No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 Program Coordination in New Jersey

1. No Child Left Behind Act of 2001Program Coordinationin New Jersey NCLB

2. NCLB Overview • Enacted on January 8, 2002 to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act • Major focus is to provide all children with a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education

3. Four Pillars • Require accountability for student performance • Increase flexibility • Empower parents with options • Focus on research-based education

4. NCLB Consolidated State Plan • DOE continues to embrace consolidation: • supports coordination of federal and state programs • administratively practical • educationally beneficial • Advisory Council supports the effort and provided input • Due to USDOE June 12, 2002

5. NCLB Consolidated State Plan • Includes 14 formula grant programs • Results in approximately $403,451,241 to the NJDOE • Provides formula funds to LEAs under 9 of the programs • Makes competitive grants available to agencies

6. State Plan Requirements SEA must : • Adopt the ESEA goals and indicators • Provide timelines related to the development and implementation of standards, assessments, and a single accountability system • Describe process for awarding subgrants

7. State Plan Requirements SEA must: • Describe monitoring, professional development and technical assistance plans • Provide detailed programmatic and fiscal information • Obtain the Governor’s input and approval

8. School Environment Conducive to Learning Standards-based Reform New Jersey’s Strategic Plan Governor’s Initiatives NCLB Goals Highly Qualified Teachers Early Reading Emphasis

9. TITLE I Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged

10. Title I – Grants to Local Educational Agencies Federal appropriation to New Jersey for state fiscal year 2003: $256,826,355

11. Goal: 100% Proficiency by 2014 • Focus on boosting skills of all low-performing students through research-based practices, early reading and teacher quality • Develop a strong framework for accountability • Hold schools, districts, and states accountable for results • Offer parents choices

12. Boosting Student Achievement • Research-based practices and programs • Qualifications of paraprofessionals • Parental involvement

13. How to Boost Student Performance • Using research-based practices and programs • - Targeted assistance schools • * extended time • - Schoolwide programs • * poverty ratio lowered to 40% • * focus on low-performing students

14. How to Boost Student Performance • Qualifications for paraprofessionals - Associate (A.A.) Degree - 2 years of college or - Equivalence • Parental involvement

15. Framework for Accountability • Increased testing • Redefined adequate yearly progress (AYP) • Develop a single statewide accountability system

16. Framework For Accountability • Increased testing requirements • Grades 3-8 inclusive by 2005 • Science (grades 3-5, 6-9, 10-12) • Language assessments • NAEP

17. Framework for Accountability • Redefine AYP - Baseline data 2001-2002 - Setting a starting point * 20th percentile in state or * Lowest performing subgroup - Benchmarks will be established and applied to all subgroups

18. Framework for Accountability • To meet AYP, thetotal school and all subgroups must attain the benchmark • total school • race/ethnicity • socioeconomic status • student status, LEP, disabilities, migrant • Safe Harbor - reduce failure rate of a subgroup by 10%

19. Framework for Accountability • Failure to make AYP for 2 consecutive years triggers: • Intradistrict choice • Supplemental services • Corrective action • Restructure

20. Proposed Assessment ScheduleElementary Component

21. GEPA

22. Elementary Component • Purchase a commercial test and blend with new aligned items • Some issues: • alignment to NJ Standards • balance of multiple choice and opened items • field testing • length of time • security • scoring and reporting

23. Title I – Reading First State Grants Federal appropriation to New Jersey for state fiscal year 2003: $18,426,657

24. Reading First Overview • New national reading program based on proven methods of early reading instruction and revised language arts literacy standards • Targets students in K-3 • New Jersey allotted $18.4 million every year for 6 years

25. Reading First Overview • Eligible districts (147) compete for awards (approximately 35) • State outlines comprehensive reading program parameters • Program begins 2002-03

26. Targets • Districts and schools with highest percentages or numbers of K-3 students reading below grade level • Districts and schools with high poverty based on Title I poverty count

27. Essential Components of K-3 Reading Instruction • Phonemic awareness • Phonics • Fluency • Vocabulary • Comprehension

28. Program Requirements • Valid and reliable screening, diagnostic, and ongoing classroom assessments that guide instruction • Scientifically-based instructional programs, materials and instruction that impact student achievement • High-quality, relevant professional development

29. Program Requirements • Extra support to children who have reading difficulties and who are limited English proficient • Accountability and leadership structures. • Comprehensive evaluation of all RF schools

30. Title I –Education of Migratory Children Federal appropriation to New Jersey for state fiscal year 2003: $2,126,686

31. Migrant Education Overview • NJDOE subgrants services to two agencies • South – Gloucester County • North – Essex County • Agencies provide after-school, weekend, and summer services to migrant children

32. Migrant Education Overview • Remember: • Most migrant students are LEP students • Can use Title I and Title III funds to supplement their instruction • Do not leave all to the agencies

33. Title I – Even Start Family Literacy Federal appropriation to New Jersey for state fiscal year 2003: $5,483,534

34. Even Start - Purpose To break the cycle of poverty and illiteracy by improving the educational opportunities of low income families by integrating early childhood education, adult literacy or adult basic education, parenting education and home based instruction into a unified family literacy program.

35. Even Start – Program Components • Quality Programs (scientifically-based curricula, certified staff, evaluation, home-based instruction, and collaboration with other federally funded programs) • Early Childhood Education • Adult Education/Career Training • Parenting Education • Integration of Services

36. Even Start – District Level Impact • Increased preparedness for Kindergarten • Increased parental involvement in school-related activities • Increased student/adult academic achievement

37. TITLE II Preparing, Training, and Recruiting High Quality Teachers and Principals

38. Overview • A new program that combines former Eisenhower Professional Development and Class-Size Reduction • Focuses on preparing, training, and recruiting high quality teachers and principals • Allocates $65 million to New Jersey (additional $18 million from 2002)

39. Overview • Districts will receive same allocation in 2003 as in 2002 • Additional funds to be distributed based on low-income data (80%) and enrollment (20%)

40. State Activities • Reform teacher and principal certification • Enhance alternate routes to certification • Support teachers and principal recruitment and retention initiatives • Support activities that improve teacher knowledge and instructional skills and principal leadership skills

41. District Activities • Recruitment, retention, and professional development for teachers and principals • Teacher and principal mentoring • Scholarships and other financial incentives in subjects and schools where there is a shortage of teachers

42. District Activities • Standards-based professional development activities that focus on core content areas, assessment, and instructional methods • Class size reduction

43. Title II – Part D Enhancing Education Through Technology Federal appropriation to New Jersey for state fiscal year 2003: $14,966,364

44. Goals • Improve student academic achievement through the use of technology in schools • Assist all students in becoming techno-logically literate by the end of eighth grade • Encourage effective integration of technology with teacher training & curriculum development

45. Funding • 50% of funds distributed through a state formula (based 100% on Title I, Part A) • 50% distributed through competitive grants – targeting high-need LEAs • Districts are required to use 25% of funds for ongoing, sustained, high-quality professional development

46. Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) • LEAs must certify that technology is in place to filter or block obscenity, child pornography, and material that is harmful to minors. • Certification applies to districts that do NOT receive e-rate discounts.

47. District Technology Plan Update – 4 New LEA Requirements • Student academic achievement, including technology literacy • Identification of teaching strategies & curricula that integrate technology based on review of relevant research

48. District Technology Plan Update – 4 New LEA Requirements • Use of technology to promote parental involvement and increased communication with parents • Maximum use of technology in collaboration with Adult Literacy Service Providers

49. TITLE III Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students

50. Title III – English Language Acquisition State Grants Federal appropriation to New Jersey for state fiscal year 2003: $12,182,461