The Library and PRNS' offerings for children 0-5 help
families prepare their children for Kindergarten and
provide important caregiver support and learning.
Quality Standards
Proficient Standard
Focus Areas
Ensure all families, especially underserved ones, have access to early education programs supporting school readiness, socialemotional, and cognitive development Provide ongoing training for early childhood educators
Use data and assessments to guide program effectiveness and improvements
Program Outcomes
88% of caregivers reported more quality
literary experiences
93% of caregivers reported a clear
understanding of how to prepare their children
for kindergarten after participating
94% of participating caregivers felt supported
within the Early Education community.
100% of participants reported being aware of
more opportunities throughout the day to
support their child's learning
Program Outcomes
68% of parents/caregivers said their child had a
positive relationship with SJ Recreation
Preschool teachers
35% of parents/caregivers said their child was
more actively engaged in healthy recreation
activities because of their participation in SJ
Recreation Preschool
57% of parents/caregivers said they felt SJ
Recreation Preschool helped prepare their
child to do better in school
Demographics
* Demographic data is for Early Education Caregiver Survey Program Locations Map
Quality Standards - Proficient Standard
Quality Standards - Proficient Standard
2,063
+24%
13 Programs
In Participation
64,766 Program Sites
360
+25.8%
Attendees
Attendees
In Participation
Storytime programs are resulting in more quality
literary experiences, children are better prepared
for kindergarten, more caregiver support, and
greater awareness of child learning opportunities.
More than half of parents surveyed indicated that
their children were better prepared for school after
attending SJ Recreation Preschool and indicated
that they had enrolled their children because of the
well-trained staff, safe environment, and cost.
3,268 Library Programs
87,674 Attendees
FY 2023-24
Education Strategy Annual Report
Early
Education
American Indian/ Alaskan Native
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other
Native American or Indigenous
Decline to State
Black/African Descent
Caucasian/White
Hispanic/Latino/a/x
Asian
0.6%
1.1%
1.2%
1.4%
2.5%
3.5%
23.4%
25.9%
55.1%
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Grants awarded
Ensuring grade-level proficiency impacts San José
students across all neighborhoods and has been
proven to be one of the leading indicators of later
academic success in students of all demographics.
Quality Standards
Proficient Standard
Focus Areas
Ensure all students have access to quality afterschool and school support programs and services
Create an Expanded Learning community of learning and
training for staff
Use data and assessments to guide program effectiveness and improvements
Program Outcomes
85% of students with both Fall and Interim ELA
assessments demonstrated growth
About one-third of students (32%) moved up
one performance band between Fall and Winter
78% of students with both fall and interim math
assessments demonstrated growth
Program Outcomes
76% of respondents reported that their child is
more actively engaged in healthy recreation
activities based on what they learned in City of
San Jose Afterschool programs
73% of respondents reported that City of San
Jose Afterschool programs have encouraged
their child to eat healthy foods and drink
healthy beverages
Program Locations Map Demographics
Quality Standards
External evaluation. Midyear data.
Final Report November 2024.
Quality Standards
2.00, Meets Standard
26 Program Sites
3,151
-4.3%
4 773
+4.2%
SJ Learns Participants at 22 schools
In Participation
Participants
In Participation
With 78% of students reporting an improvement in
both literacy and math skills, SJ Learns is providing
K-3 students a proven, vital learning intervention.
Roughly three-quarters of respondents reported
that ROCK/ASES programs actively engage
participants in healthy recreation activities and
encourage healthy eating.
3,754 Library Programs
82,188 Attendees
FY 2023-24
Education Strategy Annual Report
Expanded
Learning
* Demographic data is for SJ Learns participants.
Filipino
Pacific Islander
Decline to state
Black
Multiple
Asian
Hispanic/Latino
1.0%
1.0%
1.0%
3.0%
3.0%
12.0%
74.0%
ATTACHMENT A
FY 2023-24
Education Strategy Annual Report
College & Career
Pathways
City College and Career programs help youth and
adults achieve a degree/certificate, connect to
meaningful supports or mentorship, and/or engage in
workforce development experiences to prepare them
for successful careers.
Quality Standards
Advanced
Focus Areas
Ensure youth and adults have access to information, resources, and opportunities related to higher education and workforce development High Quality programs promoting degree attainment and workforceready skills development Use data and assessments to guide program effectiveness and improvements
Program Outcomes
28 adults graduated with an accredited
diploma and career certificate
74% graduation rate
77% of graduates said they were interested in
pursuing college after completing the COHS
program
191 graduates since 2016
Program Locations Map Demographics
Quality Standards
Advanced
57 Students Served
98%
+46%
Identify as BIPOC
In Participation
98% of participants identify as persons of color,
particularly our Hispanic/Latinx populations,
ensuring more equitable access to a high school
diploma and greater career opportunies.
483 Library Programs
4,141 Attendees
* Demographic data is for COHS participants.
Program Outcomes
82% of subsidized program participants were
from Opportunity Neighborhoods
100% subsidized program participants were
placed in a priority sector and/or a demand
occupation
75 youth were connected with a mentor
Quality Standards
Advanced
376
438
-2%
Subsidized program participants
Unsubsidized program participants
In Participation
This program has successfully placed 100% of the
mostly BIPOC youth in high-needs neighborhoods
with employment and mentorship, ensuring more
equitable access to key sector jobs in our
community.
White
Asian
Black
Not listed
Hispanic/Latino
2.1%
6.3%
6.3%
12.5%
72.9%
ATTACHMENT A
Program Outcomes
110 (72%) participants completed the program
and went on to pursue opportunities in higher
education and/or secured post program
employment
133,904 hours served supporting climate
resilience and sustainability projects
Quality Standards
Advanced
152 Program participants
91% Identify as BIPOC
76% of Resilience Corps Associates (RCAs) that
graduated from the program, primarily self-identified
BIPOC, went on to either enroll in a higher education
program, found employment, or entered another jobs
program.
Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services
RESILIENCE CORPS
CLIMATE CHANGE PATHWAY
San José Public Library
RESILIENCE CORPS
LEARNING PATHWAY
Program Outcomes
42 (84%) participants completed the program
and went on to pursue opportunities in higher
education and/or secured post-program
employment
21,172 hours served supporting high-need
students in expanded learning programs
Quality Standards
Advanced
50 Program participants
96% Identify as BIPOC
96% of Resilience Corps Associates (RCAs) identify as
BIPOC and the vast majority are first generation
college students, ensuring that this vulnerable
population has access to career support and living
wages while pursuing higher education and giving
back to their community.
ATTACHMENT A