The Assessment, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement (AACI) unit provides assessment, data, planning, and technical assistance services to support districts and schools in improving student outcomes. Assessment support focuses on statewide assessments such as the Smarter Balanced assessments under the umbrella of the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) and English Learner Proficiency Assessments of California (ELPAC). Data services include support with data accuracy, data analytics, data reports, and dynamic data visualizations through a variety of digital platforms. Strategic planning support includes a focus on building educator capacity in developing the CBK Charter School Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), LCAP Federal Addendum, and School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA).

AACI convenes a variety of networks and workshops to enable district leaders to connect with job-alike peers while also providing a venue to update educators on recent legislation, effective resources, and best practices related to their role. Networks and workshops include:

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Team Members

AACI team members are available to support a variety of topics including but not limited to:

Melissa Bazanos Hutton, Ed.D., Executive Director
(951) 826-6601 | mbazanos@rcoe.us

• California System of Support Including Geographic Lead Agency Coordination
• Differentiated Assistance Coordination for School Districts

Naomi Mangalindan-Dimacali, Director
(951) 826-6251 | ndimacali@rcoe.us

• LCAP Support
• Strategic Plan Development Support

Leigh Baird, Administrator
(951) 826-6434 

• LEA Test Coordinator Support Including ELPAC Administration and Smarter Balanced Suite of Resources
• Strategic Plan Metrics Support (e.g., LCAP, SPSA)
• Assessment Administration and Support Including RCAN

Kerry Bobbitt, Data and Analytics Administrator
(951) 826-6154 | kbobbitt@rcoe.us

• CALPADS Support and Training
• Data Visualization and Analytics
• Assessment Administration and Support Including CALPADS Network Facilitation

Nick Chitwood, Ed.D., Data Administrator
(951) 826-6341 | nchitwood@rcoe.us

• Data Collaboration and Partnerships
• Data Governance
• Data Visualization

Colleen Flavin, Ed.D., Administrator
(951) 249-8878 | cflavin@rcoe.us

• Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI), Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI), and Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) Assistance for District and School Leadership Teams
• SPSA Support

Jessica Mendoza, Ed.D., Assessment and Data Literacy Administrator
(951) 826-6153

• Assessment Administration Support and RCAN Facilitation
• Data Literacy Training and Support
• Research and Evaluation

Alisha Morff, Administrator
(951) 826-6252 | amorff@rcoe.us

• Differentiated Assistance and LCAP Support
• Accountability and Strategic Planning Support for Charter Schools

Lisa Winberg, Administrator
(951) 249-8864 | lwinberg@rcoe.us

• State and Federal Programs Support Including Network for Improving Student Outcomes (NISO) Through State and Federal Programs and Federal Program Monitoring (FPM) Support
• Region 10 EL Specialist (RELS) Focusing on EL Assessment and Accountability and Statewide RELS Representative