Educational Specification Guidelines
Local Control and Accountability Plan
Plan Summary [2024-25]
Escondido Union School District is a TK through 8th grade district serving the ethnically and economically diverse city of Escondido which is located in inland north San Diego County. The district currently consists of 17 elementary schools, 1 K-8 virtual school, 1 intermediate school, and 5 middle schools, four elementary schools and one middle school offer Dual Language Programs (Spanish/English). Two schools (Conway and Quantum) are considered specialty schools as they offer specialized programming that engages students in Project -Based learning, increased STEAM opportunities and at Conway participation in the EL Education Program . The district serves 14,054 TK-8th grade students and has 1800 full and part time staff members. EUSD’s unduplicated percentage is 80.6%. 78.5% are qualify for free or reduced lunch, 37% of the students are English learners and less than 1% are foster youth.
The district vision is that the Escondido Union School District will actualize the unlimited potential of every learner. Each and every human being is empowered, encouraged, engaged, and committed. This vision is being implemented through four key priorities:
- Student Achievement
- Positive Culture.
- Safety and Security
- Fiscal Solvency
EUSD's Design Team, which is made up of parents, teachers, classified employees and administrators, has been working with the Learner Centered Collaborative for the last two years to develop a Framework for the Future which is designed to serve as a north star that defines desired learner outcomes, learning experiences and enabling conditions to inform decision-making and prioritization as we work to develop personalized learning opportunities to meet the needs of all of our student groups.
The Design Team used information gathered from students when they were asked as well as the perspectives of the members of the Design Team to develop a Learner Profile which is a representation of a student's 2024-25 Local Control and Accountability Plan for Escondido Union School District Page 2 of 113 academic growth as well as personal and social-emotional growth. The EUSD Design Team developed six learner outcomes:
- Empowered Learner- I am curious, self-directed, and able to overcome challenges in pursuit of my interests and goals.
- Empathetic Collaborator- I actively listen, engage, and recognize diverse perspectives to achieve a common goal.
- Ethical Scholar- I find opportunities to make an impact on my community and demonstrate integrity, respect and compassion.
- Effective Communicator- I am an effective listener and can clearly express ideas.
- Critical Thinker- I am an inquisitive learner who can reflectively and critically analyze information.
- Creative Problem Solver- I seek opportunities to creatively design solutions, solve complex problems, and act on novel ideas.
The Design Team also worked to create a Learning Model which provides a shared vision and language for what teaching and learning should look like throughout the school. The Learning Model is based on the following four elements:
- Personalized- Learning is co-constructed based on each learner's unique strengths, skills interests and needs
- Authentic- Meaningful, relevant learning grounded in real world challenges and applications for authentic audiences
- Competency-Based- Learning is driven by evidenced-based instruction, assessment, and feedback cycles based on progress toward desired knowledge, skills, and dispositions.
- Inclusive and Equitable- Learning communities are collaborative and culturally relevant, where every learner feels they belong and can tap into their future potential contributing to the collective success of their community.
The district is engaging in the following Big Moves as we begin to implement the framework.
- Big Move 1: School Redesign- Each school designs and implements a learner-centered Redesign Action Plan that promotes the whole learner outcomes and learning experiences detailed in the EUSD Blueprint
- Big Move 2: Learning Model Implementation- Schools will provide learner-centered, competency-based, inclusive and equitable learning experiences that cultivate actively engaged students.
- Big Move 3: Maximized Educator Collaboration Time- Educators will be provided guaranteed and protected collaboration time to maximize learner achievement, personalize learning, and exchange innovative methods of learning.
- Big Move 4: Authentic Learning Experiences- Sustain and leverage a network of community partners to increase student access to authentic community learning experiences.
- Big Move 5: Preparing Learners for Future Challenges and Opportunities- Students will explore their passion, foster a deep sense of self awareness, and forge connections that align with future opportunities for personal growth and success.
Escondido Union School District offers a wide range of programs to address the personalized learning needs of all students. We have a well-rounded curriculum that extends beyond traditional academic subject areas to include PE for all grade levels, visual and performing arts both the elementary and middle school level and a wide range of middle school electives. Technology is integrated throughout all instruction in innovative and engaging ways. All EUSD students have a 1:1 device and the district has invested in a robust suite of digital platforms to assess students and provide lessons and experiences to enhance their learning. In addition, the district is committed to closing the digital divide by providing hot spots to any students that need them.
The district continues to work to build a strong Multi-Tiered System of Support to provide scaffolds and supports for all students to achieve. All schools offer both intervention and enrichment opportunities for all students. After school programs offer a wide selection of both enrichments and interventions. 2024-25 Local Control and Accountability Plan for Escondido Union School District Page 3 of 113
Students’ social and emotional needs are addressed through on-site full time social workers or counselors, a district team of behavior specialists and behavior technicians as well as the implementation of Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS). All EUSD school sites offer a strong family engagement program designed to help connect families and assist them in supporting their children.
