Title I and IDEA Coordination of ARRA Funds

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) provides funds to save and create jobs and to reform education Title I, Part A: $10 billion IDEA, Part B: $11.3 billion IDEA, Part B Preschool: $400 million IDEA, Part C: $500 million Making Connections: IDEA and Title I American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

3 Invest in Early Childhood Education

The foundation for learning is built on motor development, social and emotional development, approaches to learning, language development and cognition. High quality early intervention services affect children’s development, relationships with others and success in school. High quality early intervention services minimize disparities in what children know and do before they enter kindergarten. Positive economic benefits result from early education. 4 What Does Research Say?

W ORDS H EARD PER HOUR A FFIRMATIVES PER HOUR P ROHIBITIONS PER HOUR P ROFESSIONAL FAMILY CHILD 2, H ART & R ISLEY (1995) 5 Research

W ORDS H EARD PER HOUR A FFIRMATIVES PER HOUR P ROHIBITIONS PER HOUR P ROFESSIONAL FAMILY CHILD 2, W ORKING CLASS CHILD 1, H ART & R ISLEY (1995) 6 Research

W ORDS H EARD PER HOUR A FFIRMATIVES PER HOUR P ROHIBITIONS PER HOUR P ROFESSIONAL FAMILY CHILD 2, W ORKING CLASS CHILD 1, C HILD LIVING IN POVERTY H ART & R ISLEY (1995) 7 Research

Examples of Coordinating Title I, Part A and IDEA, Part B Funds Provided Through the ARRA 8 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

LEA may reserve funds from its total Title I, Part A allocation to operate a preschool program for eligible children in the district. Eligible children are those identified as at risk of failing to meet the State’s academic achievement standards based on multiple educationally-related measures. LEA may use IDEA Part B Section 611 and Section 619 preschool grant funds to serve children with disabilities in Title I preschool programs.. Using Title I, Part A and IDEA, Part B Funds to Support a Preschool Program Districtwide Preschool Example

A school receiving Title I, Part A funds with at least 40 percent low-income students may operate a schoolwide program to improve the academic performance of all students, particularly the lowest- achieving students, in the school. The school may consolidate Title I, Part A, IDEA Part B Section 611 and Section 619 preschool grant funds, and other Federal, State, and local funds to implement the schoolwide program.. Using Title I, Part A and IDEA, Part B Funds to Support a Preschool Program Schoolwide Program Example

A couple of other points to keep in mind: – For Title I, Part A, the schoolwide program must focus on improving the academic achievement of children served by the program. – For IDEA, the schoolwide program needs to ensure that children with disabilities continue to receive a free appropriate public education. – For IDEA, the schoolwide program must also comply with all other requirements of IDEA, Part B to the same extent as it would if it did not use funds under IDEA, Part B or section 8003(d) of the ESEA in the schoolwide program.. Using Title I, Part A and IDEA, Part B Funds to Support A Preschool Program Schoolwide Program Example

Given the above caveats regarding the type of school, consider using Title I, Part A and IDEA, Part B funds to: Develop/upgrade curriculum to align with early learning standards Develop and implement multi-tiered interventions Purchase technology, including assistive technology for children with disabilities and provide training in its use Deliver high quality professional development Using Title I, Part A and IDEA, Part B Funds to Support Preschool Programs

Professional development (63% Title I/68% IDEA) Personnel (58% Title I/ 61% IDEA) Classroom technology (53% Title I/ 54% IDEA) Classroom equipment/supplies (38% Title I/ 41% IDEA) AASA Survey, August 2009 How are States Using Title I and ARRA Funds

Focused on evidence-based practices that will support children’s achievement Provided in enough depth to positively change personnel’s behavior Include follow-up activities to ensure the practice is implemented consistent with the training Delivered consistent with staff development standards such as those of the National Staff Development Council 14 High Quality Professional Development

TRAINING COMPONENTS Knowledge Skill Demonstration Use in the Classroom Theory and Discussion 10% 5%0%..+Demonstration in Training …+ Practice & Feedback in Training …+ Coaching in Classroom Joyce and Showers, 2002 Research

TRAINING COMPONENTS Knowledge Skill Demonstration Use in the Classroom Theory and Discussion 10% 5%0%..+Demonstration in Training 30% 20% 0% …+ Practice & Feedback in Training …+ Coaching in Classroom Joyce and Showers, 2002 Research

TRAINING COMPONENTS Knowledge Skill Demonstration Use in the Classroom Theory and Discussion 10% 5%0%..+Demonstration in Training 30% 20% 0% …+ Practice & Feedback in Training 60% 5% …+ Coaching in Classroom Joyce and Showers, 2002 Research

TRAINING COMPONENTS Knowledge Skill Demonstration Use in the Classroom Theory and Discussion 10% 5%0%..+Demonstration in Training 30% 20% 0% …+ Practice & Feedback in Training 60% 5% …+ Coaching in Classroom 95% Joyce and Showers, 2002 Research 95%

19 Early Learning Begets Later Learning

Links to guidance and other information on ED ARRA programs (available at: Title I, Part A ARRA Use of Funds Guidance (available at: IDEA, Part B ARRA Use of Funds Guidance (available at: Consolidating funds in a schoolwide program: see Section E in ED’s Title I, Part A Fiscal Guidance (available at: Selected Resources