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TIE-INS (Together In Education In Neighborhood Schools) is a collaboration between UCLA and Nora Sterry Elementary School, Brockton Avenue Elementary School, Emerson Middle School, and University High School. Chancellor Gene D. Block announced it May 18, 2009.

What is TIE-INS?

TIE-INS (Together In Education In Neighborhood Schools) is a collaboration between UCLA and Nora Sterry Elementary School, Brockton Avenue Elementary School, Emerson Middle School, and University High School. Chancellor Gene D. Block announced it May 18, 2009.

The collaboration enables children of UCLA employees who live outside the attendance area to go to these three public schools, which are near the UCLA campus. In exchange, UCLA—with guidance from the schools’ leaders—provides assistance and enrichment in support of high achievement for all students in these schools.

The participating schools are in Los Angeles Unified School District Local District 3, and each has a rich history with UCLA. Any UCLA employee’s child who is selected by UCLA for enrollment in any of the TIE-INS schools is guaranteed the opportunity to attend through high school graduation so long as the child meets the usual expectations for academic performance, attendance, and citizenship. Once part of TIE-INS, there is no need to reapply each year in order to continue to participate, as is required by many other programs.

What is the Performance of TIE-INS School?

The School Report Card is a document published each year (since January 2009) by the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) in collaboration with various community-based organizations, parents, and foundations, summarizing performance for each one of over 600 individual schools.  The School Report Card represents the district's intiative to create a culture of accountability and transparency about its schools' performance and growth in areas of student learning.

The School Report Card pulls all the key data elements about school performance and puts them in a single document for parents to review. The report provides information about school demographics, annual test scores, and the learning environment (Data includes: California Department of Education, individual school data, and internal data from LAUSD). School Report Cards are published for all comprehensive high schools, middle schools, elementary schools, multi-level or "span" schools (e.g. schools with a K-8 configurations), and standalone magnet centers.

As you can see on each of the school report cards, there are students in each school who do well and meet the criteria for proficiency on state assessments. You will have to decide based upon what you know about your child, whether or not there is a fit with your needs and expectations in what is offered at each TIE-INS school.

For your reference, we have attached links to our TIE-INS schools reports for you to download below.

 

Nora Sterry Elementary School Report Card 2010-11

Brockton Avenue Elementary School Report Card 2010-11

Emerson Middle School Report Card 2010-11

University High School Report Card 2010-11

If you are interested in learning more about other schools in LAUSD, please visit the LAUSD School Report Card Site.

Are there other LAUSD School Reports that I might find helpful in my school search?

The School Experience Survey is an additional report published by the Los Angeles Unified School District that parents might find helpful as they investigate school options for their child. This report provides feedback from a survey of parents, school employees and students in grades 3-12 from all LAUSD schools. The survey questions span a wide rage of major topics for each of the groups listed below.

  • Students: Opportunities for learning, involvement in school, school cleanliness, and school safety.
  • Parents: Welcome to participate, involvement at school, involvement at home, and school safety.
  • School Staff: School support and commitment, teacher collaborations, and school order and safety.

 

Nora Sterry Elementary School Experience Survey 2010-11

Brockton Elementary School Experience Survey 2010-11

Emerson Middle School Experience Survey 2010-11

University High School Experience Survey 2010-11

What should I look for on a school visit?

In considering the school options available to you, including TIE-INS, it is important to focus on what you know about the needs and best interests of your child. In visiting the TIE-INS schools and other schools you might attend, please consider the following factors:

  • You work schedule and other family needs
  • Your need for before school and after school child care and the availability of these programs at the schools you are considering.
  • Your ability to attend school events including parent conferences and other activities where you child will be involved.

 

Here are some other factors that parents often look for when the visit school sites:

  • Engagement of students in classroom learning activities
  • Evidence of student learning and student work posted in classrooms and throughout the school.
  • Relationships and interactions between administrators, staff and teachers
  • Relationships and interactions among teachers
  • Relationships and interactions between teachers and students
  • Relationships and interactions between administrators and students
  • Student interactions and evidence of feeling safe and supported
  • Pride in the school as expressed in public communications, display cases, and other public areas (murals, marquees, posters, etc.)
  • Faculty and staff demographics and experience (range of experience, diversity, and qualifications)
  • Welcoming attitude and greeting in office
  • Food services and cafeteria staffing
  • Safety and security within the school (evidence of steps to prevent trespassers and procedures to accommodate visitors) and safety in the neighboring community.
  • Cleanliness of school grounds

 

Of course, on any given day, you may find issues with one or more of these factors in almost any school. Your own perceptions of your child's needs in relation to what the school offers and what you see and experience is probably the best gauge of whether or not your feel confident in enrolling your child in any given school.

How can I find out more about each TIE-INS school?

A calendar of all parent opportunities to meet and tour schools is available by clicking on the TIE-INS schools tab at the top of the page.

The TIE-INS staff can also arrange a special appointment with the principal if the date listed do not meet the needs of your family.  Visiting schools is a great way to learn more about their programs and services, ask questions about the school, and meet and learn from other parents.

 

How is UCLA supporting TIE-INS schools?

The UCLA TIE-INS program strives to expand University and K-12 school partnerships that respect and strengthen each school's capacity to improve student learning and achievement.  We work collaboratively with principals and teachers to identify individual and collective needs of our partner schools and match UCLA resources to enhance the learning opportunities that ultimately benefit all students.  Here are just a few highlights:

Professional Learning: The UCLA Graduate School of Education and Center X offers direct support to school leaders and administrators in the area of professional learning. The UCLA Math Project is currently working with Algebra teachers from both Emerson Middle School and University High School to ensure that students' understanding of Algebraic ideas are supported as they move from Middle School to High School. Additionally, at the request of University High School, Center X will begin a series of leadership development workshops to provide teachers with the tools and strategies to lead and support collaboration within their departments. We will also continue to offer TIE-INS faculty and staff opportunities to attend educational events and conferences to support professional learning throughout the school year.

Tutoring and Mentoring: The UCLA BruinCorps and the Office of Instructional Development has supported the funding, training, and placement of University students to serve as tutors and mentors to students in grades 3-12.  These services are offered both during the school day and after school at all of our partner sites.  We plan to work with the University to expand the program so that all students in grades 3-12 have opportunities to participate.

Community Development: The UCLA Volunteer Center brings hundreds of student volunteers to support school-initiated community projects on an annual basis.  Student volunteers work on various campus beautification projects to engage the parents, students, teachers and the greater school community to support TIE-INS schools.

How do I apply to participate in TIE-INS for 2012-2013?

The application process is now open.  Please fill out this form in order to participate: http://tie-ins.gseis.ucla.edu/@@tie-ins-app If you have questions regarding the TIE-INS application, please contact TIE-INS staff below.

If I Have Questions, Whom Can I Contact at UCLA?

If you have questions, there are three people who can be helpful: