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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

Parental Involvement and Family Engagement

3

4

Narrative1aRelationshipsStrengths

Based on analysis of educational partner input and local data, briefly describe the LEA’s current strengths and progress in Building Relationships Between School Staff and Families.

Text

5

Narrative1bRelationshipsFocusAreas

Based on analysis of educational partner input and local data, briefly describe the LEA’s focus area(s) for improvement in Building Relationships Between School Staff and Families.

Text

6

Narrative1cRelationshipsImproveEngagementofUnderrepresentedFamilies

Based on analysis of educational partner input and local data, briefly describe how the LEA will improve engagement of underrepresented families identified during the self-reflection process in relation to Building Relationships Between School Staff and Families.

Text

7

Narrative2aPartnershipsStrengths

Based on analysis of educational partner input and local data, briefly describe the LEA’s current strengths and progress in Building Partnerships for Student Outcomes.

Text

8

Narrative2bPartnershipsFocusAreas

 Based on analysis of educational partner input and local data, briefly describe the LEA’s focus area(s) for improvement in Building Partnerships for Student Outcomes.

Text

9

Narrative2cPartnershipsImproveEngagementUnderrepresentedFamilies

Based on analysis of educational partner input and local data, briefly describe how the LEA will improve engagement of underrepresented families identified during the self-reflection process in relation to Building Partnerships for Student Outcomes

Text

10

Narrative3aInputStrengths

Based on analysis of educational partner input and local data, briefly describe the LEA’s current strengths and progress in Seeking Input for Decision-Making

Text

11

Narrative3bInputFocusAreas

Based on analysis of educational partner input and local data, briefly describe the LEA’s focus area(s) for improvement in Seeking Input for Decision-Making.

Text

12

Narrative3cInputImproveEngagementUnderrepresentedFamilies

Based on analysis of educational partner input and local data, briefly describe how the LEA will improve engagement of underrepresented families identified during the self-reflection process in relation to Seeking Input for Decision-Making.

Text

13

DevelopStaffCapacityRelationships

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

14

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

15

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

16

 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

17

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

18

ResourcesPartnership

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

19

PoliciesProgramsPartnership

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

20

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

21

SupportStaffCapacityInput

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

22

SupportFamilyCapacityInput

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

23

StrategiesInput

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

24

CollaborationtInput

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

25

countyPerformance

Performance Level

Met

Not Met

26

additionalInfo

Additional Information

Text

27

meetingDate

Date taken to local governing board

Date

28

year

Dashboard Year

2023

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Last Reviewed: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
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