Supplemental Instruction

Cautionary Notice 2010-13: AB 1610 (Ch. 724, Statutes of 2010) amended Education Code 37252.2 to relieve districts from the obligation, until July 1, 2013, to perform any activities that are deemed to be reimbursable state mandates under that section. As a result, certain provisions of the following policy or administrative regulation that reflect those requirements may be suspended. The Board of Education recognizes that high-quality supplemental instructional programs can motivate and support students to attain grade-level academic standards, overcome academic deficiencies, and/or acquire critical skills. Required Supplemental Programs The district shall offer direct, systematic, and intensive supplemental instruction for: - Students in grades 2-8 who have been retained or recommended for retention, summer school, after school/before school intervention, and intersession, pursuant to Education Code 48070.5 (Education Code 37252.2) - Students in grades 7-8 who do not demonstrate "sufficient progress" toward passing the state exit examination required for high school graduation in order to help them pass the exam (Education Code 37252, 60851) "Sufficient progress" shall be determined based on a student's results on the state Standardized Testing and Reporting assessments and the minimum levels of proficiency recommended by the State Board of Education. In addition, students who do not possess sufficient English language skills to be assessed shall be considered students who do not demonstrate sufficient progress towards passing the exit exam and shall receive supplemental instruction designed to help them succeed on the exit exam. (Education Code 37252) - Eligible students from low-income families whenever the district or a district school receiving federal Title I funds has been identified by the California Department of Education for program improvement for two or more years (20 USC 6316) Optional Supplemental Programs As funding, facilities, and staffing permit, supplemental instruction may be offered to: - Students in grades 2-6 who have been identified as being "at risk" of retention pursuant to Education Code 48070.5 (Education Code 37252.8) - Students in grades 2-6 who have been identified as having a deficiency in mathematics, reading, or written expression based on the results of the Standardized Testing and Reporting Program (Education Code 37252.8) - Students in grades K-8 who seek enrichment in mathematics, science, or other core academic areas designated by the Superintendent of Public Instruction (Education Code 37253) - Students in grades K-4 who need or desire intensive reading opportunities that meet standards for a research-based comprehensive reading program, including appropriate support to address the needs of English language learners (Education Code 41505-41508) - Students in grades 7-8 who need or desire intensive opportunities to practice skills in algebra and/or pre-algebra (Education Code 41505-41508) Required Student Participation The Superintendent or designee may require participation in a supplemental instructional program for: (Education Code 37252.2, 37254.1) - Students in grades 7-8 who demonstrate insufficient progress toward the exit exam required for high school graduation pursuant to Education Code 37252 - Students in grades 2-8 who are retained or recommended for retention pursuant to Education Code 37252.2 - Students in grades 2-6 who are "at risk" of retention pursuant to Education Code 37252.8 - Students in grades 2-6 who are deficient in mathematics, reading, or written expression pursuant to Education Code 37252.8 - Students in grades K-8 participating in enrichment programs in core academic subjects pursuant to Education Code 37253 The Superintendent or designee shall obtain written parent/guardian consent for a student's participation in the supplemental instructional program.