Resources . . .

Web Links:

California Teachers Association (CTA)
CTA is working with the California Department of Education as it develops the application criteria for QEIA and decides how to implement the program. Check this site often for details.

Class Size Reduction (CSR) Calculation Instructions
Instructions for schools and districts to calculate class size to meet class size reduction (CSR) requirements of the Quality Education Investment Act (QEIA)

Class Size Reduction (CSR) Calculations Worksheet
The California Department of Education recently released Guidance for QEIA Class Size Reduction (CSR). These Class Size Reduction worksheets will assist districts and schools in selecting the appropriate base year, calculating CSR grade level averages, and projecting targets. Use the tabs at the bottom to select the appropriate worksheet: Self-Contained, Departmentalized or Self-Contained/Departmentalized Settings. If you have any questions, please contact QEIATA@lacoe.edu

School Plan Budget Analysis Template
This worksheet is designed for use to help identify and fund school site priorities.

School Services of California QEIA Planning Tools
This site provides the following resources: QEIA Seven-Year Budget, QEIA Class-Size Average Calculation Worksheet, LEA-SPSA Self Assessment, LA COE QEIA Presentation Handout, and a Budget Development Guide.

Teacher Experience Index Calculation Instructions (CDE Website)
Step-by-step instructions to calculate the average teaching experience requirement for schools participating in the QEIA.

Tools for Effective Meetings
Tools for Effective Meetings was developed and used by the CTA. This helpful document will provide you resources for meeting necessities from agenda development to problem solving and even alternatives to meetings.

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Archived Webcasts:

November 29, 2007
QEIA Planning Considerations: Maximizing Resources and Results
Archived Webcast
Janelle Kubinec from School Services of California, who will provide a variety of tools and resources for QEIA sites and districts as they craft a Seven-Year Budget. This two-hour webcast includes: tips to effectively utilize resources to support systemic reform; suggestions for integrating new and existing resources; tools for multi-year budget and fiscal forecasting; and an exploration of negotiations, sustainability and equity.

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August 16, 2007
QEIA Technical Assistance with Planning and Implementation
Archived Webcast, Powerpoint Presentations, and Questions & Answers
This webcast provides valuable information to districts and county offices in regards to the planning and implementation of QEIA. The first portion of the webcast includes a review of the core requirements for standard programs as well as schools funded under the alternative option. The second portion of the webcast focused on considerations for thoughtful planning followed by tips about being careful consumers. Lastly, the event concluded by providing answers to questions that were generated by participants during the webcast.

The links below will take you to the archived webcast, the Powerpoint Presentations used in the webcast and the Questions & Answers that were asked & given during the live webcast.

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