Francisco Escobedo

Francisco Escobedo Francisco has a account Superintendent Greater San Diego Area 487 connections Contact info Chula Vista Elementary School District University of California, San Diego/San Diego State University Experience Chula Vista Elementary School District Superintendent Company NameChula Vista Elementary School District Dates EmployedJan 2009 – Present Employment Duration11 yrs 8 mos San Diego State University Adjunct Professor Company NameSan Diego State University Dates EmployedJan 2001 – Present Employment Duration19 yrs 8 mos Responsible to teach and monitor student progress in completing EDL 660 and 610. EDL 610 teaches future administrators how to develop, lead and communicate a vision necessary to enhance student achievement. EDL 660 is the field experience component designed to provide the prospective administrator with firsthand experiences in 20 leadership activities. Accomplishments Assisted in organizing and implementing the SDSU's South County Cohort. Over 40 elementary, middle and high school aspiring administrators successfully completed the program. Over 30% are employed as site administrators. … see more American Institute of Research Principal Research Analyst 2007 Company NameAmerican Institute of Research Dates EmployedJul 2007 – Aug 2009 Employment Duration2 yrs 2 mos Research the effectiveness of small high schools established in four comprehensive high schools in San Diego City Schools. Accomplishments Developed and implemented a socio-emotional survey to calibrate student's college readiness. Completed the Gates' annual report analyzing multidimensional student achievement four year trend data. … see more Edison Schools Company NameEdison Schools Total Duration5 yrs TitleCalifornia Regional Vice-President of Achievement/Operations Dates EmployedJun 2004 – Aug 2006 Employment Duration2 yrs 3 mos Supervise principals of seven K-8 Edison Schools located throughout California, serving over 5,100 students, 49.7% of whom are English language learners and 80.1% are eligible for free/reduced lunch. Drive regional student achievement, financial management, leadership, and relationship management. Accomplishments Implemented staff development programs for all seven sites. Collaborated with national, regional and site level coaches to ensure that all teachers received training and support in all instructional areas. Oversaw a $30 million budget using a student based performance model. Served as a member of the Alliance Schools Diagnosis Committee. Led site visits to schools identified by Edison; analyzed academic models and recommended methods of improvement. Collaborated with the national committee to develop curriculum to effectively train principals in delivering the Edison model. Trained all national principals in the areas of supervision and evaluation. Collaborated with collective bargaining groups using interest based decision making. Designed Leadership Development Modules for Edison Inc. Collaborated with principals to ensure customer satisfaction - 94% of Edison parents in California rated their school an A or B. … see more TitleVP Student Achievement Dates Employed2001 – 2006 Employment Duration5 yrs Feaster-Edison Principal Company NameFeaster-Edison Dates EmployedJan 2000 – Jan 2005 Employment Duration5 yrs 1 mo Served 1150 students, 55% of whom were English language learners and 100% were eligible for free/reduced lunch. Implemented the Edison design in a public school setting, while providing leadership in academic achievement and financial stability. Accomplishments Improved API score from 431 to 723 over 5 years. Exceeded projected growth target by 332 points. Increased school's ranking compared to similar schools in California from 1 out of 10 to 9 out of 10 over a five year period. … see more Show 1 more experience Education University of California, San Diego/San Diego State University University of California, San Diego/San Diego State University Degree NameEd.D; Doctorate DegreeField Of StudyEducational Leadership; 2008 Dates attended or expected graduation1992 – 1998 Fellow, Principal Executive Program San Diego State University San Diego State University Degree NameMaster of ArtsField Of StudyEducational Administration and California Administrative Credential Elementary Education, Multiple Subject, California Clear Credential Yale University Yale University Degree NameBachelor of ScienceField Of StudyBiology Dates attended or expected graduation1978 – 1982