Elementary/Middle School Alternative Education Pilot

Grant Application

Technical Assistance Conference Call10-08-10

11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

Conference Call Agenda

• Introduction of WVDE Staff •Overview of W.Va. Code §18-2-6 (H.B. 210) Establishing Elementary/Middle School Alternative Education Pilot Projects

• Overview of the Elementary/Middle School Alternative Education Pilot Grant Application

• Review of the Timeline for the Grant Application Process

H.B. 210 Amended and Reenacted W.Va. Code §18-2-6 as Follows:

§18-2-6 3(c)The state board shall establish up

to five pilot projects at the elementary or middle school levels, or both, that employ alternative schools or other placements for disruptive students to learn appropriate behaviors so they can return to the regular classroom without further disrupting the learning environment.

H.B. 210 …

§18-2-6 3(c)The state board shall report to the

Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability by December 1, 2010, on its progress in establishing the pilot projects and by December 1 in each year after that for the duration of the pilot projects on the effect of the projects on maintaining student discipline.

Application Overview

Background information (pages 2-3)• Program Overview• Funding for Pilot Program• Program Criteria• Resources• Directions for Submission – deadline for

submission is November 15, 2010

Program CriteriaApplicants are encouraged to develop innovative proposals that expand current perceptions of Alternative Education. Additionally, a successful proposal must address the following:•Procedures to document disruptive behavior patterns•Placement procedures that consider individual needs to design individual interventions•Procedures that assure access to equitable and appropriate academic and behavioral services •Provision of comprehensive services that may vary in structure, duration and intensity •Provisions for long-term placements (exceeding 10 school days)

Resources• http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Text_HTML/

2010_Sessions/2X/Bills/hb210%/20intro.htm

• http://www.the-naea.com/Exemplary_Practices_in_Alternative_Education/ National Alternative Education Association’s publication Exemplary Practices in Alternative Education: Indicators of Quality Programming

• Office of Healthy Schools 304-558-8830 shestaln@access.k12.wv.us

Section 1Contact Information

County Contact Information

Planning Team Membership

Abstract

Superintendent’s Signature

Section 2Proposed Sites

This section is required for each school that will participate in the proposed pilot project:•Demographic information

•Summary of 2009-10 LSIC Disciplinary Report required by W.Va. Code §18-5 A-2

•Summary of current practices and programs addressing student behavior and disciplinary issues

Formatting for Sections 3-6 Objectives

Develop objectives in the rows below that

address the questions listed

below with project specific details.

Activities

Develop activities for

each objective.

Personnel

Indicate the new and/or

existing (name and

title) personnel

that will be responsible

for the objective.

Projected Budget

Indicate budget

requirements for the objective including formulas used to

derive totals in budget sections

(e.g. 3 subs @

$143/day=total)

How will the proposed project connect with existing school climate efforts to address student behavior issues?

Formatting for Sections 3-6 Sample

Objectives

Develop objectives in the rows below that

address the questions listed

below with project specific details.

Activities

Develop activities for

each objective.

Personnel

Indicate the new and/or

existing (name and

title) personnel

that will be responsible

for the objective.

Projected Budget

Indicate budget

requirements for the

objective …(e.g. 3 subs

@ $143/day=to

tal)1. Throughout the pilot, the alternative education program will be integrated into the school’s existing school climate process as one of many strategies designed to help students shape behavior in positive, socially acceptable ways.

1.1. The SAT will develop procedures for determining student eligibility including documentation requirements.

1.2. All staff will be trained in the appropriate process for referring students to alternative education.

1.1. SAT Team Members

1.2. School administrator

1.1. Extra duty pay for SAT members

5 members @ hourly rate of pay = ??

1.2. TBD based on time of training

Section 3Mission, Purpose, Leadership, Climate

and Culture

Objectives and Activities should outline:• A clearly articulated mission• Identification of population to be served• Student success criteria• Resources needed• How the project will address a continuum of

behaviors with varied interventions and settings• Sufficient oversight and organizational support• Stakeholder engagement in planning and

implementation• Adherence to current policies and procedures

Section 4Staffing and Professional Development

Objectives and Activities should outline:• Staffing plans• Staff qualifications• Teacher/student ratios• Professional development plans• Relationship of professional development

plans to outcomes• Capacity building• Resources needed to allow all applicable staff

to participate in professional development

Section 5Curriculum and Instruction, Student

Assessment and Transitional Planning & Support

Objectives and Activities should outline:• Use of research based teaching techniques and behavior

management strategies• Use of individualized instruction with varied curriculum

supports• Use of varied assessments to measure academic and

behavioral progress • Use of collaborative teams to address student needs• Focused efforts to smoothly transition students in and out

of the Alternative Education program• Use of researched based Dropout Prevention strategies

Section 6 Parent/Guardian Involvement and

Collaboration

Objectives and Activities should outline:• Plans for parent/guardian involvement

– recruitment of– participation in problem-solving

• Provision of Parent Education Programs• Provision of family access to community health

and social service providers• Established partnerships, resources and

collaborators that will be involved in the project

Section 7Program Evaluation

The WVDE will conduct an evaluation to determine the effectiveness of the Elementary/Middle School Alternative Education Pilot Project. Submission of an applications indicates agreement to:•Collect data in a consistent manner as determined by the WVDE•Present key findings of the pilot project to various stakeholders

Each applicant is also asked to identify specific progress indicators that will be used at the school/county level to measure project effectiveness within a continuous improvement process. The following information is required:•Project success indicators•Data source(s)•Collection timeline•Process for using data to improve program services

Section 8Budget

• State allocation for FY 2011 is $1,000,000 for up to 5 pilots

• Awards will be granted to county boards of education for proposals that address one or more schools within the county

• Applicants are to submit budgets for three school years

• Budget expenditures should match up with the activities described in the application

• Range for each county proposal is $100,000 to $300,000 for each of the three years.

Budget Cont’d

• Funding will begin in December 2010– Operating costs for year one will not be for a full

school year– Consider the following in the Year One Budget

1) Allocate more funds to program planning and professional development

2) counties will be able to carry over Elementary/Middle Alternative Education Pilot funding for one additional year

• Utilize budget format in application

Timelines

• Oct. 1, 2010 Application Template Posted

• Nov. 15, 2010 Submission Deadline

• Dec. 15, 2010 Grantees Notified

Questions

Thank You!

Division of Educator Quality and System Support Office of Healthy Schools

http://wvde.state.wv.us/healthyschools/

For more information please contact Shelly Stalnaker at 304.558.8830or shestaln@access.k12.wv.us.