Associated Talmud Torahs Government Programs Liaison to Federal & State Programs

Hierarchy of Federal Education Programs

Nonpublic School Affiliates Office of Catholic Schools (71%)Office of Catholic Schools (71%) Independent Schools (15%)Independent Schools (15%) Christian Schools (6.5%)Christian Schools (6.5%) Lutheran Schools (4.5%)Lutheran Schools (4.5%) Associated Talmud Torahs (3%)Associated Talmud Torahs (3%) Monthly Consultation Meetings

Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools (ICNS) ATT has been a member since 1970ATT has been a member since 1970 ATT has been on its Executive Board since 1990ATT has been on its Executive Board since 1990 Currently meets 4 times per year

Schools Represented by the ATT to CPS Elementary Akiba SchechterAkiba Schechter Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov – Yeshivas Tiferes TzviJoan Dachs Bais Yaakov – Yeshivas Tiferes Tzvi Yeshiva Shearis YisroelYeshiva Shearis Yisroel High Schools Bais Yaakov High School Bnos Rabbeinu High School Hanna Sacks Bais Yaakov Ida Crown Jewish Academy Lubavitch Girls High School Lubavitch Mesivta of Chicago Telshe High School Yeshivas Meor HaTorah

Federal Title Programs NCLB: No Child Left Behind Title I  Funds are used for math and reading remediation for eligible students.  The ATT was instrumental in getting the alternative method of poverty data collection (i.e. proportionality) approved by CPS which brought Title I to our Chicago and Skokie elementary and high schools

FY 10 Dollars (Services) Allocated to Title I -- all ATT schools Remedial Services directly to ATT Schools (including Skokie for the Chicago students) $520,842 (Provided by Catapult Learning and school-based program)Remedial Services directly to ATT Schools (including Skokie for the Chicago students) $520,842 (Provided by Catapult Learning and school-based program) From Pooled Nonpublic Dollars: Professional Development $219,000Professional Development $219,000 Academic Counseling $123,525Academic Counseling $123,525 Parent Involvement Sessions $11,265Parent Involvement Sessions $11,265 Wish Lists $37,833Wish Lists $37,833

Federal Title Programs NCLB: No Child Left Behind Title IIA (Professional Development)  Funds are used by ATT schools for attendance at professional development conferences, for in-school workshops, and to pay consultants who give in- services in the core-curricular subject areas.

FY 10 Dollars (Services) Allocated to Title IIA -- all ATT schools Professional development in the core curriculum subjectsProfessional development in the core curriculum subjects$74,554

Federal Title Programs NCLB: No Child Left Behind Title IID (Technology)  Funds are used for professional development in technology and for software/hardware.  The ATT helps its schools write ISBE/USAC approved technology plans which often prove to be a critical factor for receiving technology funds.

FY 10 Dollars (Services) Allocated to Title IID -- all ATT schools Technology professional development and software/hardwareTechnology professional development and software/hardware IID Formula $10,820

Federal Title Programs NCLB: No Child Left Behind Title III ( Foreign Language)  Funds are used in improving the teaching of English to foreign students. Foreign students are identified as being in the U.S. less than 3 years and in grades K-12.

FY 10 Dollars (Services) Allocated to Title III -- all ATT schools Limited English proficient programs/materialsLimited English proficient programs/materials$3,400

Federal Title Programs NCLB: No Child Left Behind Title IV (Safe and Drug- free Schools)  Funds are used for drug prevention and conflict resolution workshops/consultants and materials to aid in creating safe and drug-free learning environments.

FY 10 Dollars (Services) Allocated to Title IV -- all ATT schools Programs for drug-free and safe schools (includes conflict resolution, character education, and limited security equipment)Programs for drug-free and safe schools (includes conflict resolution, character education, and limited security equipment)$14,600

Special Leadership Grant from CPS -- all Chicago ATT schools ATT in its role as Jewish affiliate to Chicago Public Schools has made a special Leadership Grant available to its Chicago principals. Funds cover attendance at conferences that impact the leadership skills of school principals and administrators.ATT in its role as Jewish affiliate to Chicago Public Schools has made a special Leadership Grant available to its Chicago principals. Funds cover attendance at conferences that impact the leadership skills of school principals and administrators.

ATT’s Role in NCLB Mandatory consultation with the LEAMandatory consultation with the LEA Liaison to individual nonpublic schoolsLiaison to individual nonpublic schools All paperwork – pre-, during, and postAll paperwork – pre-, during, and post

ATT’s Role in State Programs Liaison to individual nonpublic schools ISBE Recognition ProcessISBE Recognition Process Illinois Textbook LoanIllinois Textbook Loan Teacher CertificationTeacher Certification

Associated Talmud Torahs Government Programs