1. Welcome! Title II, Part A Sign in Pick up copies of:
“Guidelines for Title II, Part A Use of Funds under ESSA” draft document
“Title II, Part A: Application” draft document

2. Title II, Part A – FASFEPA Spring 2017
Using Title II, Part A Funds to Support Teacher and Principal Training and Recruitment

3. Today’s Session: Allocation Update
Guidelines for Title II, Part A Use of Funds under ESSA (draft)
Application Review (draft)
Equitable Services for Private Schools Update
Questions
Note: This presentation and all related documents will be ed to participants

4. Allocation Update
Congress passed the FY17 Omnibus Appropriations Act, and it was signed into law on May 5, 2017
For education, it provides funding for most of the grants (July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018).
The state of Florida’s budget for Title II, Part A could be higher or lower than last year, depending on how the new ESSA allocation calculation will work out. As of right now, we are unsure how the enrollment and poverty numbers will factor in compared to other states.
To be on the safe side, it would be wise for Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to plan for a 13-15% decrease in funds for the school year. It is also advised to be extremely conservative with budget projections.

5. Allocation Update
Federal budget reflects a national 13% decrease in funds for Title II, Part A
We do not expect to receive actual state allocations for a few weeks
Almost impossible to reliably estimate FL’s award amount, due to changes in funding formula(s)
The state of Florida’s budget for Title II, Part A could be higher or lower than last year, depending on how the new ESSA allocation calculation will work out. As of right now, we are unsure how the enrollment and poverty numbers will factor in compared to other states.
To be on the safe side, it would be wise for Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to plan for a 13-15% decrease in funds for the school year. It is also advised to be extremely conservative with budget projections.

6. Guidelines for Title II, Part A Use of Funds under ESSA
DRAFT Technical Assistance Document

7. SEC. 2001 - PURPOSE The purpose of Title II, Part A funds is to:
Increase student achievement consistent with the challenging State academic standards;
Improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other school leaders;

8. SEC. 2001 – PURPOSE The purpose of Title II, Part A funds is to:
Increase the number of teachers, principals, and other school leaders who are effective in improving student academic achievement in schools;
Provide low-income and minority students greater access to effective teachers, principals, and other school leaders.

9. SEC. 2103 - LOCAL USES OF FUNDS
LEAs shall use Title II-A funds to develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive programs and activities
in accordance with the purpose of this title;
to address the learning needs of all students, including children with disabilities, English learners, and gifted and talented students

10. SEC. 2103 - LOCAL USES OF FUNDS
In addition to the two requirements in the previous slide, there are 16 additional authorized uses of Title II, Part A funds
You may plan activities in accordance with any of the authorized uses of funds
You are not required to address all 16 authorized uses of funds

11. Title II, Part A: 2017-18 Application
DRAFT Application

12. 2017-18 Title II, Part A Application (DRAFT)
The application for will look different than previous years:
Paper-based (not on online grants system)
Will focus on needs assessment and strategic activities, rather than a list of questions
Suggestions? Please to Lynn Kemper –

13. Application – Needs Assessment
The Needs Assessment section is divided into three phases:
Collect and Analyze Data
Identify Areas of Strength and Challenges
Identify and Prioritize Needs

14. Needs Assessment – Phase One
Phase 1 - Collect and Analyze Data:
Consider various and numerous qualitative and quantitative sources
Determine existing trends that support the identification of needs related student achievement, teacher supply, and teacher and principal effectiveness
The Title II, Part A Application Guidance Document provides additional assistance when considering data sources

15. Needs Assessment – Phase One
Phase 1 - Collect and Analyze Data: Possible data to be used during Phase 1 are included in the application, with hyperlinks to data available through the FLDOE

16. Needs Assessment – Phase Two
Phase 2 - Identify Areas of Strength and Challenges:
Based on the data collected and analyzed in Phase 1
Look at trends to consider the areas of strength and challenges related to student achievement, teacher supply, and teacher effectiveness and principal and other school leader effectiveness

17. Needs Assessment – Phase Two

18. Needs Assessment – Phase Three
Phase 3: Identify and Prioritize Needs:
Use the results from phases one and two to identify the greatest needs of the LEA
Prioritize needs associated with student achievement, teacher supply, and teacher effectiveness and principal and other school leader effectiveness

19. Needs Assessment – Phase Three
Phase 3: Identify and Prioritize Needs: The LEA will complete the following table to identify needs (some boxes include drop-down menu choices)

20. Application – Strategic Activities
Once the LEA has identified and prioritized needs, consider ways in which Title II, Part A funds can support strategies to address these needs
Title II, Part A funded activities in the LEA should address the areas of greatest need identified through the needs assessment process

21. Application – Strategic Activities
Strategic activities will be organized into the five following categories:
(1) Optimizing the supply of new teachers;
(2) Boosting effectiveness of all teachers through effective evaluation and targeted professional development;
(3) Retaining and leveraging the most effective teachers;
(4) Prioritizing effective teachers for high-needs students; and
(5) Improving or exiting persistently less effective teachers and replace with more effective teachers

22. Application – Strategic Activities

23. Title II, Part A Application Guidance Document (DRAFT)
Green packet on your table
Expanded version of the application
Designed to provide additional assistance to LEAs
Data and sources are starting points
Optional – LEAs are NOT required to complete this document

24. Equitable Services for Private Schools
Update

25. Equitable Services for Private Schools
A technical assistance document for Equitable Services is forthcoming
TA document includes: Notification, Consultation, Documentation, Allocation, Roll Forward Requirements, Authorized Use of Funds, Reimbursement, and FAQs

26. Equitable Services for Private Schools – Allocation Calculation

27. Equitable Services for Private Schools – Changes with ESSA
Includes, but is not limited to:
Ombudsman – will monitor and enforce equitable services requirements
Expanded requirements for LEAs during consultation process
LEAs must have written affirmation from private school officials stating meaningful consultation occurred
Expanded regulation on how private schools may go about filing a complaint(s)

28. Questions?
Questions, comments, concerns can be ed to Lynn Kemper at

29. Exit Survey: How can I continue to support you?
Lynn Kemper, Title II Coordinator
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