IDAHO School Improvement Grant SIG 1003 (g)

1. Kimberly BarnesSystem Improvement and Turnaround Leadership IDAHOSchool Improvement Grant SIG 1003 (g)

2. U.S. Department of Education Announces Idaho’s Award to Continue Efforts to Turn AroundLowest-Performing Schools •      $2,016,193  • "When schools fail, our children and neighborhoods suffer," Duncan said. "Turning around our lowest-performing schools is hard work but it's our responsibility, and represents a tremendous opportunity to improve the life chances of children. We owe it to our children, their families and the broader community. These School Improvement Grants are helping some of the lowest-achieving schools provide a better education for students who need it the most.“

3. Today’s Webinar • Idaho’s application for 1003(g) funds • Purpose and goals of grant • How funds are impacting current SIG schools   • Required intervention model choices • LEAs application process • Scoring rubric • Review process

4. School Improvement Grant 1003(g), FY2013 The School Improvement Grants (SIG) program is authorized by section 1003(g) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA). USDE subsequently awards grants to States to enable the States to provide sub grants to local educational agencies for the purpose of providing assistance to schools needing improvement.

5. Application for FY 2013 New Awards CompetitionSection 1003(g) of theElementary and Secondary Education Act • School Improvement Grants • Fiscal Year 2013 • CFDA Number: 84.377A •  State Name: Idaho •  U.S. Department of Education • Washington, D.C. 20202

6. Idaho SIG Awards (2009-13) • 16 SIG schools • Total funding awards…over $12.5 million

7. SIG Award Schools (FY09-FY12) • 2009 (FY9) • Caldwell District                Jefferson MS           • Melba SD                          Melba Middle School • Plummer-Worley SD         Lakeside Elementary • Murtaugh SD                     MurtaughMS • Blackfoot SD                      Fort Hall Elementary • Snake  River SD                 Snake River JH

8. SIG Award Schools 2010 (FY11) • Shoshone SD                       Shoshone Elementary • Shoshone SD                       Shoshone Middle School

9. SIG Award Schools 2013 (FY12) • Minidoka                             Mt Harrison Jr/Sr High • Pocatello-Chubbuck          Kinport Academy • Caldwell                               Canyon Springs HS • Emmett                                Black Canyon HS • Lake Pend Oreille               Lake Pend Oreille HS • Nampa                                 Ridgeline HS • Nampa                                 Parkview HS • Wings                                   Wings Charter MS

10. Benefits of SIG funds • Increased support to schools • Improved teacher effectiveness • Job-embedded professional development • Increased learning time • Increased teacher collaboration time • Increased use of data by teachers and students

11. Which Schools are Eligible to Apply for SIG Funds? Priority Schools (that are not current SIG schools) Focus Schools SDE will prioritize LEA awards based on lowest-achieving schools that have the greatest need; demonstrate the strongest commitment to use the funds to provide adequate resources for schools to meet their goals; and demonstrate the ability to substantially raise student achievement

12. Priority Schools Priority Schools

13. Focus Schools

14. Needs Assessment Collaboration (5 Whys) Be intentional and specific Show how resources and strategies will impact student learning Supplement, not supplant Show sustainability View exemplar applications Be innovative, but grounded in research Talk with other LEA’s Tips

15. The real path to greatness, it turns out, requires simplicity and diligence. It requires clarity, not instant illumination. It demands each of us to focus on what is vital-and to eliminate all of the extraneous distractions. -Jim Collins

16. School Intervention Models Restart Closure Turnaround Transformation

17. Restart Model • Allows a local school district to close a failing school and reopen the campus as a charter school.

18. School Closure Model Overview

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21. Transformation vs. Turnaround Model

26. SDE Supports

27. Funding Reasonable application amounts: $150,000 - $2,000,000 (not counting extra supports and activities that are available)

28. New Data Collection for SIG

29. Evaluation LEAs funded by SIG are required to participate in any federal or state evaluations This includes state evaluations of other programs funded through SIG, not just those that may take place in Tier I/II schools. Evaluations may include, but are not limited to, perceptual surveys, comparative data analysis at more granular levels, qualitative case studies, etc.

30. SDE Technical Assistance For districts that commit to serve priority and/or focus schools: The state will collaborate with the district, regional, and state personnel to ensure the grant meets all requirements and makes full use of the flexibility afforded in permissible areas so as to support local efforts

31. Idaho State Department of Education Timeline: • March 10    SDE submission of LEA applications • March 20    Webinar • May 12        District applications due • May 14-16   Proposal reviews • May 27         Award announcements

32. SIG 1003(g) FY2013 is a three year grant LEAs will be notified of award by May 27th with immediate draw down ability for pre-implementation activities If a school/LEA does not meet the requirements of the grant or does not make progress toward the goals established in its application, the SDE may revoke the award or deny grant renewal for the following year Funding & Renewal

33. Questions? Thoughts?

34. Difference between 1003a & 1003g funds • SIG 1003(a)- due March 14:  1) Districts apply for direct services (IBC, NISL, ISN) and/or flow-through funds which are available to Idaho’s Title 1 schools who could receive up to 50% of their Title 1 allotment. 2) Districts and schools must use flow-through funds to implement a school’s improvement plan and carry out the intervention requirements associated with the school’s improvement status, as determined by ESEA Section 1116. • SIG 1003(g) – due May 12:  1) Only available to our lowest 5% or priority schools in previous years. This year, Idaho has received a waiver to also include focus schools.  We are excited about this opportunity to include more schools!  2) Districts and schools must use the funds to implement one of four intervention models established by the Department of Education (Transformation, Turnaround, Restart or Closure).

35. Thank you for your leadership and commitment to improve priority and focus schools.  This grant is a great opportunity to provide additional supports to Idaho schools as we strive to successfully meet the needs of all learners. 

36. Supporting districts, schools and each other in successfully meeting the needs of all Idaho students. Idaho State Department of EducationStatewide System of Support Greg Alexander Director, Statewide System of Support 208-866-6543(mobile) 208-332-6869(office) galexander@sde.idaho.gov Kimberly Barnes Coordinator, System Improvement and Turnaround Leadership 208-332-6917(office) 208-598-6811 (cell) kbarnes@sde.idaho.gov