1. MAKING TITLE I A SUCCESS FOR BOTH CHARTER SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS 11/16/11 Florida Charter School Conference

2. Agenda Creating Effective District-wide Structures Title I Processes and Procedures Title I Compliance Support

3. Creating an Effective District-wide Structure Supervisor, Charter School Office- Jenna Hodgens Staff Support (Charter Office) School-based Personnel Support Monthly Principal’s Meeting Charter School Advisory Council Training (District Systems, Processes, Procedures) Connectivity

4. The Title I Funding Process Census Poverty Statistics Congress appropriates $ In the Federal Budget for Title I USDE The USDE applies the current Title I formula to the federal appropriation which determines each district’s allocation. FLDOE FLDOE receives Title I funds from USDE and creates an application process for districts to receive funds. District determines scope of program based on available funds and evaluation data and then applies for funds. Eligible Title I schools are allocated Title I funds based on FRPL. Funds must be used to achieve School Improvement goals. Start Here Poverty Statistics BREAK CYCLE OF POVERTY

5. Title I Processes and Procedures Determining Title I School Eligibility **Charter Schools may need access point to enter Free / Reduced price lunch student eligibility Determining a Charter School’s Title I Allocation Providing Assistance with a Charter School’s School Improvement Plan Process for Expending Title I Funds

6. Title I Processes and Procedures Differentiated Accountability Support Equitable Procedures for High Need Schools Meeting Staff Development Needs SES / Choice Procedures

7. Title I Compliance

9. T.A.S.K Technical Assistance Survival Kit  Documentation Box T.A.S.K Technical Assistance Survival Kit  Resource Binder TASK  Pre-labeled color-coded folders  Color-coded guide of documentation  Documentation explanation sheet  Pre-labeled color-coded dividers  Additional detailed information  Example documents provided

11. Provides detailed information about each category of documentation listed in the chart Explanation Sheet

13. Ensuring Title I Success Strong District-wide Structure of Support Clear Processes and Procedures Support, Support, Support

14. Questions?