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FY15 Title I Application Overview

FY15 Title I Application Overview. Spring Title I Statewide Conference May 15, 2014. In this session we will:. Provide a brief overview of the Title I & Title IIA grant application Highlight changes to the FY15 workbook Address common challenges

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FY15 Title I Application Overview

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  1. FY15 Title I Application Overview Spring Title I Statewide Conference May 15, 2014

  2. In this session we will: • Provide a brief overview of the Title I & Title IIA grant application • Highlight changes to the FY15 workbook • Address common challenges • Discuss the basic submission process & timeline • Answer questions you have about the application Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  3. Assistance available • Detailed written instructions posted online • Webinars • Regional networking sessions • Face-to face assistance for new Title I directors in Malden Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  4. What has not changed • Allocation/funding rules • Title I & Title IIA combined in one application • Basic structure (same worksheets) • Cover sheet • Non-public school worksheet (TI & TIIA) • Title IIA forms (needs assessment and budget) • Title I narrative • Title I district reservation worksheet • Title I school funding worksheet • Title I budget Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  5. What has changed • Title I worksheets with minor changes in FY15: • Narrative • District Reservation • School Funding • Title I Budget • Non-Public Schools Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  6. Suggested order of completion • Begin with narrative Three questions for all districts, two more for L2-5 districts, two more for L3-5 districts • Describe reservations, including additional supports for low performing schools • Allocate Title I funds to schools • Complete budget • Complete combined non-public school worksheet for Title I & Title IIA Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  7. Narrative What has changed: • Question 2b (new): description of assistance provided to students experiencing homelessness • Question 4: more emphasis on providing specific, measurable data to justify Title I activities Common challenges: • Providing sufficient narrative detail in question 1 • Providing specific, measurable data in question 4 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  8. Narrative: Examples of specific use of data in Question 4 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  9. Narrative: Examples of specific use of data in Question 4 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  10. District Reservation: Reservations not related to accountability level Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  11. District Reservation: Reservations required by accountability level (except for Level 1) Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  12. School Funding What has changed: • Indicate FY14 and FY15 program type Common challenges: • Column 10a equals balance remaining for school allocations • Column 10b equals Option A required reservation • Per pupil amounts in rank order • Minimum per pupil amounts met Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  13. School Funding Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  14. Budget What has changed: • Stipends are now a separate section • Drop down menu options have changed • Number of available lines adjusted Common challenges: • Indicating required reservation amount in column B Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  15. Budget Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  16. Budget Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  17. Non-Public Schools What has changed: • New column to indicate if a non-public school is receiving Title I services Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  18. Non-Public Schools Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  19. How do I submit the application? • Complete and submit Title IIA & Title I grants at the same time • Enter contact information for both programs • Upload combined budget workbook to Title I & Title IIA Grants drop box by July 31 for September 1 start date • ‘Title I Grant Application & Amendments’ or ‘Title IIA Grant Application & Amendments’ security role necessary • FY15 application deadline: October 31, 2014 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  20. Website:www.doe.mass.edu/apa/titlei/ Email: titlei@doe.mass.edu Phone: 781-338-6230

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