April 1, 2023 The Best Source of News, Culture, Lifestyle for Culver City, Mar Vista, Del Rey, Palms and West Los Angeles

CCUSD Board Reviews Plans to Strengthen Structures for Students in Need

Board of Education has reviewed plans to strengthen structures for students who need extra support

The Culver City Unified School District (CCUSD) Board of Education has reviewed plans to strengthen structures for students who need extra support, including those with disabilities, chronically absent students, those not meeting graduation requirements, and those needing wrap-around services such as housing, nutrition, and social/emotional skill-building. On January 24th and 31st the board held regular and special meetings respectively on this topic.

Last school year the district brought on New Earth to help support those identified as having social-emotional needs or otherwise struggling in their studies. Its mentor-based arts, educational, vocational programs, and wrap-around services aim to empower at-promise youth ages 13-25 and their families. The nonprofit began working with CCUSD students in fall 2022 with the goal of supporting 400 such students who may be particularly impacted by the pandemic. 

With regards to seniors from the class of 2023 who are credit deficient due to pandemic closures/remote instruction, New Earth is stepping in to offer career counseling and introduce them to post matriculation internships. Additionally, restorative justice practices are being employed with students by New Earth staff along with professional development sessions on trauma-informed best practices for teachers and other staff members. To view a full presentation of New Earth’s efforts click here.

The Board held a special workshop focused on inclusive practices whereby CCUSD students with disabilities are general education students first; it was led by Director of Special Education Dr Diana Fannon. She outlined four goals all students should strive towards: college readiness; workplace preparedness; personal success; and general education first. Data on the race/ethnicity/gender breakdown of the district’s special ed population were shared as well as results from an inclusion survey conducted amongst 207 general/special ed teachers/instructional aides/educators that will soon be shared among principals with their parents & community members.

To address these issues further WestEd Senior Program Officer Jennifer Wolfsheimer will present at Robert Frost Auditorium on April 27th—the first in a series of guest speakers addressing inclusion topics—and everyone is invited!

Related Posts

Innovative Trash Interceptor System Withstands Damage During Southern California Storms

March 31, 2023

March 31, 2023

Dutch nonprofit the Ocean Cleanup’s Ballona Creek Trash Interceptor 007 catches thousands of pounds of garbage during recent storms that...

Child Abuse Prosecutor Jonathan Hatami Challenges Incumbent Gascón for LA District Attorney Position

March 30, 2023

March 30, 2023

Hatami, a prosecutor in the Complex Child Abuse Unit at the Hall of Justice in downtown LA, has been vocal...

Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Blaze at Baldwin Hills Apartment Building

March 30, 2023

March 30, 2023

Los Angeles Fire Department responds to three-story structure fire Monday A structure fire broke out on March 28th, 2023, at...

Kroger-Albertsons Mega-Merger Sparks Concerns About Competition and Jobs

March 30, 2023

March 30, 2023

Critics say the proposed merger, which is currently under review by the FTC, would create a monopoly in many areas...

Los Angeles Restaurants, Including Palms Eatery, in Contention for James Beard Foundation Awards

March 29, 2023

March 29, 2023

Niki Nakayama’s n/naka only Westside’s restaurant among the finalists Los Angeles restaurants – including an acclaimed eatery in Palms –...

Readers Overwhelmingly Support Outdoor Dining Survey Shows

March 29, 2023

March 29, 2023

Survey results reveal positive feedback for outdoor dining setups amid municipal ordinance changes Last week we asked readers for their...

Nigerian Chef Tolu “Eros” Erogbogbo Brings Ilé Bistro to Culver City

March 29, 2023

March 29, 2023

Chef Tolu “Eros” Erogbogbo brings his popular underground Nigerian pop-up to Citizen Public Market in Culver City with a new...

Sage Plant Based Bistro & Brewery Closes Culver City Location After 10 Years

March 29, 2023

March 29, 2023

Rising costs and government restrictions prompt shift to pickup and to-go model By Dolores Quintana Sage Plant-Based Bistro & Brewery...

Local Teens Get Hands-On Medical Training at Cedars-Sinai’s Women’s Guild Simulation Center

March 29, 2023

March 29, 2023

Students gain hands-on experience with virtual reality tools, CPR training, and surgical equipment at Cedars-Sinai’s Women’s Guild Simulation Center For...

CCHS Robotics Team Wins LA Regional, Seeks Funds on Way to World Championship

March 28, 2023

March 28, 2023

Team will be headed to an international championship tournament in Houston where their 125-pound inventions will compete for robotics glory...

Elaine Gerety Warner Appointed as Culver City’s New Economic Development Director

March 28, 2023

March 28, 2023

Warner to lead economic recovery and business development efforts for Culver City The City of Culver City has recently announced...

Culver City Council Votes to Reopen Main Street on Weekends

March 28, 2023

March 28, 2023

Council members split over concerns for local businesses and environmental impact During a recent City Council meeting on March 13th,...

Westside Food Bank Struggles to Meet Increased Demand as CalFresh Benefits Expire

March 27, 2023

March 27, 2023

Local food banks urge community support as Southern Californians face heightened food insecurity Local food banks in Southern California are...

Valuations for Office Buildings in L.A. Drop 39%

March 27, 2023

March 27, 2023

Transfer tax and low interest rates contributing to decline in L.A. office sales By Dolores Quintana In the city of...

Erewhon Joins Tenants in Fully Leased $150M Culver Steps Development

March 26, 2023

March 26, 2023

Amazon Studios and a ground-floor retail center, including the celebrity and influencer-favorite Erewhon, anchor the 122,000-square-foot complex By Dolores Quintana...