Alignment Profile Name* First Last Organization Email* Next, tell us which goal areas your organization is aligning with. We would like to hear about your alignment activities. You can find the conversation starters here if you are looking for them:brightfuturesmc.org/en/conversation-starter/Have you reviewed the alignment conversation starters?* Yes No Have you discussed alignment with your organizational leaders* Yes No * Value of Conversation Starters The conversation starters are a tool that help you have in-depth conversation with the decision makers of your organization. We appreciate your enthusiasm for wanting to jump right into action. Many organizations discover new alignment areas that they would have previously overlooked. This tool is intended to be a catalyst for conversation. The Conversation Starter can be found here: https://brightfuturesmc.org/en/conversation-starter/ Community Goal Areas of AlignmentPlease indicate which goal area(s) you or your organization are choosing to align. Goal 1- Children have access to early care and learning Goal 2 - Children are prepared for kindergarten Goal 3 - Children read and write on grade level in elementary school Goal 4 - Middle school students collaborate to solve real world problems by applying critical thinking, math and technology Goal 5 - Youth experience caring relationships, high expectations and meaningful engagements Goal 6 – High school graduates are prepared to enter a college or job training program and are supported to pursue their career aspirations Goal 7 – Young adults complete a career pathway, program or degree that qualifies them to enter a promising career Goal 1- Children have access to early care and learningOur community identified these priority measures of success in this goal area. -Which one(s) is your organization working to help improve? 47% of parents of children aged 0-4 access full or part time child care 41% of children ages 3-4 have access to preschool or early learning opportunites Self identified level of Alignment Goal 1For this area, please indicate your level of alignment Stage 1 - Entering alignment Stage 2 - Advancing existing alignment Stage 3 - Measuring results Stage 4 - Continuous improvement practices Stage 5 - Programs with greater that 10% increase in results Alignment activity Goal 1What alignment activities are you engaged in? Description of alignment activities, Goal 1Please describe your alignment activities.Activity Maturity Goal 1Please indicate the level of maturity of the alignment activity. Current Activity - something we are actively doing now Past Activity - something we use to do but don't anymore Future Planned Activity - something we are planning to do How long have you engaged in this activity?Please discuss when you began this activity.Why is this a past activity?Please discuss why you are no longer engaging in this activityWhen do you plan to initiate the activity?Please discuss when you will begin this activity.Goal 2- Children are prepared for kindergarten.Our community identified these priority measures of success in this goal area. - Which one(s) is your organization working to help improve? 24% of Kindergarteners are socially and emotionally ready for knidergarten 52% of parents report reading to their child daily 26% of mothers receive early prenatal care 36% of children born to mothers with less than a high school education. Self identified level of Alignment Goal 2For this area, please indicate your level of alignment Stage 1 - Entering alignment Stage 2 - Advancing existing alignment Stage 3 - Measuring results Stage 4 - Continuous improvement practices Stage 5 - Programs with greater that 10% increase in results Alignment activity Goal 2What alignment activities are you engaged in? Description of alignment activities Goal 2Please describe your alignment activities.Activity Maturity Goal 2Please indicate the level of maturity of the alignment activity. Current Activity Past Activity Future planned activity How long have you engaged in this activity?Please discuss when you began this activity.Why is this a past activity?Please discuss why you are no longer engaging in this activityWhen do you plan to initiate the activity?Please discuss when you will begin this activity.Goal 3 - Children read and write on grade-level in elementary school.Our community identified these priority measures of success in this goal area. - Which one(s) is your organization working to help improve? 40% of English Speakers in 3rd grade read and write on grade level 7% of English Learners in 5th grade read and write on grade level 48% of English Speakers are designated English Learners by 5th grade Self identified level of Alignment Goal 3For this area, please indicate your level of alignment Stage 1 - Entering alignment Stage 2 - Advancing existing alignment Stage 3 - Measuring results Stage 4 - Continuous improvement practices Stage 5 - Programs with greater that 10% increase in results Alignment activity Goal 3What alignment activities are you engaged in? Description of alignment activities Goal 3Please describe your alignment activities.Activity Maturity Goal 3Please indicate the level of maturity of the alignment activity. Current Activity Past Activity Future planned activity How long have you engaged in this activity?Please discuss when you began this activity.Why is this a past activity?Please discuss why you are no longer engaging in this activityWhen do you plan to initiate the activity?Please discuss when you will begin this activity.Goal 4 - Middle school students collaborate to solve real world problems by applying critical thinking, math and technology.Our community identified these priority measures of success in this goal area. - Which one(s) is your organization working to help improve? 23% of 8th grade students are on grade level in Math 37% of 8th grade students are on grade level in English Language Arts Self identified level of Alignment Goal 4For this area, please indicate your level of alignment Stage 1 - Entering alignment Stage 2 - Advancing existing alignment Stage 3 - Measuring results Stage 4 - Continuous improvement practices Stage 5 - Programs with greater that 10% increase in results Alignment activity Goal 4What alignment activities are you engaged in? Description of alignment activities Goal 4Please describe your alignment activities.Activity Maturity Goal 4Please indicate the level of maturity of the alignment activity. Current Activity Past Activity Future planned activity How long have you engaged in this activity?Please discuss when you began this activity.Why is this a past activity?Please discuss why you are no longer engaging in this activityWhen do you plan to initiate the activity?Please discuss when you will begin this activity.Goal 5 - Youth experience caring relationships, high expectations and meaningful engagements.Our community identified these priority measures of success in this goal area. - Which one(s) is your organization working to help improve? 44% of 7th grade students report they feel engaged and connected 53% of 7th grade students are engaged in out of school group activities. Self identified level of Alignment Goal 5For this area, please indicate your level of alignment Stage 1 - Entering alignment Stage 2 - Advancing existing alignment Stage 3 - Measuring results Stage 4 - Continuous improvement practices Stage 5 - Programs with greater that 10% increase in results Alignment activity Goal 5What alignment activities are you engaged in? Description of alignment activities Goal 5Please describe your alignment activities.Activity Maturity Goal 5Please indicate the level of maturity of the alignment activity. Current Activity Past Activity Future planned activity How long have you engaged in this activity?Please discuss when you began this activity.Why is this a past activity?Please discuss why you are no longer engaging in this activityWhen do you plan to initiate the activity?Please discuss when you will begin this activity.Goal 6 - High school grads are prepared for college or job training and are supported to pursue their career aspirations.Our community identified these priority measures of success in this goal area. - Which one(s) is your organization working to help improve? 33% of High School students complete college preparation courses know as A-G requirements 37% of of High School students complete the FAFSA " Free Application for Federal Student Aid" on time to receive maximum benefits 23% of local students who attend Hartnel, place directly into college level courses 26% of local students who attend Monterey Peninsula College, students place directly into college level courses 23% of local students who attend California State University Monterey Bay, place into college level courses. Self identified level of Alignment Goal 6For this area, please indicate your level of alignment Stage 1 - Entering alignment Stage 2 - Advancing existing alignment Stage 3 - Measuring results Stage 4 - Continuous improvement practices Stage 5 - Programs with greater that 10% increase in results Alignment activity Goal 6What alignment activities are you engaged in? Description of alignment activities Goal 6Please describe your alignment activities.Activity Maturity Goal 6Please indicate the level of maturity of the alignment activity. Current Activity Past Activity Future planned activity How long have you engaged in this activity?Please discuss when you began this activity.Why is this a past activity?Please discuss why you are no longer engaging in this activityWhen do you plan to initiate the activity?Please discuss when you will begin this activity.When do you plan to initiate the activity?Please discuss when you will begin this activity.Goal 7 - Young adults complete a career pathway, program or degree that qualifies them to enter a promising career.Our community identified these priority measures of success in this goal area. - Which one(s) is your organization working to help improve? 30% of local High School graduates go on to complete a career path, degree or certificate and find local employment Self identified level of Alignment Goal 7For this area, please indicate your level of alignment Stage 1 - Entering alignment Stage 2 - Advancing existing alignment Stage 3 - Measuring results Stage 4 - Continuous improvement practices Stage 5 - Programs with greater that 10% increase in results Alignment activity Goal 7What alignment activities are you engaged in? Description of alignment activities Goal 7Please describe your alignment activities.Activity Maturity Goal 7Please indicate the level of maturity of the alignment activity. Current Activity Past Activity Future planned activity How long have you engaged in this activity?Please discuss when you began this activity.Why is this a past activity?Please discuss why you are no longer engaging in this activityWhen do you plan to initiate the activity?Please discuss when you will begin this activity.Do you have any additional comments?Do we have permission to share your information on the Bright Futures website?*Yes, please do.No, not at this time.
