Our Core Values, Strengths, and Accomplishments
Our Core Values
Diversity
Integrity
Being Respectful
Student Success
Collaboration
Kindness
Open Communication
STRENGTHS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE SOUTH BAY ADULT SCHOOL
- Established new Pathways and programs
- Started an afternoon ESL class
- Website improvements
- Successfully filled the Program Specialist position
- Implemented a new GED Preparation program
- We have a teacher on special assignment (TOSA)
- Hired a new ESL teacher
- Got a new Director
- The Director has a nice office
- New brochure design
- We are implementing a new internal communication system, The Hive
- Launched high school diploma workshops
- Successful summer program
- Fine-tuned our professional development; it is more relevant
- Established TLC meetings that are about staff sharing ideas
- We developed placement interview questions for the registration process
- ABE started a student-created literary magazine, BayErudite
- New Director with a new vision
- We have new staff shirts
- New staff sweatshirts have been ordered
- At our informational sessions, the attendees are being updated regarding Pathways
- Created a matrix of each Career Pathway, indicating entry and exit points
- Marketing flyers are constantly being updated for students
- Career Pathway slide shows were updated
- Identified additional classes that we can market well
- Providing internal IT training
- The District’s TOSA provided Google Drive training
- We have an adult ed educator providing professional development
- Developed a syllabus and student learning outcomes for ABE
- Established communication norms
- Held a phenomenal International Day celebration
- Efficient, streamlined registration process
- El Camino Career and Majors Fair
- We’re going to stop asking for students’ Social Security numbers
- Mannequins Humberto and Felicia have joined our team
- Everyone has been trained in administering CASAS testing
- Developed clear criteria for moving through the ESL levels
- Hosted Blueprint Leadership training in June
- Developed an ABE class description
- We hold monthly meetings for teaching staff
- Students in the Pathways Program are impressed with it