Solana Beach School District

This Federal Addendum to the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) outlines the Solana Beach School District's strategy for utilizing federal funds under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for the 2026-2027 school year. The plan focuses on increasing the performance of historically underperforming student groups through targeted literacy, providing professional learning for staff, and supporting student well-being. Key priorities include monitoring student progress, reducing discipline disparities, ensuring effective parent and family engagement, and providing services for homeless children and youth.

The Solana Beach School District Multilingual Learner Master Plan clarifies how the district's vision aligns with California's vision for English Learners. The plan focuses on enhancing English academic proficiency to achieve academic parity with native English speakers through standards-based curricula and full content access. Key priorities include fostering social and emotional well-being, valuing cultural and linguistic strengths, providing high-quality instruction, and encouraging family engagement. The plan aims to reclassify students as English proficient while promoting appreciation for diversity, supported by continuous program monitoring and evaluation.

The Solana Beach School District Multilingual Learner Program Master Plan outlines the district's commitment to developing English language literacy and academic success for Multilingual Learners, aligning with both district and California state visions. It serves as a guide for implementing and assessing programs, focusing on initial identification, annual assessment, structured English immersion, instructional support (ELD), professional learning, and reclassification. Key priorities include valuing cultural and linguistic assets, ensuring academic achievement comparable to native English speakers, and fostering strong family-school partnerships through committees like ELAC and DELAC, all underpinned by continuous program evaluation and adequate funding.

The 2026-27 Local Control and Accountability Plan for Solana Beach School District outlines the district's strategic approach to student achievement and well-being. The plan is structured around two primary goals: fostering academic growth towards grade-level standards for all students, with a focus on high-quality, standards-aligned instruction and English learner progress; and ensuring every student feels connected, engaged, and supported in a positive, safe, and inclusive school environment that promotes physical, social, and emotional well-being. It details actions to address chronic absenteeism, enhance parent/guardian engagement, promote physical activity and nutrition, ensure physical safety, and strengthen community partnerships, while emphasizing continuous improvement and accountability through various metrics.

The Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Solana Beach School District aims to guide the district's long-term direction, focusing on student academic achievement and well-being. Key priorities include ensuring all students demonstrate growth towards meeting or exceeding grade-level standards, maintaining high levels of academic achievement, and fostering a positive, safe, and inclusive school environment where students feel connected, engaged, and supported physically, socially, and emotionally. The plan emphasizes continuous progressive curriculum, evidence-based practices, and strong engagement with educational partners to achieve its mission of 'Where learners find their voice, share their gifts, and advance the world.'