Secondary Section

The Secondary Committee meets on the same day as the PACE Committee at 4:00 PM at the UTLA Building. See your UTLA Calendar / Memo Book to view the Event Calender for specific dates.

Second to None The newsletter of UTLA's Secondary Vice President
SLC Upgrade and Redesign Campuses to Create Small Schools
December 3rd, 2007 16th Annual Collective Bargaining Institute for L.A. High School Students
The California Dream Act & The Economics Of Higher Education

LACYD & UTLA host a policy dialogue evening:
The California Dream Act & The Economics Of Higher Education

Thursday, October 18th
6:30 PM: Networking
7:00 - 8:30 PM: Panel Discussion
UTLA Auditorium

LAUSD School Ranked Among Top 50 Public High Schools in U.S. By Newsweek Magazine
2007-2008 Schedule of District Diagnostic Periodic Assessments 3742.0 Schedule of District Diagnostic Periodic Assessments, Single-Track Secondary Schools

3743.0 Schedule of District Diagnostic Periodic Assessments, Three-Track Secondary Schools

3744.0 Schedule of District Diagnostic Periodic Assessments, Four-Track Secondary Schools
2007 – 2008 SBM and/or LEARN WAIVERS SBM Learn Waivers Catalog 2007 - 2008
2006 – 2007 SBM and/or LEARN WAIVERS SBM Learn Waivers Catalog, revised June, 25 2007
Central Committee Minutes
Aug. 6th 2007
LAUSD Central Small Learning Community Committee Meeting Minutes August 6th, 2007
Board of Ed Report No 165 Application for High Priority Schools Grant Program
LEARN SBM Waivers for 2007 2008 Los Angeles Educational Alliance for restructuring now (learn) and/or school based management (SBM) waivers for 2007 - 2008
Multitrack Calendar 2007 - 2008 LAUSD Multi Track School Calendars for 2007 2008 School Year and Five Emergency Days
PHBAO arbitration proceedings Confused about PHBAO conferencing versus back to school / open house? Here is the arbitration that explains the difference. For further information, call Linda Guthrie at (213) 368-6237.
SLC Lead Teacher job description Sample job descriptions for Small Learning Center Lead Teachers.
LEARN/SBM waiver forms for 2007-08. Waivers are due by Thursday, May 31, 2007 for approval by the Local District Superintendent to be
implemented for the next school year (July 1 – June 30).
EL's and Uniform Staffing procedures (revised)
Superintendent's High School Support Team visitation summary / task sheet This is an example of a report generated by the Superintendent's Team visit. If your school has been visited, you should look for this type of document.
Summary of decision-making structures The composition and responsibilities of various school councils.
SB1133 (Torlakson): CTA v. Schwarzenegger Settlement Agreement Key points of the settlement agreement. "Up to 80 District Schools will be selected to participate in the Quality Education Investment Act (QEIA)."
Qualifying Schools for the SB1133 Quality Education Investment Act This list indicates the recommended application type (standard or alternative), based on estimated 2007-08 operating capacity.
LAUSD QEIA Alternative Application Guide The alternative application option allows you to propose a plan for improving achievement using strategies beyond those required in the regular Quality Education Investment Act (QEIA) program.
The Self-Study for High Schools in Transition – WASC and SLCs Applying Western Association of School and Colleges (WASC) accreditation guidelines to Small Learning Centers
CDE Meeting Minutes A summary of the salient points about the No Child Left Behind Act made by the California Department of Education (CDE) in meetings with LAUSD Human Resources Divsion representatives. July 2006
Authorizations to teach English Learners How to make sure you're properly authorized to teach English learners; a guide to the process compiled by UTLA member Anne Marie Ankers.
School Impact Report A PowerPoint presentation prepared by UTLA's Taskforce on Small Learning Communities offering insights into preparation of a School Impact Report. (This downloadable file requires either Microsoft Powerpoint or the Powerpoint viewer available from the Microsoft website.)
2006-2007 Banked Time LAUSD's draft (May 9, 2006) memorandum regarding professional Development banked time days.
Waiver Request form The Waiver Request form and several sample waiver request forms.
Taking Center Stage California’s new handbook for implementing standards-based education in the middle grades. (This downloadable file requires either Microsoft Powerpoint or the Powerpoint viewer available from the Microsoft website.)
Teaming: A Building Block for Student Achievement (This downloadable file requires either Microsoft Powerpoint or the Powerpoint viewer available from the Microsoft website.)

Recommended links

let's get it right Learn more about the need to address serious flaws in the No Child Left Behind Act. AFT's blog explores how to make positive improvements to the NCLB.
JAN E-News The quarterly newsletter of the Job Accommodation Network. This newsletter will help keep you informed of new work site accommodation tools and techniques, changes at JAN, and other issues important to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
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  • Banked Time Tuesdays
  • ISIS Rollout Schedule
  • LAUSD School Ranked Among Top 50 Public High Schools in U.S. By Newsweek Magazine
  • New Stull Law Update
  • Notes by Linda Guthrie
  • School Impact Report
  • Secondary Reports
  • Small Learning Communities
  • National Board Certification FAQ
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