Transcript NCLB Federal Funding Planning Meeting

NCLB Federal Funding Planning
Meeting
Private Non Profit Schools
LEA
Date
No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
• Introductions
• No Child Left Behind Requirements
• Definition of Private Non Profit (PNP)
• Overview of Federal Programs
NCLB Requirements
• The Elementary and Secondary Education Act,
reauthorized by the No Child Left Behind Act
of 2001, provides benefits to private school
students and their families, teachers and
other education personnel, including those in
religiously affiliated schools.
Definition of Private Non Profit
• According to NCLB, a school is considered to
be PNP if it has an official nonprofit status
which will be documented through the IRS.
• The statute states that the school’s net
earnings do not benefit any private
shareholder or entity.
Federal Program Guidelines - PNP
• Districts must set aside a proportionate
amount of federal funds for private non profit
school students
• Money cannot be given directly to the PNP
• Districts must consult with PNPs on needs and
spend set aside amounts appropriately on
their behalf
Communications with PNPs
• The district must consult with participating
PNPs throughout the year. Methods include:
– On-site visits
– Phone
– Email
– Letters
– Meetings
Overview of NCLB Federal Programs
• Title I, Part A
• Title I, Part C Migrant
• Title II, Part A, Teacher and Principal Training
• Title III, LEP
• Title III, Immigrant
Title I, Part A
• Provides additional academic assistance for
students who are failing or in danger of failing
to meet academic standards
• Program funding is based on student income
and address
• Student selection for services is based on
multiple educational criteria and address
Title I, Part A
• A PNP could have students enrolled who live
in more than one district attendance area.
• In that case, the PNP could access Title I
services from more than one district.
• In this meeting, we can only discuss our
district, but the program works the same way
in other districts.
Title I, Part A – Step 1
• Funding amount is based on the numbers of
low income students at the PNP who reside
within a participating Title I attendance area
• Low income is based on federal guidelines
• In the spring, the PNP submits information for
students who meet the low income guidelines
(address, grade level)
Title I, Part A – Step 2
• The district calculates the set aside amount.
• If there are no students who meet the low
income criteria, Title I services cannot be
provided.
Title I, Part A – Step 3
• Students are selected for services based on
multiple criteria for academic need (not
income).
• Served students must also live in a Title I
attendance area as well as show academic
need.
Title I, Part A Summary
Student Funding
• Reside within a public
school attendance area of a
participating Title I school
AND
• Meet the low income level
used for determining low
income status
Student Eligibility
• Reside within a public
school attendance area of a
participating Title I school
AND
• Meet the educational
eligibility criteria
established by the district
Title I, Part A Services
• Services are designed based on needs through
on-going consultation.
• Services include specialized instruction for
targeted students outside the regular
instructional program.
• Additional Title I funds are reserved to provide
parent involvement and professional
development activities for parents and
classroom teachers of the served students.
Title I, Part C - Migrant
• The district will follow federal procedures to
clarify migrant status and identify student
needs.
• The district will follow up through consultation
to determine student needs and program
activities.
Title II, Part A
• The goal of Title II, Part A is to increase
academic achievement of all students by
helping schools improve teacher and principal
quality and ensure that teachers are highly
qualified.
• The focus of Title II is on improving instruction
in order to help students.
Title II, Part A
• Professional development services for PNP
teachers must be secular, neutral, and nonideological.
• Services for PNPs must be based on needs.
• Specific services, logistics, and assessment will
be determined through consultation with PNP
staff.
Title III, Part A - LEP and Immigrant
• The purpose is to ensure that eligible students
attain English proficiency and high levels of
academic English.
Title III, Part A, LEP
• Provides services for students identified as
Limited English Proficient (LEP)
• Students are identified as LEP by the district in
which the PNP is located based on state
guidelines.
• Set aside amounts are set by the district based
on numbers of participating students.
Title III, Part A - Immigrant
• Provides services for students identified as
Immigrant
• Students are identified as immigrant at the
PNP by the district based on state criteria.
• Set aside amounts are set by the district based
on numbers of participating students.
Title III, Part A – LEP and Immigrant
• Example student services may include
– Purchasing instructional materials and software
– Hiring tutors to work with students
• Professional development for PNP teachers
will be provided to increase teacher quality in
the development aspects of second language
learners
Title III, Part A – LEP and Immigrant
• District will work with PNP on the following:
– Set testing dates for student identification
– Set purpose, identify goals and procedures to
meet educational needs of LEP and/or Immigrant
students
– Work with PNP to purchase materials and
software
– Develop staff development plan
– Measure progress and evaluate effectiveness of
program and services
Conclusion
• All services through federal programs are
based on needs.
• Funds generated by PNP students are to be
used to impact instruction for the current
funding year.
• All federal funds must supplement, not
supplant.
• Federal funds are focused, measurable, and
accountable.
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