Question 1

What is the College and Career Indicator (CCI) in California?

Accepted Answer

The College and Career Indicator (CCI) is one of the eight measures in the California School Dashboard. It reports the percentage of 11th and 12th grade graduates who have demonstrated college and career readiness, based on criteria including A-G course completion, dual enrollment, CTE pathway completion, passing a state or local assessment, and earning an industry-recognized credential. Districts must report CCI data publicly through the Dashboard, and it is a key factor in local and state accountability reviews.

Question 2

What is LCAP and how does college and career readiness fit into it?

Accepted Answer

The Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) is a three-year strategic plan that all California school districts must adopt and update annually. It describes goals, actions, and expenditures across eight state priority areas, including pupil achievement, engagement, school climate, and course access. College and career readiness programming directly supports multiple LCAP priority areas, particularly those tied to graduation rates, A-G completion, dual enrollment access, and career pathway participation. Districts can fund CCR programs through LCAP actions and use CCI data as a performance measure.

Question 3

What is dual enrollment under AB 288 in California?

Accepted Answer

AB 288, the College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) Act, allows California community colleges to partner with school districts to offer dual enrollment courses to high school students, including students who are not considered college-bound. Under CCAP agreements, students can earn both high school and college credit simultaneously. The law specifically prioritizes access for students who may not otherwise pursue higher education, including students in alternative education programs. Dual enrollment under AB 288 is also a qualifying criterion for the College and Career Indicator.

Question 4

What is CCGI (CaliforniaColleges.edu) and how do districts use it?

Accepted Answer

CCGI, the California College Guidance Initiative, operates CaliforniaColleges.edu, the state's official college and career planning platform. Every California public high school student has a free account. Counselors use the platform to assign graduation plans, track A-G course completion progress, monitor college application readiness, and identify students who need intervention. CCGI data integrates with district student information systems. Districts that effectively implement CCGI see measurable improvements in FAFSA and Dream Act completion, college list development, and application submission rates.

Question 5

What makes alternative education programs different for college and career readiness?

Accepted Answer

Alternative education programs in California, including continuation high schools, community day schools, and independent study programs, serve students who face greater barriers to completing standard CCR milestones. These programs often have non-traditional scheduling, higher counselor caseloads, and student populations with interrupted schooling, credit deficiencies, or complex home situations. Effective CCR programming for alternative education requires adapted pacing, flexible entry points, an emphasis on short-term pathway wins, and family engagement strategies designed for families who have often had negative experiences with school systems.

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