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MCPSS School Action for Excellence

Technical Assistance 2009-2010

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Today’s Agenda

• Welcome & Purpose Dr. Reginald Eggleston Title I Personnel Assistant Superintendent, Job

Descriptions/Schedules Federal & Special ProgramsUse of Funds

• SAE Toolkit Ms. Susan RobertsonSchool Improvement Specialist

• SAE Checklist 2009-2010 Ms. Tracy Jay Directions for Completing the 1st Draft School Improvement Specialist

• Professional Development Ms. Patricia HughesStaff Development Director

• Parenting Ms. Paula Reese Parenting Specialist

• Special Education Inclusion Ms. Julie Carpenter/ Ms. Leigh Anne Akey Special Education Resource Teachers

• Technology Plan Technology Resource Teachers

information Technology Services

• Frequently Asked Questions Dr. Reginald Eggleston Next Steps / Timeline Review Assistant Superintendent, Questions and Answers Federal & Special Programs

• Allocations for 2009-2010 Mr. Ed JohnsonBudgeting Director

• On-Line Evaluation Maryam Hasan/Quentina Pruitt

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Title I Personnel

• All positions that will be funded by Title I must be based on data driven needs as identified in the Comprehensive Needs Assessment (CNA).

• Our first priority is to direct all resources (funds, materials, supplies and personnel) to the classroom.

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Title I Personnel

• If a school needs to reduce class sizes, consider hiring the following personnel:

Intervention Teacher Intervention Teacher/FacilitatorData Intervention Teacher Reminder: These positions will

work only in the accountability areas of reading and math.

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Title I Personnel

• Can a school convert a teacher foundation unit into an administrative, counselor or media specialist position?

No. The positions that you were allocated must be utilized in the manner in which they were allocated. If you were allocated 12.5 teacher units, the personnel must be used as teachers.

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Title I Personnel

• Can a school convert a counselor’s position into an administrative or teacher position?

No. If your school was allocated a .5 counselor, that person must serve as a counselor.

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Title I Personnel

Which positions may be supported by Title I funds?

Intervention Teacher Intervention Teacher/Title I Facilitator Data Intervention Teacher Counselor (.5) Library Media Specialist (.5) Registered Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse Health Paraprofessional (.5) Attendance Paraprofessional (.5) Instructional Paraprofessional (Technology) Instructional Paraprofessional Media Paraprofessional (.5) Retract Paraprofessional Parent Manager Parent Organizer (Contract)

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MOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

USE OF FUNDS

Key Goals: Must address prioritized academic needs indicated by the needs assessment.

Must be based on district needs.

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USE OF FUNDSTITLE I

Title I Improve academic achievement of the disadvantaged

(Identified Title I Schools Only)Purpose of Funds

To ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on challenging State academic achievement standards and state academic assessments.

Use of FundsAppropriate use of Funds

Title I funds should be used to support the Ten (10) components of the SAE Plan.

1. Comprehensive Needs Assessment2. Schoolwide Reform Strategies3. Measures to include Teachers in the Decisions

Regarding the Use of Academic Assessments

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USE OF FUNDSTITLE I

Title I Improve academic achievement of the disadvantaged (cont.)

(Identified Title I Schools Only)4. Additional Academic Assistance for Students

(Extended Day/Summer School)5. Staff Development6. Coordination and Integration of Funds7. Parental Involvement8. Instruction by Highly Qualified Faculty and

Staff9. Strategies to Attract Highly Qualified Teachers10. Plans for Assisting Children in the Transition

from Early Childhood Programs to Local Elementary School Programs

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Use of Funds

Inappropriate Use of Funds Title I May not use funds to supplant May not use funds to purchase food items or

incentives, i.e., door prizes

SUPPLANT Federal Funds To Supplement, Not Supplant, Non-

Federal Funds. In General – A State educational agency or local

educational agency shall use Federal funds received under this part only to supplement the funds that would, in the absence of such Federal funds, be made available from non-Federal sources for the education of pupils participating in programs assisted under this part, and not to supplant such funds.

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USE OF TITLE II FUNDS

Title II Prepare, train, and recruit Highly Qualified Teachers and Principals (Includes Class-size Reduction Funding)

Purpose of Funds• To increase the academic achievement of all

students by helping school districts improve teacher and principal quality in order to ensure that all teachers are highly qualified

NOTE: No Title II Funds will be allocated to the local schools for the FY2009-2011 school year. These funds will be retained at the District level to support the eighteen (18) month Professional Development Plan.

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For Additional Information on the Use of Federal Funds:

ContactMr. Charles Johnson

Financial AdministratorOffice: 221-5213

Facsimile: 221-5237cjohns@mcpss.com

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SAE Toolkit

New and improved version:• One SAE Toolkit• Streamlined• Where to Access? -Mobile County Public Schools Website -Federal & Special Programs -Documents -School Action for Excellence Toolkit 2009-2011

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SAE Toolkit

Table of Contents:A. SAE ChecklistB. Annual Measurable ObjectivesC. Comprehensive Needs AssessmentD. Measurable GoalsE. Focus Areas – Student AchievementF. Professional DevelopmentG. Limited English ProficientH. Pyramid of Intervention ActivitiesI. Support Services StrategiesJ. Parental InvolvementK. Title I Paid Personnel Positions/Job DescriptionsL. Frequently Used Account Numbers

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Can a school apply for Title II Funds?Title II funds are not being allocated to schools or granted this year. The Title II funds are being utilized for classroom reduction units and to fund district initiatives.

• Can a school budget for travel?Yes. All travel will have to be pre-approved by your assigned Assistant Superintendent. Travel must be cost efficient.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What professional development will be offered?The District’s 18 month Professional Development Plan will be available by the end of May in the documents section of the Staff Development Website.

• Are schools expected to earmark funds for MMGW? If yes, how much?Yes. Registration fees have been covered by the district. Each school will need to earmark funds to cover travel, lodging and meals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Will schools receive district funding for the Bridges Transitional Program this year? No. There are no additional funds at this time.

• Will Non-Title I schools receive district funding for extended day/ after school programs?

No. There are no additional funds at this time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Can a school hire non-highly qualified teachers to tutor in the extended day program?

No. The law states that all teachers paid with Title I, Part A funds must be highly qualified in the content area.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Can a school purchase additional copiers other than what was allocated by the district?No. Copiers cannot be purchased using federal funds. The copier allocations were based on a formula that took into consideration the number of students and teachers at each school. The overall needs of the students not meeting state standards should take precedence.

• Can a school list a less expensive teacher in the Title I Budget, but allow another teacher (higher paid) to perform the duties?The teacher that is being funded must perform the duties outlined in the job description.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Can a school hire a Reading Coach?Federal funds cannot be used to pay for any coaching positions.

• Can a school hire a content specific, grade specific Intervention teacher?Yes. Personnel should be hired based on needs identified in the Comprehensive Needs Assessment and approved by your assigned Assistant Superintendent.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Can a school employee serve as the parent representative on the SAE Committee? No. The parent representative should not be an employee at the school.

• I work at school A. My child attends school B. Can I serve on the SAE Committee at school B?Yes. However, serving on the SAE Committee at another school cannot interfere with the duties of the employee. Realistically, it would be difficult for an employee to secure release time to attend meetings held during the day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Can the annual Title I Parent Meeting be held in conjunction with PTA/PTO Meetings?No. The law states that this should be a separate meeting only with Title I information on the agenda.

• Can the Principal decide on the use of Parental Involvement funds? No. The allocation of the Parental Involvement funds should be a SAE and /or Parent Advisory Committee decision with appropriate documentation.

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Next StepsRevised School Action for Excellence (SAE) Plan

Development and Review TimelineSY 2009-2011

• Principal Steering Committee Meeting January 28, 2009 – 3:00 p.m.Cypress Auditorium

• SAE Principal’s Meeting March 10, 2009Via Distance

Learning Lab • SAE Technical Assistance March 26th and 27th

Cypress Auditorium • Projected Positions & Salaries Due: April 10, 2009

• Plans Due: May 8, 2009(PDCA’s & Appendices only)

• Completed Checklist by School Improvement Specialists May 11 - May 15, 2009

• Spring Accountability Data Released August 3 - 7, 2009

• SAE Comprehensive Needs Assessment and July 2009directions for completing

• Plans Due – Final Copy: September 11, 2009(Including Needs Assessment with Spring 09 Assessment Data)

• Review Team Training TBA

• Review of Plans by Executive Teams TBA

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Questions and Answers

Thank You!

Dr. Reginald EgglestonAssistant Superintendent

Federal & Special Programs

reggleston@mcpss.com