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Record Layout for Local Measures: Priority 3

Field names, Types, and descriptions for the Local Measures: Priority 3 Data File
Field # Field Name Description Acceptable Values
1 cdscode County-District-School Code 14-character string
2 lea Local Education Agency (LEA) Text
3 prioritynumber Parent and Family Engagement 3
4 narrative3 Briefly describe the LEA’s current strengths and progress in this area and identify a focus area for improvement, including how the LEA will improve the engagement of underrepresented families Text
5 narrative2 Briefly describe the LEA’s current strengths and progress in this area and identify a focus area for improvement, including how the LEA will improve the engagement of underrepresented families Text
6 narrative1 Briefly describe the LEA’s current strengths and progress in this area and identify a focus area for improvement, including how the LEA will improve the engagement of underrepresented families Text
7 buildingRelationship Rate the LEA’s progress in developing the capacity of staff (i.e. administrators, teachers, and classified staff) to build trusting and respectful relationships with families 1= Exploration and Research Phase
2= Beginning Development
3= Initial Implementation
4= Full Implementation
5= Full Implementation and Sustainability
8 environmentRelationship Rate the LEA’s progress in creating welcoming environments for all families in the community 1= Exploration and Research Phase
2= Beginning Development
3= Initial Implementation
4= Full Implementation
5= Full
9 staffSupportRelationship Rate the LEA’s progress in supporting staff to learn about each family’s strengths, cultures, languages, and goals for their children 1= Exploration and Research Phase
2= Beginning Development
3= Initial Implementation
4= Full Implementation
5= Full Implementation and Sustainability
10 opportunityRelationship Rate the LEA’s progress in developing multiple opportunities for the LEA and school sites to engage in 2-way communication between families and educators using language that is understandable and accessible to families 1= Exploration and Research Phase
2= Beginning Development
3= Initial Implementation
4= Full Implementation
5= Full Implementation and Sustainability
11 professionalLearningPartnership Rate the LEA’s progress in providing professional learning and support to teachers and principals to improve a school’s capacity to partner with families 1= Exploration and Research Phase
2= Beginning Development
3= Initial Implementation
4= Full Implementation
5= Full Implementation and Sustainability
12 resourcePartnership Rate the LEA’s progress in providing families with information and resources to support student learning and development in the home 1= Exploration and Research Phase
2= Beginning Development
3= Initial Implementation
4= Full Implementation
5= Full Implementation and Sustainability
13 implementationPartnership Rate the LEA’s progress in implementing policies or programs for teachers to meet with families and students to discuss student progress and ways to work together to support improved student outcomes 1= Exploration and Research Phase
2= Beginning Development
3= Initial Implementation
4= Full Implementation
5= Full Implementation and Sustainability
14 legalRightsPartnership Rate the LEA’s progress in supporting families to understand and exercise their legal rights and advocate for their own students and all students 1= Exploration and Research Phase
2= Beginning Development
3= Initial Implementation
4= Full Implementation
5= Full Implementation and Sustainability
15 effectiveEngagementGroupDecision Rate the LEA’s progress in building the capacity of and supporting principals and staff to effectively engage families in advisory groups and with decision-making 1= Exploration and Research Phase
2= Beginning Development
3= Initial Implementation
4= Full Implementation
5= Full Implementation and Sustainability
16 effectiveEngagementDecision Rate the LEA’s progress in building the capacity of and supporting family members to effectively engage in advisory groups and decision-making 1= Exploration and Research Phase
2= Beginning Development
3= Initial Implementation
4= Full Implementation
5= Full Implementation and Sustainability
17 strategyDecision Rate the LEA’s progress in providing all families with opportunities to provide input on policies and programs, and implementing strategies to reach and seek input from any underrepresented groups in the school community 1= Exploration and Research Phase
2= Beginning Development
3= Initial Implementation
4= Full Implementation
5= Full Implementation and Sustainability
18 familyEngagementDecision Rate the LEA’s progress in providing opportunities to have families, teachers, principals, and district administrators work together to plan, design, implement and evaluate family engagement activities at school and district levels 1= Exploration and Research Phase
2= Beginning Development
3= Initial Implementation
4= Full Implementation
5= Full Implementation and Sustainability
19 meetingDate Date taken to local governing board Date
20 performance Performance Level

Met
Not Met
Not Met for Two or More Years

21 year Dashboard Year

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Last Reviewed: Thursday, August 29, 2024
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