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Learning Recovery Emergency Block Grant
Needs Assessment and Evidence-Based Resources
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ContentsProvides a resource to assist Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) with the required needs assessment per Education Code (EC) 32526.
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Provides a resource to assist LEAs with the identification of evidence-based practices to support students in greatest need of learning recovery services.
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Provides additional resources to support a comprehensive system analysis at the LEA- or school-level along with information defining evidence-based practices.
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Provides Education Code related to the Learning Recovery Emergency Fund and implications for Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) development.
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InstructionsAn LEA receiving Learning Recovery Emergency Block Grant (LREBG) apportionments shall develop a needs assessment regarding the use and expenditure of funds received for the 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28 school years.
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1. Make a copy of this workbook so it is editable (update sharing permissions as appropriate) or download a copy as an Excel workbook.
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2. Use the step-by-step guides on the Data-Collection tabs to collect required metrics identified in EC 32526.
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3. Use the Needs Assessment tabs to analyze metrics and determine possible needs based on required metrics.
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4. Use additional needs assessment resources included on the Additional Resources tab to further investigate needs and determine additional areas in which to invest LREBG funds.
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5. After completing the needs assessment, refer to the "Evidence-Based Resources" tab to identify evidence-based resources to address areas of need.
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6. Include evidence-based actions in the 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028 LCAP to address areas of need using any remaining LREBG funds.
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NOTE: This process should be completed as part of the LCAP development process including engagement with educational partners for the 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028 LCAPs.
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Acknowledgements CA Geographic Lead AgenciesIn partnership with their Geographic Areas
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Shasta County Office of EducationFar North Partnership
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Sonoma County Office of EducationNorth Bay / North Coast Collaborative
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Placer and Sacramento County Offices of EducationCapital Central Foothill Area Consortium (CCFAC)
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Santa Clara County Office of EducationBay Area Geographic Leads Consortium
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Tulare County Office of EducationMid-State Collaborative
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Kern County Office of EducationValley to Coast Collaborative (VALCO)
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Riverside and San Diego County Offices of EducationSouthern California System of Support (SoCal SOS)
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