AB922 Plan Compliance |
| Countywide Plans for Provision of Educational Services to Expelled Students (AB922)
The Yolo County Superintendent, in conjunction with superintendents of the school districts within the county, has developed a plan for providing education services to all expelled pupils residing in Yolo County. This plan was adopted by each of our school districts’ governing boards as well as the County Board of Education and was submitted to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
For additional information visit AB922 Plan Compliance or contact Susan Cassady at cassady@ycoe.org
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Academic Decathlon |
 The Yolo County Academic Decathlon is a participant with the California and the United States Academic Decathlon competition. The Academic Decathlon is the premier scholastic competition for students in America from both public and private comprehensive high schools. It is a ten-event scholastic competition for teams of high school students. The mission of the Academic Decathlon is to develop and provide academic competitions, curriculum, and assessments to promote learning and academic excellence through teamwork and competition.
Each school district is eligible to submit a team. A particularly unique aspect of the Academic Decathlon format is its design to include students from all academic backgrounds. Each nine-member team is comprised of:
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Three “A” (Honor, 3.75-4.00 GPA)
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Three “B” (Scholastic, 3.00 – 3.74 GPA)
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Three “C” (Varsity, 0.00 – 2.99 GPA)
Click on the links below for short video clip:
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| Alternative Education Schools |
There are three alternative education programs offered by YCOE: Midtown Community School and the Yolo County Conservation Partnership and Dan Jacobs School in Juvenile Hall. All three programs are open to students from the five districts within Yolo County. For additional information contact Susan Cassady at (530) 668-3704.
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Yolo County Office of Education operates
Dan Jacobs School within Juvenile Hall.
Currently, there are four classrooms
that are open year round five days a
week. At full capacity, there eventually
will be six classrooms available to
students as the population increases.
Enrollment fluctuates daily because
of students entering and leaving the
Hall. School instruction in language
arts, math, social sciences and physical
education is emphasized, although science,
health and fine arts are also offered.
Curriculum in the areas of language
arts and math is based on and linked
to the language arts and mathematics
standards found in the high school exit
exam. Career education and social awareness
programs are also offered to support
students' personal growth. In addition,
Dan Jacobs School provides computers
in each classroom for enhanced learning
opportunities.
Students
receive high school credit toward graduation
for the assignments completed while
in this facility.
For additional information contact Susan Cassady at (530) 668-3704.
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| Midtown
Community School |
School districts in Yolo County may
recommend students who have been expelled,
truant, or have frequent behavior problems
to our Midtown School. There are typically
23 students enrolled per class in grades
7-12 with a teacher and an instructional
aide in each classroom. Students are
in class for a total of 4.5 hours and
receive instruction in Math, English,
Earth Science or World History and Life
Management. Instruction in the areas
of Language Arts and Math is based on
and linked to the Language Arts and
Mathematics standards found in the high
school exit exam. Students typically
stay one semester, although there is
a possibility of renewing for another
semester or two when appropriate. A
counselor and a probation officer, funded
by various grants, are on staff through
a partnership with county agencies.
There are two classrooms located at 250 Buckeye
St., next to Ralph Harris Park and another classroom located at 238 W. Beamer St. Both are located in Woodland.
For additional information contact Susan Cassady
at (530) 668-3704.
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| Yolo
County Conservation Partnership |
Only students who have been adjudicated
through the juvenile court system are
eligible to enroll. There are 15 students
aged 16-18 in class for the semester long program.
The day begins with four hours of classroom study followed by four hours of work supervised by the Yolo County Planning and Public Works Department. Students are paid for their work hours. English, Mathematics, U.S. History, and Life Management are taught during class. The California Content Standards in Language Arts and Mathematics, in the California High School Exit Exam are highlighted. Parent meetings and student counseling are mandatory. Partners in the program include YCOE, Yolo
County Probation, Yolo County Alcohol, Drug, and Mental Health, and Yolo County Planning &
Public Works. This program is located
at 238 W. Beamer St., Woodland. For
additional information contact Susan Cassady
at (530) 668-3704.
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| Consolidated Application |
The Consolidated Application is a mechanism to receive state funding that is designed to provide a variety of targeted services to teachers and students within the YCOE educational programs. This application includes funds for:
Title I (Part D, Delinquent), Title II (Part A, Teacher Quality), Title IV (Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities), Title V (Part A, Innovative Programs), Title I (Part A, Neglected), and the California Peer Assistance and Review Program.
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| Instructional
Materials |
Each year the State allocates funds
for instructional materials in two entitlements.
These entitlements include one for grades
K-8 that allows the purchase of State-adopted
instructional materials and one for
grades 9-12 that requires board approval
for the use of these funds.
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| Yolo Regional Occupational Program |
 The Yolo Regional Occupational Program (YROP) is designed "to provide quality career programs which contribute to students' educational achievement and the economic development of Yolo County and of California through career guidance, employment training, job development and other educational support services for high school students and adults."
ROP programs are developed to augment, not to compete with, courses in participating high school districts, adult education program and community colleges.
More than 33 different career preparation courses are offered within eight career areas:
- Agriculture
- Arts, Media and Entertainment
- Business
- Engineering Technology
- Health Careers
- Home Economics Careers & Technology
- Industrial Technology
- Public and Human Services
Yolo Regional Occupational Centers and Programs originated in California in 1967. The Yolo County ROP originated in 1974.
Students participate in a classroom environment and also participate in an internship experience in which students are able to “try out ” or apply their new skills. ROP teachers work with business and industry partners to ensure an “up-to-date” course curriculum.
ROP REQUIREMENTS
- Must be 16 yrs old to participate
- Adults must pass a fingerprint screening if class is on a High School campus
- Do not need a High School diploma
- Must have basic English reading and writing skills
The length of the ROP course varies, but generally, is the same as a typical high school course of 9 months. In some cases, a student may be eligible to earn college credit as well as high school credits.
CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT PROGRAM
- Fall Semester- Pioneer High School
- Spring Semester- Davis High School
- 180 hr course, 80 theory and 100 clinical
- Waiting list required for Adults: contact Kim Parker at the link below
- CNA REQUIREMENTS
- Pass fingerprint screening
- Current Physical
- TB Skin Test
- Proof of Hepatitis B vaccination series
2. CNA COSTS TO STUDENTS
- NO COURSE FEE
- $45.00 Material Fee
- $60.00 Book Deposit Fee (refundable upon return of textbook)
- $35.00 Approximate cost for Clinical Clothing
- $90.00 State Exam Fee
- $15.00 Application to State of CA DHS Fee
PICTURES OF SELECTED ROP CLASS PROJECTS
ROP NEWSLETTER
FIRE SCIENCE ORIENTATION SCHEDULE
Contact Information: Kim Parker, 530-668-3755 or parker@ycoe.org
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| CalWORKs For Yolo Regional Occupational Program |
The Instructional and Job Training Plan (IJTP) for the Yolo Regional Occupational Program has been prepared in accordance with the mandates of Chapter 2, Part 7 of the Education Code and is an integral part of the Yolo County plan submitted pursuant to Section 10531 of the Welfare and Institutions Code as required by the Welfare to Work Act of 1997 (Assembly Bill 1542).
The provisions of AB 1542 clearly state that all of the educational training and services be established on the premise of "Work First". Namely, programs be designed to prepare recipients for entry level employment, provide education and training opportunities for employed recipients receiving subsidies or supportive services to advance towards high employment and self-sufficiency, and to divert CalWORKs eligible recipients from entering the CalWORKs system into short-term education and training programs leading to employment. In addition, these services be provided in a coordinated collaborative approach of the stakeholders.
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| Career/Technical Education Carl Perkins |
It is the purpose of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act to make the United States more competitive in the world economy by development of the academic and occupational skills of all segments of the population.
In 1994, the Yolo County Office of Education entered into an agreement forming a Consortium involving the Davis, Winters and Community Court School programs to better serve our districts and to meet the objectives of the act. We have now added Esparto school district to the Consortium. These purposes will principally be achieved through concentrating resources on improving educational programs leading to academic and occupational skill competencies needed for employment. These federal funds may only be used for program improvement with the full participation of special populations. In addition, these funds are to be directed toward improvement of programs at sites serving the highest concentration of students with special needs. To meet the requirements of the federal act, each funded program must:
- Be of sufficient size and quality to be effective;
- Integrate vocational and academic competencies; and
- Provide equitable participation for special populations.
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| Technical
Assistance for Safe And Drug-Free Schools
And Communities and Tobacco Use Prevention
Education |
Through this program, the County
Office of Education provides leadership
and vision to countywide alcohol, tobacco
and other drug and violence prevention
programs. In addition, we assist all
five school districts in designing effective
programs and scheduling training for
county personnel of prevention and intervention
models as needed. The County Office
Coordinator communicates with districts,
county schools, and public agencies
concerning tobacco use prevention issues.
There is a close relationship between
the Safe and Healthy Kids program office
at the California Department of Education
and the County Coordinator as well.
For additional information contact Susan Cassady
at (530) 668-3704.
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| Online Resources |
| California Association of Regional Occupational Centers and Programs - ROP http://www.carocp.org
California Association of Leaders for Career Preparation - http://www.calcp.org
CRYSC Region 3 - http://www.crysc.org
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