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GUAM Department of Education FY’12 US-Ed Consolidated Grant Application & Consultative Workshop Intent to Consolidate U.S. Department of Education Grant Funds Federal Programs Division 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM June 7 & 8, 2012 Westin Hotel, Tumon
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Introductions Who are you and who are we?
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Bicycle Rack What is it?
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Administrator, Federal Programs Division Interim Superintendent of Education
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Overview of the Approved FY’11 Title V-A Consolidated Grant Accessible via GDOE’s website: www.gdoe.net/fedprograms www.gdoe.net/fedprograms Find June 7 & 8, 2012 for all relative documents pertaining to the Workshop Accessible via GDOE’s website: www.gdoe.net/fedprograms www.gdoe.net/fedprograms Find June 7 & 8, 2012 for all relative documents pertaining to the Workshop
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FY’11 Consolidated Grant Approved Programs and Budget Matrix Handout included in the Folders
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Guam Department of Education Consolidated Grant to the Insular Areas Abstract (Handout)
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Outlying Areas: Allowable Uses of Funds
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Allowable Uses of Funds Informational handouts on Title V, Part A – Innovative Programs and Title VI-Subpart 2 – Rural and Low Income School Program are in your folder
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Stakeholder Input
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Project Application Preparation and Requirements Breakout Sessions – Friday, June 8, 2012 Session A : Public Schools Presenter: Rachel Santos Project Application Narrative Budget Narrative Session B : Non-Public Schools Presenter: Dina Lorenzo Consultation Project Application Narrative Budget Narrative
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DATES TO REMEMBER :
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DEADLINE Acceptable and Approvable Project Applications are due to the Federal Programs Division, Guam Department of Education no later than 11:59 P.M. Friday, June 29, 2012
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State Educational Agency (SEA)
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The State Educational Agency (Federal Programs Division) is responsible for: Providing information, resources, guidance, and technical assistance on educational matters to the Local Educational Agencies (LEA) Administering the distribution of federal funding to LEA; Monitoring the LEA for programmatic and fiscal compliance with the approved project applications and certain federal guidelines.
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The Local Educational Agency (LEA) An administrative agency for its public/private elementary and secondary schools within a school district Responsible for supervising the provision of instruction or educational services to members of the community; the students. Exists primarily to operate schools or to contract for educational services, including primary and secondary public and private schools.
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The Local Educational Agency must demonstrate that schools : Meet educational standards, and Have services and plans for all children who live within the boundaries of the district, including: Special education services for children with disabilities and English language learners.
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The Local Educational Agency is responsible: For proper stewardship of federal grant funds and maintain documentation of expenditures To perform the work detailed in the approved project application To measure and demonstrate progress toward achieving educational project goals; evaluating performance For managing personnel To report all required information to the SEA To comply with all statutory and regulatory requirements, conditions of the grant, assurances and certifications To submit a final performance report after project has ended
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The Consolidated Grant funds are used to fund programs not schools or divisions. REMINDER
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SUPPLEMENT NOT SUPPLANT
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Federal funds may be used to coordinate & supplement programs & activities, but NOT SUPPLANT them. Pursuant to the notice of final requirements published in the Federal Register on March 3, 2004 (69 FR 10110), the supplement-not-supplant provisions in sections 1120A(b) and 1304(c)(2) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended, are applicable to these program.
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Think about it… Absent Federal Funds, would the LEA still be able to implement the program/activities?
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Yes: Not Supplanting (compliant) No: SUPPLANTING (non-compliant)
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Failure to comply with the approved application and/or legal requirements Non-Compliance
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Issues of non-compliance must be addressed immediately. The LEA must notify the SEA, in writing, of the corrective actions that will be taken to bring the program into compliance. Non-Compliance
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The SEA may suspend program funding to LEAs until appropriate documentation is provided and/or until corrective action is taken. Sanctions for Non-Compliance
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Virtual Monitoring Timeline Video Technology Visit Planner Specific Dates Programs to be Monitored Participants Topics of Discussion Request for Materials Agenda The Visit Site Visit Report Final Site Visit Report
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Secretary of Education’s Priorities Arne Duncan
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ESEA Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) “My Administration’s blueprint for reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act is not only a plan to renovate a flawed law, but also an outline for a re-envisioned federal role in education. This is a framework to guide our deliberations and shared work – with parents, students, educators, business and community leaders, elected officials, and other partners – to strengthen America’s public education system.” - Barack Obama
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ESEA Flexibility Core policies Protect all students Provide flexibility to move forward with reform Set a high bar for students and schools “This voluntary opportunity will provide educators and State and local leaders with flexibility … to improve educational outcomes for all students, close achievement gaps, increase equity, and improve the quality of instruction.” ─ Secretary Duncan
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Flexibility to improve achievement and instruction Flexibility regarding the 2013-2014 timeline for achieving 100 percent proficiency Flexibility regarding district and school improvement and accountability requirements Flexibility related to the use of Federal education funds
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PRINCIPLES FOR IMPROVING ACHIEVEMENT AND INSTRUCTION State-developed differentiated recognition, accountability, and support Supporting effective instruction and leadership College- and career-ready expectations for all students 1. 2. 3.
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PRINCIPLE 1: COLLEGE- AND CAREER-READY EXPECTATIONS Adopt college- and career-ready standards in reading and mathematics Transition to and implement standards statewide for all students and schools Develop and administer aligned, high-quality assessments that measure student growth Adopt corresponding English language proficiency standards and aligned assessments 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Adopt CCR standards Administer assessments Implement CCR standards and pilot assessments
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Principle 2: Differentiated Recognition, Accountability & Support Develop system to ensure continuous improvement in all Title I schools Set ambitious but achievable performance targets Provide recognition for high-progress and highest-performing schools Effect dramatic, systemic change in the lowest-performing schools Identify and implement interventions in schools with the greatest achievement gaps and with subgroups that are furthest behind Build state, district, and school capacity to improve student learning in all schools 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Set new targets Recognize schools, implement interventions & build capacity
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Principle 3: supporting effective instruction & leadership Teacher and principal evaluation and support systems that: Will be used for continual improvement of instruction Meaningfully differentiate performance Use multiple valid measures, including student growth Evaluate teachers and principals on a regular basis Provide clear, timely, and useful feedback Will be used to inform personnel decisions 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Adopt state guidelines Implement local systems Develop local systems Pilot local systems
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Process and timeline New partnership with States to support innovation and reform Peer review to help maintain a high bar and ensure accountability Provide feedback and opportunities for States to submit revised requests Support States as they implement ESEA flexibility States revise requests SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP ESEA Flexibility released States develop requests 1 st round requests 1 st round peer review 1 st round approvals 2 nd round requests States revise requests 2 nd round peer review States revise requests 2 nd round approvals begin 3 rd round requests Principle 3 guidelines reviewed ED monitoring and TA begins
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College and Career Readiness/Common Core Standards Joseph Sanchez, Acting Deputy, Curriculum and Instructional Improvement
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What are the Common Core State Standards? How will the College and Career align with the Common Core Standards?
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DEADLINE Acceptable and Approvable Project Applications are due to the Federal Programs Division, Guam Department of Education no later than 11:59 P.M. Friday, June 29, 2012
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Program Mandates EDGAR, 34 CFR Part 76 OMB Circular A-87 U.S. Dept. Of Education - No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)
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Important Additional Information No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) http://www.ed.gov/nclb/landing.jhtml http://www.ed.gov/nclb/landing.jhtml Title V – Promoting Informed Parental Choice & Innovative Programs – Part A http://www.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/esea02/pg57.ht ml#sec5101 http://www.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/esea02/pg57.ht ml#sec5101 Title VI- Part B Rural Education Initiative/Subpart 2: Rural & Low Income Schools (RLIS) http://www.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/esea02/pg93.ht ml http://www.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/esea02/pg93.ht ml 34 CFR EDGAR (Code of Federal Regulations; Education Department General Administrative Regulations), Part 76 http://www.ed.gov/policy/fund/reg/edgarReg http://www.ed.gov/policy/fund/reg/edgarReg OMB Circular A-87 (Office of Management & Budget) http://www.whitehouse.gove/omb/circularshttp://www.whitehouse.gove/omb/circulars
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Do you know who your State Program Officers are? Listing of State Program & Financial Officers & their respective programs have been provided to you. Your respective Federal Programs Division State Program/Financial Officers are available to provide you with guidance and technical assistance.
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DATES TO REMEMBER :
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DEADLINE Acceptable and Approvable Project Applications are due to the Federal Programs Division, Guam Department of Education no later than 11:59 P.M. Friday, June 29, 2012
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Please call…. Ms. Bobbie Aquino Ms. Rose Mendiola Mr. Ray Lujan At 300-1257 / 1264 / 1267 to schedule an appointment with your respective State Program Officer
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