2025-2026 Program and Budget Handbook

Targeted assistance schools use the program resources to implement effective methods and instructional strategies that are based on evidence-based interventions to help participating children meet the state’s challenging academic standards. TAS should provide extended learning time, an accelerated, high quality curriculum and minimize removing children State Identified Schools The California Department of Education (CDE) identifies schools for improvement efforts in an accountability model based on continuous improvement. CDE determines identifications based on the California School Dashboard (visit caschooldashboard.org). There are three identification categories: 1. Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) 2. Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI) 3. Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) For more information on eligibility or exit criteria for CSI, ATSI or TSI, review the Every Student Succeeds Act Assistance link from CDE’s 2024 Technical Guide at: https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/cm/dashboardguid e24.asp Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) CSI identification is based on schoolwide performance across multiple indicators on the California School Dashboard. For the 2025-26 school year, no new CSI schools will be identified. However, previously identified CSI schools that do not meet exit criteria will maintain CSI status. These continuing CSI schools must adhere to the following mandates: • Write a plan with stakeholders that:

from the regular classroom for supplemental instruction. State certificated teachers in a TAS receive professional development on how to implement academic achievement standards in the classroom. TAS programs work collaboratively with parents and family members to increase parent and family engagement through services such as family literacy.

o is informed by all indicators o is based on the findings of a

comprehensive needs assessment

o identifies resource inequities o includes evidence-based interventions • Implement the plan The School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) includes the above plan requirements and describes the use of additional funds from the State to support CSI schools. The plan will be approved and monitored by the school, the district and the State. CSI schools must submit timely evaluations of their plans. Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI) and Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) ATSI and TSI identification is based on student group performance over two years across multiple indicators on the California School Dashboard. No new ATSI schools will be identified for 2025-26 implementation, though previously identified ATSI sites that do not meet exit criteria will continue in the status. CDE will identify TSI sites for implementation in 2025-26. Both ATSI and TSI must meet the following mandates: • Write a plan with stakeholders that: o is informed by all indicators

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