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AAQEP Accreditation 2022

Appendix B: Completer Support and Follow-Up Practices

Event/Activity Meeting/ Event Date 
(if applicable)
Purpose Person 
Responsible
Evidence 
Collected
Next Steps
Current Practices: 
Ensenamos PL Series  Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021  Engage in critical, antiracist dialogues through the lenses of art, culture, identity, and community healing. Development of community-based, socio-culturally based curriculum.  Dr. Patricia Lopez Planning and participation of program completers as facilitators of sessions; Post session evaluations; attendance tracking Develop a plan for increased outreach for program completers to participate
Co-teaching Virtually Professional Learning 9/28/20
9/3020
Walk away with practical ideas for how to support your student teacher during virtual, online learning experiences
Experienced Teacher Panel from Washington Virtual Academies
Time to share successes and challenges with other local mentor teachers; time to collectively celebrate & problem solve
Dr. Heather Horsley,
Dr. Kimberly Coy
Dr. Earl Aguilar,
Dr. Imelda Basurto, 
Cheryl McDonald
Program Completer Ambassadors from Fresno Unified
RSVP form; post-PL evaluation Use the feedback from the evaluation to plan another PL session
Cesar Chavez in Education Conference May Annually  Grounded in the core values of this great leader, the goal of the conference is to engage a community of parents, counselors, educators, students, and other stakeholders in critical discussion and reflection to promote educational efforts that work towards collective dignity and social transformation.
The César Chávez Education Conference welcomes scholar-practitioners at all career stages seeking a supportive venue to share their work. One of our goals is to provide space for researchers and practitioners to come together across generations to share and learn from one another and, in so doing, to become part of a broader community interested in education, gender rights, and social justice.
Conference Chairs (changes annually) Conference Program; Conference registration; Photo artifacts; Conference Evaluation Has been on-hold during COVID-19; Reinitiate for Spring 2022; Invite program completers to present. 
Conference on Character and Civic Education February 24, 2021 Exemplary School Award for Character and Civics; a conference focused on ethical implications of the profession. Dr. Jessca Hannigan Award Applications; Showcase Conference evaluation Determine how many of our graduates are employed at schools awarded the Exemplary School Award
Exemplary Practices in Educational Leadership Conference February 24, 2021

Central Valley leaders from schools, districts, businesses and community organizations to share best practices and challenges. Past conferences have focused on the following topics: 

  • -social emotional learning
  • -mental health
  • -distance learning
  • -human trafficking
  • -equity in STEAM
  • -multi-district collaboration
Dr. Nancy Akhavan Conference Evaluation Determine how many program completers present at the conference 
Future Practices: 
Unconference for program completers February 2022 Create space for program completers across school districts to bring problems of practice around content that they want to reflect on more deeply. Dr. Heather Horsley
Plus additional MS program faculty
Registration; Session Evaluation Work with district partners and OCP to clean up our program completer email addresses
Recognition for program completers who become mentor teachers; develop a space on the website to share good news.  Spring 2022 Honor program completers for their commitment to strengthening the field Dr. Heather Horsley;
Dr. Felipe Mercado; 
Sam Ray, Communications
Recognition letters;
Nomination forms
Work with Dr. Mercado to prepare the recognition letters in Fall 2021; Work with Sam to set up the form on the website by January 2022
NCTR Mentor Teacher Recognition Each Semester Honor our program completers who are now serving as mentor teachers in our residency programs Residency District Leadership; Dr. Horsley; Professors-in-Residence; Sam Ray, Communications Nomination forms;
NCTR newsletter 
Work with district partners and PIRs to nominate 1 mentor teacher from each residency during Fall 2021; work with Sam Ray on social media announcements 

Event/Activity Meeting/ Event Date 
(if applicable)
Purpose Person 
Responsible
Evidence 
Collected
Next Steps
Current Practices: N/A
Future Practices:
BAP Instagram account  To be discussed in BAP advisory committee meeting  To keep BAP alumni informed and connected to BAP.  BAP coordinator or other advisory committee member    
BAP Facebook page  To be discussed in BAP advisory committee meeting  To keep BAP alumni informed and connected to BAP.  BAP coordinator or other advisory committee member    
BAP Twitter  To be discussed in BAP advisory committee meeting  To keep BAP alumni informed and connected to BAP.  BAP coordinator or other advisory committee member    
BAP alumni listserv To be discussed in BAP advisory committee meeting  To keep BAP alumni informed and connected to BAP.  BAP coordinator or other advisory committee member    

Event/Activity Meeting/ Event Date 
(if applicable)
Purpose Person 
Responsible
Evidence 
Collected
Next Steps
Current Practices:  Single Subject Teacher Credential Program
CSU Exit Survey: Program completers are asked to complete this survey (LINK   To assess the quality of the program through the perception of the credential candidate  State of California (CSU Survey Link)  
Cesar Chavez in Education Conference May Annually  Grounded in the core values of this great leader, the goal of the conference is to engage a community of parents, counselors, educators, students, and other stakeholders in critical discussion and reflection to promote educational efforts that work towards collective dignity and social transformation.
The César Chávez Education Conference welcomes scholar-practitioners at all career stages seeking a supportive venue to share their work. One of our goals is to provide space for researchers and practitioners to come together across generations to share and learn from one another and, in so doing, to become part of a broader community interested in education, gender rights, and social justice.
Conference Chairs (changes annually) Conference Program; Conference registration; Photo artifacts; 
Conference Evaluation
Has been on-hold during COVID-19; Reinitiate for Spring 2022; Invite program completers to present. 
Conference on Character and Civic Education February 24, 2021 Exemplary School Award for Character and Civics; a conference focused on ethical implications of the profession. Dr. Jessca Hannigan Award Applications; Showcase Conference evaluation Determine how many of our graduates are employed at schools awarded the Exemplary School Award
Future Practices:  Single Subject Teacher Credential Program
SS Facebook   To make a closer connection with students and to establish a greater community at-large Single Subject Coordinator   Contact KSOEHD Communications Officer 
Course Instructor Blogs or Facebook Pages   Increase Professor accessibility and build rapport outside of class Course Instructors   Contact faculty
Annual Teacher Conference Annually, each Spring Bring together program completers to provide additional professional development and build connections between current candidates and completers Assistant Director of Teacher Education working with program coordinators and program faculty   Begin planning

Event/Activity Meeting/ Event Date 
(if applicable)
Purpose Person 
Responsible
Evidence 
Collected
Next Steps
Current Practices:
New Professionals Conference Early November (held annually)  Provide new California teachers in year 1-3 of service with specialized in-service training and support Sandy Dale, Fortuna Unified (contracted with Calif. Dept. of Education - Ag Education) Conference organizers conduct an evaluation to measure the effectiveness of each conference component Continue to collaborate with and provide support to conference organizer to ensure the conference best serves our program completers
Fall Regional Roadshow/ Professional Development  Late November (held annually) Provides all California teachers with specialized in-service training and support Shay Williams-Hopper, Calif. Dept. of Ed, Ag Education Consultant Conference organizers conduct an evaluation to measure the effectiveness of each conference component Continue to collaborate with and provide support to conference organizer to ensure the conference best serves our program completers
California Agricultural Teachers Association (CATA) State Conference and Professional Development Sessions  Late June (held annually) Provides all California teachers with specialized in-service training and support Matt Patton, CATA Executive Director Conference organizers conduct an evaluation to measure the effectiveness of each conference component Continue to collaborate with and provide support to conference organizer to ensure the conference best serves our program completers
Graduate Follow-up Survey Usually conducted every 5 years, however the 2017 was not completed Evaluate the effectiveness of the program including technical and professional coursework from the Program Completer’s perspective. Dr. Steven Rocca Ensure that we administer the questionnaire every five years.  We will continue to analyze the data we collect and discuss as program faculty to identify areas needing improvement.
Employer Survey Usually conducted every 5 years, however the 2017 was not completed Evaluate the level of preparation of recent Program Completers from the school site administrator’s perspective. Dr. Steven Rocca Ensure that we administer the questionnaire every five years.  We will continue to analyze the data we collect and discuss as program faculty to identify areas needing improvement.
Planned Future Events:
New Professionals Conference November 5-6, 2021  Provide new California teachers in year 1-3 of service with specialized in-service training and support Sandy Dale, Fortuna Unified (contracted with Calif. Dept. of Education - Ag Education)    
Fall Regional Roadshow/Professional Development  November 20-21, 2021  Provides all California teachers with specialized in-service training and support Shay Williams-Hopper, Calif. Dept. of Ed, Ag Education Consultant    
California Agricultural Teachers Association (CATA) State Conference and Professional Development Sessions  June 20-24, 2022 Provides all California teachers with specialized in-service training and support Matt Patton, CATA Executive Director    
Graduate Follow-up Survey Tentatively planned for fall 2026 Evaluate the effectiveness of the program including technical and professional coursework from the Program Completer’s perspective.     Update survey instrument and administer every 5 years.
Employer Survey Tentatively planned for fall 2026 Evaluate the level of preparation of recent Program Completers from the school site administrator’s perspective.     Update survey instrument and administer every 5 years.

Event/Activity Meeting/ Event Date 
(if applicable)
Purpose Person 
Responsible
Evidence 
Collected
Next Steps
Current Practices: 
Hiring graduates as Adjuncts As needed To support our current students and to inform us of current school practices Coordinator and faculty Ongoing Review current practices, interview current adjuncts
Working with residencies All year To prepare students for jobs in specific districts Professors in Residence, Coordinators Ongoing Yearly review with Districts and Completers
Preparing for your Future: Education Specialist Alumni Panel 08/19/2021 Panel of alumni presented practical employment information in webinar
webinar open to all students
Cheryl McDonald
Jody Burum, Career Center
Webinar format did not necessitate RSVP. Will collect evidence at future webinars.  Offer panel presentation 1 x each semester in webinar format data collection on/from participants 
Co-teaching Virtually Professional Learning 9/28/20
9/3020
Walk away with practical ideas for how to support your student teacher during virtual, online learning experiences
Experienced Teacher Panel from Washington Virtual Academies
Time to share successes and challenges with other local mentor
teachers; time to collectively celebrate & problem solve
Dr. Heather Horsley,
Dr. Kimberly Coy
Dr. Earl Aguilar,
Dr. Imelda Basurto, 
Cheryl McDonald
Program Completer Ambassadors from Fresno Unified
RSVP form; post-PL evaluation Use the feedback from the evaluation to plan another PL session
Cesar Chavez in Education Conference Spring Annually  Grounded in the core values of this great leader, the goal of the conference is to engage a community of parents, counselors, educators, students, and other stakeholders in critical discussion and reflection to promote educational efforts that work towards collective dignity and social transformation. 
The César Chávez Education Conference welcomes scholar-practitioners at all career stages seeking a supportive venue to share their work. One of our goals is to provide space for researchers and practitioners to come together across generations to share and learn from one another and, in so doing, to become part of a broader community interested in education, gender rights, and social justice.
Conference Chairs (changes annually) Conference Program; Conference registration; Photo artifacts; Conference Evaluation Has been on-hold during COVID-19; Reinitiate for Spring 2022; Invite program completers to present. 
Conference on Character and Civic Education February 24, 2021 Exemplary School Award for Character and Civics; a conference focused on ethical implications of the profession. Dr. Jessca Hannigan Award Applications; Showcase Conference evaluation Determine how many of our graduates are employed at schools awarded the Exemplary School Award
Exemplary Practices in Educational Leadership Conference February 24, 2021

Central Valley leaders from schools, districts, businesses and community organizations to share best practices and challenges. Past conferences have focused on the following topics: 

  • social emotional learning
  • mental health
  • distance learning
  • human trafficking
  • equity in STEAM
  • multi-district collaboration
Dr. Nancy Akhavan  Conference Evaluation Determine how many program completers present at the conference
Future Practices: 
Social media Twitter chat
Instagram pares
Current practices, 
current challenges
Coordinators, program 
faculty
  Begin!
Listserv for alumni Quarterly Program updates, current challenges in the field, current practices in the field Coordinator, Faculty   Seek out current email addresses for alumni, create listserv and begin to use it!
Connecting alumni with current candidates and each other through volunteer mentoring Quarterly Facilitating collaboration and continuing professional development through alumni volunteer mentoring with current candidates and completers Faculty, current candidates   Try a pilot of this program as a first step.
Surveys Yearly Reaching out to see the needs of Completers Coordinator, Faculty   Seek out alumni email addresses so we can expand who we send the survey to. 


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