Tulare County Office of Education

Tulare County
Accountability Support Team

Setting the Stage for Great Student Performance

Support for Improving Schools and Districts

TCAST - Setting the Stage for Great Student Performance

TCAST - Setting the Stage for Great Student Performance

The Tulare County Accountability Support Team (TCAST) is your behind-the-scenes team for improved student performance. TCAST's cadre of instructional consultants provide individualized technical support to schools and districts in improving academic achievement in the following areas:

Student Achievement & Accountability
Professional Development & Collaboration
Self-Assessment and Evaluation of Instructional Programs
Instructional Resources and Support

TCAST is committed to student services and support through a collaborative approach in partnership with schools and districts. The Tulare County Accountability Support Team members bring a wealth of expertise and experience to support schools and districts in students' achievement.

Student Academic Support Service

Academic Program Survey (APS) Components:

Instructional Program
Instructional Time
School Principal Leadership Training
Teacher Professional Development Opportunities and Credentialing
Student Achievement Monitoring System
On-going Assistance and Support for Teachers
Monthly Collaboration Meetings
Lesson Pacing Schedule
Fiscal Support

District Assistance Survey (DAS):

Governance
Alignment of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessments to State Standards
Fiscal Operations
Parent and Community Involvement
Human Resources
Data Systems and Achievement Monitoring
Professional Development

Validation Includes:

Formative and Summative DATA Analysis
Review of Curriculum / Alignment
Review of STAR DATA
Classroom Observation
Review of STudent Placement
Teachers / Administrator / Student Interviews
Review of Master Schedule and Assignments
Review of Allocation of Resources
CELDT Review
Pre-SAIT as needed

TCAST Support Includes:

AB466
AB75 / Leadership Coaching
High Point
Training and Networking for Peer Coaching
Continued Alignment of Essential Standards and Instructional Strategies
Standards-Based Professional Development Opportunities
DATA Analysis and Assessment Training
Collaborative Group Training
TESA
ELD Program
Master Schedule -- Strategies Support

Continuous School / District Improvement Model (pdf file)

For more information, contact:

Charlene Stringham
Student Academic Services Administrator
charlenes@ers.tcoe.org
(559) 651-3831

Tulare County Office of Education
Educational Resource Services
7000 Doe Avenue, Suite A
Visalia, CA 93291

Charlene Stringham,
Student Academic Services Administrator
(559) 651-3031
fax: (559) 651-0571

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