SECTION 31a AT-RISK Office of Field Services Revised 2012

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

4  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 AllocationsAllocations

6  Grant Application

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

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11 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT ADMINISTRATION DEVELOPMENTAL KINDERGARTEN TRANSITIONAL FIRST GRADE

12 Resource MaterialsResource Materials

13 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

14 Allowable Uses Non-instructional  Health Education  Social Emotional  School Health Clinics  Security  School Breakfast Programs  Flexibility

15 New Uses  Anti-bullying  Crisis Intervention

16 Section 31a State School Aid Act

17 Program ReportsProgram Reports  Due Date  MEGS+ MEGS+  Changes

18 On Site Reviews On Site Reviews  District Study Guides and Explanations  School Study Guides and Explanations

19 For Further Information Contact Regional Education Consultants Office of Field Services Michigan Department of Education