California
Title I Director
Christine Swenson
(916) 319-0582
cswenson@cde.ca.gov
ND Coordinator
Karen Neilsen
(916) 319-0946
KNeilsen@cde.ca.gov
NDTAC Liaison
Nick Read
202-403-5354
nread@air.org
Have a question or technical assistance request? Call or e-mail me.
Organizations and Links
California Department of Education
California Department of Education Alternative Schools Accountability Model (ASAM)
U.S. Department of Education State Education Indicators with a Focus on Title I -- California
California Department of Social Services -- Children and Family Services Division
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation -- Division of Juvenile Justice
State Juvenile Justice Profile from the National Clearinghouse for Juvenile Justice
Should you be on this list? Please let us know if you represent an organization in California working with issues related to the education of youth who are neglected or delinquent by sending an e-mail to ndtac@air.org.
Additional Resources
The Character Based Literacy (CBL) program:
- CBL: A Curriculum for Youth in Detention (updated 2011) - NDTAC Article: Provides an overview of the CBL program, which focuses on replacing antisocial behaviors, thoughts, and values with prosocial behaviors, thoughts, and values.
- Character Based Literacy Program (2005) - Presentation by Robert Michels, school program manager, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.
Effective Strategies for Supporting English Language Learners (2011) - Presentation by Ana Diaz-Booz; principal; School of International Business at the Kearny High School Complex; San Diego, California. (View full Webinar: Cultural and Linguistic Competency: Strategies for Establishing a Learning Environment based on Students' Needs.)
Professional Development: Implementation at the Orange County Department of Education, California (2011) - Presentation by Rick Martin; Title I, Part D, director; Orange County Department of Education. (View full Webinar: Professional Development: How It Can Enhance Student Outcomes in Neglected and Delinquent Programs)
The Gang Resistance Is Paramount (GRIP) Program (2010) - Presentation by Tony Ostos, program manager, GRIP, Paramount, CA. (View full Webinar: Gang Prevention From Multiple Perspectives: Federal, Research, and Practice)
The Digital Bridge Academy Curriculum-Based Persistence Model: Preparing and Bridging At-Risk and Underprepared Students to Community College (2007) - Presentation by Diego Navarro, founder and PI, Cabrillo College's Watsonville Digital Bridge Academy.
ACCESS: A Great Place to Begin Again (2004) - Presentation by Kelly Weaver, Title I manager, Orange County Department of Education.
Have a program to highlight? Email your NDTAC Liaison (at the address above) to let him or her know, and it could be featured in a future NDTAC product or presentation.
Fast Facts: Juvenile Justice Education Data by State
Funding Allocation, Number of Programs and Students Served
| Program Information | 2008-09 | 2009-10 | 2010-11 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subpart 1 Funding | |||
| US | $ 47,703,870 | $ 49,166,325 | $ 49,166,325 |
| CA | $ 2,560,201 | $ 2,376,154 | $ 1,785,574 |
| Number of Programs | |||
| US | 771 | 720 | 861 |
| CA | 14 | 13 | 12 |
| Number of Students Served | |||
| US | 125,456 | 109,146 | 106,747 |
| CA | 1,959 | 1,975 | 1,724 |
Students Attaining Academic Outcomes
Additional Information
See NDTAC's State and National Fast Facts for complete California data, including addtional data on programs, demographics, and academic outcomes and performance, as well as definitions, data sources, and technical notes.
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