Frequently Asked Questions
The goal of our technical assistance process is to collaborate with the California Department of Education to help local education agencies (LEA) who are identified with disproportionality. We work with LEAs who are Targeted 2 and Targeted 3.
These are the most frequently asked questions from the school districts we work with.
Revised April 28, 2022
Sections
Understanding Targeted Monitoring
Where can I learn more about this process?
About Technical Assistance Workshops
A Note About Procedures
These frequently asked questions are a work in progress. There may be changes to the targeted monitoring procedures during the 2022–2023 school year. We’ll update these answers if things change.
Understanding Targeted Monitoring
How do I find out if I’m in disproportionality?
To see if your LEA is identified for disproportionality, find the annual determination letter you received in March 2022. You’ll find your status in the table called “2022 Monitoring Year Disproportionality and Significant Disproportionality Identification.”
If you are still uncertain, please check to see if you received a second annual determination letter that has the information you need.
Still not sure? Email the California Department of Education at targetedmonitoring@cde.ca.gov. For questions about how disproportionality data is calculated and analyzed, email Steven Rogers at SRogers@cde.ca.gov.
What do Year One, Year Two, Targeted Two, and Targeted Three mean?
The terms Year 1 and Year 2 describe your disproportionality status. The terms Targeted 2 and Targeted 3 describe your monitoring level.
For the 2021-2022 year, your disproportionality status determines your monitoring level:
If you are an LEA in your first year of disproportionality (disproportionality status), then you are targeted level 2 (monitoring level)
If you are an LEA in your second year of disproportionality (disproportionality status), then you are targeted level 3 (monitoring level)
In future years, additional factors may determine your monitoring level.
Where can I learn more about this process?
For more about the California Department of Education’s Compliance and Improvement Monitoring Process (CIM), visit their website.
We received two annual determination letters. What do I do?
If you’ve received two annual determination letters, please email CDE to find out which is the correct one. Targetedmonitoring@cde.ca.gov
About LEA Teams
I know this is a team process. But who should be on my district or LEA team?
There are lots of ways you can configure your team. But here are the roles you’ll want represented:
People experienced with special education compliance. Some examples are School Psychologist, Education Specialist, and Speech-Language Pathologist.
People experienced with district systems: Some examples are District Leadership in Special Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or Language Acquisition.
People experienced with general education instruction: Some examples are general education teachers and guidance counselors.
People experienced with Tier 1 instruction: Some examples are Classroom Teachers and Intervention Teachers.
People who have decision-making authority: Some examples are Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Principals, and Assistant Principals.
People experienced with the provision of special education instruction: Some examples include Special Education teachers and service providers.
People who can assist with LEA or District data:, such as the CALPADS Coordinator.
We’re a small district and I have many roles. How do I build a district team for this process?
We understand everyone’s situation is different, especially if you’re a small LEA. If the guidelines above don't help, contact Adrianne Bautista to set up a time to talk about building your team.
I’ve assembled my LEA team. Do they have to attend all the workshops with me?
We’d love for your whole team to attend with you. But we also know this isn’t always possible, so we’re not requiring it. If your team is not attending with you, contact us with some ideas for how to share the information with them.
About Technical Assistance Workshops
Our district is in Targeted 2. Are these workshops required?
If you are targeted level 2 disproportionality, most of these workshops are required and some are optional. Visit our registration center to receive targeted technical assistance. Visit the California Department of Education’s page for targeted level 2 for more about these requirements.
Our district is in Targeted 3. Are these workshops required?
If you are targeted level 3 disproportionality these workshops are optional. Visit the California Department of Education’s page for targeted level 3 for more about these requirements.
If there are two sessions listed for a topic, do I need to register for both?
No. If there are two sessions listed for a topic on our website, you only need to attend one webinar.
What’s required at each technical assistance workshop?
During the technical assistance workshops, you’ll apply what you’ve learned by doing practice activities. The goal is to try new skills by doing an activity that contributes to your targeted assistance project.
This work will be done in the activity guide you’ll get during each workshop. There are two parts to the activity:
Part 1: You’ll start Part 1 during the workshop and will finish it on your own afterward. When you’re done with Part 1, download it as a PDF and email it to Adrianne Bautista.
Part 2: Once we receive Part 1, we’ll review it and provide feedback. Then we’ll send Part 2, which you’ll complete to expand your practice. When you’re done with part 2, download it as a PDF and email it to Adrianne Bautista.
You’ve completed the workshop when we receive Part 2 of the activity. Due dates for submitting the activities are given at the end of each session.