1. 2016 MASS/Alliance Winter Conference
Office of Federal Programs
January 26, 2016
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2. Vision Mission MS State Board of Education’s Vision and Mission
To create a world-class educational system that gives students the knowledge and skills to be successful in college and the workforce, and to flourish as parents and citizens
Mission
To provide leadership through the development of policy and accountability systems so that all students are prepared to compete in the global community
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3. State Board of Education Goals 5-Year Strategic Plan for 2016-2020
All Students Proficient and Showing Growth in All Assessed Areas
Every Student Graduates High School and is Ready for College and Career
Every Child Has Access to a High-Quality Early Childhood Program
Every School Has Effective Teachers and Leaders
Every Community Effectively Using a World-Class Data System to Improve Student Outcomes
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4. Office of Federal Programs’ Vision, Mission, & Goals
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Regional Contacts

5. Questions? federalprograms2@mde.k12.ms.us
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6. Agenda Consolidated State Performance Report
Release of Allocations and Due Dates
Monitoring
MCAPS Libraries
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7. Consolidated State Performance Report
As prescribed by ESEA Section 9303, CSPR data is currently being collected.
Submit the completed survey January 4, 2016 thru February 1, 2016
State Agencies .
Local Education Agencies (LEA)
To obtain a login ID, send a request via to with your name, district name and four-digit district number.  The subject line: Neglected and Delinquent Survey Login Request
Rhushell Moore at
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8. Release of Allocations
Due Dates Titles I-A and II-A, Consolidated App 01/15/2016 Regional Contact Title I-D, Neglected and Delinquent 01/15/ 2016 Jerry McClendon Title III-A, English Language Learners 02/01/2016 Tarro Funches Title VI-B, Rural and Low Income 01/15/ 2016 Mariea Jackson
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9. Monitoring
All LEAs monitored SY can view monitoring reports in the MCAPS MDE Document Library:
Monitoring – ESEA / FY16 Cycle III On-site Monitoring folder
Be mindful that the MDE Document Library has public viewing rights.
Betina White at
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10. Monitoring
In following the prescribed monitoring protocols, OFP has requested submission of the following:
Cycle I - Self Assessment 12/18/2015
Path: 2016 / LEA Documents / Compliance and Monitoring / Cycle I – Self Assessment
Betina White at
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11. Monitoring
In an effort to reduce monitoring findings, OFP is implementing the following:
Budget Alignment 02/26/2016
Budget / Expenditure Report
Upload Path: 2016 / LEA Documents / Compliance and Monitoring / Budget Review
Melanie Diggs at
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12. Class Size Reduction 02/26/2016
Monitoring
In an effort to reduce monitoring findings, OFP is implementing the following:
Class Size Reduction 02/26/2016
MSIS Enrollment Report at 09/30/2015
Listing of State funded teachers
Listing of Federally funded teachers
Upload Path: 2016 / LEA Documents / Compliance and Monitoring / Class Size Reduction Documentation
Betina White at
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13. Class Reduction Program USDE Guidance
The goal of the Class-Size Reduction Program is to help schools improve student achievement by reducing class size through the hiring of fully qualified teachers to ensure that class size – particularly in the early grades – is decreased to no more than 18 children per class. Early grades, for purposes of Title II, Part A, means kindergarten through third grade.
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14. Class Reduction Program USDE Guidance
State Guidance letter revised December 2015, addressing usage of Title II, Part A funds for class size reduction in grade K – 3 and Title I, Part A funds for interventions in grades Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards, 2014 Process Standard 28 Student teacher ratios do not exceed the following: {MS Code }.
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15. MCAPS Library - Comparability
As prescribed by ESEA Section 1120(a), comparability testing is complete.
Clearance letters have been uploaded to the MCAPS LEA Document Library.
Path: 2016 / LEA Documents / Comparability / Clearance Letter
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16. MCAPS Library - Title I, Part A Carryover Limitation
As prescribed by ESEA Section 1127(a), carryover testing is in process.
OFP’s goal is to upload into MCAPS by 01/29/2016.
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17. Reallocation of Title I, Part A
REMINDER
Reallocation of Title I, Part A
SY Title I, Part A forfeited by districts that did not meet the Title I, Part A Carryover Limitation
Letter of Intent was due 01/08/2016
Final notification letters will be mailed around February 1st with an amendment due within 30 days
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18. Upcoming Events National Title I Conference
January Convention Center Houston, TX
Regional Homeless Liaison Trainings (Repeat)
February 8 Brandon Municipal Complex Brandon  
February 9 Thad Cochran Center Hattiesburg
February 10 Insight Park Ole Miss University
MCAPS Refresher
February 9 MSU-Kahlmus Auditorium Meridian
February 11 SW MS CC Wkforce Conf Hall McComb
February 16 Handsboro Center Gulfport
OFP University (New Directors)
February 25 MS Library Commission Jackson
March 24 MS Library Commission Jackson
April 21 MS Library Commission Jackson SW MS CC Workforce Conf Hall McComb
February 16 Handsboro Center Gulfport

19. Questions federalprograms2@mde.k12.ms.us
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20. Marcus E. Cheeks, Executive Director
Melanie Diggs, Bureau Director of Finance
Dr. Sonja Robertson, Bureau Director of Title Programs
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENDANCE!!
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