1. Private School Participation Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Reauthorized by the “No Child Left Behind” Act of 2001 - Public Law 107-110 (NCLB)

2. Private School Participation  Title I-A  Title I-C  Title II-A  Title II-D  Title III  Title IV-A  Title IV-B  Title V-A

3. Required Components Consultation Consultation Eligible Students Eligible Students Expenditures Expenditures Delivery of Equitable Services Delivery of Equitable Services Complaints Complaints

4. Consultation  Between LEA and Private School Officials  Ensures Equitable Participation Staff, Students, Parents Staff, Students, Parents  Meaningful  Establish positive, collaborative relationships  Timely

5. Virginia Says… Meeting in January to begin planning for the following school year is NOT too early. Meeting in January to begin planning for the following school year is NOT too early. Virginia Berg, Title I – Private School Specialist US Department of Education

6. Consultation Topics  Needs identification  Service to be offered  How, where and by whom  Assessment of program  Size and scope

7. Documentation of Consultation  Sign off form  Meeting agendas and minutes Topics discussedTopics discussed Decisions and agreements reachedDecisions and agreements reached  Intent to participate

8. Eligibility  Students and personnel are generally eligible to receive services  Specific title programs have eligibility requirements Title I-A Title I-A Title I-C Title I-C Title III Title III

9. Eligibility – Title I-A  Eligibility is not based on poverty  Must reside in participating public school attendance area  Must meet academic need criteria Multiple, educationally related, objective criteria Multiple, educationally related, objective criteria

10. Expenditures  Expenditures are equal Number of students Number of students Educational needs Educational needs  Most expenditures based on per pupil amount

11. Who has control of the funds? LEA The LEA must always maintain control of the program funds as well as title to all materials, equipment and property purchased with federal funds. The LEA must always maintain control of the program funds as well as title to all materials, equipment and property purchased with federal funds.

12. May you reimburse a private school? NO! Only the LEA may obligate and expend Federal funds on behalf of private school students and teachers. Only the LEA may obligate and expend Federal funds on behalf of private school students and teachers.

13. Delivery of Equitable Services  LEA responsible for implementation equitable program  If needs are different, program “must” be different  Service delivery options LEA employee LEA employee Contractors Contractors LEA control and supervisionLEA control and supervision Independent of private schoolIndependent of private school

14. Can I buy them textbooks for the regular classroom? NO! Funds may only be used for supplemental services or materials. Funds may only be used for supplemental services or materials.

15. Complaints If private school officials believe timely consultation has not occurred: 1. Discuss matter with LEA contact for private schools 2. Contact Superintendent or designee 3. Contact SEA 4. Formal written complaint to SEA

16. Contact Janet Bubl (503) 947-5687 Janet.bubl@state.or.us Bev Pratt (503) 947-5806 Bev.pratt@state.or.us