State Initiative
Overview | DAIT | SAIT | QEIA | Links
Overview
The state funds certain programs to help assist local educators and administrators in improving students achievement. These programs include:
- District Assistance and Intervention Team (DAIT)
- School Assistance & Intervention Team (SAIT)
- Quality Education Investment Act (SB 1133)
Details of these programs are outlined below. The information for DAIT and SAIT is provided courtesy of the California Department of Education. The SB 1133 information is from the "Quality Quality Education Investment Act (SB 1133) FACT SHEET August 28, 2006," and is provided courtesy of the California Teachers Association.
District Assistance and Intervention (DAIT)
Imperial County Office of Education is a state approved provider of DAIT services. A county office of education team provides targeted technical assistance and support Program Improvement (PI) districts in Corrective Action (Year 3 of PI). This team works with the district to examine current practices at both the district and school levels by conducting the following:
- Evaluate the effectiveness of current practices
- Identify and prioritize the major areas of need
- Develop and implement actions that target those needs
- Help the district exit PI status
For more information regarding DAIT, visit the California Department of Education (CDE) website and read
| Format | Updated | |
|---|---|---|
| Blueprint for District Assistance and Intervention Work in Progress District Assistance and Intervention Team (DAIT) Pilot Project 2007-2009 |
DOC | External Link |
School Assistance and Intervention Team (SAIT)
Imperial County Office is a state approved SAIT provider. The purpose of SAIT is to provide intensive support and monitoring to assist state-monitored schools in improving student learning. Schools deemed as state-monitored receive one-time federal funding to contract with SAIT to identify critical areas to improve student achievement.
Related Links
- California Department of Education (CDE)
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/lp/sm/sait.asp
Infomation of definitions that a participating school must meet
Quality Education Investment Act (SB 1133)
Imperial County Office is the local lead for Quality Education Investment Act (QEIA) services. We work with San Diego and Orange County Offices in this initiative. QEIA is designed to improve academic instruction and raise student achievement in schools serving high percentages of students living in poverty, students still learning to speak English and students facing complex educational challenges. This act requires the develop of exemplary practices to create the high quality working conditions and excellent learning environment that strives to maintain highly qualified teacher, administrators and staff. For Imperial Valley services contact Joy Ceasar , Educational Services Coordinator.
| Downloadable Resource | Format | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Education Investment Act Fact Sheet | 2006 |
Related Links
- QEIA - Quality Education Investment Act website
Click on Southern California QEIA Technical Assistant Center - Quality Education Investment Act (CTA)
Additional Links Related to State Initiative
- California Department of Education and Partner Agencies
A list provided by ICOE of external state partnership programs and resources available in California, complete with links and brief summaries.
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