Susan Beltz

This document details the strategic objectives and comprehensive professional learning plan for the Special Education Department of Oakland Unified School District. It focuses on five key areas: enhancing IEP quality, improving student literacy, empowering graduates, fostering staff stability and diversity, and cultivating joyful school environments. The plan outlines various professional development opportunities designed to achieve these goals and support students with disabilities.

The meeting focused on Early Learning Family Connections for PreK & TK families. Key discussion topics included community agreements such as using kind words and muting microphones. The agenda covered story time, Kindergarten/Transitional Kindergarten (TK) offer letters, suggestions for spring break activities, and a segment on sharing oral family stories to foster children's identity, language skills, social development, and neurological benefits. Information was provided regarding Preschool Enrollment eligibility requirements, including age cutoffs and income ceilings, directing families to ChooseOUSD.org for applications. A parent perspective segment shared resources like toy lending at Oakland Libraries and local food access information.

The Oakland Unified School District Board of Education is considering the approval of a grant agreement with the Warriors Community Foundation. The grant, amounting to $200,000.00, is intended to support the general operations of the elementary literacy program through the Academics and Instruction Department. The grant aims to enhance student achievement and academic standards by increasing literacy support for students.

The Board of Education is requested to approve a grant award from the Eat.Learn.Play Foundation (ELPF) for $120,000 to support Early Literacy implementation in OUSD. The focus is on strengthening Tier 2 and Tier 3 literacy supports for students across all elementary schools. The grant aims to improve early literacy instruction and provide tiered support to students, particularly those furthest from grade level. The funds will support a Tiered Literacy Supports Administrative Assistant position to handle administrative tasks for Tier 2 and Tier 3 literacy programs.

The Oakland Unified School District Board of Education is considering the acceptance of a grant award from Eat.Learn.Play Foundation to support the Tiered Literacy Supports Coordinator position. The grant aims to bolster literacy achievement in early grades, focusing on improving early literacy instruction and providing tiered support layers for students. The position will monitor the quality and implementation of Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions, coordinate evaluation with partners, design professional learning for tutors and site leaders, track tutor retention, and support ecosystem alignment work.