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School Accountability
Report Card
Reported for School Year
2007-08
Published During
2008-09 |
Tobinworld II SARC
Notes regarding the source and currency of data:
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 California Department of Education (CDE)
Web site at
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/. For additional
information about the school, parents and community members should contact the
school principal or the district office. DataQuest, an online data tool
at
http://data1.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/, contains
additional information about this school and comparisons of the school to the
district, the county, and the state.
I. About This School
This section provides the schools contact information.
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School |
District |
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School Name |
Tobinworld II (Non-Public School) |
District Name |
|
|
Street |
2330 Country Hills Drive #102 |
Phone Number |
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City, State, Zip |
Antioch, CA 94509 |
Web Site |
|
|
Phone Number |
(925) 755-8635 |
Superintendent |
|
|
Principal |
Richard Couch |
E-mail Address |
|
|
E-mail Address |
www.tobinworld.org |
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This section provides information about the schools goals and programs.
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Tobinworld II is a coed day school
serving students with behavioral problems between the ages of five and 22.
Typically, Tobinworld II students are qualified for special
education services with one of the following diagnoses: emotional
disturbance, autism, developmental disabilities or severe learning disorder.
Students with other health impairments are also accepted. At Tobinworld II,
problem behaviors are treated with a highly consistent, individualized and
structured positive behavior modification program that features a wide
variety of reward opportunities. Academic instruction is highly
individualized and includes the use of direct, programmed and computer-aided
instruction. One of the main goals for students at Tobinworld II is to
achieve improvement in behavioral and academic performance in order to
successfully transition to mainstream public school and/or to community
program sheltered work. |
This section provides information about opportunities for parents to become
involved with school activities.
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Primary contact person is the principal of Tobinworld II
Richard Couch. Parents are invited to the student IEP meetings to discuss,
provide feedback and suggestion regarding the students individualized
education plan. |
This table displays the number of students enrolled in each grade level at the
school.
|
Grade Level |
Number of Students |
Grade Level |
Number of Students |
|
Kindergarten |
0 |
Grade 8 |
10 |
|
Grade 1 |
0 |
Ungraded Elementary |
0 |
|
Grade 2 |
3 |
Grade 9 |
7 |
|
Grade 3 |
5 |
Grade 10 |
7 |
|
Grade 4 |
6 |
Grade 11 |
1 |
|
Grade 5 |
9 |
Grade 12 |
2 |
|
Grade 6 |
12 |
Ungraded Secondary |
4 |
|
Grade 7 |
6 |
Total Enrollment |
77 |
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 |
Group |
Percent of
Total Enrollment |
|
African American |
59% |
White (not Hispanic) |
33% |
|
American Indian or Alaska Native |
0% |
Multiple or No Response |
0% |
|
Asian |
0% |
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged |
100% |
|
Filipino |
0% |
English Learners |
1% |
|
Hispanic or Latino |
8% |
Students with Disabilities |
100% |
|
Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
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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-3 |
12 |
2 |
|
|
12 |
2 |
|
|
12 |
2 |
|
|
|
3-4 |
12 |
2 |
|
|
12 |
2 |
|
|
12 |
2 |
|
|
|
4-8 |
12 |
1 |
|
|
12 |
1 |
|
|
12 |
5 |
|
|
|
Other |
12 |
2 |
|
|
12 |
2 |
|
|
12 |
2 |
|
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This table displays by subject area the average class size and the number of
classrooms that fall into each size category (a range of total students per
classroom).
|
Subject |
2005-06 |
2006-07 |
2007-08 |
|
Avg.
Class
Size |
Number of Classrooms |
Avg.
Class
Size |
Number of Classrooms |
Avg.
Class
Size |
Number of Classrooms |
|
1-22 |
23-32 |
33+ |
1-22 |
23-32 |
33+ |
1-22 |
23-32 |
33+ |
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English |
12 |
6 |
|
|
12 |
6 |
|
|
12 |
6 |
|
|
|
Mathematics |
12 |
6 |
|
|
12 |
6 |
|
|
12 |
6 |
|
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Science |
12 |
6 |
|
|
12 |
6 |
|
|
12 |
6 |
|
|
|
Social Science |
12 |
6 |
|
|
12 |
6 |
|
|
12 |
6 |
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II. School Climate
This section provides information about the school's comprehensive safety plan.
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Tobinworld II provides a comprehensive
school safety plan that is reviewed, updated and discussed with the school
faculty on a regular basis. The main key elements of the safety plan can be
located in the Tobinworld Disaster and Mass Casualty Plan of Action
manual and also in the Tobinworld Emergency Procedures manual. Key
elements of the school safety plan are as follows: pupil drill; teacher
drill; school safety committee personnel description and responsibilities;
emergency operations center personnel and its location; description and
responsibilities of a triage team; search and rescue teams; fire suppression
team and utility survey team; emergency appointed assembly team;
student/staff accounting team; parent/student reunion gate team; and a
psychological first aid team. The safety plan also includes the school/site
map description of student/staff assembly area location, emergency
student/staff evacuation routes, utility shut-off locations, fire
extinguishers and first aid kits and emergency supplies location. The school
evacuation plan includes all possible and safe evacuation routes. Key
elements of the evacuation plan include student release procedures,
parent/student reunion access, student emergency housing, designated school
supervision, and family reunion plan. A safety committee is created at
Tobinworld comprising of the maintenance director, controller, school nurse,
and a teacher. Safety meetings are held for all staff concerning safety
matters that can be discussed as an agenda during our weekly staff meetings.
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This section provides information about the school's efforts to create and
maintain a positive learning environment, including the schools use of
disciplinary strategies.
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Tobinworld
II seeks to impart to each student the skills and behaviors he or she needs
in order to live as happy, normal, and productive a life as possible.
Whenever feasible our goal is to return the student to public school or to a
competitive or sheltered work opportunity. The program philosophy integrates
special education with behavioral psychology. An
individualized program is designed for each student and is
carried out by a special education teacher. Specific educational goals are
set in such areas as the elimination of inappropriate behaviors, speech and
language, academic, self care, independent living skills, social skills, and
vocational skills. Tobinworld employs a high ratio of staff to students,
enabling each student to receive a significant amount of individualized
teaching and therapy each day. Educational and treatment methods used
include precision teaching, direct instruction, programmed instruction,
multimedia computers, self management, and behavior modification. Special
recreational field trip events are scheduled frequently to provide a
balanced and varied program. |
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.
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Rate |
School |
District |
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2005-06 |
2006-07 |
2007-08 |
2005-06 |
2006-07 |
2007-08 |
|
Suspensions |
0 |
0 |
0 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Expulsions |
0 |
0 |
0 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
III. School Facilities
This section provides information about the condition of the schools grounds,
buildings, and restrooms, and a description of any planned or recently completed
facility improvements.
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Tobinworld II takes great efforts to
ensure that the school campus is clean, safe and functional. To assist in
this effort, periodic, planned inspections are made by the school
maintenance management team. At Tobinworld, inspection is an essential part
of hazard control and we view all inspections as a fact-finding, not
fault-finding. We will emphasize locating potential hazards that can
adversely affect safety and health. All personnel will be responsible for
continuous, ongoing inspection of the workplace. When uncovered, potentially
hazardous conditions will be corrected immediately or a report will be filed
to initiate corrective action.
In the schools efforts to keep students safe on school
grounds before, during, and after the school day, Tobinworld requires all
classroom staff and administrative staff to be assigned in supervising
designated specific location areas before and after school during the
unloading and loading of buses in the AM morning and PM afternoon times. The
school also provides limited/controlled access of campus entrances during
the school day. All visitors are to check in with the secretary at the front
desk of the schools main office building. Any students arriving late to the
campus are to also check in with the secretary at the office main front
desk. Supervision of grounds and buildings is required by teachers, teachers
aides and administrators at Tobinworld at all times during the school day.
Tobinworld II has 7 classrooms, a
reward store room, a teen lounge reward room, and an office administration
building. The school 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.
Tobinworld II has adopted cleaning
standards for all buildings at the campus site. A summary of these standards
is available at the school personnel office. The school maintenance director
at Tobinworld works daily with the custodial staff to develop cleaning
schedules to ensure a clean and safe school. |
This table displays the results of the most recently completed school site
inspection to determine the school facilitys good repair status.
|
Item Inspected |
Repair Status |
Repair Needed and
Action Taken or Planned |
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Good |
Fair |
Poor |
|
Gas Leaks |
X |
|
|
|
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Mechanical Systems |
X |
|
|
|
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Windows/Doors/Gates (interior and exterior) |
X |
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|
|
Interior Surfaces (walls, floors, and ceilings) |
X |
|
|
|
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Hazardous Materials (interior and exterior) |
X |
|
|
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Structural Damage |
X |
|
|
|
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Fire Safety |
X |
|
|
|
|
Electrical (interior and exterior) |
X |
|
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|
Pest/Vermin Infestation |
X |
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|
|
Drinking Fountains (inside and outside) |
X |
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|
Restrooms |
X |
|
|
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Sewer |
X |
|
|
|
|
Playground/School Grounds |
X |
|
|
|
|
Roofs |
X |
|
|
|
|
Overall Cleanliness |
X |
|
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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 |
|
X |
|
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IV. Teachers
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 CDE Web site at
http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/.
|
Teachers |
School |
District |
|
2005-06 |
2006-07 |
2007-08 |
2007-08 |
|
With Full Credential |
0 |
1 |
3 |
n/a |
|
Without Full Credential |
6 |
5 |
4 |
n/a |
|
Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
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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 |
2005-06 |
2006-07 |
2007-08 |
|
Misassignments of Teachers of
English Learners |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Total Teacher Misassignments |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Vacant Teacher Positions |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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 CDE Web site at
http://www.cde.ca.gov/nclb/sr/tq/.
|
Location of Classes |
Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects |
|
Taught by
NCLB Compliant Teachers |
Taught by
Non-NCLB Compliant Teachers |
|
This School |
43% |
0% |
|
All Schools in District |
n/a |
n/a |
|
High-Poverty Schools in District |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Low-Poverty Schools in District |
n/a |
n/a |
This section provides information about the availability of qualified substitute
teachers and the impact of any difficulties in this
area on the schools instructional program.
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Tobinworld II has qualified staff with
30 day sub permits readily available in a case of teacher absence. Each sub
teacher is allowed to teach for no more than 20 school days in one class
throughout the course of the year. Administration makes sure our qualified
individuals keep their permits up to date and log the amount of days they
work in a particular class (making sure it does not exceed 20 days).
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This section provides information about the procedures and the criteria used for
teacher evaluations.
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Each staff members evaluation is performed by a staffs
immediate supervisor and approved by the supervisors superior. Evaluations
are made at the end of every semester. Each employee will be evaluated from
day to day by his/her immediate supervisor, as well as other relevant
supervisors. These supervisors will advise the employee orally or in writing
of both good and bad points about his/her performance. The employee is
invited to discuss the subject of any evaluation and/or warnings in a
constructive, non-hostile manner with the evaluator. The purpose of this
discussion is to help the employee improve his performance in the future. If
the employee is not satisfied with the discussion and wishes to appeal, s/he
is encouraged to do so. Such appeals may be made informally and orally, and
may be addressed to the Supervisors superior or the Executive Director. The
evaluation system will be applied to all staff. If any employee believes
there is anything unfair or improper in the evaluation scheme as it may
apply to him or her, s/he is invited to bring any concerns to the Director
of Administration or the Executive Director. Immediate Supervisors must
complete an evaluation form in full. Reviewers may give just a total score
or they may Pass if they are not familiar enough with the employee to
fairly evaluate his or her performance. The evaluation rating scale are as
follows:
1= Unsatisfactory, 2= Needs Improvement, 3= Good, 4= Very
Good, 5= Superior. |
V. Support Staff
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 |
1 |
30 |
|
Library Media Teacher (Librarian) |
0 |
n/a |
|
Library Media Services Staff (paraprofessional) |
0 |
n/a |
|
Psychologist |
0 |
n/a |
|
Social Worker |
0 |
n/a |
|
Nurse |
0 |
n/a |
|
Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist |
1 |
n/a |
|
Resource Specialist (non-teaching) |
0 |
n/a |
|
Other (Occupational Therapist) |
1 |
n/a |
VI. Curriculum and Instructional
Materials
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 schools 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 |
Good Condition, Current, Available |
0% |
|
Mathematics |
Good Condition, Current, Available |
0% |
|
Science |
Good Condition, Current, Available |
0% |
|
History-Social Science |
Good Condition, Current, Available |
0% |
|
Health |
Good Condition, Current, Available |
0% |
VII. 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 and mathematics in grades 2 through 11; science in grades
5, 8, 9, 10, and 11; and history-social science in grades 8, 9, 10, and 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 at the CDE Web site at
http://star.cde.ca.gov. Note: Scores are not
shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less, either because the
number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy, or to
protect student privacy.
This table displays the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or
Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards).
|
Subject |
School |
District |
State |
|
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
|
English-Language Arts |
0% |
0% |
0% |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Mathematics |
0% |
0% |
0% |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Science |
0% |
0% |
0% |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
History-Social Science |
0% |
0% |
0% |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
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 |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
|
American Indian or Alaska Native |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
|
Asian |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
|
Filipino |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
|
Hispanic or Latino |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
|
Pacific Islander |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
|
White (not Hispanic) |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
|
Male |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
|
Female |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
|
Economically Disadvantaged |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
|
English Learners |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
|
Students with Disabilities |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
|
Students Receiving Migrant Education Services |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
Norm-Referenced Test
The norm-referenced test (NRT), currently the
California Achievement Test, Sixth Edition (CAT/6), shows how well students are
doing compared to students nationally in reading, language, spelling, and
mathematics in grades 3 and 7 only. The results are reported as the percent of
tested students scoring at or above the national average (the 50th percentile).
Detailed information regarding NRT results for each grade level can be found at
the CDE Web site at
http://star.cde.ca.gov/. Note: Scores are
not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less, either because the
number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy, or to
protect student privacy.
This table displays the percent of students scoring at or above the national
average (the 50th percentile) in reading and mathematics.
|
Subject |
School |
District |
State |
|
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
|
Reading |
0% |
0% |
0% |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Mathematics |
0% |
0% |
0% |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
This table displays the percent of students, by group, scoring at or above the
national average (the 50th percentile) in reading and mathematics for the most
recent testing period.
|
Group |
Percent of Students Scoring at or
Above the National Average |
|
Reading |
Mathematics |
|
African American |
0% |
0% |
|
American Indian or Alaska Native |
0% |
0% |
|
Asian |
0% |
0% |
|
Filipino |
0% |
0% |
|
Hispanic or Latino |
0% |
0% |
|
Pacific Islander |
0% |
0% |
|
White (not Hispanic) |
0% |
0% |
|
Male |
0% |
0% |
|
Female |
0% |
0% |
|
Economically Disadvantaged |
0% |
0% |
|
English Learners |
0% |
0% |
|
Students with Disabilities |
0% |
0% |
|
Students Receiving Migrant Education Services |
0% |
0% |
California High School Exit Examination
The California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE)
is primarily used as a graduation requirement, but the results of this exam are
also used to determine Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for high schools, as
required by the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) law. The CAHSEE includes
English-language arts and mathematics components. Student scores are reported as
performance levels: Not Proficient, Proficient, and Advanced. Detailed
information regarding CAHSEE results can be found at the CDE Web site at
http://cahsee.cde.ca.gov/. Note: Scores are
not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less, either because the
number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy, or to
protect student privacy.
This table displays the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or
Advanced level in English-language arts and mathematics.
|
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 |
0% |
0% |
0% |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Mathematics |
0% |
0% |
0% |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
This table displays the percent of students, by group, achieving at each
performance level in English-language arts and mathematics for the most recent
testing period.
|
Group |
English-Language Arts |
Mathematics |
|
Not
Proficient |
Proficient |
Advanced |
Not
Proficient |
Proficient |
Advanced |
|
African American |
100% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
|
American Indian or Alaska Native |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Asian |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Filipino |
n/a |
n/a |
0% |
n/a |
n/a |
0% |
|
Hispanic or Latino |
100% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
|
Pacific Islander |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
White (not Hispanic) |
100% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
|
Male |
100% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
|
Female |
100% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
|
Economically Disadvantaged |
100% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
|
English Learners |
100% |
n/a |
n/a |
100% |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Students with Disabilities |
100% |
0% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
0% |
|
Students Receiving Migrant Education Services |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
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 fitness standards (scoring in the
healthy fitness zone on all six fitness standards) for the most recent testing
period. Detailed information regarding this test, and comparisons of a schools
test results to the district and state levels, may be found at the CDE Web site
at
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/pf/. Note:
Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less, either
because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical
accuracy, or to protect student privacy.
|
Grade Level |
Percent of
Students Meeting
Fitness Standards |
|
5 |
0% |
|
7 |
0% |
|
9 |
0% |
VIII. School Completion and
Postsecondary Preparation
This table displays the schools one-year dropout
rates and graduation rates for the most recent three-year period for which data
is available. For comparison purposes, data are also provided at the district
and state levels. Detailed information about dropout rates and graduation rates
can be found at the CDE Web site at
http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/.
|
Indicator |
School |
District |
State |
|
2005-06 |
2006-07 |
2007-08 |
2005-06 |
2006-07 |
2007-08 |
2005-06 |
2006-07 |
2007-08 |
|
Dropout Rate (1-year) |
0% |
0% |
0% |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Graduation Rate |
0% |
0% |
0% |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Students in California public schools must pass
both the English-language arts and mathematics portions of the California High
School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) to receive a high school diploma. For students
who began the 2006-07 school year in the 12th grade, as evidenced by that school
years October CBEDS enrollment, this table displays by student group the
percent who met all state and local graduation requirements for grade 12
completion, including having passed both portions of the CAHSEE or received a
local waiver or state exemption. Detailed information about the CAHSEE can be
found at the CDE Web site at
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs/. Note: "n/a"
means that the student group is not numerically significant.
|
Group |
Graduating Class of 2008 |
|
School |
District |
State |
|
All Students |
0% |
n/a |
n/a |
|
African American |
0% |
n/a |
n/a |
|
American Indian or Alaska Native |
0% |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Asian |
0% |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Filipino |
0% |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Hispanic or Latino |
0% |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Pacific Islander |
0% |
n/a |
n/a |
|
White (not Hispanic) |
0% |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged |
0% |
n/a |
n/a |
|
English Learners |
0% |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Students with Disabilities |
0% |
n/a |
n/a |
XI. Instructional Planning and
Scheduling
This section provides information about the structure of the school's
instructional program and the experience of the schools leadership team.
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Tobinworld II serves special needs
students from 5 to 22 years of age who are emotionally disturbed, learning
disabled, developmentally delayed or autistic. The students are placed in
the appropriate instructional program according to their
IEP. Within that instructional setting
students are then grouged according to assessed ability in special day
classes. The Tobinworld curriculum consists of three different tracks.
Instruction using the LAUSD Curriculum and supplemental materials is
presented in the first through twelfth grades for the Emotionally Disturbed
(ED) population. The LAUSD Life Skills Curriculum is presented as the
instructional base, with supplemental materials, to the Community Based
Instruction (CBI) population. Both of these instructional programs employ
the CA State Standards. The autistic population has a curriculum
specifically designed to meet their needs in the Tobinworld Special Ed
School Curriculum for Autistic and Developmetally Delayed students. All
students participate daily in the Tobinworld Precision Teaching computerized
programs at their ability level in the core subject areas.
The school leadership team is made up of individuals with
many years of experience working with the above mentioned populations at
Tobinworld. The principal has a clear Severely Hanndicapped Credential. The
IEP coordinator has a clear Mild Moderate Special Education Credential. The
three assistant principals each have an Emergency 30-Day Credential. The
Director of Education holds a clear Pupil Personell Services, a lifetime
Elemetary Education and a Lifetime Credential to teach special education.
Many of the administrative staff members are involved in University classes. |
This section provides information about the program for training the school's
teachers and other professional staff.
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All staff, administrators, teachers aides, and bus drivers,
are required to participate in the 2 week Tobinworld Training program as
part of their acceptance of employment. The fundamental premise of this
program is that the insights, perspectives, and approaches derived from
behavioral psychology, in particular areas known as operant conditioning and
experimental analysis of behavior, are the most effective tools for
understanding and changing behavior.
The behavioral management system is learned by all employees
to assure consistency and the highest degree of positive growth for each
student. In addition to the initial training, refresher courses are offered
periodically as the need arises or there is a change in the law.
Once a month, the teachers are required to attend a half-day
teachers in-service. These meetings are presented by the administrative
staff or outside speakers. Recent topics which have been presented include:
School Safety in a Disaster; Writing Behavioral Support Plans; The Whys and
Hows of a Functional Analysis and Behavior Intervention Plan; Writing
Effective Lesson Plans; The Effect of Nutrition on Medication; and the
Benefits of Computerized IEPs.
The teachers are encouraged to attend workshops sponsored by
various school districts or conferences, and by professional organizations.
Teachers involved in University Internship Programs are mentored by an
administrator on campus. The administrative staff routinely visits the
classrooms and provides coaching to the teacher as the need arises. Either
private conferences or grade level meeting are held by the Assistant
Principals to provide teachers or aides with assistance in implementing the
academic and behavioral programs.
Administrators have an open-door policy and any employee can
approach any member of the administrative staff for assistance. |
This table displays a comparison of the number of instructional minutes offered
at the school to the state requirement for each grade level.
|