Grades 10-11 | Cradle to Career Roadmap

During the tenth and eleventh grades, students broaden their course of study in high school and deepen their understanding of core content such as mathematics and literature. Personal motivation and perseverance are often challenged by difficult coursework and ever-changing peer relationships. Students will participate in state CAASPP testing in 11th grade. They should also have positive self-esteem and the motivation to succeed in various areas of their lives.

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Hands on Projects for the Classroom: A Guide for Computer Science Teachers

The Hands-On AI Projects for the Classroom guides from ISTE and GM provide computer science teachers with innovative curricular resources about AI across various grade levels and subject areas. Each guide includes background information and four student-driven projects that directly relate to subject area standards, while providing foundational learning on what AI is, how it works and how it impacts society.

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Hands on AI Projects for the Classroom: A Guide for Elective Teachers

The Hands-On AI Projects for the Classroom guides from ISTE and GM provide elective teachers with innovative curricular resources about AI across various grade levels and subject areas. Each guide includes background information and four student-driven projects that directly relate to subject area standards, while providing foundational learning on what AI is, how it works and how it impacts society.

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MapED - School & District Navigator

The NCES Education Demographic and Geographic Estimates (EDGE) program designs and develops information resources to help understand the social and spatial context of education in the U.S. This map displays a comprehensive selection of public schools and school districts across America, including specialized types like public charter and special-education schools

Chat GPT

ChatGPT is a natural language processing tool driven by AI technology that allows you to have human-like conversations and much more with it's generative capabilities. It answer questions and assist you with tasks, such as composing emails, essays, reports and lesson plans. User will be required to create an account.

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SBCSS Evidence-Based Practices Playlists

San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools has put together Evidence-Based Practices Playlists. These playlists include many evidence-based practices for educators. The Student Group Focused evidence practices include: Students with Disabilities Suspension, Students with Disabilities Pupil Engagement, Students with Disabilities English Learners Progress, Students with Disabilities Academic Progress, Homeless, Foster Youth, English Learners. The Performance Indicator Focused Playlists include: Math, Literacy, Early Literacy, College and Career Readiness, Chronic Absenteeism. The other playlists include: Work-based Learning, Substance-Use Prevention, Student Events to Support Engagement, STEM Education, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), School Based Health Centers, PBIS, Nutrition Education and Physical Activity, New Teacher Induction, MTSS, Mental Health, Leadership, Health Literacy, Food Insecurity, Family Engagement, Expanded Learning, Early Education, CTE, Community Schools, and Community Engagement.

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Root Cause Analysis Inquiry Guide for Special Education

The Root Cause Analysis Inquiry Guide: 2022-2023 Special Education Common Problems of Practice Edition is a supplementary resource designed to support teams in conducting root cause analysis investigations that incorporate qualitative and quantitative data. The intention of this guide is to support school teams in identifying the causes behind problems in their Special Education programs. The ultimate goal is to successfully address the common issues that plague our school systems and improve outcomes for students with disabilities. This 2022-23 guide was developed by the System Improvement Leads.

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Summer of CS Professional Learning Opportunity

Seasons of CS is a research-backed professional learning model for K-12 educators, paraprofessionals, administrators, and counselors who are interested in bringing computer science to their students. The goal of this program is to expand systematic capacity for equitable, scalable, and sustainable computer science education in California. In-person and virtual Summer of CS workshops are available for all grades K-12. Most workshops are 3-day or 5-day workshops. Academic year support is also included at no cost. Classroom educators and paraprofessionals will receive a $175 per day (6 hours) incentive for active participation. Due to capacity constraints, you may register for only one workshop.

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A Guide for Women in Tech

TechGuide's mission is to serve students and professionals by delivering accurate, high-quality information in a simple, clean format for readers. This guide contains information on opportunities for women interested in science, technology, and engineering.

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California Assessment System (ELPAC & CAASPP)

The California Assessment System includes the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) and the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC). The new and improved CAASPP & ELPAC Website is now available, with resources to administer CAASPP and ELPAC for the 2024–25 administrations.

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Content Standards (CDE Website)

CDE website that contains the 12 California content standards. Content standards were designed to encourage the highest achievement of every student, by defining the knowledge, concepts, and skills that students should acquire at each grade level.

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California Practitioners’ Guide for Educating English Learners with Disabilities

In response, the CDE developed the California Practitioners’ Guide for Educating English Learners with Disabilities to provide information on identifying, assessing, supporting, and reclassifying ELs who may qualify for special education services and pupils with disabilities who may be classified as ELs. Further, the publication provides a deeper dive into accessing actionable examples of how evidence based pedagogy and practices may be implemented in districts, schools, and classrooms to positively impact multilingual and English learner students.

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ELD Video Series

The California Department of Education (CDE) developed a series of videos demonstrating integrated ELD instruction and its related designated ELD instruction during ELA, mathematics, and science. The Integrated and Designated ELD Video Series demonstrates the relationship between the California English Language Development Standards (CA ELD Standards) and the state content standards. When used in tandem, English learner students build English proficiency, refine academic use of English, and access subject area content in transitional kindergarten/kindergarten through grade twelve.

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ELA/ELD Framework Vignettes and Snapshots Chart

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Expanded View of the ELA/ELD Framework Resources

A Collection of Resources That Support the Implementation of the English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework.

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Multilingual Education: Programs and Resources

The California Department of Education (CDE) provides resources and information on the development and implementation of multilingual programs. User will need to use the tabs provided on the site to find information on Types of Programs, Implementation Resources, Frequently Asked Questions, and Parent Resources.

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Hybrid Cyber Escape Room Experience

Engage students in a fun a creative Cyber Escape room experience where they are able to incorporate critical thinking, collaboration, problem solving, and communication skills as they work through a cybersecurity learning experience. As part of the Inland Empire Cyber-Security Initiative (IECI) led by Cal State San Bernardino (CSUSB), San Bernardino County - Alliance for Education was funded to promote cyber-related skills and cyber career awareness for upper elementary & middle school students over 2 years. The idea of the Cyber Escape Room facilitated this objective in a fun, and age-appropriate manner. In collaboration with SBCSS Digital Learning Services, the Cyber Escape Room came to fruition.

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How to Use EdTech to Develop an Equitable Instructional Strategy

This Instructure blog post reviews three tips for using technology to supercharge instructional strategy to provide equitable access to quality teaching and learning.

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Nearpod

Nearpod is a platform where slides can come to life! Teachers can upload slides or build right in Nearpod to create interactive lessons. Students can respond to different activities directly on their own devices. Nearpod activities can be used live (with a group/class) or individually (self-paced).

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Adobe Express

Adobe Express is a creation platform that is free for all teachers. Teachers and students can create and build within the Adobe Express platform.

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California's State Seal of Biliteracy

The California State Seal of Biliteracy (SSB) program recognizes high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing one or more languages in addition to English.

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Biliteracy Pathway Recognitions

Recognitions provided to students on the Path to Biliteracy or Multiliteracy.

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Booklists for Kids and Young Adults

These booklists celebrate a wide range of cultures, languages, and experiences. They are organized by topic/theme, and many of the books are available in bilingual editions or in multiple languages. In addition, you can watch video interviews with a number of the authors and illustrators.

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History Curriculum

History Guides accompany each curriculum module and are structured as follows: The Thought: An expression of an overarching idea, the thought challenges.

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People's History

The Zinn Education Project promotes and supports the teaching of people’s history in middle and high school classrooms across the country. Based on the lens of history highlighted in Howard Zinn’s best-selling book A People’s History of the United States, the website offers free, downloadable lessons and articles organized by theme, time period, and reading level.