1. Hamblen County Schools Federal Programs Committee Meeting Spring 2009

2. Title I--Part A Education for the Economically Disadvantaged 10 Schools qualify: Fairview Elementary Hillcrest Elementary John Hay Elementary Lincoln Heights Elementary

3. And….. Union Heights Elementary West Elementary Whitesburg Elementary Witt Elementary Lincoln Heights Middle Meadowview Middle

4. In Addition: Title IA provides funds to support Local Neglected Children being served at the Youth Emergency Shelter. These funds help in the education and transition phases of the students’ lives.

5. Title IIA & IID Title IIA--High Quality Professional Development Recruitment & Retention Class-size Reduction Teachers Title IID--Enhancing Education through Technology

6. Title I--Part C and Title III Title IC--Migrant Education Program Title III-English Language Learners Both programs provide teacher assistants to help alleviate barriers related to migrant and ELL status.

7. Title IV--Part A Safe and Drug-Free Schools Violence Prevention & Conflict Resolution Instructional Materials School Resource Officers Elementary Guidance Counselors Professional Development

8. Title V Title V--Innovative Programs Support for Pre-K Classrooms Media/Teachers’ Center Support for school nurses Support for At-Risk Children

9. Title X-McKinney-Vento Act Education for Homeless Children and Youth On average, over 400 students per school year meet the federal definition of “Homeless.” Tami Morelock is Hamblen County’s Homeless Liaison. Grant provides school supplies, personal hygiene items and transportation to original school.

10. Quick Look at 08-09 Allocations Title IA$2,006,206 Local Neglected$13,185 Title IC$39,355 Title IIA$461,292 Title IID$ 20,285 Title III$115,499 Title IV$ 35,098 Title V$ 0

11. Discretionary Grant McKinney-Vento is a competitive grant. $80,000

12. Title IV: What’s been done in the past: Transfer funds from Title IIA into Title IV to provide: $20,000 School Resource Officers Fund approximately 1 month of elementary school counselors’ salaries Provide conflict resolution and violence prevention instructional materials Provide professional development Anti-Bullying Programs: Oewlus & No Bullying!

13. Related Topics for Safe & Drug- Free Schools Suicide Prevention Training for teachers, administrators, and community Conflict Resolution Strategies with Character Education Suspension & Expulsion Data Report Anti-Bullying Programs Age-appropriate drug and violence prevention lessons Research-based Programs and Materials Principles of Effectiveness

14. Additional Topics: Community Involvement Service Learning Projects Student Displinary Authorities & Alternative Schools School Safety & Security Counseling, Mentoring, and Student Assistant Programs

15. Purpose of Title IV-Part A The Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act is to support programs to prevent violence in and around schools; prevent the illegal use of alcohol, drugs and tobacco by young people; and foster a safe and drug-free learning environment that supports academic achievement.

16. Discussion….Ideas for the Future?