Model SARB Recognition Program

2024–25 Model SARB Recognition Program Application

The Model SARB Recognition Program identifies outstanding results-based school attendance improvement programs that provide comprehensive services to high-risk youth with school attendance or school behavior problems.

The Model SARB Recognition Program Application Certification Form, Narratives for Content Areas, and Letters of Support must be uploaded to the California Department of Education exFiles File Transfer System no later than 4 p.m. on Monday, December 30, 2024.

Instructions on how to upload application materials are included in the Model SARB Recognition Program Application document below.

• Model SARB Recognition Program Application (DOCX)
• Model SARB Recognition Program Attachment 1: Application Certification Form (PDF)
• Model SARB Recognition Program Readers' Rubric (DOCX)

Model SARB Program Announcements

Each of the following announcements includes a list of the school districts and county offices of education that were recognized for exemplary SARB practices and their Model SARB chairperson. The Model SARBs can provide examples of these best practices and technical assistance.

Announcement of 2024–25 Model SARBs
News Release: State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces 2025 Model SARBs.

Announcement of 2023–24 Model SARBs
News Release: State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces 2024 Model SARBs.

Announcement of 2021–22 Model SARBs
News Release: State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces 2022 Model SARBs.

Announcement of 2020–21 Model SARBs
News Release: State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces 2021 Model SARBs.

Announcement of 2019–20 Model SARBs
News Release: State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces 2020 Model SARBs.

SARB Symposium

SARB Symposium (Video; 03:08:53)
YouTube video of the Los Angeles County Office of Education 2019 SARB Symposium featuring Model SARB Chairpersons in Los Angeles County.