We aim to demystify our unique terminology and events, such as Student-Led Conferences (SLCs), STEAM Live, Triads, and CAASPP assessments, to provide clarity and context for new families. Read on to learn what these terms mean here at ASA.
Parents And Community for Kids (PACK)
Parents And Community for Kids, known as PACK, is a volunteer parent group for Allegiance STEAM Academy and a non profit 501(c)3 dedicated to improving the educational experience of all students at ASA. PACK welcomes all parents and guardians to join their monthly meetings, shared on the school calendar. This is a great way to get involved, meet other parents and gain an understanding of the exponential value that your generosity and efforts hold.
School Site Council (SSC)
The School Site Council (SSC) is established to further the involvement of parents and guardians in their children’s educational program as a parent/faculty advisory board. Contact the principal if you are interested in serving on the SSC.
English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)
The English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) meeting is a vital forum for parents, educators, and community members to collaborate and support the academic success of English Learners (ELs) at our school. The meeting provides a platform to discuss and address the unique needs of EL students, share resources and strategies for language acquisition, and ensure that EL families are informed and engaged in their children's education
Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
The CAC is made up of parents, special and general education teachers, psychologists, consultants, students with disabilities, and representatives from private and public agencies. Members are nominated and appointed by school boards of member school districts and charter schools (also known as local education agencies) in our SELPAs. A majority of members are parents. Learn more here.
Triad Conferences
Held during the first trimester of our school year, Triads are an opportunity for parents/guardians, students, and teachers to come together to share academic progress and growth based on classroom observations, testing data, assessments, portfolios, and assignments.
Student-Led Conferences (or SLC's)
ASA encourages students to reflect on their learning process and take responsibility for sharing their accomplishments. During SLC's, families come into the classroom and the student takes the lead in presenting a lesson, project or portfolio of work that they have prepared. It’s a great way to celebrate progress, reinforce efforts to improve, and boost our students’ confidence in communicating and taking pride in their work. Learn more about Student-Led Celebrations at ASA here..
STEAM LIVE
Held in the spring, STEAM LIVE (Learning, Innovation, Vision, Exploration) is an open house-style event where families come to campus to experience the hands-on learning and STEAM projects students work on all year long.
Wolves Ways
Our organization-wide behavior code, the Wolves Ways are referenced often to support student learning. See our Wolves Ways poster here.
MAP
A local computer-adaptive assessment that students take 3 times a year. Learn more by visiting Family Guide to MAP, Guía familiar para MAP Growth
CAASPP
The California Assessment of Student Progress and Performance is designed to give information to teachers, students, and their families about what students know and are able to do. It also indicates whether students are on track to be ready for success in college or career when they graduate from high school. Learn more about the CAASPP here.
LCAP
Created with input from all ASA stakeholders, the Local Control Accountability Plan, or LCAP, is a three-year plan that describes the goals, actions, services, and expenditures to support positive student outcomes that address state and local priorities. The LCAP provides an opportunity for ASA to share our stories of how, what, and why programs and services are selected to meet their local needs.
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