Michael Berhorst

This Local Control and Accountability Plan for Stanislaus COE - Stanislaus Alternative Charter School outlines the strategic direction for the 2026-27 school year, focusing on serving students, especially those with high needs. The plan emphasizes providing a supportive and engaging educational environment for at-risk students aged 16 and older. Its primary goals are to ensure qualified teachers and access to standards-aligned curriculum; promote rigorous academic programs and interventions for all student subgroups; prepare students for global success through education, career skills, and holistic well-being; and foster active student engagement within the school and community.

This Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Stanislaus County Office of Education outlines the strategic use of Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) funds to serve all students, with a particular focus on high-needs groups such as foster youth, English learners, and low-income students. The plan is structured around five key goals: ensuring excellent and equitable learning conditions with a positive school climate and family engagement; improving pupil outcomes for high school diplomas and post-secondary opportunities; increasing student engagement through meaningful connections; providing evidence-based social skills, mental health, and behavioral support; and coordinating countywide services for expelled and foster youth. It emphasizes comprehensive strategic planning, meaningful engagement with educational partners, and accountability to address and reduce disparities in student opportunities and outcomes.

This document is a child care needs assessment for Stanislaus County, conducted by the Stanislaus Child Development Local Planning Council. It aims to identify local priorities for child care and development services by analyzing supply, demand, cost, and unmet needs across various demographic and economic factors, including specific age groups (infants/toddlers, preschool, school-age), migrant families, and high-need/high-risk children. The assessment also addresses current challenges such as declining birth rates, increasing Transitional Kindergarten enrollment, rising childcare costs, lingering impacts of COVID-19, and workforce issues. Its primary goal is to guide the allocation of limited state and federal funds to areas with the highest unmet needs to ensure equitable access to child care.

This document outlines the strategic direction for the Child & Family Services Division for the 2024-2025 period. It focuses on the fundamental work of early childhood development, specifically educating children, supporting parents, and developing professionals. The division's mission is to create opportunities, impact lives, and unite communities, with a vision to be a leading, innovative, and equitable early childhood education service provider. The plan details its operational programs and broad impact across eight counties, primarily serving children aged zero to five.

This School Accountability Report (SARC) is a state-mandated document providing comprehensive information on the condition and performance of the Special Education programs operated by the Stanislaus County Office of Education. It is designed to align with the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) and Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) goals by detailing key aspects such as learning conditions, student academic outcomes, and the overall school environment, encompassing both parental and student engagement, and fulfilling state and local priorities.