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Florida Charter School Conference. Making Title I a Success for both Charter Schools and Districts 11/16/11. Agenda. Creating Effective District-wide Structures Title I Processes and Procedures Title I Compliance Support. Creating an Effective District-wide Structure.
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Florida Charter School Conference Making Title I a Success for both Charter Schools and Districts 11/16/11
Agenda Creating Effective District-wide Structures Title I Processes and Procedures Title I Compliance Support
Creating an Effective District-wide Structure Supervisor, Charter School Office- Jenna Hodgens Staff Support (Charter Office) School-based Personnel Support Monthly Principal’s Meeting Charter School Advisory Council Training (District Systems, Processes, Procedures) Connectivity
The Title I Funding Process The USDE applies the current Title I formula to the federal appropriation which determines each district’s allocation. USDE Poverty Statistics Poverty Statistics Census Start Here Congress appropriates $ In the Federal Budget for Title I BREAK CYCLE OF POVERTY FLDOE Eligible Title I schools are allocated Title I funds based on FRPL. Funds must be used to achieve School Improvement goals. FLDOE receives Title I funds from USDE and creates an application process for districts to receive funds. District determines scope of program based on available funds and evaluation data and then applies for funds.
Title I Processes and Procedures Determining Title I School Eligibility **Charter Schools may need access point to enter Free / Reduced price lunch student eligibility Determining a Charter School’s Title I Allocation Providing Assistance with a Charter School’s School Improvement Plan Process for Expending Title I Funds
Title I Processes and Procedures Differentiated Accountability Support Equitable Procedures for High Need Schools Meeting Staff Development Needs SES / Choice Procedures
Key Tools Provided to Schools • T.A.S.K • Technical Assistance Survival Kit • Documentation Box • T.A.S.K • Technical Assistance Survival Kit • Resource Binder TASK • Pre-labeled color-coded folders • Pre-labeled color-coded dividers • Color-coded guide of documentation • Example documents provided • Documentation explanation sheet • Additional detailed information
T.A.S.K Explanation Sheet Provides detailed information about each category of documentation listed in the chart
Ensuring Title I Success Strong District-wide Structure of Support Clear Processes and Procedures Support, Support, Support