Garden Grove Unified School District

This document serves as an introduction to the Garden Grove Unified School District's 2026-27 Local Control & Accountability Plan, which outlines how state funds are utilized to serve all students. The plan is a three-year roadmap designed to ensure student success by providing rigorous and supportive academic experiences. It is committed to preparing students to be successful and responsible citizens. The three primary goals are to maximize student achievement, boost student motivation, well-being, and safety, and increase college and career readiness.

This document, the LCAP Educational Partner Guide, outlines the Garden Grove Unified School District's Local Control and Accountability Plan for the 2026-2027 academic year. The plan focuses on three main goals: maximizing student achievement by supporting academic performance in English Language Arts and mathematics, fostering student motivation, well-being, and safety through a supportive educational environment, and increasing college and career readiness by improving indicators for post-secondary success. The overarching mission is to provide a rigorous and supportive academic experience that motivates students to meet high expectations, preparing them to be successful and responsible citizens.

The Local Control and Accountability Plan for Garden Grove Unified School District serves as a roadmap to prepare students to be successful and responsible citizens. It focuses on achieving continued growth in academic content, enhancing English language proficiency for English Learners, developing scholarly habits and self-regulation, boosting student motivation and attendance, fostering socioemotional well-being and school connectedness, maintaining a positive and safe learning climate, and improving college and career readiness outcomes. The plan emphasizes equitable outcomes, particularly for high-needs students, through targeted interventions and comprehensive support services.

The board meeting included a presentation from the transportation department regarding school bus safety training and the school bus rodeo, where district drivers were recognized for their achievements and participation in safety competitions.

The California Community Schools Partnership Program Implementation Plan for Russell Elementary Language Academy focuses on evolving the institution into a holistic support hub by deepening collaboration among students, families, staff, and community partners. The plan is structured around five key strategies: fostering shared commitment and understanding of community school values, centering community-based learning, promoting collaborative leadership, sustaining staff and resources, and building strategic community partnerships. Key priorities include expanding academic supports, aligning schoolwide efforts for socio-emotional skill development, and enhancing family support and community resource navigation. These initiatives aim to ensure students' foundational needs are met, fostering lifelong academic and social success in a global society.