Title Four Part A: Consolidated Federal Programs Application:

1. Title Four Part A:Consolidated Federal Programs Application: Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities

2. The Title IV Part A Plan --- Items that are new this year include: Waiver Request Form for unevaluated but promising strategies is now embedded on line with the instructions Data tables for: Prevalence surveys used in the district Sources of data used for analysis The current year�s plan is still a foundation upon which to build.

3. Principles of Effectiveness Title IV A section of the Federal Consolidated Programs Application will be approved when the Principles of Effectiveness are met in the Need, Objectives, Strategies, Plan narrative sections, with corresponding budget entries.

4. Principles of Effectiveness Data is analyzed to determine district needs regarding violence and illegal drug use, and evaluate program effectiveness. Enter in both Needs and Plan sections of application. Performance measures are identified to provide concrete goals. Enter in Objectives section of application.

5. Principles of Effectiveness cont. Strategies are based on research that shows evidence of effectiveness. Enter in Strategies section of application. Parents are engaged in planning and implementation. Enter in Objectives section of application.

6. Consolidated Federal Programs Application Need-Districts identified needs for the coming school year Objectives-Measurable performance indicators to set goals for the coming school year Strategy-Research based strategies that will be used to meet the stated objectives Plan-Evaluation methods to measure whether objectives are achieved

7. Recommendations for Need Section Name specific attitudes and/or behaviors, such as office discipline violations Cite findings from prevalence surveys or other sources of data that were studied Cite specific measurements and changes over time.

8. Examples for Need Incidents for bullying have increased by 25% and harassment increased by 10 incidents from last year at the middle school level. There has been a 10% reduction in tobacco use for 9th � 12th graders since the 2004-2005 school year.

9. Recommendations for Objectives section State specific changes, in the desired direction, by quantified percentages, rates, or numbers. State the population to be served. State the time frame for the expected change. Include an objective for engaging parents.

10. Example for Objectives Reduce incidents of bullying by 50% and harassment by 5 incidents at the middle school level during the �06-�07 school year. Reduce tobacco use by an additional 10% for 9th -12th graders by 2007, as measured by the [name] survey. Increase the number of parents who provide advice on needed strategies to at least 10.

11. Recommendations for Strategy section Identify curricula and programs by specific names. Indicate if strategy aligns to a research-based prevention theory, i.e., risk and protective factors.

12. Recommendations for Strategy section, continued Indicate if the program is listed on a federal agency�s list or other credible organization�s list for: Model programs Promising programs Evidence-based programs Best practices

13. Example for Strategy Implement [name of science-based researched program] at the middle schools. Maintain the [name of science-based researched] tobacco cessation program at the high school. This program is a recognized program by the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention.

14. More assistance for research-based strategies: National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP) ---- www.nrepp.samhsa.gov And ---- CDE�s SDFSC Webpage contains links to lists of several agencies and programs: www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprevention/pi_safedrugfree.htm

15. Ineffective Strategies Strategies that research and evaluation have shown are not effective in reducing ATOD and Violence will not be funded.

16. Examples-Not Effective Motivational Speakers and School Assemblies Multi-Media presentations Sex Education Programs Scare tactic programs such as Every 15 Minutes and Prison Visits Ex drug users, drunk drivers and felons who speak with students

17. Waivers Waivers are required for approval of a program that has not been evaluated for reducing violence or alcohol/tobacco/other drug use Evaluation plan must measure the effectiveness of the program in reducing violence or alcohol/tobacco/other drug use. Positive outcomes must be demonstrated after two school years of implementation

18. Examples Requiring Waivers Link Crew Welcome Everybody (WEB) Locally developed programs Generic character education programs Generic health curricula AVID

19. Recommendations for alignment of the overall plan: Carry out the planning start to finish, per identified need, prior to moving on to address the next identified need. Focus on the desired behavioral and attitudinal outcomes.

20. Example of alignment of the overall plan: Needs: Fights on the playground increased during the 2006-07 school year by 30% (28 to 36). Objective: Reduce playground fights by 30% for the 2007-08 school year. Strategy: Train all students on expected playground behaviors via Positive Behavior Support Plan: Track office referrals for fights on the playground

21. Recommendations for alignment of the budget to the plan: Detail expenditures only for items described in the plan. Detail specific supplies, type of training, etc. Restate the strategy or program named in the Title IV A Plan if supplies, training, consultants, etc., are to be funded.

22. Example of alignment between the budget and plan : Strategy: Implement [name of elementary level curriculum]. Budget detail: Training for three elementary teachers for the [name of curriculum].

23. 2006-2007 Performance ReportDue Early Fall 2007 Needs from 2006-07 Plan Objectives from 2006-07 Plan Strategies Completed (Related to Objectives) Behavior changes (Related to Objectives) Program Improvement

24. Title 9 Part F-General Provisions Act Student Privacy, Parental Access to Information [Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment PPRA] [Sec 1061] Allows parents to inspect any instructional materials or surveys before distribution Same rights transfer to the student when 18 years old or an emancipated minor

25. Title 9 Part F-General Provisions Act [PPRA] Requires Parental Notification to allow their child to opt out of participation in a survey that includes questions about: Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or the student�s parent. Mental or psychological problems of the student or the student�s family. Sexual behavior or attitudes

26. Title 9 Part F-General Provisions Act [PPRA] Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior. Critical appraisals of other individuals with whom respondents have close family relationships Legally recognized privileged or analogous relationships, such as those of lawyers, physicians, and ministers

27. Title 9 Part F-General Provisions Act [PPRA] Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or the student�s parent. Income (other than that required by law to determine eligibility for participation in a program or for receiving financial assistance under such program).

28. Subpart 4-General Provisions Each State has to assure to the Secretary that they have a procedure in place to facilitate the transfer of suspension and expulsion records to private and public schools. This does not apply to records transferred from nonpublic schools and institutions.

29. Subpart 4-General Provisions Prohibited Use of Funds Funds may not be used for: Construction, except minor remodeling necessary for activities Medical services, drug treatment or rehabilitation, except for pupil services or referral to treatment for students who are victims of, or witnesses to crime, or who illegally use drugs.

30. Subpart 4-General Provisions Parental Consent Schools shall make reasonable efforts to inform parents or legal guardians of the content of programs, other than classroom instruction. The district/school must withdraw a student from any program or activity upon a parent�s or legal guardian�s written notification to do so.

31. Subpart 4-General Provisions Definitions School Resource Officer-A sworn officer assigned to: Educate students in safety and prevention of crime and illegal drug use; Develop or expand community justice initiatives for students; and Train students in conflict resolution, restorative justice, and crime and illegal drug use awareness.

32. Subpart 3-Gun Possession Schools must: Expel a student for not less than one year, who has brought a firearm to school or who possesses a firearm at school Assure to the State that they comply with the law Report the circumstances surrounding the expulsion (name of school, number of students, type of firearm) Have a policy requiring referral to the justice system of any student who has brought a firearm to school

33. For Assistance� Janelle Krueger 303/866-6660 krueger_j@cde.state.co.us Cindy Wakefield 303/866-6750 wakefield_c@state.co.us Tracy Sperry 303/866-6751 sperry_t@cde.state.co.us Joyce Washington 303/866-6708 washington_j@cde.state.co.us

34. SDFSC Web Page Guidance for FERPA and PPRA Federal Educational Records Protection Act Protection of Pupil Rights Act Data on schools and Performance Reports Research and evidence based practice www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprevention/pi_safedrugfree.htm