Detroit Public Schools 2009-10 School Improvement Building Level Meeting

1. Detroit Public Schools2009-10 School Improvement Building Level Meeting Wednesday, March 24, 2010 K-8 Schools Thursday, March 25, 2010 High Schools

2. School Improvement Office • Diane P. Fleming • Arveneda McDonald • Daisye Mays • Iris Diop • Diane Walker

3. Department of State and Federal Programs • Linda Blanton • Lisa Brown • Sharrece Farris • Edwina Hill • Robbin Meeks • Denise Jamieson

4. WRESA Support • Kelly Green- HPSI

5. Why am I here? • Get information on MDE 2009-10 SIP Grant • Learn about the application process • Understand criteria for grant submission • Determine deadline dates

6. Expectations • Must be driven by your 2009-2010 School Improvement Plan • Staff involvement in application • Professional Development must be research based • All applications are due April 19, 2010

7. Research Based Connecting research recommendations to practice can improve instruction. Key research-based strategies have demonstrated proof (usually scientifically-based) of an impact on student achievement-helping all students in all kinds of classrooms. Strategies should be organized into categories of familiar practices in order to help you fine-tune your teaching to improve student achievement.

8. What will my school get out of this grant? Build Capacity . . . • Opportunity for professional development • Improve processes and practices • Articulation with staff regarding increased student achievement

9. Funding • Schools not making AYP due to proficiency in 2008 and/or 2009 have been allocated between $30,000 and $45,000, based on enrollment.

10. Criteria Funds must be used to support the corrective action or restructuring efforts in the identified schools and are to be used for: • External technical assistance • Intensive professional development for school staff • Continued improvement activities in the curricular area that resulted in the school’s identification as not meeting AYP

11. If a school received Title 1 School Improvement funds in 2008-09 to develop a restructuring plan, then 2009-10 funds must be used to support implementation of that plan. ALL COSTS MUST BE REASONABLE, NECESSARY AND ALLOWABLE.

12. Routing & Due Dates All applications are due by April 19, 2010 via email: lisa.brown@detroitk12.org. • All plans and budgets will be submitted to the Office of School Improvement for review and approval before being uploaded on the Michigan Electronic Grants System. • The Office of Grant Compliance will be responsible for approving all requisitions related to school improvement expenditures.

13. Allowable Limited supplies and resources to support professional development activities Consultants and or Vendors (Cost analysis will be required) Refreshments Unallowable Out of State Travel Facilities Rental Equipment Infrastructure Cost Retreats Use of Funds

14. District submission of applications and school level budgets will be made by April 30, 2010 • The Michigan Department of Education will approve the plans. Approval is expected by mid-May.

15. Grant Application Process

16. Budget Worksheet

17. Application Assistance Staff in the Office of Grant Compliance (Suite 450 Fisher) will be available to assist schools. Calls, email’s and scheduled visits are welcome. • Lisa Williams Brown 873-7724 lisa.brown@detroitk12.org • Sharrece Farris 873-3216 sharrece.farris@detroitk12.org • Edwina Hill 873-7687 edwina.hill@detroitk12.org • Arveneda McDonald 873-8659 17