San Jose, CA - The California School Dashboard (Dashboard) is one part of California’s comprehensive accountability system for schools, districts, and county offices of education that reports performance and progress in 13 different areas (six state indicators and seven local indicators). Each area reflects the priorities of California’s Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) and the metrics required by the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
The COVID-19 pandemic affected education services and student learning worldwide. In California, the pandemic also interrupted the statewide data collection, assessment, and accountability systems.
The CDE stated that “because the pandemic interrupted the statewide data collection, assessment, and accountability systems, the 2022 Dashboard is a re-start of California’s accountability system and only current year performance (Status) is being reported on the 2022 Dashboard. The colorful ‘gauges' of the Dashboard will return in 2023.”
The Dashboard includes the following
state measures this year: Academic Performance, Chronic Absenteeism, English Learner Progress, Graduation Rate, and Suspension Rate for several student groups in each school district. These 12 student groups include foster youth, socioeconomically disadvantaged, homeless, English learners, and students with disabilities, as well as racial and ethnic groups.
“The data within Santa Clara County suggests that the outreach, resources, and technical assistance in key areas provided to our students and districts is impacting planning efforts,” said Dr. Mary Ann Dewan, County Superintendent of Schools. ·
“The 2022 Dashboard provides important information to educators about how the pandemic affected student learning, student engagement, and differences in outcomes for student groups,” said Dr. Dewan. “While valuable, this data must be used alongside other local data on student performance and progress, such as progress reports, student work, and teacher feedback. The combination of state and local data provides educators and the community with a more current and accurate picture of strengths as well as areas of opportunity.”
Outreach, resources, and technical assistance provided by the SCCOE include student wellness centers and counselors on campuses that can support students who may be facing attendance challenges, need time to re-center themselves, or need assistance with having their basic essential needs met. The SCCOE provides professional development for educators.
“We work in partnership with our Santa Clara County districts and community to improve student outcomes,” Dr. Dewan stated. “I am inspired by our educators who propel students forward, and we will use the data that the California School Dashboard has provided as a baseline to inform educational planning.”
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About the Santa Clara County Office of Education
Working collaboratively with school and community partners, the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) is a regional service agency that provides instructional, business, and technology services to the 31 school districts of Santa Clara County. The County Office of Education directly serves students through special education programs, alternative schools, Head Start and State Preschool programs, migrant education, and Opportunity Youth Academy. The SCCOE also provides academic and fiscal oversight and monitoring to districts in addition to the 22 Santa Clara County Board of Education authorized charter schools.
