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RESEARCH
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and alignment of instruction with curricula
framework were identified through quantitative and qualitative methods as significant
themes that guided strategies employed by
superintendents.
Having professional development
aligned to the districtwide Local Control
and Accountability Plan goals was referenced as a pivotal guiding instrument for
districtwide academic goals for ELLs.
Research question 2: “What do superintendents perceive to be the greatest obstacles
to improving the academic achievement of
ELLs?” Superintendents identified unions,
teachers and school-level administrators as
stakeholders with the potential to function
as obstacles toward the improvement of
ELL academic achievement.
Research question 3: “How are resources
allocated in California to improve the academic achievement of ELLs?” Significant
subgroup, CELDT scores, reclassification
rates and socioeconomic status were identified as factors considered by superintendents when allocating resources toward the
TRANSITIONS
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Springs Elementary.
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Cary Matsuoka has been announced as
the next superintendent of Santa Barbara
USD. Matsuoka has served five years as
superintendent of Milpitas USD, and prior
to that, five years as superintendent of Los
Gatos-Saratoga Union HSD.
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Anaheim Union HSD welcomes four
new names to the administrative team.
Jennifer Root assumes the position of assistant superintendent of business services,
improvement of ELL achievement.
Research question 4: “How do superintendents evaluate programs used to improve
the academic achievement of ELLs?
Analyzing ELL subgroup assessment data,
valid and reliable assessment instruments,
and site administrator classroom observation were prominent themes.
Conclusions
The study concluded that mid-sized
district superintendents in California play
a pivotal role in how the needs of English
language learners are met