Tool / Toolkit
Los Angeles Unified School District: 2014-15 LCAP At A Glance
Education Trust, Inc.
An "at-a-glance" fact sheet about Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)'s LCAP for 2014-15.
Topic: Foster Youth and Other Priority Populations
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Los Angeles Unified School District: District Prioritizes Foster Youth in Funding as Advocates Clamor for Resources
Education Trust, Inc.
A case study about how Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) prioritized foster youth in funding in response to community group demands.
Tool / Toolkit
Stockton Unified School District: 2014-15 LCAP At A Glance
Education Trust, Inc.
An "at-a-glance" fact sheet about Stockton Unified School District's LCAP for 2014-15.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Stockton Unified School District: High-Need Urban District Focuses on Restoring Academic Programs While Weathering Stakeholder Pressure
Education Trust, Inc.
A case study about how Stockton Unified School District, a high-need urban district, focused on restoring academic programs while weathering stakeholder pressure.
Tool / Toolkit
West Contra Costa Unified School District: 2014-15 LCAP At A Glance
Education Trust, Inc.
An "at-a-glance" fact sheet about West Contra Costa Unified School District's LCAP for 2014-15.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
West Contra Costa Unified School District: Contentious Community Engagement Leads to a More Open and Constructive Dialogue Between the District and Its Stakeholders
Education Trust, Inc.
A case study about how contentious community engagement at West Contra Costa Unified School District led to a more open and constructive dialogue between the district and its stakeholders.
Tool / Toolkit
Frequently Asked Questions about Community Engagement Requirements
Public Advocates
A handout answering common questions about Parent Advisory Committees and other parent and family engagement aspects of the Local Control Funding Formula.
Tool / Toolkit
What you need to know about California’s Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF)
Education Trust, Inc.
A presentation introducing California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), including how it works and what it means for school districts.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
State Introduces Tools for School Change
Children Now
An article discussing the launch of the Quality Schooling Framework by the California Department of Education, aimed at guiding administrators in developing and implementing locally created school accountability plans with a focus on school culture, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement to improve student outcomes.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Transparency In Local School Funding
Children Now
A news report sharing perspectives from students, parents, educators, and activists about California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) during July 2014.
Tool / Toolkit
LCAP Evaluation Checklist
Education Trust, Inc.
A checklist designed to help stakeholders review California school district Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAPs) and frame their comments and questions.
Research/Report
The Language of Reform: English Learners in California’s Shifting Education Landscape
Education Trust, Inc.
An analysis of California school's attempts to serve the state's diverse population of English learners, including reports from districts that are breaking patterns of insufficient academic support.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Districts Should Make Early Learning A Priority In Their Local Accountability Plans
Children Now
A commentary on the persistent achievement gap in California, emphasizing the urgent need for early learning opportunities to improve outcomes for disadvantaged children, urging districts to recognize and support early childhood education as a critical strategy for meeting educational accountability goals under the Local Control Funding Formula.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Communication Key For A Truly Effective LCFF
Children Now
An article highlighting the importance of effective communication and conversation in the successful implementation of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) in California, acknowledging the State Board of Education's efforts to address concerns and make necessary changes to improve the law's impact on schools and students.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
Advocates Pile On Criticisms Of Draft Funding Formula Regulations
Children Now
An article highlighting concerns and criticisms from key supporters of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) regarding draft regulations instructing school districts on how to carry out the new law, particularly addressing issues related to funding for high-needs students and ensuring equity and accountability in spending decisions.
Story / Case Study / Commentary
It’s A Deal: Brown, Top Lawmakers Raise Base Funding In Finance Formula
Children Now
An article discussing the compromise version of California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) that aims to increase base funding for all students while lowering extra funding for some high-needs students. Highlights the importance of transparency in education funding distribution and accountability for spending decisions.
Research/Report
California School District Revenue and Student Poverty: Moving Toward a Weighted Pupil Funding Formula
Public Policy Institute of California
A report examining the relationship between funding and student disadvantage and addresses questions about converting the current school finance system to a weighted pupil formula.