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Education Services

The Education Services Remedial Plan (ESRP, in response to the Farrell lawsuit) became effective on March 1, 2005.  In August 2005, the youth population within the Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) was approximately 3,189: The youth population in August 2008 was approximately 1,856.  The academic progress detailed in the chart below is responsive to the successful implementation of ESRP mandates and the services provided by dedicated education staff. 

The following chart identifies positive growth over a three-year period (Source: June Principal’s Monthly Report, 2006-2008):

CEA Academic Progress Report

YEAR

DIPLOMA

GED

CTE CERT.

COLLEGE ENROLLMENT

2005-2006

161

118

278

160

2006-2007

172

170

414

313

2007-2008

205

182

477

478

TOTAL
(3-year total)

538

470

1169

951

                         
Education Services is composed of a school district: as defined by the California Welfare and Institutions Code 1120-1125.5, the California Education Authority (CEA) is a Local Education Agency (LEA), required to abide by Education Code mandates as well as California Department of Education directives, and provides administrative oversight and support to all DJJ high schools.  Within each DJJ facility an accredited high school (accredited by The Western Association of Schools and Colleges) operates on a year-round schedule, including satellite programs in one of the conservation camps and one in the Sacramento Parole Office. 

The Superintendent of Education is responsible for administration and oversight of all functions for all education programs. 

Education Services CEA’s mission is to empower each student to become a civil, responsible, employable, and knowledgeable lifelong learner.  The core education program has the basic components of a comprehensive secondary education system infused with value-based character education concepts.  The courses are standards-driven, that is, students must achieve specific measurable outcomes in order to progress through the curriculum.  The three major components of the core program are middle school, high school including GED preparation, and post secondary.  All CEA courses must meet the Content Standards for California Public Schools adopted by the State Board of Education.  Progress through the core program for special needs students is supported by supplementary services including special education, English Learner services, and basic skills enhancement.

General fund resources and several state and federal education grants support the core program and supplementary services.  All non-high school graduates have a high school graduation plan that is reviewed periodically by education and treatment staff for progress in completing the required courses.  A key goal for Education Services is to prepare students for successful transition to the community upon release.


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