School Accountability Report Card Reported for School Year 2007-08 Published During 2008-09

Executive Summary School Accountability Report Card, 2007-08
Sunrise (Special Education) School
Address:	1861 Silverwood Dr. , Concord CA 94519-1352	Phone:	925-687-0202
Principal:	Janelle  Heley	Grade Span:	K  - 5

This executive summary of the School Accountability Report Card (SARC) is intended to provide parents and community members with a quick snapshot of school accountability. The data presented in this report are reported for the 2007-08 school year, except the School Finances and School Completion data that are reported for the 2006-07 school year. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should review the entire SARC or contact the school principal or the district office.

About This School

Sunrise School is a special education facility serving Mt. Diablo students. Sunrise educates and works with students who have not been successful while receiving special education services on larger, general education sites.

Student Enrollment

Group	Percent
African American	19.35  %
American Indian or Alaska Native	3.23  %
Asian	3.23  %
Filipino	%
Hispanic or Latino	16.13  %
Pacific Islander	%
White (not Hispanic)	58.06  %
Multiple or No Response	%
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged	64  %
English Learners	15  %
Students with Disabilities	97  %

Total Number of students

31

Teachers

Indicator	Teachers
Teachers with full credential	2
Teachers without full credential	5
Teachers Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence	0
Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners	0
Total Teacher Misassignments	0

School Facilities

Summary of Most Recent Site Inspection

Site inspection revealed that the site enjoyed a satisfactory level of facility repair.

Repairs Needed

None.

Corrective Actions Taken or Planned

During the summer of 2007 the site underwent a comprehensive modernization and construction of new classrooms. The turf/activity area and playground structures were also replaced.

Curriculum and Instructional Materials

Core Curriculum Areas	Pupils Who Lack Textbooks and Instructional Materials
Reading/Language Arts	0.0%
Mathematics	0.0%
Science	0.0%
History-Social Science	0.0%
Visual and Performing Arts	0.0%

School Finances

Level	Expenditures Per Pupil (Unrestricted Sources Only)
School Site	$103.91
District	$3,943.71
State	$5,300

Student Performance

Subject	Students Proficient and Above on California Standards Tests
English-Language Arts	3%
Mathematics	3%
Science	*
History-Social Science

Academic Progress

Indicator	Result
2008 Growth API Score (from 2008 Growth API Report)	331
Statewide Rank (from 2007 Base API Report)	C
2008-09 Program Improvement Status (PI Year)

2007-08 School Accountability Report Card Report (SARC)

The School Accountability Report Card (SARC), which is required by law to be published annually, contains information about the condition and performance of each California public school. More information about SARC requirements is available at the SARC Web site. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should contact the school principal or the district office.

I. Data and Access

DataQuest

DataQuest is an online data tool that contains additional information about this school and comparisons of the school to the district, the county, and the state. Specifically, DataQuest is a dynamic system that provides reports for accountability (e.g. Academic Performance Index [API], Adequate Yearly Progress [AYP]), test data, enrollment, graduates, dropouts, course enrollments, staffing, and data regarding English learners.

Internet Access

Internet access is available at public libraries and other locations that are publicly accessible (e.g., the California State Library). Access to the Internet at libraries and public locations is generally provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Other use restrictions include the hours of operation, the length of time that a workstation may be used (depending on availability), the types of software programs available on a workstation, and the ability to print documents.

II. About This School

Contact Information (School Year 2008-09)

This section provides the schools contact information.

School		District
School Name	Sunrise (Special Education)	District Name	Mt. Diablo Unified
Street	1861 Silverwood Dr.	Phone Number	925-682-8000
City, State, Zip	Concord  , CA 94519-1352	Web Site	www.mdusd.k12.ca.us
Phone Number	925-687-0202	Superintendent	Gary  McHenry
Principal	Janelle  Heley	E-mail Address	bergs@mdusd.k12.ca.us
E-mail Address	heleyj@mdusd.k12.ca.us	CDS Code	07-61754-6004238

School Description and Mission Statement (School Year 2007-08)

This section provides information about the school’s goals and programs.

Sunrise School is a special education facility serving Mt. Diablo students. Sunrise educates and works with students who have not been successful while receiving special education services on larger, general education sites. Students receive a strong, structured behavior management program to promote academic and social-emotional growth. Sunrise serves a maximum of 54 special education students in six classes, grades K-5. Five classes serve students who have learning disabilities, language disabilities and/or health impairments and who additionally have challenges in social/emotional/behavioral areas. One class is a day treatment class, where students who have more significant social/emotional/behavioral issues receive enhanced services throughout their school day in coordination with mental health agencies.

There is a high ratio of staff to students at Sunrise. Additionally, students have the benefit of a part-time school psychologist and other DIS services, as needed, such as speech/language services, occupational or physical therapy and adapted physical education.

Sunrise School provides an academic program drawn from state and district standards, using modified instructional materials and settings, as needed, to meet individual student needs. Modifications and accommodations are used in accordance with each child’s I.E.P.

Sunrise students are expected to do their personal best and to accept responsibility for their learning and their behavior. They are expected to accept individual differences, work together and to be respectful to peers and adults.

Sunrise staff values parental involvement and works hard to build and maintain a close working relationship between school, staff and parents.

MISSION

The Sunrise staff believes all students can succeed. The Sunrise environment is designed to provide a safe, structured, caring atmosphere for all students where they can develop their abilities to become successful learners and productive citizens.

Our goals are:

· To provide a structured environment that directly teaches appropriate behavior

· To provide a clear system of interventions that assists the student in developing responsibility and appropriate social skills

· To utilize and effectively teach social skills, anger management, and conflict resolution skills as part of our daily curriculum

· To increase student self-esteem through success at school

· To provide a quality educational program adapted as necessary to meet the needs of individual students

· To work as partners with parents and caregivers to encourage ongoing communication between school and home

· To promote the use of appropriate problem-solving strategies and decision-making skills in order to increase student success in transitioning to less restrictive environments

· To work closely with parents and caregivers to assist them in knowing about appropriate community agencies and resources

Opportunities for Parental Involvement (School Year 2007-08)

This section provides information about opportunities for parents to become involved with school activities.

Sunrise School encourages parental involvement to strengthen communication between school and home. Parents and guardians are encouraged to visit/observe and, when possible, volunteer in classrooms. Parents/guardians are involved in monthly field trips and awards assemblies. Parents/guardians and family members are invited to Back-to School Night and Open House. Since all children at Sunrise receive special education services, all parents/guardians are informed of progress through trimester progress reports and are involved in on-going meetings to develop the IEP (Individual Education Plan) and participate in the IEP process.

In September 2001, Sunrise began to receive increased mental health services. Some classes receive the support of a social worker, who meets with parents monthly. In September 2002, Sunrise initiated “Family Evenings”, where parents can network and connect with one another through activities sponsored by the school. Parent trainings are held on site, where parents can attend regular trainings which provide important information regarding understanding and assisting their child at home/school. Parent support groups, held monthly in conjunction with Mt. Diablo Adult Education, also offer an opportunity for training and assistance.

Student Enrollment by Grade Level (School Year 2007-08)

This table displays the number of students enrolled in each grade level at the school.

Grade Level	Number of Students
Kindergarten	1
Grade 1	1
Grade 2	8
Grade 3	6
Grade 4	7
Grade 5	8
Ungraded Elementary	0
Total Enrollment	31

Student Enrollment by Group (School Year 2007-08)

This table displays the percent of students enrolled at the school who are identified as being in a particular group.

Group	Percent of Total Enrollment
African American	19.35  %
American Indian or Alaska Native	3.23  %
Asian	3.23  %
Filipino	%
Hispanic or Latino	16.13  %
Pacific Islander	%
White (not Hispanic)	58.06  %
Multiple or No Response	%
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged	64  %
English Learners	15  %
Students with Disabilities	97  %

Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Elementary)

This table displays by grade level the average class size and the number of classrooms that fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom).

Grade Level	2005-06				2006-07				2007-08
	Avg. Class Size	Number of Classrooms			Avg. Class Size	Number of Classrooms			Avg. Class Size	Number of Classrooms
		1-20	21-32	33+		1-20	21-32	33+		1-20	21-32	33+
K
1
2
3
4									6.0	1.0
5					9.0	1
6
K-3
3-4
4-8
Other

III. School Climate

School Safety Plan (School Year 2007-08)

This section provides information about the school's comprehensive safety plan.

Sunrise School has a school-wide safety plan, which is reviewed yearly with all staff and revised, as needed. This plan specifies school disciplinary rules, policies and procedures for all school environments: school bus, classroom and playground. It additionally covers procedures for appropriate steps for assisting a student who is in crisis, in case of a behavioral emergency.

Attendance and truancy issues are also covered in the safety plan. Sunrise stresses the importance of regular school attendance and utilizes appropriate incentives/consequences to encourage students to attend everyday. School Attendance Review Board (S.A.R.B.) procedures are followed and utilized, when necessary.

District and school policies such as those for preventing bullying and sexual harassment are detailed, as are policies for dress code, suspension/expulsion, and closed campus regulations (including guidelines for parents coming on campus).

Disaster procedures are thoroughly covered in the Sunrise Safety Plan. Food, clothing and emergency supplies are collected yearly and checked on an on-going basis to maintain preparedness. An action plan covering all emergencies has been developed, involving all school employees. The plan is revisited on a regular basis and monthly drills covering such events as fire, earthquake and intruder alerts are conducted.

Our Safety Plan, training of staff and regular practice drills, as well as consistent enforcement of school rules, allow staff to provide a safe, orderly environment for all students at Sunrise.

Suspensions and Expulsions

This table displays the rate of suspensions and expulsions (the total number of incidents divided by the total enrollment) at the school and district levels for the most recent three-year period.

Rate	School			District
	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08
Suspensions	35.1	126.3	258.1	10.6	11.4	14.5
Expulsions	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.2	0.2	0.2

IV. School Facilities

Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements (School Year 2008-09)

This section provides information about the condition of the school’s grounds, buildings, and restrooms, and a description of any planned or recently completed facility improvements.

The District takes great efforts to ensure that all schools are clean, safe, and functional. To assist in this effort, the District uses a facility survey instrument developed by the State of California Office of Public School Construction. The results of this survey are available through the Maintenance and Operations Department.

District maintenance staff ensures that the repairs necessary to keep the school in good repair and working order are completed in a timely manner. A work order process is used to ensure efficient service and that emergency repairs are given the highest priority.

Additionally, the District participates in the State School Deferred Maintenance Program, which provides State matching funds on a dollar-for-dollar basis, to assist school districts with expenditures for major repair or replacement of existing school building components. Typically, this includes roofing, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical systems, interior or exterior painting, and floor systems.

School Facility Good Repair Status (School Year 2008-09)

This table displays the results of the most recently completed school site inspection to determine the school facility’s good repair status.

Item Inspected	Repair Status			Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned
	Good	Fair	Poor
Gas Leaks	X
Mechanical Systems	X
Windows/Doors/Gates (interior and exterior)	X
Interior Surfaces (walls, floors, and ceilings)	X
Hazardous Materials (interior and exterior)	X
Structural Damage	X
Fire Safety	X
Electrical (interior and exterior)	X
Pest/Vermin Infestation	X
Drinking Fountains (inside and outside)	X
Restrooms	X
Sewer	X
Playground/School Grounds	X
Roofs	X
Overall Cleanliness	X

Overall Summary of School Facility Good Repair Status (School Year 2008-09)

This table displays the overall summary of the results of the most recently completed school site inspection.

Item Inspected	Facility Condition
	Exemplary	Good	Fair	Poor
Overall Summary	Good

V. Teachers

Teacher Credentials

This table displays the number of teachers assigned to the school with a full credential, without a full credential, and those teaching outside of their subject area of competence. Detailed information about teacher qualifications can be found at the DataQuest Web site.

Teachers	School			District
	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08	2007-08
With Full Credential	4	3	2	1646
Without Full Credential	3	3	5	138
Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence	1	1	0	N/A

Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions

This table displays the number of teacher misassignments (teachers assigned without proper legal authorization) and the number of vacant teacher positions (not filled by a single designated teacher assigned to teach the entire course at the beginning of the school year or semester). Note: Total Teacher Misassignments includes the number of Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners.

Indicator	2006-07	2007-08	2008-09
Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners	0	0	0
Total Teacher Misassignments	1	0	0
Vacant Teacher Positions	4	0	0

Core Academic Classes Taught by No Child Left Behind Compliant Teachers (School Year 2006-07)

This table displays the percent of classes in core academic subjects taught by No Child Left Behind (NCLB) compliant and non-NCLB compliant teachers at the school, at all schools in the district, at high-poverty schools in the district, and at low-poverty schools in the district. More information on teacher qualifications required under NCLB can be found at the NCLB Web site.

Location of Classes	Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects
	Taught by NCLB Compliant Teachers	Taught by Non-NCLB Compliant Teachers
This School	66.7	33.3
All Schools in District	92.5	7.5
High-Poverty Schools in District	83.6	16.4
Low-Poverty Schools in District	93.1	6.9

VI. Support Staff

Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff (School Year 2007-08)

This table displays, in units of full-time equivalents (FTE), the number of academic counselors and other support staff who are assigned to the school and the average number of students per academic counselor. One FTE equals one staff member working full time; one FTE could also represent two staff members who each work 50 percent of full time.

Title	Number of FTE Assigned to School	Average Number of Students per Academic Counselor
Academic Counselor
Library Media Teacher (Librarian)		N/A
Library Media Services Staff (paraprofessional)		N/A
Psychologist		N/A
Social Worker		N/A
Nurse		N/A
Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist		N/A
Resource Specialist (non-teaching)		N/A
Other		N/A

VII. Curriculum and Instructional Materials

Quality, Currency, Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials (School Year 2008-09)

This table displays information about the quality, currency, and availability of the standards-aligned textbooks and other instructional materials used at the school, and information about the school’s use of any supplemental curriculum or non-adopted textbooks or instructional materials.

Core Curriculum Area

Quality, Currency, and Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials

Percent of Pupils Who Lack Their Own Assigned Textbooks and Instructional Materials

Reading/Language Arts

	SBE Adopted 2002/MDUSD Adopted 2003		# Students	# Books
K	Houghton Mifflin Reading California	Houghton Mifflin	2	NA
1	Houghton Mifflin Reading California	Houghton Mifflin	4	12
2	Houghton Mifflin Reading California	Houghton Mifflin	8	19
3	Houghton Mifflin Reading California	Houghton Mifflin	7	18
4	Houghton Mifflin Reading California	Houghton Mifflin	10	20
5	Houghton Mifflin Reading California	Houghton Mifflin	10	15

0.0%

Mathematics

	SBE Adopted 2001/MDUSD Adopted 2001		# Students	# Books
K	Houghton Mifflin Mathematics	Houghton Mifflin	2	NA
1	Houghton Mifflin Mathematics	Houghton Mifflin	4	10
2	Houghton Mifflin Mathematics	Houghton Mifflin	8	11
3	Houghton Mifflin Mathematics	Houghton Mifflin	7	10
4	Houghton Mifflin Mathematics	Houghton Mifflin	10	15
5	Houghton Mifflin Mathematics	Houghton Mifflin	10	13

0.0%

Science

	SBE Adopted 2007		# Students	# Books
K	California Science	Macmillian/McGraw-Hill	2	NA
1	California Science	Macmillian/McGraw-Hill	4	8
2	California Science	Macmillian/McGraw-Hill	8	NA
3	California Science	Macmillian/McGraw-Hill	7	10
4	California Science	Macmillian/McGraw-Hill	10	27
5	California Science	Macmillian/McGraw-Hill	10	30

0.0%

History-Social Science

	SBE Adopted 2005/MDUSD Adopted 2006		# Students	# Books
K	California Reflections 2006	Harcourt Brace	2	NA
1	California Reflections 2006	Harcourt Brace	4	11
2	California Reflections 2006	Harcourt Brace	8	NA
3	California Reflections 2006	Harcourt Brace	7	18
4	California Reflections 2006	Harcourt Brace	10	29
5	California Reflections 2006	Harcourt Brace	10	17

0.0%

Visual and Performing Arts

			# Students	# Books
2	Silver Burdett Making Music	Scott Foresman	8	34
3	Silver Burdett Making Music	Scott Foresman
5	Silver Burdett Making Music	Scott Foresman	10	30

0.0%

VIII. School Finances

Expenditures Per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2006-07)

This table displays a comparison of the school’s per pupil expenditures from unrestricted (basic) sources with other schools in the district and throughout the state, and a comparison of the average teacher salary at the school site with average teacher salaries at the district and state levels. Detailed information regarding school expenditures can be found at the Current Expense of Education Web page and teacher salaries can be found on the Certificated Salaries and Benefites Web page.

Level	Total Expenditures Per Pupil	Expenditures Per Pupil (Supplemental)	Expenditures Per Pupil (Basic)	Average Teacher Salary
School Site	$15,190.22	$15,086.31	$103.91	$49,104.63
District	N/A	N/A	$3,943.71	$60400
Percent Difference – School Site and District	N/A	N/A	-97.37%	-23.00%
State	N/A	N/A	$5300	$65008
Percent Difference – School Site and State	N/A	N/A	-97.70%	-32.39%

Types of Services Funded (Fiscal Year 2007-08)

This section provides information about the programs and supplemental services that are available at the school and funded through either categorical or other sources.

Sunrise is primarily funded by district funds and special education monies received from the state and federal government. These specialized funds allow Sunrise to provide the following staff and services to our students:

· Small class size (maximum of 9)

· Teacher with specialized credential/1 or 2 teaching assistants in each class

· Part-time (4 days) school psychologist

· Part-time speech/language therapist

· Part-time occupational/physical therapy services

· Full-time principal and office manager

Additionally, Sunrise receives other services funded by the following sources:

· One day of librarian services/4 hours IMA (Instructional Media Assistant) services - funded by the district

· One day music teacher – funded by the district

· Child welfare and attendance services (as needed) - funded by the district

· Behaviorist services - funded by the district and by Mental Health Services

· Social workers - funded by Mental Health Services

Teacher and Administrative Salaries (Fiscal Year 2006-07)

This table displays district-level salary information for teachers, principals, and superintendents, and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the same type and size. The table also displays teacher and administrative salaries as a percent of a district's budget, and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the same type and size. Detailed information regarding salaries may be found on the Certificated Salaries and Benefits Web page.

Category	District Amount	State Average For Districts In Same Category
Beginning Teacher Salary	$44650	$40721
Mid-Range Teacher Salary	$61647	$65190
Highest Teacher Salary	$79944	$84151
Average Principal Salary (Elementary)	$90589	$104476
Average Principal Salary (Middle)	$93671	$108527
Average Principal Salary (High)	$104367	$119210
Superintendent Salary	$184086	$210769
Percent of Budget for Teacher Salaries	40.6 %	39.9 %
Percent of Budget for Administrative Salaries	5.1 %	5.5 %

IX. Student Performance

California Standards Tests

The California Standards Tests (CSTs) show how well students are doing in relation to the state content standards. The CSTs include English-language arts (ELA) and mathematics in grades 2 through 11; science in grades 5, 8, and 9 through 11; and history-social science in grades 8, and 10 through 11. Student scores are reported as performance levels. Detailed information regarding CST results for each grade and performance level, including the percent of students not tested, can be found on the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Results Web page.

CST Results for All Students - Three-Year Comparison

This table displays the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards).

Subject	School			District			State
	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08
English-Language Arts	19	3	3	50	50	51	42	43	46
Mathematics	9	0	3	46	44	45	40	40	43
Science	27		*	39	42	51	35	38	46
History-Social Science				37	36	40	33	33	36

Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or privacy protection. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.

CST Results by Student Group – Most Recent Year

This table displays the percent of students, by group, achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards) for the most recent testing period.

Group	Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced
	English-Language Arts	Mathematics	Science	History-Social Science
African American	*	*
American Indian or Alaska Native	*	*
Asian
Filipino
Hispanic or Latino	*	*	*
Pacific Islander
White (not Hispanic)	0	0	*
Male	3	3	*
Female	*	*
Economically Disadvantaged	0	0	*
English Learners	*	*	*
Students with Disabilities	3	3	*
Students Receiving Migrant Education Services

Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or privacy protection. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.

California Physical Fitness Test Results (School Year 2007-08)

The California Physical Fitness Test is administered to students in grades 5, 7, and 9 only. This table displays by grade level the percent of students meeting the healthy fitness zone on all six fitness standards for the most recent testing period. Detailed information regarding this test, and comparisons of a school’s test results to the district and state levels, may be found on the Physical Fitness Testing Web page.

Grade Level	Percent of Students Meeting Healthy Fitness Zones
5	*
7	*
9	*

Note: Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or privacy protection. In no case shall any group score be reported that would deliberately or inadvertently make public the score or performance of any individual student.

X. Accountability

Academic Performance Index

The Academic Performance Index (API) is an annual measure of the academic performance and progress of schools in California. API scores range from 200 to 1,000, with a statewide target of 800. Detailed information about the API can be found at the API Web page.

API Ranks – Three-Year Comparison

This table displays the school’s statewide and similar schools API ranks. These ranks are published when the Base API is released each March. The statewide API rank ranges from 1 to 10. A statewide rank of 1 means that the school has an API score in the lowest 10 percent of all schools in the state, while a statewide rank of 10 means that the school has an API score in the highest 10 percent of all schools in the state. The similar schools API rank reflects how a school compares to 100 statistically matched “similar schools.” A similar schools rank of 1 means that the school’s academic performance is comparable to the lowest performing 10 schools of the 100 similar schools, while a similar schools rank of 10 means that the school’s academic performance is better than at least 90 of the 100 similar schools.

API Rank	2005	2006	2007
Statewide	C	C	C
Similar Schools	C	C	C

"N/A"	means a number is not applicable or not available due to missing data.
"*"	means this API is calculated for a small school, defined as having between 11 and 99 valid Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program test scores included in the API. The API is asterisked if the school was small either in 2007 or 2008. APIs based on small numbers of students are less reliable and therefore should be carefully interpreted.
"A"	means the school or subgroups scored at or above the statewide performance target of 800 in 2008.
"B"	6004238
"C"	means the school had significant demographic changes and will not have any growth or target information.
"D"	means this is either an LEA, an Alternative Schools Accountability Model (ASAM) school, or a special education school. Target information is not applicable to LEAs, ASAM schools, or special education schools.
"E"	indicates this school was an ASAM school in the 2007 Base API Report and has no target information even though the school is no longer an ASAM school.

API Changes by Student Group – Three-Year Comparison

This table displays by student group the actual API changes in points added or lost for the past three years, and the most recent API score. Note: "N/A" means that the student group is not numerically significant.

Group	Actual API Change			Growth API Score
	2005-06	2006-07	2007-08	2008
All Students at the School	74	-79	-11	331
African American
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Filipino
Hispanic or Latino
Pacific Islander
White (not Hispanic)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
English Learners
Students with Disabilities

"N/A"	means a number is not applicable or not available due to missing data.
"*"	means this API is calculated for a small school, defined as having between 11 and 99 valid Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program test scores included in the API. The API is asterisked if the school was small either in 2007 or 2008. APIs based on small numbers of students are less reliable and therefore should be carefully interpreted.
"A"	means the school or subgroups scored at or above the statewide performance target of 800 in 2008.
"B"	means the school did not have a valid 2007 Base API and will not have any growth or target information.
"C"	means the school had significant demographic changes and will not have any growth or target information.
"D"	means this is either an LEA, an Alternative Schools Accountability Model (ASAM) school, or a special education school. Target information is not applicable to LEAs, ASAM schools, or special education schools.
"E"	indicates this school was an ASAM school in the 2007 Base API Report and has no target information even though the school is no longer an ASAM school.

Adequate Yearly Progress

The federal NCLB act requires that all schools and districts meet the following Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) criteria:

Participation rate on the state's standards-based assessments in English-language arts (ELA) and mathematics

Percent proficient on the state's standards-based assessments in ELA and mathematics

API as an additional indicator

Graduation rate (for secondary schools)

Detailed information about AYP, including participation rates and percent proficient results by student group, can be found at the AYP Web page.

AYP Overall and by Criteria (School Year 2007-08)

This table displays an indication of whether the school and the district made AYP overall and whether the school and the district met each of the AYP criteria.

AYP Criteria	School	District
Overall	No	No
Participation Rate - English-Language Arts	Yes	Yes
Participation Rate - Mathematics	Yes	Yes
Percent Proficient - English-Language Arts	No	No
Percent Proficient - Mathematics	No	No
API	No	Yes
Graduation Rate	Yes	Yes

Federal Intervention Program (School Year 2008-09)

Schools and districts receiving federal Title I funding enter Program Improvement (PI) if they do not make AYP for two consecutive years in the same content area (English-language arts or mathematics) or on the same indicator (API or graduation rate). After entering PI, schools and districts advance to the next level of intervention with each additional year that they do not make AYP. Detailed information about PI identification can be found at the AYP Web page.

Indicator	School	District
Program Improvement Status		Not In PI
First Year of Program Improvement
Year in Program Improvement
Number of Schools Currently in Program Improvement	N/A	10
Percent of Schools Currently in Program Improvement	N/A	18.2

XI. Instructional Planning and Scheduling

Professional Development

This section provides information on the annual number of school days dedicated to staff development for the most recent three-year period.

The district coordinates varied staff development programs for teachers and administrators based on assessed needs and state mandates. Two days prior to school and one buy-back day during the school year are dedicated to staff development.

Over the past three years, Sunrise staff members have attended many workshops and conferences conducted by the district and by outside consultants. Additionally, speakers have come to our site to present workshops. Whenever possible, workshops conducted include all staff (teachers, administrator, teaching assistants and support personnel). This allows for consistent usage of skills learned when put into practice with students.

Examples of professional development sessions attended by Sunrise staff over the last three years are:

· Speech Therapist’s Role in Literacy

· Teaching Phonemic Awareness in Your Classroom

· Closing the Gap on Reading and Language Problems

· 6-Trait Writing

· Rebecca Sitton Spelling Program

· MAP (Math Assessment Program) Testing and Scoring

· Kim Sutton Math Strategies

· ELIC (Early Literacy In-service Course)

· Guided Reading

· Phonemic Awareness

· Teaching Writing in the Primary Grades

· Depression in Children and Adolescents

· Behavior Problems in Children and Adolescents:  A New Understanding of Behavior Disordered Youth

· Emergency Planning:  Crisis Response Teams

· Conflict Management

· Assessment of ELL/African-American Students

· Teaching the ADD/ADHD Child

· Pro-ACT (Professional Assault Crisis Training)

· LifeSkills

· Strategies for Dealing with the ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder) Child

· Girls and Boys Town Social Skills Program

· Social Skills - Northern California Diagnostic Center

· Social Cognitive Deficits

· Medications for Children and Side Effects

· Autistic Spectrum  Disorder

· Sensory Integration

· Succeeding with the Young Difficult Child

· Increasing Student Spelling Achievement

· The Nuts and Bolts of Running a Social Thinking Group

· Making a Difference for American’s Children – Speech Pathologists in Public Schools