Consolidated Application Workshop

Handouts

To enable users to efficiently complete applications through the Michigan Electronic Grants System (MEGS) Purpose of Workshop

What’s New New Local Education Agency (LEA) Planning Cycle application Updated Title I School Selection and Allocation application –Both must be submitted and approved before approval of the Consolidated Application

Title I, Part AImproving Basic Programs Title I, Part CMigrant Education Title I, Part DN or D Prevention/Intervention Title II, Part ATeacher/Principal Training & Recruiting Title II, Part DEnhancing Education Through Technology Title IIILanguage Acquisition Program Students Title V, Part AInnovative Programs Title VI, Part B,Rural/Low-Income Subpart 2 What Grants are in the CA?

Office of School Improvement Generally Allowable Use of Funds (revised) 07/21/06

Section 31aState At-Risk Programs Section 41Bilingual Education Title VI, ATransferability Provision Title VI, B,Rural Education Subpart 1 Achievement Program – REAP/SRSA Title IXGeneral Provisions What About?

How does MDE determine the amount of funding a district receives? –2004 census poverty estimates –Allocation formulas (vary by grant) Allocation Process

Title I Allocations

Initiating the Consolidated Application

Grants Available in CA

Application Menu Header Details Application Information Management Activities General Information Budget Pages Program Information Attachments Submitting the Application Consolidated Application Overview

Main Menu – Returns the user to the page with all applications initiated by the user’s agency. Don’t Touch Me! Ignore me at all costs. Application Menu – Returns the user to the “home page” for the application. A feature built into this link is a JavaScript menu that allows quick access to other parts of the application. This menu has links to budget pages and program information. Report Menu – Takes the user to the list of reports for the application. Errors – Tracks the progress of the application and alerts the user when any critical part is not completed. All errors must be addressed in order to submit the application. Report Errors – Alerts the user to any errors in the report. All errors must be addressed in order to submit the report. Logout – Logs the user out of MEGS. Application and User Information – Indicates the application that is currently being worked on, the applicant agency, the application number, and the current user’s name. Help Main Menu Application Menu Errors Logout Application and User Information ■ Help – Takes the user to specific help information for each page. This feature is the first source of assistance for questions or problems that users might encounter. Report Menu Report Errors View Comments Consolidated Application Header Details

HELP Main Menu Application Menu Errors Logout Application and User Information Help – Takes the user to specific help information for each page. Each sub-grant’s budget detail page has a help page listing all the allowable function codes for that grant AND a description of what should be categorized under that function code for that grant. Report Menu Report Errors VIEW COMMENTS Consolidated Application HELP Button & Budget Details

Don’t forget to scroll down. Each section of the application has its own section for comments. View Comments/Checklist

Application Information

Assurances & Certifications

Management Activities

Control Access to this Application

Review Grant Selections

Approval Status of Grants

View a PDF of this Application

View a Blank PDF

General Information

Grant Contact and Fiscal Agent Information

Consortium/Grant Member Information

School Level Budgeting (recommended)

Description of Equitable Access

Participation of Private Nonprofit Schools – Federal Programs

Budget Pages

Budget Summary Links

Budget Summary New

Title I, Part A Budget Summary (continued) Indirect

Budget Detail Reminder-Use Help for Function Codes

Flexibility for program services Handouts describe transfer options and limitations if the district is identified for improvement Check with consultant before using this option Transferability

Add/Edit Budget Item Transferability

Program Information

Program Information Page Summary

Local School District Consolidated Plan

Consolidated Plan Required for new PSAs Required elements listed in MEGS Upload plan in MEGS Requires new plan (examples): Restructuring Reorganizing district Current plan expires District chooses to develop new plan Updated plan (revision template found under Program Information) Error message will occur if this page is not reviewed

Local School District Plan Revision Template

Delivery Systems for Special Populations

Title II, Part A – Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting New

Title V, Part A – Innovative Programs Local Uses of Funds

Attachments

Sample Letter to Private Nonprofit Schools (if applicable)

Local School District Consolidated Plan

Intermediate School District Consolidated Plan

Additional Budget Detail Information

Review Consolidated Application Checklist Click on Error link in the menu header bar Make any necessary corrections Go to the application menu screen to click the submit button Print confirmation To Submit Your Application

Contact your Field Services Consultant: Region Region Region Region Region Questions and Answers

Office of School Improvement Contacts Mike Radke, Assistant Director Office of School Improvement, Field Services Margaret Madigan, Supervisor Field Services