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Orange County
Department of Education
DR. STEFAN BEAN, COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Department of
Education
Partnering with Orange County districts through technical assistance, professional learning, program guidance, and strategic support that advances continuous improvement and student success.
What is it?
Title I provides supplemental funding to schools and districts serving students with the greatest academic needs.
At a Glance
Title II supports efforts to improve educator effectiveness through professional learning, recruitment, retention, and leadership development.
Title III provides supplemental support to help English Learners attain English proficiency and meet academic standards.
Title IV provides flexible funding to support the whole child through well-rounded educational opportunities, safe learning environments, and effective use of technology.
Federal Program Monitoring (FPM) reviews how districts implement state and federal programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Common Instruments Include
CE focuses primarily on Title I requirements and how districts support students who are academically at risk.
Common Areas Reviewed
The EL instrument reviews how districts identify, serve, and support English Learners.
Helpful Tips
Remember: FPM is not just about having documents—it is about demonstrating effective implementation.
Understanding where findings occur most frequently can help LEAs proactively review systems, documentation, and implementation before an FPM review.
Most Common Areas
Key Takeaways
View 2025–26 FPM Findings Guide →
The California School Dashboard is California's accountability system. Rather than assigning a single grade, it provides a more complete picture of school and district performance.
State Indicators Include
Comprehensive Support & Improvement (CSI) identifies schools requiring comprehensive support based on federal accountability requirements.
Additional Targeted Support & Improvement (ATSI) identifies schools where one or more student groups require additional support.
What are they?
Local Indicators measure progress in areas not captured by state indicators.
At a Glance: All LEAs receiving LCFF funding report Local Indicators annually.
The SPSA serves as a school's roadmap for improving student outcomes.
Key Components
A CNA identifies strengths, needs, and root causes using multiple sources of data.
Common Data Sources
The process of meaningfully involving educational partners in planning and decision-making.
Continuous Improvement Cycle
Remember: Continuous improvement is an ongoing cycle—not a one-time event.
Need support with federal programs, planning, monitoring, accountability, or compliance?
The State & Federal Programs Team is available to partner with districts virtually or in person.
Access trainings, workshops, network meetings, communities of practice, and professional learning opportunities throughout the year.
Sandra Preciado, Ed.D. Administrator spreciado@ocde.us
Leslie Theorema, Ed.D. Coordinator ltheorema@ocde.us
