Incorporating Foster Youth into Equity Planning Goals and Activities The Equity Plan template requests that campuses identify specific goals, activities and anticipated outcomes for each of the five success indicator categories. It is recommended that at least one goal and associated activity be incorporated into each category that is specific to foster youth. According to guidance from the CCCCO, the plan should include performance measures for determining progress toward achieving the desired outcomes. The measures should identify the baseline data finding/s from the basic research that forms the basis for noting an equity issue, as well as the amount of progress to be achieved. Plans should establish target dates for achieving expected outcomes and list the staff person (position) involved in its completion. Plans should also describe implementation actions to address student equity goals to include, but not limited to, existing student equity related programs on your campus. Below are some samples of goals and activities that could be included in a campus equity plan related to addressing inequity between the general campus population and foster youth. These are intended for reference only. The exact goals and activities will vary based on the needs of each individual campus. When defining specific campus goals and activities it is recommended that the campus specify who will be responsible for implementing each activity to ensure accountability. A. STUDENT SUCCESS INDICATOR FOR ACCESS the percentage of each population group that is enrolled to the percentage of each “Compare group in the adult population within the community served” GOAL A. Improve access for foster youth. ACTIVITIES Sample activity A1: Campus staff will conduct annual trainings with county child welfare social workers, ILP staff, foster care providers and others who work directly with foster youth to educate them about enrollment and matriculation requirements, financial aid, support services and provide other relevant information that will support student access. Sample activity A2: The college will collaborate with the county Child Welfare agency, the County Office of Education Foster Youth Services program and community partners to sponsor an annual “foster youth college day” during which high school aged foster youth will have an opportunity to visit the college and gain exposure to campus life. Sample activity A3: Counseling staff will work in coordination with feeder K-12 school districts and counseling staff to conduct visits to local high schools each fall to meet individually or in small groups with foster youth identified by the district in order to provide guidance and assistance with the matriculation process.
Incorporating Foster Youth into Equity Planning Goals and Activities The Equity Plan template requests that campuses identify specific goals, activities and anticipated outcomes for each of the five success indicator categories. It is recommended that at least one goal and associated activity be incorporated into each category that is specific to foster youth. According to guidance from the CCCCO, the plan should include performance measures for determining progress toward achieving the desired outcomes. The measures should identify the baseline data finding/s from the basic research that forms the basis for noting an equity issue, as well as the amount of progress to be achieved. Plans should establish target dates for achieving expected outcomes and list the staff person (position) involved in its completion. Plans should also describe implementation actions to address student equity goals to include, but not limited to, existing student equity related programs on your campus. Below are some samples of goals and activities that could be included in a campus equity plan related to addressing inequity between the general campus population and foster youth. These are intended for reference only. The exact goals and activities will vary based on the needs of each individual campus. When defining specific campus goals and activities it is recommended that the campus specify who will be responsible for implementing each activity to ensure accountability. A. STUDENT SUCCESS INDICATOR FOR ACCESS “Compare the percentage of each population group that is enrolled to the percentage of each group in the adult population within the community served” GOAL A. Improve access for foster youth. ACTIVITIES Sample activity A1: Campus staff will conduct annual trainings with county child welfare social workers, ILP staff, foster care providers and others who work directly with foster youth to educate them about enrollment and matriculation requirements, financial aid, support services and provide other relevant information that will support student access. Sample activity A2: The college will collaborate with the county Child Welfare agency, the County Office of Education Foster Youth Services program and community partners to sponsor an annual “foster youth college day” during which high school aged foster youth will have an opportunity to visit the college and gain exposure to campus life. Sample activity A3: Counseling staff will work in coordination with feeder K-12 school districts and counseling staff to conduct visits to local high schools each fall to meet individually or in small groups with foster youth identified by the district in order to provide guidance and assistance with the matriculation process.
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