Santa Cruz County – Regional Santa Cruz County – Regional Occupational ProgramOccupational Program

South County Orientation – South County Orientation – Thursday, August 15Thursday, August 15thth 3:00 – 4:30 3:00 – 4:30

PMPM•Mark Hodges (ROP) Senior Director

831 466-5762 markhodges@santacruz.k12.ca.us

•Jim Howes (ROP) Assistant Director 831 466-5761 jhowes@santacruz.k12.ca.us

Orientation AgendaOrientation Agenda•Mark Hodges – Welcome/Introductions – New

Teachers•Mark Hodges – ROP Vision, Goals & Staff

Responsibilities• Jim Howes – ROP Updates (Sites & Courses)•Mark Hodges – ROP Office Staff

Presentations •Mark Hodges– ROP Contract Hours (How to

make up time)•Deb Tracy – Blood Borne Pathogens•Fidel Mejia – Technology•Linda Surrell – Counselors•Karen Lemon – Middle School Outreach

Orientation AgendaOrientation Agenda•Julie Edwards – Work Based Learning

(WBL)•Shareen Bell – Your Future is our

Business, Teacher Survey (YFIOB)•Mark Hodges– Important Dates•Meetings by School Site

Staff Introductions

• Name • Subject Area(s) or position • School(s) or site location(s)• Number of years with ROP

Superintendent Michael Superintendent Michael Watkins and Deputy Watkins and Deputy

Superintendent Bryan WallSuperintendent Bryan WallSanta Cruz County Office of Santa Cruz County Office of

Education UpdateEducation Update

The probability that we may The probability that we may fail in the struggle ought fail in the struggle ought not to deter us from the not to deter us from the support of a cause we support of a cause we

believe to be just.believe to be just.Abraham Lincoln

 

We are at a crossroads and We are at a crossroads and there are decisions we need to there are decisions we need to

make.make.

• Do we plan for elimination or plan for integration? (We need to be embedded in school district services)

• Do we plan for stagnation or plan for innovation? (How can we better serve students and school districts?)

• Do we plan for self-preservation or program continuation? (Keep the big picture in mind.) 

• One thing is for sure ROP will have to reinvent itself to survive in the new Local Control Funding environment.

Top 5 tips for RevitalizingTop 5 tips for Revitalizing Your Business Your Business

1. Try to cut your operational costs

2. Work diligently on customer retention

3. Simplify your business activities.

4. Don’t cut back on spending money to train your staff.

5. Innovation is the key to business survival.

How is this How is this accomplished?accomplished?

•1. Re-Evaluate: ▫Self-evaluate or self-assess your situation.

•2. Re-Define: strategy▫What is our purpose?▫Does the business have a direction?

•“Why do we exist as a business?” To prepare students to become college and career ready.▫Vision:

•“What do we want to achieve using this business as a tool?”

▫Mission: The Santa Cruz County Regional Occupational Program (ROP) provides students with the opportunity to acquire academic, career and technical skills and to prepare for life-long learning and success in the changing workplace.

•Values:▫Teamwork, Customer Service, Quality

Instructors, Workplace Learning, Visionary Leadership, Supportive Environment, Affordable Career Training, Powerful and Relevant Curriculum, Business and Community Partnerships.

•  Brand:▫“Who are we as a business to the general

public?” •People:

▫Are the right people in the right places? Are employees committed to organizational success?

•Customers:▫Are customers satisfied?

•Product:▫Are we offering innovative products/services?

•Process:▫Are systems in place to get work done

efficiently?•Finance:

▫Are we competitive and profitable?

Focus on what really matters.

Vision for ROPVision for ROP• All ROP staff become integrated in the school community.  • ROP courses are embedded in the core curriculum in all schools.  • ROP/ CTE programs become a graduation requirement and are a

metric of school accountability systems. (i.e.. API)

• All Santa Cruz County students, grades 7-12, are exposed to the advantages of Career and Technical Education through the regional occupational programs.

• SCCROP is connected to the regional business community.

• All ROP students participate in a CTE learning experience in the community.

I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.Confucius

SCCROP Program Goals for SCCROP Program Goals for 2013-20142013-2014

SCCROP Program Goals for 2013-2014•Every teacher/counselor will participate in at least one subject advisory committee meeting.•SCCROP will begin to transition from the ROP Advisory Night to the ROP Annual Showcase.•Every teacher/counselor will develop an integration/collaboration project with a school district teacher/counselor.

▫ Create a lesson, unit or project, participate in data gathering efforts, organize an advisory committee meeting together, etc.

•SCCROP will apply for an additional UC a-g and articulated course.•Create a SCCROP steering committee. •SCCROP will increase student participation in summer learning activities.

▫ Middle school outreach programs, summer school integration, etc.

CTE Legislation

CTE Legislation• Student College and Career Readiness to Improve

With Passage of SB 1458. SB 1458 alters the structure of California's Academic Performance Index (API) by setting a 60% limit for standardized test performance for high schools.

ROP Office Staff ROP Office Staff ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

•Michele Cuartilon – (Department Coordinator – 466-5764) – coordinates operational procedures and the support activities for major program functions and instructor time sheets

CAROCP Ordering Payroll

Laurie Stewart – (Administrative Secretary – 466-5760) – Credentials, Certificates, Master Schedule – miscellaneous office detailsSharon Wright – Miller (Pupil Data Specialist – 466-5765)– ASAP – Attendance – miscellaneous office detailsHeather Hutchison – (Fiscal Accountant – 466-5766) – Classroom Budgets – Budget Details – miscellaneous office details

New Teachers – 2013/2014New Teachers – 2013/2014▫Alex Rodriguez – Criminal Justice (WHS/WPD)▫Elizabeth Sousa – Criminal Justice (WHS/WPD)▫Rudy Lopez Jr. – Criminal Justice (PVHS)▫Monique Rangel – Criminal Justice (PVHS)▫Dan Young – Music Production (PVHS)▫Lora Hunter – Careers with Children (PVHS)▫Maggie Kline – Play Production (SHS)▫Jason Carr – Bike Performance & Technology

(PVHS)▫Joel Domhoff – Sports Related Occupations

(NBGCC & AHS)

New Teachers – 2013/2014New Teachers – 2013/2014▫Adrienne Frisbee – Green Careers (PVHS)▫Fidel Mejia – Information Technology –

(Cruzio) ▫Troy Souza – Fire Technology (SCHS) ▫Sarah Ryan – Criminal Justice (HHS)▫Laura Taylor – Animal Science and

Veterinary Science (SHS)▫Stu Walters – Sports Related Occupations

(SHS)▫Eric Anderson – Bike Performance &

Technology (AHS)

New Courses – 2013/2014New Courses – 2013/2014

•New Courses▫Music Production & Recording Arts –

PVHS▫Careers With Children – PVHS▫Green Careers – PVHS▫Information Technology – Cruzio▫Play Production – SHS▫Animal Science – SHS ▫Floral Design – WHS

ROP Data in the 2012-ROP Data in the 2012-12013 School year12013 School year

•62 teachers•8 counselors•21 temporary service agreements (TSA’s)•150 classes •3,633 students served•167 adults  participated in our programs•40 different courses offered

How did ROP allocate its How did ROP allocate its resources in 2012-2013?resources in 2012-2013?

certificated and administrative salaries 52.79%

support salaries 5.30%

statutories and health benefits 24.50%

supplies 7.01%travel ,repairs, postage, phone, etc. 2.72%

indirect costs (general program services) 7.68%

100.00%

ROP Teacher Essential ROP Teacher Essential ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

• Group and individual instruction• Ensure an environment conducive to learning• Evaluate student skill and job readiness• Maintain accurate attendance• Complete required records and reports in a timely

manner• Maintain an active subject advisory committee

meeting• Establish and maintain effective communication• Complete at least 20 hours of career preparation

instruction• Complete a Professional Growth Plan (PGP)

ROP Job Related QualificationsROP Job Related Qualifications

• Knowledge of current practices in the field• Skill and ability to organize instructional program

and students• Develop and organize instructional materials

ROP Updates:ROP Updates:

•The Medical Assisting program will move to the COE Annex at 399 Encinal St. Santa Cruz

Blood borne PathogensBlood borne Pathogens

•3:40 PM – 3:55 PM ▫Deb Tracy

Technology Coordinator - Technology Coordinator - UpdateUpdate

•4:00 PM – 4:10 PM•Fidel Mejia•Web Site•Tech Request•Attendance (ASAP) - passwords•Absence (AESOP) – substitute teacher

needs

Counselors – Linda SurrellCounselors – Linda Surrell

•· Role of the ROP Counselor• · What ROP Can Do For You•· Monthly Career activities report

Middle School Outreach – Middle School Outreach – Karen LemonKaren Lemon

•3:35 PM – 3:40 PM•Karen Lemon – Middle School Outreach

Coordinator

Teacher Survey Results & Teacher Survey Results & YFIOB Shareen BellYFIOB Shareen Bell

ROP- WASC ROP- WASC Teacher Survey Results Teacher Survey Results

Spring 2013

Demographics Spring 2013Demographics Spring 2013

• 47 ROP teachers answered June Teacher survey

•ROP teachers from 14 sites answered survey

•Of the teachers who answered the survey, - 71% were Very Satisfied teaching in ROP

- 27% were Satisfied teaching in ROP- 2% were Neutral

Meeting Student & Meeting Student & Program GoalsProgram Goals

Sufficient instructional time to meet needs of all students

2012 ~ 85% 2013 ~ 91%

Sufficient instructional materials/equipment to reach goals

2012 ~ 87% 2013 ~ 89%

Sufficient access to instructional technology

2012 ~ 78% 2013 ~ 90%

Professional Professional DevelopmentDevelopmentReceived feedback that helps improve teaching

2012 ~ 91% 2013 ~ 93%

Know what is expected to teach in their ROP class2012 ~ 87% 2013 ~ 100% ****

ROP – PD supports growth and improves instruction2012 ~71% 2013 ~ 87%

Had enough time to collaborate with other ROP instructors

2012 ~ 71% 2013 ~ 71%

Management & Staff Management & Staff SupportSupport

ROP administrators support them in their CTE2012 ~ 97% 2013 ~ 98%

ROP staff [office, counselors, & admin.] communicate clearly

2012 ~ 93% 2013 ~ 93%

ROP teachers and leadership have a shared vision2012 ~ 90% 2013 ~ 96%

Parents & Business Parents & Business communitycommunity

ROP program connects with the business community to support the ROP program

2012 ~ 93% 2013 ~ 95%

ROP students’ parents/guardians understand the goals and objectives of their class

2012 ~ 78% 2013 ~ 77% ***

Strengths of ROP ProgramStrengths of ROP Program

• Support, respect, and freedom for teachers  • Devoted, talented people. • ROP provides a wide range of options for students to

choose from beyond the standard high school program. • Instructors who have worked in the fields they are

teaching. • Commitment to career education & life long learning • Connecting students with the community and its

businesses • Great community, very supportive, clear leadership

Suggestions for Suggestions for Improvement Improvement

• Stop hiring a "temporary" workforce • More aggressive recruitment, Create strategies for

promoting ROP classes at the teachers' sites. • More time for teachers to collaborate within shared

curricular areas • A more organized master calendar • Possibly reduce redundant activities such as combining

attendance with the school districts. • PD time that can be utilized for alignment of courses and

curriculum development instead of promotional theater for the community.

Leadership Team Support of Leadership Team Support of TeachersTeachers

• More site visits. • The leadership team is a mystery. Have a rotating teacher presence on this team.

Who are "leadership team" members? How are decisions made & implemented? Involve our teachers more in the process of decision making/reporting

 • Streamline responsibilities for teachers. Make our jobs easier by reducing

paperwork, i.e... make attendance reporting digitized and have the same attendance layout with the site's attendance

 • More teacher collaboration time at the meetings • Have "peer round tables" to exchange ideas of teaching

methodologies/Encourage PD meetings for collaboration with our subject matter experts

 • Help coordinate speakers/business leaders coming into classes 

YFIOB - UpdatesYFIOB - Updates• Career Panel Speakers into your classroom

• YFIOB Seed-To-Table Luncheon is showcasing work-based learning to Business Community

Ag Production, Environmental Science, Culinary, Floral Design, Graphic Design, Video Production, Digital Photography,

Music Production, Web Design

• Roadmaps curriculum is available to integrate into your curriculum

• Job-Shadow experiences for selected Seniors

Julie Edwards – Metro ED Julie Edwards – Metro ED Santa Cruz 2012 - 2013Santa Cruz 2012 - 2013

•ROP offered the new CTE credential modules•Module 385B - 14 teachers/24 hrs of

instruction•Module 385C - 15 teachers/24 hrs of

instruction•Module 385D - 23 teachers/24 hrs of

instruction•Module 1D Test Out - 8 teachers passed•Module 1D - 7 teachers/24 hrs of instruction•Module 4 - 11 teachers/24 hrs of instruction

Julie Edwards – Work Julie Edwards – Work Based Learning 2012 – Based Learning 2012 –

20132013•Total number of students enrolled: 199

including 49 adults•Students with paid assignments: 14•Students with unpaid assignments: 185•Total WBL hours: 15,449•Total teachers with students in WBL: 8

Purpose of the Leadership Purpose of the Leadership TeamTeam

•A group that represents your interests and the interests of the program and assists management in the decision making process.

ROP Leadership TeamROP Leadership Team• Mark Hodges – ROP Director • James Howes – ROP Assistant Director• Linda Surrell – ROP Program Coordinator &

Counselor• Michele Cuartilon – ROP Department Coordinator

• Karen Lemon – ROP Instructor & Middle School Outreach Coordinator

• Heather Hutchison – Fiscal Accountant • Deb Tracy – ROP Instructor & Medical Pathway

Coordinator • Shareen Bell – YFIOB Business Partner• Luann Seaman – CTE Collaborative Cabrillo

Community College • Fidel Mejia – Tech Coordinator

Important Dates in 2013 – Important Dates in 2013 – 2014 School Year2014 School Year

•Staff Development meeting dates:▫October 23rd – Technology Training▫February 5th – ROP Expo▫Completed by March 28th –Subject

Advisories

•Portfolio Showcase in May 2014 – Date TBD

Important Dates in 2013 Important Dates in 2013 – 2014 School Year– 2014 School Year

•Santa Cruz County Fair – September 10th – 15th

•YFIOB Luncheon – October 11 th 11:45 AM – 1:30 PM▫Twin lakes Monschke Hall

•Cabrillo College Career Night – Monday, November 4th

Counselor Site MeetingsCounselor Site Meetings•Pajaro Valley High School – Sheri Williams

– •Watsonville High School – Lora Hunter •Aptos High School – Julie Edwards•Renaissance High School – Joel Amrani/•Watsonville Community School – Lori

Davenport•Signs Requested from Laurie for the

Tech Center for South County•For North County – to TBD we are

restricted to the common area and classroom.

Thank you & Have a Great Thank you & Have a Great Year!Year!