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Presenters: Dr. Gladys Herrera-Gurulé Adrian Sandoval

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR STATE BILINGUAL AND TITLE III PROGAMS. Presenters: Dr. Gladys Herrera-Gurulé Adrian Sandoval. Dolores Gonzales Elementary Receiving an Incentive Award, January 24,2006. Overview. Funding Sources (Similarities/Differences)

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Presenters: Dr. Gladys Herrera-Gurulé Adrian Sandoval

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  1. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR STATE BILINGUAL AND TITLE III PROGAMS Presenters: Dr. Gladys Herrera-Gurulé Adrian Sandoval Dolores Gonzales Elementary Receiving an Incentive Award, January 24,2006

  2. Overview • Funding Sources (Similarities/Differences) • Fiscal Responsibilities • What has been done? • What is being done? • What can be done?

  3. Similarities • ELLs • Use of language other than English as a scientifically based strategy • Development of Social and Academic English • Require highly qualified teachers with specific endorsements • Accountability

  4. Differences • State Bilingual Multicultural Funding is for all students that wish to participate • Federal Title III is for ELL students only • Funding sources and revenue

  5. State Bilingual Multicultural Education and Title III Programs 2007-08 State Title III • Number of Districts 58 54 • Number of Schools 686 All Schools • Number of Students 61,107 62,384 • Total Funding 35.5 million 3.5 Million Source: District Applications, Student Teacher Accountability Reporting System and Budget Bureau

  6. Funding Opportunities BILINGUAL MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION (State Funding)

  7. Funding Opportunities Source: District Applications/STARS

  8. Funding Opportunities (Cont.) Source: District Applications/STARS

  9. Who is Eligible?

  10. Fiscal Responsibilities • What has been done? • History • Bilingual Multicultural • Title III • Application Assurances/Signatures • TA/FM Visits and Action Plans

  11. Fiscal Responsibilities • Office of Inspector General • Patterns: • Clarity of program • Curriculum • Materials • Professional Development • EPSS

  12. Fiscal Responsibilities • What is being done (PED)? • STARS Validation • 3rd Hr. Content Area Scrutinized • Unannounced Visits • Title III AMAOs Accountability • Bilingual Multicultural Ed. Accountability • OCR

  13. Fiscal Responsibilities • What can be done (Districts & PED)? • Alignment with application • Alignment with EPSS • Fidelity and Commitment

  14. STATE EXPENDITURES

  15. Points to Remember • Bilingual Multicultural Education and Title III Programs are optional. However they are an asset for ALL Students! • 58 districts receive state funds and 53 receive Title III Funds. • Funds are available for all districts and charters who wish to apply. • District’s accountability for the use of funds and program effectiveness is a statutory requirement.

  16. New Mexico Beliefs about Language • Language is one of the most significant components influencing a child’s education and future life. • Children perform better academically when they learn (systematically) in more than one language.

  17. Questions?

  18. CONTACT INFORMATION Dr. Gladys Herrera-Gurulé, State Director • Bilingual Education and Title III Programs (BMEB) • E-mail: gladys.herrera-gurule@state.nm.us Adrian Sandoval • Bilingual Education and Title III (BMEB) • E-mail: adriani.sandoval@state.nm.us

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