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Program Timeline for Successful Program Implementation and Program Evaluation

This presentation by Richard Woods, Georgia's School Superintendent, focuses on the strategic planning and execution of Title I programs in Georgia schools. It covers the tasks involved in planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of these programs. Attendees will learn about finance and budgeting, personnel management, academic interventions, professional learning, parental involvement, and more.

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Program Timeline for Successful Program Implementation and Program Evaluation

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  1. Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Title I Program Timeline for Successful Program Implementation and Program Evaluation Georgia Department of Education 13thAnnual Title Programs Conference June 17 – 18, 2015 11/16/2019 1

  2. Presenters Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” Georgia’s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org Grace McElveen Georgia Department of Education Title I Education Program Specialist gmcelveen@doe.k12.ga.us (912) 334-0802 Tammy Wilkes Georgia Department of Education Title I Education Program Specialist twilkes@doe.k12.ga.us (478) 237-2873 11/16/2019 2

  3. Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT & DISTRICT EFFECTIVENESS gadoe.org 11/16/2019 3

  4. Execution of Title I Programs Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” Georgia’s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org • Tasks for Title I programs can be divided into three broad categories oPlanning for Upcoming Year (spring/summer) oProgram Implementation (summer/fall) oMonitoring and Evaluation (winter/spring) 11/16/2019 4

  5. Planning for FY16 Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Title I, Part A – Including Homeless and N&D Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” Georgia’s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org Finance & Budget Title I, Part C - Migrant 1003(a) - School Improvement 1003(g) SIG Comprehensive LEA Improvement Plan (CLIP) Planning Team Members Curriculum Specialists IDEA – Special Education Title II, Part A – Teacher Quality Title III, Part C – ELL Pre-K – Early Learning 11/16/2019 5

  6. Planning for FY16 Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” Georgia’s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org Working together internally to blend programs and funding to carry out the district plan and to provide a viable Title I program: • Personnel • Financial Resources • Monitoring • Technical Assistance • Academic Interventions • Professional Learning • Parental Involvement • Expertise 11/16/2019 6

  7. Planning for FY16 Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” Georgia’s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org In an effort to: • Improve instruction • Enhance school improvement • Create community • Change culture • Improve technical assistance • Provide clarity • Improve communication • Develop professional learning • Develop sustainability 11/16/2019 7

  8. Planning for FY16 Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” Georgia’s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org Culture Targeted Professional Development Intentional Structure And Support District, Schools, Community Programs Effective Communication Focused Funding Instruction Sustainable Practices 11/16/2019 8

  9. Planning for FY16 Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” Georgia’s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org • Review program evaluations with both school level and district level administrators • Analyze 2015 system and school data reports • Assist with school improvement planning for Priority Schools, Focus Schools, Reward Schools, and Performance Flags 11/16/2019 9

  10. Planning for FY16 Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” Georgia’s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org • Survey parents and analyze and summarize data • Conduct annual spring planning meetings with parents and staff – be sure to document with detailed agendas and sign-in sheets 11/16/2019 10

  11. Planning for FY16 Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” Georgia’s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org • Involve all parents in the annual needs assessment, program evaluation, and all program planning – (CLIP, SWP, TAP, FLP, Parental Involvement) • Review and revise plans and compacts based on evaluations and feedback oDocument stakeholder involvement – multiple opportunities to give input and provide feedback oInclude revision dates on all plans (month, day, year) oComplete and sign plan checklists 11/16/2019 11

  12. Planning for FY16 Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” Georgia’s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org • Review progress of schools planning to become schoolwide in FY16. (Applications for NEW FY16 schoolwide plans were due to the Department for approval by April 30) • Collaborate with LEA/school personnel regarding schools that may be interested in beginning to plan for SW during FY16 to begin in FY17 – submit intent letter before August 15, 2015 11/16/2019 12

  13. Planning for FY16 Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” Georgia’s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org • Gather appropriate data for FY16 Consolidated Application oEnrollment by school (October, 2014) oFree/Reduced meal data, including Pre-K (October, 2014 or CEP) oPrivate School data oIf rezoning, collect all appropriate data oComplete a “dry run” attendance area oRank schools for FY16 – plan to serve all schools with poverty above 75-percent 11/16/2019 13

  14. Planning for FY16 Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” Georgia’s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org • Gather appropriate data for FY16 Consolidated Application oCollaborate with appropriate LEA personnel to plan budgets for FY16  Staff needed – to include class size reduction teachers  Budgets must be based on the annual needs assessment and be included in the program plans oComplete a dry run for comparability to identify any potential issues oDeadline for submission is July 31, 2015 11/16/2019 14

  15. Planning for FY16 Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” Georgia’s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org • Private School Participation oReview Private School Guidance: http://.ed.gov/policy/elsec/guid/equitableserguidance.doc oReview: Ensuring Equitable Services to Private School Children – A Title I Resource Toolkit http://www.ed.gov/programs/titleiparta/ps/titleitoolit.pdf oReview: Implementing Title I in Georgia Schools - FY16 Handbook for Title I Directors, Section 1, Page 29 – Participations of Children Enrolled in Private Schools. o Review: Ensuring Equitable Services to Private School Children: A Title I Resource Tool Kit http://www.ed.gov/programs/titleiparta/ps/titleitoolkit.pdf 11/16/2019 15

  16. Planning for FY16 Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” Georgia’s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org • Private School Participation oPlanning for new private schools must begin in late fall after initial consultation oContinue on-going consultation with participating private schools oPlan for and conduct FY15 private school evaluations oPrior to August 30, 2015, attach to Consolidation Application the following:  FY15 private school final evaluation results  FY15 private school affirmation of consultation forms  FY15 private school affirmation of equitable participation forms 11/16/2019 16

  17. Planning for FY16 Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” Georgia’s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org • Valuable Resources oAttend all trainings to include Title I Conference, regional meetings and webinars oImplementing Title I in Georgia Schools: FY16 A Handbook for Title I Directors oSystemic Family Engagement: A Comprehensive Guide to Implementing an Effective Title I Parental Involvement Program oFederal Programs Web site oPrivate School Guidance 11/16/2019 17

  18. FY16 Program Implementation Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” Georgia’s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org • Complete the following program tasks: oCLIP and LEA Implementation Plans approved (Due by July 31) oFLP plans for Priority and Focus Schools approved (Due by July 31) with implementation to begin at start of school year oOriginal Title I budget approved (October); Ensure each Title I school served receives enough funding to operate a viable Title I program 11/16/2019 18

  19. FY16 Program Implementation Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” Georgia’s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org • Secure the following parental notifications: oIntradistrict Transfer Policy/procedures (July 1) oSchool Designation Status (Title I Priority, Focus, Reward or no designation) oESEA Flexibility Waiver oFLP Participation Invitations, multiple ways oTeacher and paraprofessional qualifications oNon Hi-Q teachers oCompacts oParents Right to Know oParental Involvement Plans 11/16/2019 19

  20. FY16 Program Implementation Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” Georgia’s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org • Ensure that all staff have been informed of: o Complaint Procedures o LEA’s Fraudulent activity policy including code of ethics, fraud, waste and abuse o LEA’s test security policy/plan and consequences for violation o Documentation required  Copy of policies/procedures  Proof of dissemination 11/16/2019 20

  21. FY16 Program Implementation Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” Georgia’s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org • Complete the following program tasks: oAnnual Title I informational parent meeting for each Title I school(by end of October) oServices for private school students must begin at the same time as services to public school students 11/16/2019 21

  22. FY16 Program Implementation Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” Georgia’s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org • Complete the following program tasks: oAnnual private school consultation invitation and meeting (October) oComparability reports completed with all school comparable (December) oCompletion reports submitted (September 30) oSubmit waiver request for carryover 11/16/2019 22

  23. FY16 Program Implementation Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” Georgia’s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org • Review status of budgets, expenditures and internal controls o Review district’s written internal controls/operational procedures for accuracy. Are they working? Modify, if necessary o Provide training on operational procedures, internal controls and inventory requirements o Verify personnel on FY16 payroll o Meet at least quarterly with finance officer to review expenditure details and budget status reports 11/16/2019 23

  24. FY16 Program Implementation Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” Georgia’s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org • Review program budgets o Parental Involvement set-aside and school level o Professional learning – Hi-Q, school and district level o Homeless/neglected set-asides o Private school expenditures – Per pupil and equitable services o FLP expenditures o Ensure each Title I school served receives enough funding to operate a viable Title I program 11/16/2019 24

  25. FY16 Program Implementation Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” Georgia’s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org • Review program budgets oVerify that expenditures are supplemental, based on needs assessment and included in school level plan oSubmit an amendment to reflect carryover oReview schoolwide funding (Fund 400), if applicable, create amendments as necessitated by program amendments 11/16/2019 25

  26. FY16 Program Implementation Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” Georgia’s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org • Review program budgets oBegin to estimate FY16 carryover oIf not expended in FY16, funds required to be set-aside and budgeted for private schools, parental involvement, and FLP will need be budgeted as carryover in FY17 oIf needed, prepare to request a lesser amount for FLP once aggressive recruitment requirements have been met and enrollment opportunities have been offered to all students 11/16/2019 26

  27. FY16 Program Implementation Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” Georgia’s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org • Provide and Document Technical Assistance oReview expectations, monitoring procedures, inventory requirements, parental involvement requirements and other required documentation with each principal and other appropriate staff oReview/provide feedback and approve the revised plans (TAP or SWP), as well as parental involvement plans oMonitor implementation of plans 11/16/2019 27

  28. FY16 Program Implementation Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” Georgia’s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org • Provide and Document Technical Assistance oConsult with participating private schools and/or N&D facilities to insure their plans are being implemented oIn targeted assistance programs verify personnel’s work is allowable and matches approved schedules and models oReview and approve the documentation of multiple selection criteria and rank order in TAP (including private schools) 11/16/2019 28

  29. FY16 Program Implementation Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” Georgia’s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org • Provide and Document Technical Assistance oObtain evidence that resources are being used to serve only eligible students, their teachers and their parents in TAP (including private schools) oContinue collaboration with private schools oObtain documentation of required parent notifications – have systematic process in place 11/16/2019 29

  30. FY16 Program Implementation Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” Georgia’s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org • Provide and Document Technical Assistance oVerify professional learning activities are scheduled and aligned to identified needs oMonitor flexible learning program and maintain appropriate documentation for on-site monitoring oMaintain files of any complaints and resolutions oCreate working files in the fall to organize the documentation 11/16/2019 30

  31. FY16 Program Implementation Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” Georgia’s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org • Review and revise written inventory management procedures oOn-site inventory check – with signature and dates  Labeled, location, allowable use oInventory has all required elements  Description, Serial ID Number, Vendor, Purchase Date, Unit Cost, Funding Source, Location, Use, Condition, and Disposition 11/16/2019 31

  32. FY16 Program Implementation Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” Georgia’s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org • Review and revise written inventory procedures oAll pilferable (walkable) items must be included on inventory oDisposition of property is up-to-date with disposition policy on file oAn equipment use plan must be in place for TAPs 11/16/2019 32

  33. FY16 Ongoing Program Monitoring and Evaluation Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” Georgia’s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org • Title I Director continuously monitors the implementation of all plans/budgets, reviews data, academic status and FLP • Monitoring is not an event – it is about how the Title I director effectively implements and supervises the programs to insure compliance – it is job embedded • Establish clear, systematic expectations, procedures and required documentation for monitoring and evaluation – set deadlines 11/16/2019 33

  34. FY16 Ongoing Program Monitoring and Evaluation Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” Georgia’s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org • Collect appropriate time and effort documentation for any staff member paid with Title I funds oDetailed monthly time logs (monitor %) oPeriodic Certifications • Make payroll adjustments as needed 11/16/2019 34

  35. FY16 Ongoing Program Monitoring and Evaluation Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” Georgia’s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org • Involve principals and other staff members in preparation for Cross-Functional Monitoring visit • If no on-site monitoring oExpectation of work the same oGather documentation oSubmit self-monitoring documentation (May 15) 11/16/2019 35

  36. FY16 Ongoing Program Monitoring and Evaluation Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” Georgia’s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org • On-going Evaluation – How do you know the programs are working? • Conduct written comprehensive systematic program evaluations and needs assessments. Is each program addressing the identified needs? How do you know? • If you cannot determine program effectiveness, make a change 11/16/2019 36

  37. Execution of Title I Programs Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” Georgia’s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org • Continuous cycle for implementing a viable Title I Program oPlanning for Upcoming Year oProgram Implementation oMonitoring and Evaluation 11/16/2019 37

  38. Title I, Part A Program Title I, Part A Program Specialists’ Contact Specialists’ Contact Information Information Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” Georgia’s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org Area Name Office Telephone Email 1 Robyn Planchard (404) 985-3808 rplanchard@doe.k12.ga.us 2 Randy Phillips (770) 221-5232 rphillips@doe.k12.ga.us 3 Anthony Threat (706) 615-0367 anthony.threat@doe.k12.ga.us 4 Evelyn Maddox (404) 975-3145 emaddox@doe.k12.ga.us 5 Judy Alger (229) 321-9305 jualger@doe.k12.ga.us 6 Grace McElveen (912) 334-0802 gmcelveen@doe.k12.ga.us 7 Jimmy Everson (229) 723-2664 jeverson@doe.k12.ga.us 11/16/2019 38

  39. Title I, Part A Program Title I, Part A Program Specialists’ Contact Specialists’ Contact Information Information Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” Georgia’s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org Area Name Office Telephone Email 8 Marijo Pitts-Sheffield (912) 269-1216 mpitts@doe.k12.ga.us 9 Kathy Pruett (706) 540-8959 kpruett@doe.k12.ga.us 10 Elaine Dawsey (478) 971-0114 edawsey@doe.k12.ga.us 11 Olufunke Osunkoya (678) 704-3557 oosunkoya@doe.k12.ga.us 12 Bobby Trawick (229) 246-1976 btrawick@doe.k12.ga.us 13 Ken Banter (478) 960-2255 kbanter@doe.k12.ga.us 14 Tammy Wilkes (478) 237-2873 twilkes@doe.k12.ga.us 11/16/2019 39

  40. Presenters Richard Woods, Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” “Educating Georgia’s Future” Georgia’s School Superintendent gadoe.org gadoe.org Grace McElveen Georgia Department of Education Title I Education Program Specialist gmcelveen@doe.k12.ga.us (912) 334-0802 Tammy Wilkes Georgia Department of Education Title I Education Program Specialist twilkes@doe.k12.ga.us (478) 237-2873 11/16/2019 40

  41. Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Title I Program Timeline for Successful Program Implementation and Program Evaluation Georgia Department of Education 13thAnnual Title Programs Conference June 17 – 18, 2015 11/16/2019 41

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