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Title I SWP Planning
Integrated Service Centers
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Supplement not Supplant
> Title I funds are SUPPLEMENTARY
> Title I funds cannot supplant state and local
resources that would otherwise be allocated to the
school
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Types of Title I Schools
> Schoolwide Program School
> Targeted Assistance School
What is the difference?
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A Comparison of Schoolwide Programs and
Targeted Assistance
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Student Eligibility
Scope of Program
Preferred Instructional Approach
Use of Funds
Identification of Participating Students
See FY 2009’s
Invitation to Participate in the SWP Planning Initiative Memo
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Coordination of Resources
> Goal of a Schoolwide Program: to effectively
integrate all of the resources available to the school
to help all students meet challenging state and local
standards
> Schoolwide Program: provides flexibility in using
dollars from different funding sources to support the
school’s educational plan
> Co-mingling of funds (e.g. FSF, C4E, etc.)
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Approaches to Schoolwide Programs
Title I legislation redirects educational policy from
compliance with the federal requirements to an
emphasis on local flexibility, with accountability, to
improve teaching and learning for all students by:
> Structural/Programming
> Instructional Strategies
> Professional Development
> Parent Involvement
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So… Why Are We in Such A Hurry?
Timeline for SWP
> Compressed application period
> Proposals due April 30, 2009
> A well developed CEP and viable SLT are
the foundation for your proposal
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Application Process
Overview
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Decision by SLT
Vote by staff & parents
Organization of SWP planning committee
Preparation of SWP application
Plan submission to Gwendolyn Hopkins
Notification of proposal approval by Friday, May 15, 2009
Development of the school’s 2009-10 Comprehensive
Educational Plan (CEP), which is reflective of the
requirements of the Schoolwide Program legislation
> Schools that complete these steps will be granted SWP
status for the 2009-10 school year.
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What Do We Do Now???
Conversation
> Let’s talk to each other and determine what’s best for
our children
> Let’s think about our vision for the best instructional
program for our children
> What flexibility of resources (time, money, people) do
we need?
> Let’s vote on planning to apply for SWP
> Let’s plan together to make our dream a reality through
SWP…
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So… How Do You Decide To Become
SWP…
Establish consensus at school level among constituent
groups to proceed with participation in Schoolwide
Programs Planning process
> Principal
> UFT Chapter chair
> PA/PAC/PTA president
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Let’s Make It Official…How Do We
Conduct a Vote to Be a SWP School?
Determination of Voluntary Participation by School Staff
> Formal closed vote---60% for school staff (School staff: all
teachers, paraprofessional, and DC 37 employees)
> Voting Closed Vote – aka UFT ballot
> Only 60% those who vote that day
> UFT rep tallies the votes
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Parental Engagement Process
Parents are an integral part of the school’s Title I
instructional reform initiative.
Vote By Parents
> A majority vote of approval by parents who vote at a well
publicized open meeting organized by the PA/PTA President
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Making SWP A Reality: Collaboration Is
The Key
> Successful Schoolwide Programs depend on effective
school-based planning
> The Title I law requires a Schoolwide Program plan to
be developed with the involvement of the community
to be served and the individuals who will carry out the
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Teachers
Principal
Other Staff
Parents
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Role of the SLT SWP Sub Committee
The Schoolwide Program planning team, will be a
subcommittee of the SLT
> Reporting back
> Making recommendations
> Guiding discussion
> Coordinating the decision making process about
participation in this initiative.
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The Application…It Looks Long! Where Do We Start?
Let’s Look At the SWP Planning Proposal
Attachment B
Signature Page
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School Leadership Team Chair
PA/PTA President
UFT Chapter Leader
Principal
Student (HS required, middle school optional)
•School Leadership Team Membership
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Question 1:
School Description
Copy and paste from your CEP!
Describe the:
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Student population
Demographics
Organization
Important strengths and needs
Major initiatives
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Question 2:
Collaborative Experiences
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SLT Monthly meetings
PA/PTA meetings
Parent Coordinator meetings
Grade Level meetings
Grant applications with partners
Grant implementation
Teaming (IS/HS)
Thematic programs
PD Buddy teachers
Peer mentors
Inter-visitations
Climate – collaboration between parents/ school
CBO partnerships
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Question 3
Current Whole School Reform Initiatives
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Schools under Registration Review (SURR)
Title I Restructured
Middle School Improvement Grant
Small Learning Communities
Middle School Model B____ Model C____
Other
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Question 4:
Needs Assessment
What activities do you plan to conduct this spring to determine
the needs of your school to enable you to design an effective
educational program?
Consider the review and analysis of multiple sources of data
that supports development of your CEP Needs Assessment:
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Student Achievement Data
School Report Card
School Quality Review
Parent and Teacher Surveys
Focused Instructional Walkthroughs
School and teacher assessments
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Question 5a:
Communication with School Community
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Meetings (faculty, PTA)
State Technical Assistance Staff
PTA and Parent Coordinator’s meeting
School Website
School Newsletters
Letters/agendas
UFT meetings
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Question 5b: Ensure Ongoing
Communication with Staff and Parents
> SWP Sub committee reports to SLT
> Faculty meeting
> UFT meeting
> Letters/agendas
> PA/PTA
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Question 6:
Determination of Voluntary Participation
> Describe process and procedures
> Include Documentation
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Attendance sheets
Agendas
Minutes
Newsletters
Meeting Notifications
Bulletin Board notice
Website postings
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Question 7:
Shared Decision–Making
How will your team make decisions?
> Reflect your School Leadership Team’s Bylaws
> Include all constituent groups (Parents, Administrators,
Teachers, Paraprofessionals, DC 37 staff, student for high
school)
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Questions 8:
Feedback and Approval
How will your plan be shared for approval to the
constituencies that your team represents?
> Oral or written presentations
> Mailings
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Question 9:
Technical Assistance Planning Activities
> Office of School Improvement
> Regional School Support Center (RSSC)
> Integrated Service Center
> CFN
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Question 10:
Planning Activities
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CongratulationsYou’re On Your Way to SWP!
SWP enables schools to move away from
fragmented programs by developing and
implementing a single, coherent instructional plan
for the whole school
If you have any questions please contact your:
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Senior School/District Improvement Liaison
Senior Grants Officer
School Support Team Liaison
CFN Staff
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Thank you
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