Fall SECTION 31a AT-RISK Office of Field Services Michelle Patton Fall 2010

2 2 Accelerating Student Achievement  Using the School Improvement Process  Working in Partnerships  Maximizing allowable use of supplementary resources Mike Radke Director, Office Field Services

3 Fall  PURPOSE To understand program requirements. Navigate the MDE website to review available resources.

4 Fall  Programs Section 31a At-Risk  Program Description It is the expectation of the State that the Section 31a Funds be used as SUPPLEMENTARY funds not to SUPPLANT other funds. "to supplant another program" means to take the place of a previously existing instructional program or direct non- instructional services funded from a funding source other than funding under this section.

5 Fall AllocationsAllocations

6 Fall  Grant Application

7 Fall PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT ADMINISTRATION

8 Fall Resource MaterialsResource Materials

9 Fall Allowable Uses Instructional Services  Tutorial Services  Early Childhood Programs  Reduced Class Size  Adult Education  K-3 Early Intervening Programs  Reading Programs  Credit Recovery  Alternative Education

10 Fall Allowable Uses Non-instructional  Medical and Counseling Services  School Health Clinics  Security  School Breakfast Programs

11 Fall Resource Materials Resource Materials Birth – Age 5 Grades K-3 Grades K-3 Grades 4-12

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15 Fall Section 31a State School Aid Act

16 Fall Program ReportsProgram Reports  Due Date  MEGS MEGS  Changes

17 Fall On Site Reviews On Site Reviews  District Study Guides and Explanations  School Study Guides and Explanations

18 Fall For Further Information Contact Michelle Patton Education Consultant Office of Field Services Michigan Department of Education