At the May 14, 2024 Board Meeting, the Board of Trustees recognized Culver City Unified School District 2023-24 Staff Members of the Year. Representing Culver City Adult School were: Adrian Parker, Custodian, Classified Employee of the Year, and Daniel Moynahan, Teacher of the Year. We are so proud of their ongoing commitment and support of students, staff, and the learning community.
LARAEC SURVEY FOR ALL CCAS STUDENTS
Timeline: May 7th-May 31st
This survey will help our Los Angeles Regional Adult Education Consortium that Culver City Adult School is part of, to plan priorities for upcoming years. Let your opinions be heard! The survey is available in 8 different languages. Language options are available via a dropdown box located on the top righthand side of the survey. Students can simply use the QR Code or link to access the survey via their cellphones.
Student Survey Link
https://laccd.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7OHJvY9AuvvZIB8
Mental Health Awareness Week is May 13th-17th. Take care of yourself by practicing social-emotional activities and mindfulness.
On May 9th and 10, 2024, the CCAS Academic Department Teachers and Counselor Eunice Vines participated in two full days of professional development to become certified in new roles to support the National External Diploma Program (NEDP). The NEDP is a competency and performance-based system in which clients demonstrate abilities in a series of simulations that parallel life and job situations and earn a Culver City Unified School District diploma. For more information please contact the CCAS office at 310-842-4300.
On May 9, 2024, Superintendent Dr. Lucas provided the State of the District address at the Robert Frost Auditorium. In attendance were district staff, community members, and partners of the District. He identified draft priorities of the CCUSD Board of Education, inclusive of: academics, pedagogical districtwide models, social-emotional actions, as well as ways employees, the community, and the organization will thrive. CCAS Teachers Bradley Wheeler and Aaron Mendelson were highlighted for their Los Angeles Regional Adult Education Consortium’s Innovative Teaching Regional Awards as part of “Leading the Way” in our district.
Students in Teacher Brad Wheeler's Friday Conversational English class increase their proficiency in English by engaging in meaningful role-play with peers and by using technology as a learning tool.
As of March 18, 2024, CCAS welcomed Ms. Roseanney Liu to the committed teaching team. She will support students in ESL levels 5 & 6 in the morning slot. Welcome to the CCAS family, Ms. Liu!
On March 19, 2024, Culver City Council Member Freddy Puza visited students in p.m. classes to say hello and share the function of city government. He also provided an update on key projects Culver City is undertaking in support of community members to make living in the city enjoyable and safe. Some students used Apps on their phones to translate concepts into their native language to increase understanding.
Check out the March edition of Culver Currents with Culver City Adult School featured on page 3. https://files.constantcontact.com/1a9e6620601/701e7c5e-626a-4388-8cf0-0454c5ee426b.pdf
On March 18, 2024, students in English as a Second Language classes participated in a “social mixer” activity that brought together students from levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. Students learned about classmates by interviewing one another on scripted questions like: What’s your favorite American TV show? What is it about? And If I travel to another country, which places do you recommend I visit or see?
CCUSD is hiring for a Physical Education Teacher - Elementary! Please visit our job opportunities page to learn more!
The MEasure K Oversight Committee will meet on 4/11/24 at 7:30PM in the CCUSD Board Room.
The Next CBAC meeting is scheduled for May 1, 2024 at 7:00 PM/ Mark your calendars!
Parcel Tax Senior Exemption Filing Period Now Open!