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46th Annual PAFPC ConferenceMay 5, 2015
MARIA GARCIA
Schoolwide Program ManagerDIVISION OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS
Title I Schoolwide Programs
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Presentation OverviewPresentation Overview
Brief Overview of Title IProgram RequirementsProgram ComponentsFiscal RequirementsBenefits of Schoolwide ProgramsNext Step . . .
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Title ITitle I
Largest federally funded education program.Largest federally funded education program. Purpose: To help low achieving students achieve high Purpose: To help low achieving students achieve high
academic standards.academic standards. Supplemental Educational AssistanceSupplemental Educational Assistance
Mainly in Reading & MathMainly in Reading & Math Two main models for servicing students:Two main models for servicing students:
Targeted Assistance ProgramTargeted Assistance Program Schoolwide Programs Schoolwide Programs
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Schoolwide Program
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What is a Schoolwide Program?
A Schoolwide Program (SWP) is a comprehensive reform strategy designed to upgrade the entire educational program in a Title I school; its primary goal is to ensure that all students, particularly those that are low achieving, demonstrate proficient and advanced levels of achievement on state academic standards.
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SCHOOLWIDE
Identification of StudentsSchoolwide programs are not required to specifically
identify eligible Title I students for targeted Title I services. All students are eligible to participate in all aspects of the schoolwide program.
The statute requires the program to particularly address the needs of low achieving children and those at risk of not meeting the state student academic achievement standards.
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SWP has Three Core Elements:
Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Schoolwide Plan (either the School Level Plan and Addendum or Schoolwide temaplate (only for undesignated and reward schools/charters)
Annual Review of Effectiveness
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Program Requirements
40% poverty threshold (unless waived by PDE)One year of planning prior to implementation (unless
waived by PDE)Annual evaluation of the program effectiveness10 implementation components
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Ten Required Components Ten Required Components of the Schoolwide Planof the Schoolwide Plan
Component 1Component 1 - - Needs Assessment (5 Step Process)Needs Assessment (5 Step Process) 1) Establishing SW planning team
Organizes and oversees the needs assessment Leads staff in developing the SWP Oversees and conducts annual evaluation
2) Clarifying the vision for reform Discusses how their reformed school will look
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Ten Required Components Ten Required Components of the Schoolwide Plan (cont.)of the Schoolwide Plan (cont.)
Component 1 - Needs Assessment (5 Step Process) Component 1 - Needs Assessment (5 Step Process) (continued)(continued)
3) Creating the school profile Serves as the starting point Will provide a picture of data driven description of the school’s
students, staff, community demographics, programs, and mission
4) Identifying data sources Quantitative Qualitative Dropout rate Graduation rate
5) Analyzing dataThe team analyzes the data and the gaps between the current operating state and the established vision.
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Ten Required Components Ten Required Components of the Schoolwide Plan (cont.)of the Schoolwide Plan (cont.)
ComponentComponent 2 2 - - Schoolwide reform strategies that:Schoolwide reform strategies that: Increase the amount & quality of learning time (extended year,
before- and after-school) Address needs of all, but particularly low-achieving
ComponentComponent 3 3 - - Instruction by “highly qualified” (HQ) Instruction by “highly qualified” (HQ) teachersteachers
HQ teachers in all core content areas All instructional paraprofessionals meeting NCLB requirements
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Ten Required Components Ten Required Components of the Schoolwide Plan (cont.)of the Schoolwide Plan (cont.)
Component 4Component 4 - - High Quality & Ongoing Professional High Quality & Ongoing Professional DevelopmentDevelopment
PD must be aligned to achieving the goals of the SW program.
PD must be extended to those who partner with teachers to support student achievement.
Ten Required Components Ten Required Components of the Schoolwide Plan (cont.)of the Schoolwide Plan (cont.)
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Component 5 Component 5 - - Strategies to Attract Highly Qualified Strategies to Attract Highly Qualified TeachersTeachers
The SW plan must describe what strategies it will use to attract and retain HQ teachers.
A statement that your district/charter only hires HQ is not sufficient in a SW plan.
Ten Required Components Ten Required Components of the Schoolwide Plan (cont.)of the Schoolwide Plan (cont.)
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Ten Required Components Ten Required Components of the Schoolwide Plan (cont.)of the Schoolwide Plan (cont.)
Component 6Component 6 - Parental Involvement- Parental Involvement SW Plans must contain strategies to involve parents,
especially in helping their children do well in school. Must have at least 1 parent in the planning team.
Component 7Component 7 - Transition from pre-school- Transition from pre-school SW programs are required to implement effective pre-
school transitional programs in order to better prepare students for the kindergarten curriculum.
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Ten Required Components Ten Required Components of the Schoolwide Plan (cont.)of the Schoolwide Plan (cont.)
Component 8Component 8 - Include teachers in assessment decisions- Include teachers in assessment decisions Provide Professional Development to teachers about
multiple assessments Teachers should know, understand, and be able to use
assessments on a regular basis to inform instruction.
Component 9Component 9 - Timely, effective additional assistance- Timely, effective additional assistance Plans must include regular assessments of all students
and specific plans for what happens when a student is not achieving.
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Component 10Component 10 - Coordination and Integration- Coordination and Integration Coordination and Integration of Federal, state and local
funds, programs and services
Ten Required Components Ten Required Components of the Schoolwide Plan (cont.)of the Schoolwide Plan (cont.)
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Annual Review
Regulations require that SW schools conduct an annual review of the SWP
Annual Review should answer two main questions:
Was the program implemented as the planning team intended?
Was there improvement in student achievement, particularly for the lowest-achieving students?
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Fiscal Requirements
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Time DistributionTime Distribution
Required: Semi-Annual Certification
The Principal will list all the teachers and paraprofessionals that work in the Schoolwide school and state that all their
time and effort is to support schoolwide goals and objectives.
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DocumentationDocumentation
A school operating a SWP must retain the following documentation for five years:
Documentation related to the three core components:
Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Schoolwide Plan
Annual Review
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Benefits of a Schoolwide Programs
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Benefits of Schoolwide ProgramsBenefits of Schoolwide ProgramsFlexibility
Must meet “intent and purpose” of program Not required to identify particular children: all children
Coordination and Integration Not required to provide supplemental services: can use all resources of the
school
Accountability
Unified Goals
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Going from Going from Targeted Assistance to SchoolwideTargeted Assistance to Schoolwide
Personnel ReorganizationPersonnel ReorganizationThe school will do the needs assessment to determine
the goals…
The team should analyze how the Title I teachers can take a new role at the school to help you reach your schoolwide goals
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Interested in Becoming Interested in Becoming a Schoolwide School?a Schoolwide School?Steps:
Send an intent form to your regional coordinator to lock the start date for planning (Found in DFP’s website)
Is your building between 30% and 39% poverty level? Submit a waiver request and have it approved by PDE
before starting the planning process. (Found in DFP’s website)
Required Application as of 2015-2016 School Level Plan AND addendum-If the School’s
designation is Priority or Focus or SWP Template found in DFP’s website
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Title I funding will support
the implementation of your Schoolwide Plan.
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How do I find Schoolwide Information?How do I find Schoolwide Information?
Go to www.education.state.pa.usClick on “Programs” in the left columnClick on “Programs D-G”Click on “Federal Programs”Click on “Title I”Click on “Title I Schoolwide Programs”
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
www.ed.gov
AN IDEA BOOK OF PLANNING: IMPLEMENTING SCHOOLWIDE PROGRAMS-VOLUME 1, AND PROFILES SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMS: IMPLEMENTING SCHOOLWIDE PROGRAMS VOLUME www.ed.gov/pubs/idea_planning
WHAT WORKS CLEARINGHOUSE
http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/
Resources
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