1. April 2009 Copyright © 2009 Mississippi Department of Education American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) April 2009

2. April 2009 Copyright © 2009 Mississippi Department of Education STABILIZATION AWARD PROCESS The United States Department of Education (USDE) will award stabilization funds to governors in two phases. To receive its initial stabilization fund allocation, a state must submit to the USDE an application that provides:  Assurances that the state is committed to advancing education reform in four specific areas;  Baseline data that demonstrate the state's current status in each of the four education reform areas;  Maintenance-of-effort (MOE) information; and  A description of how the state intends to use its stabilization allocation. 2

3. April 2009 Copyright © 2009 Mississippi Department of Education COMMITMENT TO ADVANCING EDUCATION REFORM Increase teacher effectiveness and address inequities in the distribution of highly qualified teachers; Establish and use a pre-k-through-college-and-career data system to track progress and foster continuous improvement; Make progress towards rigorous college- and career- ready standards and high-quality assessments that are valid and reliable for all students, including limited English proficient students and students with disabilities; and Provide targeted, intensive support and effective interventions to turn around schools identified for corrective action and restructuring. 3

4. April 2009 Copyright © 2009 Mississippi Department of Education FUNDING PROJECTIONS: STATE FISCAL STABILIZATION FUND 4 FUNDS WILL BE RELEASED IN TWO PHASES – BASED ON APPLICATION FROM GOVERNORS’ OFFICE

5. April 2009 Copyright © 2009 Mississippi Department of Education LEA USES OF EDUCATION STABILIZATION FUNDS 5

6. April 2009 Copyright © 2009 Mississippi Department of Education PROHIBITIONS ON AN LEA’S USE OF EDUCATION STABILIZATION FUNDS 6

7. April 2009 Copyright © 2009 Mississippi Department of Education INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA) FUNDS Additional funding for programs under Part B of IDEA, which provides funds to state educational agencies (SEAs) and local educational agencies (LEAs) to help them ensure that children with disabilities, including children aged three through five, have access to a free appropriate public education to meet each child's unique needs and prepare him or her for further education, employment, and independent living. 7

8. April 2009 Copyright © 2009 Mississippi Department of Education FUNDING PROJECTIONS: IDEA 8 Funding Projections: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Individuals with Disabilities Act CATEGORYAMOUNTDESCRIPTION Part B (611) and Pre-School (619) $122,347,422 Additional funding for programs under Part B of IDEA, which provides funds to state educational agencies (SEAs) and local educational agencies (LEAs) to help them ensure that children with disabilities, including children aged three through five, have access to a free appropriate public education to meet each child's unique needs and prepare him or her for further education, employment, and independent living. OSE received 50% on April 1, 2009 for Part B and Pre-School (considered to be 2009 Funds). OSE will receive the other 50% by September 30, 2009.

9. April 2009 Copyright © 2009 Mississippi Department of Education Funding Uses of ARRA Principles of ARRA Suggested Uses of IDEA ARRA Funds Notes a. Spend funds quickly to save and create jobs  Positive Behavior Specialists  School Psychologists  Transition Coordinators  Job Coaches  LEAs must have a plan to sustain personnel funding once the ARRA funds are gone  ARRA funds are federal funds, to continue funding newly created positions, LEAs eventually will have to use Part B monies

10. April 2009 Copyright © 2009 Mississippi Department of Education Funding Uses of ARRA Principles of ARRA Suggested Uses of IDEA ARRA Funds Notes b. Improve student achievement through school improvement and reform  Assistive Technology Devices  Equipment: computers, smart boards, laptops, etc.  Instructional Software  Pilot Programs for Autism, Early Childhood, Pre- School, etc.  Drop-out Prevention Program  One time investments  One time funding  LEAs must plan how they sustain/continue pilot and other programs

11. April 2009 Copyright © 2009 Mississippi Department of Education Principles of ARRA Suggested Uses of IDEA ARRA Funds Notes 1. Progress toward rigorous college- and career-ready standards and high-quality assessments  Transition Coordinator  Job Coaches  Workforce Development  Community Training  Drop-out Prevention Program  See personnel note on a above  One time investments  One time funding  LEAs must plan how they sustain/continue pilot and other programs Funding Uses of ARRA

12. April 2009 Copyright © 2009 Mississippi Department of Education Funding Uses of ARRA Principles of ARRA Suggested Uses of IDEA ARRA Funds Notes 2. Establish Pre-K to college and career data systems  Expand Pre-K services  Pilot Programs for Early Childhood or Pre-School  Computer tracking programs and databases  LEAs must plan how to maintain expansion of Pre-K services

13. April 2009 Copyright © 2009 Mississippi Department of Education Principles of ARRA Suggested Uses of IDEA ARRA Funds Notes 3. Improve teacher effectiveness  District-wide Professional Development for teachers of students with disabilities – training in and out of district, conferences, seminars  Training for use of Assistive Technology Devices  Data collection  Teacher Stipends for summer training  Equipment: computers, smart boards, laptops, etc.  One time investments  One time funding

14. April 2009 Copyright © 2009 Mississippi Department of Education Principles of ARRA Suggested Uses of IDEA ARRA Funds Notes 4. Provide intensive support and effective interventions  Positive Behavior Specialists  Interventionists  School Psychologists  Tracking software  Target those that score minimal on MCT2 in grades 4, 5, 6, and 8; students failing one subject; Dyslexia; students scoring Basic on MCT2; students scoring minimal in reading for grades 4, 5, 6, and 8  After school Tutoring Program and Extended Programs  Drop-out Prevention Programs  CEIS – 15% of allocation if required  CEIS - up to 15% allowed if not required  See personnel note on a above  LEAs must plan how they sustain/continue pilot and other programs

15. April 2009 Copyright © 2009 Mississippi Department of Education Funding Uses of ARRA Principles of ARRA Suggested Uses of IDEA ARRA Funds Notes c. Ensure transparency for reporting and accountability  Software  Track ARRA separately  Indirect Costs  Data Manager  One time investments  One time funding  See personnel note on a above

16. April 2009 Copyright © 2009 Mississippi Department of Education Funding Uses of ARRA Principles of ARRA Suggested Uses of IDEA ARRA Funds Notes d. Invest thoughtfully to minimize the “funding cliff”  Specialized Buses  Handicap Accessible upgrades  Specialized Playground equipment for students with disabilities  Equipment: computers, smart boards, laptops, etc.  Software  One time investments  One time funding

17. April 2009 Copyright © 2009 Mississippi Department of Education Remember for ARRA ARRA funds are a one time allocation and must be used for excess costs of providing special education and related services to children with disabilities – one time investments/one time funding All ARRA funds are considered to be part of the grant award for 2009 All ARRA funds must be obligated by September 30, 2011 All ARRA funds must be drawn down by December 30, 2011

18. April 2009 Copyright © 2009 Mississippi Department of Education Remember for ARRA All ARRA funds must be tracked separately All IDEA regulations apply CEIS funds must be included in LEA budget if these funds are required to be included in your 2009 allocation Private School Participation funds must be set aside CEIS and Private School Participation can be drawn from your 2009 Part B Allocation, thus removing the extra tracking requirement for the ARRA portion MOE must be maintained, supplement not supplant applies

19. April 2009 Copyright © 2009 Mississippi Department of Education Remember for ARRA OSEP encourages LEAs to review their SPP/APR data and to target the areas where they show non-compliance for use of the one- time ARRA monies (i.e. Indicator 1 Graduation, Indicator 2 Drop Out, Indicator 14 Transition, etc.) LEAs should use the SPP/APR data to guide this one time use of funds – LEAs should also consider how the activities can be sustained after the ARRA funds are gone Do not allow any ARRA funds to expire

20. April 2009 Copyright © 2009 Mississippi Department of Education ARRA Funding Codes IDEA, Part B (611) - Fund Number 2569 and Revenue Function Code will be 4478 IDEA, Preschool (619) - Fund Number 2566 and Revenue Function Code 4478

21. April 2009 Copyright © 2009 Mississippi Department of Education CEIS Calculation Example Reg Allocation Part B (611) = $5,000 Reg Allocation Pre-School (619) = $1,000 ARRA Part B (611) = $6,000 ARRA Pre-School (619) = $1,200 TOTAL ALLOCATIONS = $13,200

22. April 2009 Copyright © 2009 Mississippi Department of Education CEIS Calculation Example continued… Example:  TOTAL ALLOCATIONS = $13,200  CEIS Calculation = $13,200 X 15% = $1,980  LEA can enter $1,980 for CEIS on the Reg Allocation Part B line 17 of the Budget Page Calculate using ALL allocations but for ease of recordkeeping expend it out of your Part B funds only.

23. April 2009 Copyright © 2009 Mississippi Department of Education Private School Participation Calculation Also, Private School Participation must be calculated based on BOTH Part B allocations (Regular and ARRA) AND Pre-School allocations (Regular and ARRA) Part B Regular and ARRA Calculation:  Using the total allocations from the example, $11,000 (5,000 + 6,000) would be the numerator  Private School Students Ruled Eligible for services = 20  Child Count = 280 (ages 3 to 21)

24. April 2009 Copyright © 2009 Mississippi Department of Education Private School Participation Calculation continued… Formula:  Pri Sch Elg Stu *(Total Allocations Part B Regular and ARRA/(Private Sch Elg Students + Child Count))  20 * (11,000/(20 + 280)) = 20 * $36.66 = $733.33  LEA can enter $ 733.33 for Private School Participation on the Regular Allocation Part B line 18 of the Budget Page

25. April 2009 Copyright © 2009 Mississippi Department of Education Private School Participation Calculation Pre-School and ARRA Calculation:  Using the total allocations from the example, $2,200 (1,000 + 1,200) would be the numerator  Private School Students Ruled Eligible for services = 5  Child Count = 95 (ages 3 to 5)

26. April 2009 Copyright © 2009 Mississippi Department of Education Private School Participation Calculation continued… Formula:  Pri Sch Elg Stu *(Total Allocations Pre-School Regular and ARRA/(Private Sch Elg Students + Child Count))  5 * (2,200/(5 + 95)) = 5 * $22.00 = $110.00  LEA can enter $ 110.00 plus the $733.33 (843.33) for Private School Participation on the Regular Allocation Part B line 18 of the Budget Page

27. April 2009 Copyright © 2009 Mississippi Department of Education Private School Participation Part of the consultation for the Private School Proportionate Share is how ARRA monies will be spent One option would be to consider spending some in SY 2009-2010 and the remainder in SY 2010-2011 All must be spent by September 30, 2011

28. April 2009 Copyright © 2009 Mississippi Department of Education MOE and CEIS Any LEA considering reducing their MOE because of the large allocation they will receive in 2009 with the regular and ARRA allocations using the 50% reduction (outlined in §300.205) AND who elect to set aside up to 15% for CEIS (§300.226), should review Appendix D to Part 300, Example 2.

29. April 2009 Copyright © 2009 Mississippi Department of Education Example of MOE and CEIS LEA received $50,000 in allocations in 2008 LEA receives $100,000 in allocation in 2009 Applying the 50% reduction allowed under §300.205 – (100,000 – 50,000) * 50% = $25,000 LEA elects to use 15% for CEIS in 2009 = $15,000

30. April 2009 Copyright © 2009 Mississippi Department of Education Example of MOE and CEIS From Appendix D: LEAs that seek to reduce their local maintenance of effort in accordance with §300.205(d) and use some of their Part B funds for early intervening services under §300.226 must do so with caution because the local maintenance of effort reduction provision and the authority to use Part B funds for early intervening services are interconnected. The decisions that an LEA makes about the amount of funds that it uses for one purpose affect the amount that it may use for the other.

31. April 2009 Copyright © 2009 Mississippi Department of Education Example of MOE and CEIS Using Example 2 in Appendix D:  MOE Reduction = $25,000  CEIS = $15,000 (must be less than the MOE 50% Reduction)  Difference = $10,000  If LEA uses no funds for MOE, then they can use $15,000 for CEIS  If LEA uses $15,000 for CEIS, then it can only use $10,000 for MOE

32. April 2009 Copyright © 2009 Mississippi Department of Education http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/Stimulus/index.html

33. April 2009 Copyright © 2009 Mississippi Department of Education 601-359-3498 http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/special_education/ Ellen Davis Burnham eburnham@mde.k12.ms.us