Finding F8
Findings and Recommendations
The Grand Jury finds there is inconsistent effort in identification of, and intervention with, students who are experiencing educational difficulties in CTE pathways. Effective and timely counseling by CTE staff of students exhibiting signs of disengagement lowers drop-out rate, increases funding received from the State and increases graduation rates. (R8)
Jury report: Career & Technical Education: An Underutilized Pathway to Success for High School Students · PDF page 23
Permanent linkOfficial response
Sacramento County Office of Education and participating district boards and superintendents
The respondents disagree, citing schoolwide student-support systems and counseling.
Read official response · PDF page 9Named MTSS and teaching standards identify the basis for disagreement. General support systems do not establish consistent CTE-specific identification and intervention in each district.
This review evaluates the response document. Implementation claims have not been independently verified.