1. How to Allocate ARRA Money, Including Section 1003(g) funds Mon., May 11, 2009 Featuring:Tom Corwin (US ED) Susan Wilhelm (US ED) Carlas McCauley (US ED)

2. National Network of State School Improvement Leaders Vision a network of state leaders engaged in developing an evidence-based body of knowledge that can lead to accelerating sustainable school, district and state improvement to raise educational results for all learners. Mission is to provide collegial support among state leaders of school improvement to build, utilize and disseminate a robust body of knowledge of professional practices leading to systemic educational change.

3. National Network of State School Improvement Leaders Membership Representatives from all 50 SEAs and territories Directors of 18 Comprehensive Centers A small subgroup of state representatives and sub-director-level staff members of Comprehensive Centers – Design Team – advise Network Coordinators on needs, priorities and activities

4. How to Allocate ARRA Money Webinar Purpose Provide an update on the status of the US ED ARRA programs Present on considerations for and best ways to allocate ARRA money, particular 1003(g) funds Discuss questions submitted prior to the webinar and during Q & A

5. Presenters Tom Corwin Director, Division o f Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Analysis in the Department’s Budget Office Susan Wilhelm Group Leader for the Policy Coordination Team in the Student Achievement and School Accountability Programs (SASA) office Carlas McCauley Analyst, School Improvement Fund Applications/Grant Applications, SASA

6. Presentations Tom Corwin Susan Wilhelm

7. Q & A

8. Wrap-up Recording of Session Posting of Q & A exchange in CII website Availability of Resources Follow-up Questions? Send to Steve Schenck, sschenck@centerii.org sschenck@centerii.org Survey of Session available at www.centerii.org/leaders www.centerii.org/leaders