Office of Federal Programs Allowable Uses of ESEA Funds October 2014

Title I, Part A – Low Income Purpose To provide financial assistance through state educational agencies to local educational agencies and public schools with high numbers or percentages of poor children to help ensure that all children meet challenging State academic content and student academic achievement standards. Uses Salaries for Teachers, Paraprofessionals, and Tutors Professional development Educational software Computers Parental Involvement activi ties Prohibited Activity: Supplanting District Admin : 20% cap (inclusive of indirect cost) ©MDE – Federal Programs Fall MASA

Title I, Part A – Low Income Funds available to LEAs may be used for activities such as: Smaller classes or special instructional spaces Additional teachers and aides Opportunities for professional development for school staff Extra time for teaching Title I students the skills they need A variety of supplementary teaching methods An individualized program for students Additional teaching materials which supplement their regular instruction Fall MASA ©MDE – Federal Programs

Title I, Part A – Low Income Examples Salaries, Benefits, and Travel for Federal Programs Director, Bookkeeper, Secretary, and Title Teachers Parent Center Coordinator, Parent Liaison, Instructional Coach, Academic Tutors Software (READ 180, CASE 21, CCSS, AIMS Webb, Success Maker, Lexis Learning, Compass Learning, Stride Academy) Software (Apex learning, Fastmath, Fraction Nation, Scholastic Do the Math, Renaissance Learning, Study Island, School Status) Interactive White Boards, Laptop, Smartboards, Projectors, Computers, Printers, Chromebooks, Laptop Cart Teaching Supplies CCSS Remediation strategies for SATP2/MCT2 ©MDE – Federal Programs Fall MASA

Title I, Part D Neglected & Delinquent Purpose This program is for supplementary educational services that help provide education continuity for children and youth in state-run institutions for juveniles and in adult correctional institutions, so that these youth can make successful transitions to school or employment once they are released from state institutions. Uses Ensuring that Title I services are incorporated into the existing planning process Using effective instructional strategies that increase the amount of quality learning time providing an accelerated high quality curriculum Coordinate with and support the regular educational program Instruction by highly qualified professional staff Professional development Strategies to increase parental engagement, including family literacy services Prohibited Activity: Supplanting LEA Admin: 20% (cap inclusive of indirect cost) ©MDE – Federal Programs Fall MASA

Title I, Part D Neglected & Delinquent Funds available to LEAs may be used for activities such as: Acquire equipment Evaluation cost Hire teachers, aides, educational counselor Purchase Educational materials, supplies, books, computers, audio- visual equipment Purchase classroom materials for industrial arts and vocational training Parental engagement activities Mentoring and tutoring Transition services Drug and alcohol abuse counseling ©MDE – Federal Programs Fall MASA

Title I, Part D Neglected & Delinquent Examples GED materials Program facility administrator and assistant Supplemental Books Educational games Software Assessment tools Mentoring services Teachers Tutors Transition coordinators Health screening Counseling services Parental involvement services Fall MASA ©MDE – Federal Programs

Title I, 1003(a) Priority and Focus Schools Purpose To support schools not meeting adequate yearly progress (AYP) for multiple years to implement school reform strategies and make AYP. Uses Instruction or to support instruction and initiatives identified in the school(s) plan. Prohibited Activity: Supplanting LEA Admin: $0 ©MDE – Federal Programs Fall MASA

Title I, 1003(a) Priority and Focus Schools Funds available to LEAs may be used for activities such as: Costs directly associated developing the required school improvement, corrective action, and/or restructuring plans Educational materials, supplies, books, computers, audio-visual equipment Parental involvement activities School improvement initiatives, corrective actions, and restructuring initiatives, required by ESEA. Fall MASA©MDE – Federal Programs

Title II, Part A Improving Teacher Quality Purpose To increase the academic achievement of all students helping schools and districts improve teacher and principal quality and ensure that all teachers are high qualified. Uses To recruit, hire and retain highly qualified teachers and principals To provide research-based, high-quality professional development activities To provide training activities to enhance the involvement of parents in their child's education To pay the costs of State tests required of new teachers to determine whether they have subject matter competence and to assist them in meeting State certification requirements To purchase supplies or instructional materials used as part of professional development activities To provide increased opportunities for minorities, individuals with disabilities, and other individuals underrepresented in the teaching profession Fall MASA ©MDE – Federal Programs

Title II, Part A Improving Teacher Quality Prohibited Activity: Supplanting LEA Admin: Restricted Indirect Cost Rate Funds available to LEAs may be used for activities such as: Recruiting and retaining highly qualified teachers, principals and specialist in core academic areas Recruiting, hiring and retaining highly qualified teachers and principals Professional development activities that improve the knowledge of teachers and principals Carrying out professional development programs that are designed to improve the quality of principals and superintendents, including the development and support of academics to help them become outstanding managers and educational leaders Hiring highly qualified teachers in order to reduce class size particularly in the early grades Fall MASA ©MDE – Federal Programs

Title II, Part A Improving Teacher Quality Examples Data Coaching Behavior Classroom Management Language Essentials for Teacher of Reading and Spelling Thinking Maps Instructional facilitators Instructional specialist PLCs Fall MASA©MDE – Federal Programs

Title III, Part A – Limited English Proficiency Purpose To ensure that limited English proficient (LEP) children, including immigrant children and youth, master English and meet the same rigorous standards for academic achievement as all children are expected to meet, including meeting challenging State academic content and student academic achievement standards by developing high-quality language instruction educational programs. Uses To implement high-quality language instructional programs built on scientifically based research demonstrating the effectiveness in increasing English proficiency and student academic achievement in the core academic subjects To provide high-quality professional development To annually assess the English proficiency of all LEP students served by activities carried out under this section Fall MASA©MDE – Federal Programs

Title III, Part A – Limited English Proficiency Uses continued: To upgrade program objectives and effective instructional strategies; To improve the instruction program for LEP children by identifying, acquiring, and upgrading curricula, instruction materials, educational software and assessment procedures; Provide tutorials and academic, or vocational and technical training; Provide community participation programs, family literacy services, and parent outreach and training activities to LEP children and their families; Fall MASA ©MDE – Federal Programs

Title III, Part A – Limited English Proficiency Uses continued: Acquire or develop education technology, including materials in languages other than English Participate in electronic networks for materials, training, and communication, and incorporating information derived from such participation in curricula and programs. Prohibited Activity: Supplanting LEA Admin: 2% Fall MASA©MDE – Federal Programs

Title III, Part A – Limited English Proficiency Funds available to LEAs may be used for activities such as: Purchasing instructional material, and educational software Upgrading program effective instructional strategies Identifying, acquiring, and upgrading curricula and materials Providing tutorials and intensified instruction Developing and implementing language instruction programs coordinated with other relevant programs and services Providing community participation programs, family outreach, and family literacy programs Improving instruction through educational technology, electronic networks for materials, training and communication, and incorporating resources into curricula and programs Examples Title III Teacher, Tutor, Consultants, Professional Development, Travel to/from PD Rosetta Stone, English in a Flash, Software, Computers, IPADs ELLevations TESOL fees Fall MASA©MDE – Federal Programs

Title III, Part A – Immigrant Purpose To assist local educational agencies (LEAs) that experience significant increases in their student population due to immigration. The term immigrant children and youth refers to individuals who: are aged were not born in any state; and Have not been attending one or more schools in any one or more States for more than 3 full academic years. Uses To provide family literacy activities and parent outreach To support personnel (teacher aides) To provide provisions of tutorials, mentoring and academic or career counseling for immigrant children and youth Fall MASA©MDE – Federal Programs

Title III, Part A – Immigrant Uses continued: For identification and acquisition of curricular materials, educational software, and technologies to be used in the program carried out with funds For basic instruction services that are directly attributable to the presence in the school district involved of immigrant children and youth, including the payment of costs of providing additional classroom supplies, cost of transportation, or such other costs as are directly attributable to such additional basic instruction services Fall MASA©MDE – Federal Programs

Title III, Part A – Immigrant Uses continued: Other instruction services that are designed to assist immigrant children and youth to achieve in elementary schools and secondary schools in the United States, such as programs of introduction to the educational system and civics education; and Activities, coordinated with community-based organizations, institutions of higher education, private sector entities, or other entities with expertise in working with immigrants, to assist parents of immigrant children and youth by offering comprehensive community services. Fall MASA©MDE – Federal Programs

Title IV, Part B 21st Century Community Learning Centers Purpose To create community learning centers that provide academic enrichment opportunities for children and their families by providing a safe environment for students when school is not in session. Uses Remedial education activities and academic enrichment learning programs, including providing additional assistance to students to allow the students to improve their academic achievement Mathematics and science education activities Arts and music education activities Entrepreneurial education programs Tutoring services and mentoring programs F all MASA ©MDE – Federal Programs

Title IV, Part B 21st Century Community Learning Centers Uses continued: Programs that provide after-school activities for limited English proficient students that emphasize language skills and academic achievement Recreational activities Telecommunications and technology education programs Expanded library service hours Programs that promote parental involvement and family literacy Programs that provide assistance to students who have been truant, suspended, or expelled, to allow the students to improve their academic achievement Drug and violence prevention programs, counseling programs, and character education programs Fall MASA©MDE – Federal Programs

Title IV, Part B 21st Century Community Learning Centers Prohibited Activities Construction Excessive equipment or software purchases Supplanting LEA Admin: 20% Fall MASA©MDE – Federal Programs

Title IV, Part B 21st Century Community Learning Centers Funds available to LEAs may be used for activities such as: Hiring personnel Purchasing instructional supplies Purchasing Equipment Professional Development Examples Coordinator Tutors Snacks Material for Activities (i.e. culinary arts) Fall MASA ©MDE – Federal Programs

Title VI, Part B.2 – Rural and Low Purpose To address the unique needs of rural school districts that frequently lack the personnel and resources needed to compete effectively for Federal competitive grants and receive formula grant allocations in amounts too small to be effective in meeting their intended purposes. Uses Teacher recruitment and retention Professional development Educational Technology Parental involvement activities Activities authorized under the following programs: Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities State Grants program, Title I - Part A, and Title III Prohibited Activity: Supplanting LEA Admin: Restricted Indirect Cost Rate Fall MASA©MDE – Federal Programs

Title VI, Part B.2 – Rural and Low Funds available to LEAs may be used for activities such as: Signing bonuses and other financial incentives Software and Hardware Violence, drugs, alcohol and tobacco prevention programs and activities Hiring teachers and tutors Instructional supplies Examples: Same examples as Title I, Part A Computers, Software Fall MASA©MDE – Federal Programs

Title X, Part C – Homeless Education Purpose To provide activities for and services to homeless children and youth including preschool- age children, that enable these children to enroll, attend, and succeed in school. Uses To provide before or after school tutoring, supplemental instruction and enriched educational activities To provide evaluations of strengths, needs, eligibility for programs and services All activities may be provided on school grounds or at other facilities including sectarian property. Prohibited Activities: Purchasing equipment Supplanting LEA Admin: No cap Fall MASA©MDE – Federal Programs

Title X, Part C – Homeless Education Funds available to LEAs may be used for activities such as: Tutoring, supplemental instruction, and enriched educational services Expedited evaluations of strengths and needs of homeless students (gifted and talented, disabilities, and EL) Professional development Referral services for medical, dental, mental, and other health services Transportation Developmentally appropriate early childhood education programs not provided through other federal, state or local funds. Services to attract, engage, and retain homeless students in public school programs and services provided to non homeless students Before and after school, mentoring, and summer programs in which a teacher or other HQ individuals provides tutoring Fall MASA © MDE – Federal Programs

Title X, Part C – Homeless Education Funds available to LEAs may be used for activities such as: Payment of fees and other costs associated with tracking, obtaining, and transferring records necessary for enrolling Education and training of parents of homeless children about rights of and available resources to such children Coordination between schools and agencies providing services Pupil services and referrals for services such as violence prevention counseling Activities to address needs such as domestic violence Adaptation of space and purchase of supplies for non-school facilities School supplies Extraordinary or emergency assistance Fall MASA©MDE – Federal Programs

Title X, Part C – Homeless Education Examples: Doctor visits to include medical, dental, mental, other health services Salaries for tutors, bus drivers, home site liaisons School supplies, snacks, educational computer software programs Professional development including travel to local, state, and national activities Parental and community involvement activities Tutoring Referrals for dental, medical, and other health services Emergency assistance Fall MASA©MDE – Federal Programs

Administrative Consolidation The LEAs may operate an administrative cost pool as allowed under ESEA. All administrative funds are consolidated into the cost pool and used for personnel salaries, travel, commodities, and contracted support as necessary and reasonable to carry out monitoring, evaluation, technical assistance and training functions. Fall MASA ©MDE – Federal Programs

Marcus E. Cheeks, Director of Federal Programs Adrienne Williams, Office Director Farrah Nicholson, Office Director Melanie Diggs, Finance Director Questions: Office Phone: (601) Thank you for your attendance!! ©MDE – Federal Programs