Private School Participation Administrator Webinar December 16, 2014 Keystone AEA

Title III Federal Visit Update What we know regarding Title III citations. Iowa Department of Education response to the Title III citations. Timelines for changes (as a result of Title III monitoring visit).

Nonpublic Participation Chapter 280.4, Uniform School Requirement, Iowa Code. When a student is limited English proficient, both public and nonpublic schools shall provide special instruction, which shall include, but need not be limited to, either instruction in English as a second language or transitional Bilingual instruction. Such instruction will continue until the student is fully English proficient or demonstrates a functional ability to speak, read, write, and understand the English language. The Department of Education has monitoring and technical assistance responsibilities.

Nonpublic Participation 281—60.5 (280) Nonpublic school participation. English as a second language and transitional bilingual programs offered by a public school district shall be made available to nonpublic school students residing in the district.

Meaningful Conversation Our understanding: Meaningful conversations should be happening between the public and nonpublic district to determine supports for ELL students in the nonpublic schools. That conversation should happen annually and documentation of the discussion should be made.

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Title III Funding As a subgrantee, Keystone is required to gather input into the use of Title III dollars ● Title III dollars are used for supports for ELL programs (includes resources, professional development, etc.) ● Title III dollars are not to be used for direct service to ELL students.

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Upcoming Webinars Jan. 1:00: IELDA Feb. 1:00: Legal-ese: Castaneda, Lau, OCR Mar. 1:00: ELP Standards / PD prep for Apr. 1:00: Preparations for fall (Lau Plan, ordering TELPA, etc.) May 1:00: Topic to be determined