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Welcome! Title II, Part A

Learn about using Title II, Part A funds for teacher training & recruitment. Get insights on allocation, guidelines, and the application process. Allocation updates and application review included.

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Welcome! Title II, Part A

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  1. Welcome! Title II, Part A • Sign in • Pick up copies of: • “Guidelines for Title II, Part A Use of Funds under ESSA” draft document • “Title II, Part A: 2017-18 Application” draft document

  2. Title II, Part A – FASFEPA Spring 2017 Using Title II, Part A Funds to Support Teacher and Principal Training and Recruitment

  3. Today’s Session: • Allocation Update • Guidelines for Title II, Part A Use of Funds under ESSA (draft) • 2017-18 Application Review (draft) • Equitable Services for Private Schools Update • Questions Note: This presentation and all related documents will be emailed to participants

  4. Allocation Update • Congress passed the FY17 Omnibus Appropriations Act, and it was signed into law on May 5, 2017 • For education, it provides funding for most of the 2017-18 grants (July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018).

  5. Allocation Update • Federal budget reflects a national 13% decrease in funds for Title II, Part A • We do not expect to receive actual state allocations for a few weeks • Almost impossible to reliably estimate FL’s award amount, due to changes in funding formula(s)

  6. Guidelines for Title II, Part A Use of Funds under ESSA DRAFT Technical Assistance Document

  7. SEC. 2001 - PURPOSE The purpose of Title II, Part A funds is to: • Increase student achievement consistent with the challenging State academic standards; • Improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other school leaders;

  8. SEC. 2001 – PURPOSE The purpose of Title II, Part A funds is to: • Increase the number of teachers, principals, and other school leaders who are effective in improving student academic achievement in schools; • Provide low-income and minority students greater access to effective teachers, principals, and other school leaders.

  9. SEC. 2103 - LOCAL USES OF FUNDS LEAs shalluse Title II-A funds to develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive programs and activities • in accordance with the purpose of this title; • to address the learning needs of all students, including children with disabilities, English learners, and gifted and talented students

  10. SEC. 2103 - LOCAL USES OF FUNDS • In addition to the two requirements in the previous slide, there are 16 additional authorized uses of Title II, Part A funds • You may plan activities in accordance with any of the authorized uses of funds • You are not required to address all 16 authorized uses of funds

  11. Title II, Part A: 2017-18 Application DRAFT Application

  12. 2017-18 Title II, Part A Application (DRAFT) • The application for 2017-18 will look different than previous years: • Paper-based (not on online grants system) • Will focus on needs assessment and strategic activities, rather than a list of questions • Suggestions? Please email to Lynn Kemper – Lynn.Kemper@fldoe.org

  13. Application –Needs Assessment • The Needs Assessment section is divided into three phases: • Collect and Analyze Data • Identify Areas of Strength and Challenges • Identify and Prioritize Needs

  14. Needs Assessment – Phase One • Phase 1 - Collect and Analyze Data: • Consider various and numerous qualitative and quantitative sources • Determine existing trends that support the identification of needs related student achievement, teacher supply, and teacher and principal effectiveness • The Title II, Part A Application Guidance Document provides additional assistance when considering data sources

  15. Needs Assessment – Phase One Phase 1 - Collect and Analyze Data: Possible data to be used during Phase 1 are included in the application, with hyperlinks to data available through the FLDOE

  16. Needs Assessment – Phase Two • Phase 2 - Identify Areas of Strength and Challenges: • Based on the data collected and analyzed in Phase 1 • Look at trends to consider the areas of strength and challenges related to student achievement, teacher supply, and teacher effectiveness and principal and other school leader effectiveness

  17. Needs Assessment – Phase Two

  18. Needs Assessment – Phase Three • Phase 3: Identify and Prioritize Needs: • Use the results from phases one and two to identify the greatest needs of the LEA • Prioritize needs associated with student achievement, teacher supply, and teacher effectiveness and principal and other school leader effectiveness

  19. Needs Assessment – Phase Three • Phase 3: Identify and Prioritize Needs: The LEA will complete the following table to identify needs (some boxes include drop-down menu choices)

  20. Application – Strategic Activities • Once the LEA has identified and prioritized needs, consider ways in which Title II, Part A funds can support strategies to address these needs • Title II, Part A funded activities in the LEA should address the areas of greatest need identified through the needs assessment process

  21. Application – Strategic Activities • Strategic activities will be organized into the five following categories: (1) Optimizing the supply of new teachers; (2) Boosting effectiveness of all teachers through effective evaluation and targeted professional development; (3) Retaining and leveraging the most effective teachers; (4) Prioritizing effective teachers for high-needs students; and (5) Improving or exiting persistently less effective teachers and replace with more effective teachers

  22. Application – Strategic Activities

  23. Title II, Part A Application Guidance Document (DRAFT) • Green packet on your table • Expanded version of the application • Designed to provide additional assistance to LEAs • Data and sources are starting points • Optional – LEAs are NOT required to complete this document

  24. Equitable Services for Private Schools Update

  25. Equitable Services for Private Schools • A technical assistance document for Equitable Services is forthcoming • TA document includes: Notification, Consultation, Documentation, Allocation, Roll Forward Requirements, Authorized Use of Funds, Reimbursement, and FAQs

  26. Equitable Services for Private Schools – Allocation Calculation

  27. Equitable Services for Private Schools – Changes with ESSA • Includes, but is not limited to: • Ombudsman – will monitor and enforce equitable services requirements • Expanded requirements for LEAs during consultation process • LEAs must have written affirmation from private school officials stating meaningful consultation occurred • Expanded regulation on how private schools may go about filing a complaint(s)

  28. Questions? Questions, comments, concerns can be emailed to Lynn Kemper at Lynn.Kemper@fldoe.org

  29. Exit Survey: How can I continue to support you? https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KemperL Lynn Kemper, Title II Coordinator Lynn.Kemper@fldoe.org (850) 245-7804

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