CBET FAQ Sheet 10-19-00

LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
DIVISION OF ADULT CAREER EDUCATION

CBET Fact Sheet

October 19, 2000

What is CBET?

CBET is Community-Based English Tutoring. It is an English language program for adults who pledge to tutor school-age children with limited English proficiency.

What can CBET funds be used for?

The funds can be used to:

¨Support regularly funded ADA earning “adult English Language instruction” classes

¨ Fund CBET non-ADA earning classes

¨ Provide babysitting for parents attending English language classes

¨ Pay fieldtrip expenses

¨ Provide instructional materials for students

¨ Provide equipment and technology for classes

¨ Provide staff development

¨ Lease facilities

¨ Provide security for sites

¨ Acquire filing cabinets, storage bins, etc.

¨ Provide clerical support, teacher assistants and babysitters

¨ Finance outreach

What courses can be offered as part of the CBET program?

Any adult class that provides English language instruction ca be supported by CBET funds, as long as there are students in that class who have pledge to tutor school-age children.

Course outlines that should be used for teaching English instruction include the following:

¨ ESL- 500151, 500152, 500153, 500154, 500155, 500156, 500158

¨ Adult Basic Subjects- 530361, 530363, 530381, 530383

¨ Adult Academic English Instruction – 230151, 230152, 230153, 530250, 230251, 230252, 231056, 231057

Who is responsible for setting up CBET classes at K-12 sites, community centers and local churches?

The adult school principal is responsible for setting up classes. The District liaison works with the adult administrative team to facilitate the process.

Who can teach a CBET class?

Instructors whose credentials qualify them to teach ESL, English, or Adult Basic Subject may teach CBET classes. Parenting and vocational instructors do not qualify to teach CBET.

How are classes funded?

CBET funds may be used to pay for small classes set up off-site. These locations meet the needs of parents who would not otherwise be able to attend adult school classes. If more than 20 students attend a CBET- funded class, the class should be shifted to 1040 funding so that ADA can be generated. After this shift, CBET funds can continue to be used to support the class.

How is CBET instruction different from ESL or other English language instruction?

CBET instruction is ESL or English language instruction. However, it develops language skills within the areas of: school community; curriculum standards and expectations; parent/teacher communication; home learning environment; parenting; and tutoring. In classes funded completely by CBET, the above areas are heavily emphasized. In classes where CBET funds are supporting regular ESL or English language instruction, these areas are integrated into the curriculum based upon the needs of the class.

How are the children involved in the CBET program?

Babysitting can be funded using CBET monies. Children can take part in specific classroom activities where their parent/ tutor is studying. In family literacy environment, teachers may oversee the adults as they work with their children during PACT time (Parent and Child Together Time.) Instructors may not, however, be hired to tutor or teach children, nor to assist then with their homework assignments.

Can children’s instructional material be used in a CBET class?

Children’s materials may be used to demonstrate tutoring techniques for English language development. They can also be checked out to the CBET participant for home-tutoring purposes. Age-appropriate instructional materials should also be supplied to the babysitter for use by the children.

Do classes funded entirely by CBET need to do CASAS testing and TOPS Intake and Update?

In CBET non-ADA earning classes, neither has to be done. However, if a class shifts into a 1040 status, CASAS testing and TOPS will need to be completed.

Date Last Modified: 10/31/00