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Intro to �Federal Grants��Presented by �Tracie Sweet�SCPCSD Director of Federal Programs

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What is the purpose of Title I grants?

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Purpose of Title I

Title I:

Improving Student Achievement

(Includes support for students experiencing homelessness and students in foster care)

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TRUE or FALSE

All schools receive Title I funding.

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Title I Eligibility

FALSE

Title I eligibility is based on the school’s Pupils in Poverty (PIP) percentages from 135-day counts.
Schools are eligible if they have a PIP% of 40% or more.
Schools at 75% and above MUST be served.
If funding is available, other eligible schools may be served in ranking order.

(2023-2024 – Funding was only available to serve schools at 61% and above.)

Therefore, new schools are not eligible for Title I during their first year.
Schools are required to have at least one full year of planning to be eligible to receive Title I funds.

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Year 1 schools will know in the spring of year 1 if they qualify for Title I funding (after 135-day counts). However, schools MUST have at least a year of planning.

How can year 1 schools plan for the unknown?

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Year 1 Planning

Conduct a Comprehensive Needs Assessment (CNA) that outlines the needs in all area of the school, including the following:

Student Achievement (Math, ELA, Science, Social Studies, etc.)
Teacher and Administrator Quality (Recruitment, Retention, Effectiveness of Teachers and Administrators)
Parent and Family Engagement
Social Emotional Learning
Safe and Healthy Learning Environment
Technology

Determine how each area will be assessed.

Example: Parent and Family Engagement – surveys, parent feedback from parenting events, monthly parent pulse checks, etc.

Create a “wish list” of supplemental activities

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What is the purpose of Title II?

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Purpose of Title II

Title II:

Improve Quality and Effectiveness of Teachers and Administrators

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TRUE or FALSE

All schools receive Title II funding.

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Title II Eligibility

True

Currently, all schools receive Title II funding.

Title II Allocations = Base Amount + Per Teacher Allocation Amount

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TRUE or FALSE

Schools may use Title II funding to recruit and retain teachers.

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Title II Allowable Activities

True

Click here for a complete list of Title II allowable uses of funds.

Examples:

Professional Development (contractors for PD, travel, registration, etc.)
Stipends for attending PD outside of contracted hours
Recruitment and retention stipends to attract and retain teachers
Supplies and materials (limited to supplies and materials to be used for professional development, such as book studies)

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What subgroup of students benefit from the Title III grant?

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Allowable Activities

Multi-Language Learners (MLs)

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What is the purpose of Title IV?

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Purpose of Title IV

Title IV:

Student Support and Academic Enrichment (Well-Rounded, Safe/Healthy, Technology)

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Allowable Use of Funds

Click here for a list of allowable activities for Title I, II, III, & IV.

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We have discussed Title I, II, III, & IV. Name another federal grant.

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Other Federal Grants

ATSI and CSI: Additional Federal Funds for Priority Schools
IDEA : Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ensures access to a Free Appropriate Public Education for students with disabilities.
CTE: Career Technology Education

Other Grants Currently Received by SCPCSD: