Title IV, Part A Student Support & Academic Enrichment Grant · 2018. 4. 27. · English language...

DR. MACKIE SPRADLEYCURRICULUM STANDARDS AND STUDENT SUPPORT DIVISIONTEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY

Title IV, Part AStudent Support & Academic Enrichment Grant

4/17/2018 1 Texas Education Agency


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Agenda

Title IV, Part A Overview Well-Rounded Education Safe and Healthy Students Effective Use of Technology

TEA Provisions & Assurances Requirements of U.S. Department of Education

Allocation Requirements and Special RulesProcesses and Practices Projected Calendar

Q&A

Improve student’s academic achievement by increasing the capacity of states, local educational agencies, school, and local communities to Provide access to, and opportunities for a well-rounded education for all

students

Improve school conditions for student learning in order to create a healthy and safe school environment; and

Improve access to personalized learning experiences supported by technology and professional development for the effective use of technology

Purpose of Title IV, Part A


[20 U.S.C. Section 4101, (1-3)]

Foundation Curriculum

English language arts Mathematics

Science

Social Studies, consisting of Texas, United States, and world history, government, economics, with emphasis on the free enterprise system and its benefits, and geography

Texas Administrative Code,(TAC)§74.1

Enrichment Curriculum

Languages other than English Health, with emphasis on the importance of

proper nutrition and exercise

Physical Education

Fine Arts Career and Technical Education; Technology

Applications

Religious literature, including the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament and New Testament, and its impact on history and literature; and

Personal Financial Literacy


Texas Required Curriculum

Well-Rounded Education


GOAL: Provide access to, and opportunities for well-rounded education programs and/or activities Improve student engagement and instruction in STEM Use music and the arts to support student success –Integrated Arts Provide college and career guidance/counseling Raise student achievement through accelerated learning programs Promote American history, civics, economics, geography, and

government Provide foreign language instruction Promote volunteerism Integrate multiple disciplines



Well-Rounded EducationDefinitions


Well-Rounded Education courses, activities, and programming in subjects such as English, reading or language arts, writing, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, foreign languages, civics and government, economics, arts, history, geography, computer science, music, career and technical education, health, physical education and any other subject, as determined by the State or local education agency, with the purpose of providing all students access to an enriched curriculum and educational experience.

Texas Education Agency, (2017). ESSA Consolidated Federal Grant Application. pg. 53-54.

[20 U.S.C. Section 4107, (a-b)]

Well-Rounded EducationDefinitions


STEM-focused specialty school a school, or dedicated program within a school that engages students in rigorous, relevant, and integrated learning experiences focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including computer science, which includes authentic schoolwide research. [20 U.S.C. Section 4102, (8)]



A well-rounded education focuses on promoting access to high-quality programs/activities for all students.

Programs/Activities should support and encourage the inclusion of all students, particularly female students, minority students, English learners, children with disabilities, and low-income students who are often underrepresented and underserved in STEM, arts, music, high-quality programs, accelerated learning programs, and after school/before school programs.

[20 U.S.C. Sections 4104, (A) & 4107, (3)(C)(i)]

Safe and Healthy Students


GOAL: Improve school conditions for student learning in order to create a healthy and safe school environment programs and/or activities

Foster safe, healthy, and drug-free environments that supports student academic achievement

Promote involvement of parents Provide drug and violence prevention activities, including

professional development and mental health activities Integrate health and safety practices into school/athletic programs Support a healthy and active lifestyle Prevent bullying and harassment Reduce exclusionary discipline practices

[20 U.S.C. Sections 4104, (B)(i-iv) & 4108, (1-5)(A-I)]



Safe and Healthy Students Definitions


Safe and healthy a school environment that fosters a safe and supportive environment for learning, student physical and mental health, and any other activities that cut across both those areas as determined by the State or local educational agency, with the purpose of providing all students access to safe and healthy educational experience. A safe and healthy school environment may be described as a “positive school climate,” and the components of a positive school climate as “conditions for learning.”

Texas Education Agency, (2017). ESSA Consolidated Federal Grant Application. pg. 54-56.

[20 U.S.C. Section 4104, (B)(i-iv)]

Safe and Healthy StudentsDefinitions


Controlled substance a drug or other substance identified[20 U.S.C. Section 4102, (2)]

Drug controlled substances; the illegal use of alcohol or tobacco, including smokeless tobacco products and electronic cigarettes; and the harmful, abusive, or addictive use of substances, including inhalants, and anabolic steroids. [20 U.S.C. Section 4102, (4)(A-C)]

School-based mental health services provider includes a State-licensed or State-certified school counselor, school psychologist, school social worker, or other State licensed or certified mental health professional qualified under State law to provide mental health services to children and adolescents. [20 U.S.C. Section 4102, (6)]

Safe and Healthy Students Definitions


Drug and Violence with respect to drugs, prevention, early intervention, rehabilitation referral, recovery support services, or education related to the illegal use of drugs, such as raising awareness about the consequences of drug use that are evidenced-based (to the extent a State in consultation with local educational agencies in the State, determines that such evidence is reasonably available); and with respect to violence, the promotion of school safety, such that students and school personnel are free from violent and disruptive acts, including sexual harassment and abuse, and victimization associated with prejudice and intolerance, on school premises, going to and from school, and to school-sponsored activities, through the creation and maintenance of a school environment that is free of weapons and fosters individual responsibility for the respect for the rights of others. [20 U.S.C. Section 4102, (5)(A-C)

The Effective Use of Technology


Effective Use of Technology


GOAL: Improve the use of technology to increase academic achievement, academic growth, and digital literacy of all students programs and/or activities

Provide tools, devices, content, and resources Build technological capacity and infrastructure Implement strategies to deliver rigorous academic courses and content Carry out blended learning projects Provide professional development in the use of technology Provide students in rural, remote, and underserved areas with resources

to take advantage of digital learning experiences

Effective Use of TechnologyDefinitions


Blended Learning a formal education program that leverages both technology-based and face-to-face instructional approaches that include an element of online or digital learning, combined with supervised learning time and student-led learning, in which the elements are connected to provide an integrated learning experience, in which students are provided some control over time, path, or pace. [20 U.S.C. Section 4102, (1)(A-B)]

Effective Use of TechnologyDefinitions


Digital Learning any instructional practice that effectively uses technology to strengthen a student’s learning experience and encompasses a wide spectrum of tools and practices, including interactive learning resources, digital learning content (which may include openly licensed content), software, or simulations, that engage students in academic content; access to online databases and other primary source documents; the use of data and information to personalize learning and provide targeted supplementary instruction; online and computer-based assessments; learning environments that allow for rich collaboration and communication, which may include student collaboration with content experts and peers; hybrid or blended learning, which occurs under direct instructor supervision at a school or other location away from home and, at least in part, through online delivery of instruction with some element of student control over time, place, or pace; and access to online course opportunities for student in rural or remote areas. [20 U.S.C. Section 4102, (3)(A-G)]



Special Rule: for All LEAsSPECIAL RULE: A local educational agency, or consortium of such agencies, shall not use more than 15 percent of funds for purchasing technology infrastructure, which shall include technology in infrastructure purchased for the activities under Section 4109.

At least 85% of funds of educational technology may be used to support a variety of professional development to enable the effective use of educational technology.

U.S. Department of Education. (2006). Non-Regulatory Guidance: Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants. Washington: D.C. pg. 37. Retrieved from http://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/essa/index.html



TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE• Devices• Equipment • Software applications• Platforms • Digital Instructional resources • Other one-time IT purchases • Purchase online courses

• Facilities • Building projects • Significant construction• Innovation

[20 U.S.C. Sections 4109 (a)(2)(B) & (a)(4)(A)]

U.S. Department of Education. (2006). Non-Regulatory Guidance: Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants. Washington: D.C. pg. 37. Retrieved from http://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/essa/index.html

Texas Education Agency (TEA)Provisions & Assurances


TEA will provide the following assurances:1. Review existing resources and programs across the State. 2. Coordinate any new plans and resources with existing resources and

programs.3. Monitor the implementation of activities/programs. 4. Provide technical assistance to carry out the activities/programs.

TEA Provisions & Assurances


[20 U.S.C. Sections 4103,(1)(C)(i-iii) & 4104,(b)(1-3)(A-C)]

Matrix of existing programs and how programs interconnect with Texas curriculum requirements, TEA strategic priorities, required related instruction, and the purpose of Title IV, Part A Create a stronger alignment between required curriculum, related

instruction, state, and federal plans. Use Title IV, Part A funds to supplement–not supplant the existing programs.

[20 U.S.C. Section 4108, (1-5)(A-I)]

Review and Coordinate Existing Programs


There are three categories of activities for safe and healthy students:

1) Safe and Supportive Schools2) Student Physical and Mental Health3) Cross-Cutting Authorized Topics: Mentoring and School Counseling and

Schoolwide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports[20 U.S.C. Section 4108, (1-5)(A-I)]



Safe and Supportive Schools Student Physical and Mental Health Cross-Cutting Authorized Topics

BULLYING MENTAL SERVICES RESTORATIVE DISCIPLINEHARASSEMENT PRESCRIPTION DRUGS POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL

INTERVENTIONS & SUPPORTS VIOLENCE PREVENTION ALCOHOL

SUICIDE PREVENTIONCOORDINATOR SCHOOL HEALTH



Title IV, Part A Required Curriculum/Related Instruction

Research–based Evidenced-based

District level Drug free; Alcohol awareness; Parent engagement; Prevent bullying; Restorative Discipline

Drug free, Alcohol, Bully On website-Health Education

School level Mental health services;Prevent bullying; Harassment; Violence; Suicide; Alcohol; Tobacco; Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports (PBIS)

On website-Health Education

Program level Human trafficking; Parentengagement; Harassment

Teacher level Parent engagement

Professional Development

Trauma informed practices; Drug free; Violence prevention; Crisis management; Child abuse

Review and Coordinate Existing ProgramsDRAFT

Allocation Requirements &

Special Rules


LEA Allocations


If receiving less than $30,000

Special Rule: Any LEA receiving an allocation under section 4105(a)(1) in an amount less than $30,000 shall be required to provide assurances described in only one of the content areas (well-rounded education, safe and healthy students, or the effective use of technology) [20 U.S.C. Section 4106,(f)]

Special Rule: Effective use of technology - not more than 15% of the remaining funds may be used for infrastructure.

The remaining 85% of the effective use of technology funds may be used on professional development or for the implementation of programs/activities aligned with Section 4109, (b).

LEA Allocations


NOGA- Received $24,570 for Title IV, Part AWell-rounded education $0

Safe and healthy students $0

Remaining funds $24,570 $0

Technology $ 24,570.00

15% Infrastructure $ 3,683.50

Effective technology-building capacity, programs, & activities $ 20,886.50

If receiving less than $30,000

LEA Allocations


If receiving $30,000 or more

Well-rounded education – minimum of 20% of LEA funds Safe and healthy students – minimum of 20% of LEA funds

[20 U.S.C. Section 4106,(e)(C-E)]

Special Rule: Effective use of technology - not more than 15% of the remaining funds may be used for infrastructure.

The remaining 85% of the effective use of technology funds may be used on professional development or for the implementation of programs/activities aligned with Section 4109,(b).

LEA Allocations


NOGA- Received $350,000 for Title IV, Part AWell-rounded education-no less than 20% of LEA funds $ 80,000.00

Safe and healthy students-no less than 20% of LEA funds $ 140,000.00

Remaining funds $ 130,000 $220,000.00 TOTAL

Technology $ 130,000.00

15% Infrastructure $ 19,500.00

Effective technology-building capacity, programs, & activities $ 85,000.00

If receiving $30,000 or more

Supplement vs. Supplant


Special Rule: [20 U.S.C. Section 4110]

Title IV, Part A program funds may be used only to supplement, and not supplant, non-federal funds that would otherwise be available for activities authorized under the program.

This means that program funds may not be used for the cost of activities in the three content areas (well-rounded education, safe and healthy students, and technology) if the cost of those activities would have otherwise been paid with State or local funds in the absence of the Title IV, Part A funds.

Special Rule for All LEAs


Special Rule: [20 U.S.C. Section 4109, (b)] Effective use of technology - not more than 15% of the remaining funds in

this content area may be used for infrastructure.

The remaining 85% of the effective use of technology funds may be used on professional development or for the implementation of programs/activities aligned with Section 4109(b).

Special Rule: [20 U.S.C. Section 4111, (1-2)] Does not authorize activities or programming that encourages teenage

sexual activity. Does not prohibit effective activities or programming that meet the

requirements of Section 8526.

Prohibited Uses of Funds


[20 U.S.C. Section 8526, (1-6)]

1. For construction, renovation, or repair of any school facility;2. For transportation unless otherwise authorize under this Act;3. To develop or distribute materials, or operate programs or course of

instruction directed at youth, that are designed to promote or encourage sexual activity whether homosexual or heterosexual;

Prohibited Uses of Funds


[20 U.S.C. Section 8526, (1-6)]

4. To distribute or to aid in the distribution by any organization of legally obscene materials to minors on school grounds;

5. To provide sex education or HIV-prevention education in schools unless that instruction is age appropriate and includes the health benefits of abstinence; or

6. To operate a program of contraceptive distribution in schools.

Transferability


Transferability and Private Non-Public Equitable Services Rules related to transferring funds Districts more commonly transferring funds

Contacts:Annie Molina, Unit Manager, Grants Administration [email protected]

OmbudsmanLaNetra Guess, Director, Private Schools Equitable [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


Title IV, Part AProcesses and Practices


Basic Requirements of All LEAs


Identify Goals Use data to determine goals for growth and improvement in student

outcomes/learning; Align with the goals outlined in Title IV, Part A and TEA Strategic Priorities

Match Program with Goals Research-, Evidenced-based, and Logic model (rationale and promising outcomes) Determine whether the program will address the goals

Articulate Outcomes Clearly articulate the student expectations Clearly articulate the indicators of success for student outcomes and the

effectiveness of the program Clearly articulate the benchmarks for evaluating the student outcomes and

effectiveness of the programs



Implement the plan

Build capacity Professional Development

Monitor the plan

Evaluate the plan Evaluate Program Measures (benchmarks/indicators) Evaluate Performance Measures (benchmarks/indicators

Effective Practices


Program Goals

Ongoing Support

Implement

MonitorEvaluate & Feedback

Collect Data Performance

Program

The LEA shall provide the program objectives and intended outcomes for activities as well as periodically evaluate the effectiveness of the activities carried out based on such objectives and outcomes. [20 U.S.C. Section 4106, (e)(1)(E)]



Prioritization of the Distribution of Funds Are among the schools with the greatest needs; Have the highest percentages or numbers of children counted under

section 1124 (children counted for purposes of basic grants under Title I, Part A);

Are identified for comprehensive support and improvement under section 1111 (c)(4)(D)(i) (low-performing schools);

Are implementing targeted support and improvement plans as described in section 1111(d)(2) underperforming student subgroup; and

Are identified as persistently dangerous public elementary school or secondary school under section 8532 (unsafe school).

[20 U.S.C. Section 4106, (e)(2)(A)(i-v)]

Guiding Questions


1) How is the expenditure reasonable and necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of the program?

2) What need, as identified in the comprehensive needs assessment, does the expenditure address? Explain how the expenditure addresses this need.

3) How will the expenditure be evaluated to measure a positive impact on student achievement?

4) How is the expenditure supplemental to other nonfederal problems?

Texas Education Agency. (2017). ESSA Consolidated Federal Grant Application: Program Guidelines. pg.53.

Overall Guidance for Programs/Activities


• Make connections to programs/activities in place; especially those already supported in law and/or rule

• Inclusive opportunities• High-quality programs/activities

• Integrate with technology• Integrate across disciplines

• Learning by doing (hands-on-activities)• Innovative/creative programs/activities

Projected Calendar


1. Assessment2. Prioritizing3. Planning4. Determining Performance Outcomes/Program Outcomes5. Supporting/Training6. Implementing 7. Monitoring 8. Supporting/Training9. Performance Benchmarks & Program Effectiveness10. Compliance Report

Purpose of Title IV, Part A


Determine Distribution of Priority

Complete & Submit Application

Phase One

Conduct Comprehensive Needs Assessment &

Determine District PrioritiesDetermine Plan of Action & Performance Benchmarks

Identify Programs/Activities Application Revision

Application Revisions June 2020


June 2019-September 2019

Determine Performance Measures/Benchmarks

Professional Development

Phase Two

Build Staff Capacity Program/Activity Support Build Leadership Capacity


Ongoing professional development/revising performance and program goalsAs early as 9/2019 –Submit final revisions June 2020

Phase Three

Implement, Monitor, Support Program Evaluation


This phase will center on ongoing implementation, monitoring, supporting staff with professional development, and gathering data.

Ongoing collection of data, revisions as needed to improve effectiveness and student outcomesFinal Report July 2020-September 2020

Expenditure Report July 2020

Q & A


References


Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, 20 U.S.C.§§ 4101-4111 (2016)

Texas Education Agency. (2015). Budgeting costs guidance handbook. Austin: TX.

Texas Education Agency. (2017). ESSA Consolidated Federal Grant Application: Program Guidelines. Austin: TX.

U.S. Department of Education. (2006). Non-Regulatory Guidance: Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants. Washington: D.C. Retrieved fromhttp://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/essa/index.html

https://safesupportivelearning.ed.gov/sites/default/files/ESSA,%20Title%20IV,%20Part%20A%20Statute.pdf

https://tea.texas.gov/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=25769821617

https://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/essa/essassaegrantguid10212016.pdf

http://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/essa/index.html

References


U.S. Department of Education. (2016). Non-Regulatory Guidance: Using Evidence to Strengthen Education Investments. Washington: D.C. Retrieved from https://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/essa/guidanceuseseinvestment.pdf

U.S. Department of Education. (2016). Supporting School Reform by Leveraging Federal Funds in a Schoolwide Program: Non-Regulatory Guidance. Washington: D.C. Retrieved fromhttps://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/essa/essaswpguidance9192016.pdf

https://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/essa/guidanceuseseinvestment.pdf

https://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/essa/guidanceuseseinvestment.pdf

https://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/essa/essaswpguidance9192016.pdf

Contact Information


Dr. Mackie SpradleyCurriculum Standards and Student Support

[email protected]

Title IV, Part A Webpage


https://tea.texas.gov/Academics/Learning_Support_and_Programs/Title_IV,_Part_A/

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