-10 and Figures 1-2
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Title IX - Sex-Based Discrimination is Prohibited
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in all educational programs and activities, including athletic programs. No person shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity operated by the Monterey County Office of Education. Title IX protects all participants in the County’s educational programs and activities, including students, parents, employees, and job applicants. The Monterey County Office of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Discrimination on the basis of sex can include sexual harassment and sexual violence.
In addition to Title IX, the California Education Code prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in schools. (California Education Code §§ 220-221.1.) Other state and federal laws also prohibit discrimination and ensure equality in education. Please refer to Board Policies 5145.3 and Administrative Regulations 5145.3 for more information on the Monterey County Office of Education’s anti-discrimination policies.
You have the following rights under Title IX, to the extent applicable at the Monterey County Office of Education:
The Monterey County Office of Education has a responsibility to respond promptly and effectively to sex-based discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual violence. If the Monterey County Office of Education knows or reasonably should know about sex discrimination, it must take action to eliminate the sex discrimination, prevent its recurrence, and address its effects. The Monterey County Office of Education must resolve complaints of sex discrimination promptly and equitably. Information on filing a complaint alleging sex-based discrimination is below, including contact information for the County’s Title IX Coordinator.
For more information specific to anti-discrimination in Monterey County Office of Education employment, please contact the Title IX Coordinator.
Learn more about your rights under Title IX:
Review related Monterey County Office of Education policies and regulations
The Monterey County Office of Education has a Title IX Coordinator who oversees the County’s compliance with Title IX requirements and promotes sex equity in the County’s programs. Contact the County’s Title IX Coordinator:
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator
831.784.4195
lbutler@montereycoe.org
Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, Title IX Coordinator
831.755.1405
evela@montereycoe.org
The Uniform Complaint Procedure is available on the Human Resources Forms page.
If you need assistance putting your complaint in writing, please contact the Human Resources Department for Personnel related complaints and the Student Services Department for Student related complaints. You may file a complaint anonymously, but the County Office of Education’s ability to investigate and respond may be limited by a lack of information.
You may also file a discrimination complaint with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights website. The electronic complaint form for the Office for Civil Rights is available on the Office for Civil Rights' Website. Contact the Office for Civil Rights at:
San Francisco Office Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
50 United Nations Plaza
San Francisco, CA 94102
Telephone: 415.486.5555
Fax: 415.486.5570
TDD: 800.877.8339
Email: ocr.sanfrancisco@ed.gov
For information about how to file other types of complaints and the procedures for those complaints, please contact the Human Resources Department at Monterey County Office of Education at 831.784.4195.
A complaint alleging unlawful discrimination or retaliation must be filed no later than six months from the date the discrimination or retaliation occurred, or six months from when the complainant first learned of the unlawful discrimination. The Superintendent or designee may extend this timeline by up to ninety days for good cause, upon written request by the complainant setting forth the reasons for the extension.
Complaints filed under the County’s Uniform Complaint Procedure will be investigated and a decision made within sixty calendar days of the County’s receipt, unless the complainant agrees to an extension. The County’s compliance officer or designee may interview alleged victims, alleged offenders, and relevant witnesses. The compliance officer may review available records, statements, or notes related to the complaint, including evidence or information received from the parties during the investigation. The compliance officer may visit reasonably accessible locations where discrimination is alleged to have occurred. As appropriate, the County’s compliance officer periodically will inform the parties of the status of the investigation. The complainant will be notified when a decision is made.
Complaints that are not filed under the County’s Uniform Complaint Procedure will be investigated and decided pursuant to the applicable procedure.
For complaints filed under the Uniform Complaint Procedure, the compliance officer will prepare and send a final written decision to the complainant and respondent, if any, within 60 calendar days of the County’s receipt of the complaint (unless this deadline is extended by mutual agreement).
The complainant or respondent may appeal the County’s decision within fifteen calendar days to the California Department of Education. The appeal must specify the reason for the appeal and whether the County’s facts are incorrect and/or the law is misapplied. The appeal must include a copy of the original complaint to the Monterey County Office of Education and a copy of the County’s decision. For more information, visit the California Department of Education’s webpage on Uniform Complaint Procedures.
For complaints alleging unlawful discrimination based on state law, the complainant may pursue available civil law remedies, including seeking assistance from mediation centers or public/private interest attorneys, sixty calendar days after filing an appeal with the California Department of Education. (California Education Code § 262.3.) Note that this sixty day moratorium does not apply to complaints seeking injunctive relief in state courts or to discrimination complaints based on federal law. (California Education Code § 262.3.)
Complaints may also be filed with the United States Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, within 180 days of the alleged discrimination. For contact information, see the section above on “How do I file a complaint of sex discrimination?” and/or visit U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights website.
If the compliance officer finds that a complaint has merit, the Monterey County Office of Education will take appropriate corrective action.
For more information regarding Title IX and sex equity in education or in Monterey County Office of Education employment, please contact the County’s Title IX Coordinator.
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator
831.784.4195
lbutler@montereycoe.org
Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, Title IX Coordinator
831.755.1405
evela@montereycoe.org