school improvement grants: requirements and monitoring tiffany winters, esq. twinters@bruman
DESCRIPTION
School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. [email protected] Steven Spillan, Esq. [email protected] Brustein & Manasevit, PLLC Fall Forum 2012. Topic List. SIG Resources Background on the SIG Program Monitoring the SIG Program Application Process - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
1
School Improvement School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Grants: Requirements and MonitoringMonitoring
Tiffany Winters, [email protected] Steven Spillan, [email protected] Brustein & Manasevit, PLLCFall Forum 2012
![Page 2: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Topic ListSIG ResourcesBackground on the SIG ProgramMonitoring the SIG Program
◦ Application Process◦ Implementation◦ Fiscal◦ Technical Assistance◦ Monitoring◦ Data Collection
SIG, What’s Next? Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
2
![Page 3: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
School Improvement Grant 1003(g) (SIG) Resources
Latest updates: http://www2.ed.gov/programs/sif/legislation.html#guidance “Final requirements for School Improvement Grants authorized
under section 1003(g) of Title I of the ESEA,” 75 Fed. Reg. 66363 (Oct. 28, 2010).
Guidance on fiscal year 2010 School Improvement Grants under 1003(g) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education: March 1, 2012).
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
3
![Page 4: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
4
![Page 5: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
SIG FundingFY 2009 ARRA: $3 billion
FY 2010: $546 million
FY 2011: $535 million
FY 2012: $534 million
FY13: Level Funding vs. Sequestration Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
5
![Page 6: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
SIG Awards
Priority to the LEAs with the lowest-achieving schools that demonstrate —
(A) greatest need; and
(B) strongest commitment
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
6
![Page 7: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Continuation Awards
Ongoing ActivitiesAn SEA may award SIG funds to an LEA for a Tier I or Tier II
school that has implemented, in whole or in part, one of the models within the last two years so that the LEA and school can continue or complete the intervention being implemented.
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
7
![Page 8: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
SIG Updates?
SIG funds authorized for use in “priority schools” through ESEA Waiver Package
Guidance addendum in March 2012
Congressional Plans?
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
8
![Page 9: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
SASA Monitoring of SIG
Areas Reviewed by SASAApplication ProcessImplementationFiscalTechnical AssistanceMonitoringData Collection
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
9
![Page 10: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
2012-2013 Monitoring Schedule
Current Published Schedule is Obsolete
No Monitoring Scheduled Past September
Behind Schedule
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
10
![Page 11: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
SASA On-Site General Schedule
Day 1: School #1 Site Visit School Leadership Team InterviewTeacher/Parent InterviewGuided Classroom Observations/Conversations with students
Day 2: LEA #1 Interview Day 3: School #2 Site Visit
Same as Day 1 Day 4: LEA #2 Interview Day 5: SEA Interview
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
11
![Page 12: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
12
![Page 13: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
ApplicationSEA’s application process compliant with both the State
application, requirements.
SEA RFP must ensure funds serve persistently lowest achieving schools
Serving schools identified in the Tier System.
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
13
![Page 14: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
“Persistently lowest-achieving schools” (PLAS)Lowest-achieving 5% (or lowest 5 schools, which
ever is greater) of Title I schools in improvement, corrective action, or restructuring; or
High school that has had a graduation rate less than 60%; and
Any secondary school that is eligible for, but does not receive, Title I funds that meets the same requirements as above. B
rust
ein
& M
anas
evit,
PLL
C
14
![Page 15: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
PLAS: Identification
To identify the PLAS, SEA must take into account both: (a) Academic achievement of the
“all students” group in a school in terms of proficiency on the State’s assessments in reading/language
arts and mathematics combined; and (b) The school’s “lack of progress” on those
assessments over a number of years in the “all students” group
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
15
![Page 16: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
PLAS: Listing results
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
16
![Page 17: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
PLAS: Tier III - Catchall
Tier III would include every Title I school in improvement, corrective action, or restructuring that is not a Tier I or Tier II school.
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
17
![Page 18: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010Expands the group of schools that an SEA “may” identify as
Tier I, Tier II, or Tier III schools.Does not affect the schools an SEA must identify as Tier I, Tier
II, and Tier III schools.Raised the maximum amount from $500,000 to $2,000,000.
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
18
![Page 19: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
PLAS: Newly Eligible Tier I Schools Elementary school that is eligible for Title I, Part A funds and:
Has not made AYP for at least 2 consecutive years; or Is in the State’s lowest quintile [20%] in reading/language arts
and mathematics combined; and
Is no higher achieving than the highest-achieving Tier I school
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
19
![Page 20: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
Newly Eligible Tier II Schools Secondary school that is eligible for Title I, Part A funds and:
Has not made AYP for at least 2 consecutive years; or Is in the State’s lowest quintile [20%] in reading/language arts
and mathematics combined; and
Is no higher achieving than the highest-achieving Tier I school; orA secondary school that has had a graduation rate less than 60%
over a number of years.
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
20
![Page 21: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
Newly Eligible Tier III Schools A school that is eligible for Title I, Part A funds:
Has not made AYP for at least two years; or Is in the State’s lowest quintile [20%] of performance in
reading/language arts and mathematics combined; and
Does not meet the requirements to be a Tier I or Tier II school.
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
21
![Page 22: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
Annual Lists?
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
22
![Page 23: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
23
![Page 24: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
ImplementationSASA monitoring will look at how each LEA is implementing its
SIG grant, focusing on each of the 4 turnaround models.
Focus is on LEAs, but SEAs will bear the burden of noncompliance.
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
24
![Page 25: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
SIG 4 Models:
RestartClosureTransformationTurnaround
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
25
![Page 26: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
SIG Models: Restart
School converts or closes and reopens under a CMO or EMO
Considerable flexibilityMust enroll any former student who wishes to
attend the school May require agreements covering behavior,
attendance, or other commitments related to academic performance
May not require students to meet academic standards prior to enrolling
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
26
![Page 27: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
SIG Models: ClosureLEA closes a school and enrolls students
in “higher achieving” schools in the LEA.
Guidance: Critical to engage families and community early, selecting the appropriate improvement model to assure a smooth transition for students and their families at the receiving schools.
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
27
![Page 28: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
Guidance – Unauthorized Closure
If an LEA closes a Tier I or II school after implementing any model other than Closure?SEA has the discretion to terminate and rescind. If SEA accepts new applications, LEA must meet all
Closure model requirements.ED allows for this circumstance, but notes that such an event
should be VERY rare.
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
28
![Page 29: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
SIG Models: Transformation
IMPORTANT:An LEA with 9 or more Tier I and Tier II
schools may NOT implement the transformation model in more than 50% of those schools.
Guidance: If an LEA is already exceeding the cap, it may not implement the transformation model in any additional schools.
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
29
![Page 30: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
SIG Models: Transformation
5 Required Activities1. Replace the principal2. Teacher/Principal evaluations3. Identify and reward school leaders, teachers, and other staff4. Professional Development5. Implement strategies to recruit, place, and retain staff
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
30
![Page 31: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
Guidance - Transformation Model
LEAs implementing a transformation model must:Provide sufficient operational flexibility. Ensure ongoing, intensive technical assistance and related
support.
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
31
![Page 32: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
2011 Transformation Waiver: Teacher Evaluations
August 12, 2011 – ED letter to Chiefs Invites those LEAs implementing a transformation model “extra
time to develop and implement teacher evaluation systems.” Proposed waiver would allow LEAs to:
Develop the evaluation systems in the 2011-2012 school year, Pilot them next year (2012-2013), and Have them up and running by the 2013-2014 school year.
Asked for application by August 26th, but expecting later submissions. B
rust
ein
& M
anas
evit,
PLL
C
32
![Page 33: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/33.jpg)
Transformation: Replace PrincipalsCEP Report:
15 out of 45 States using the transformation model saw removing the principals as a key element of the turnaround.
16 States said that the results varied from school to school. One State said it didn't make a difference, while three others
thought it was too soon to say.
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
33
![Page 34: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/34.jpg)
SIG Models: Turnaround9 required elements:
1. Replace the principal2. Use locally adopted competencies to measure the
turnaround staff effectiveness (50% rule)3. Implement strategies designed to recruit, place, and
retain the appropriate staff4. Provide ongoing, high-quality job-embedded
professional development5. Adopt new governance structure B
rust
ein
& M
anas
evit,
PLL
C
34
![Page 35: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/35.jpg)
SIG Models: Turnaround
6. Use data to identify and implement an instructional program
7. Promote the continuous use of student data8. Establish schedules and implement strategies that provide
increased learning time9. Provide appropriate social-emotional and community-
oriented services and supports for students
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
35
![Page 36: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/36.jpg)
Turnaround: Replace TeachersCEP Report
Highly unpopular with unions
8 of the 46 States implementing the turnaround model said the process helped pinpoint and enlist effective teachers.
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
36
![Page 37: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/37.jpg)
Increased Learning TimeReports show that LEAs are struggling with this requirement.
No uniformity among districts in implementing increased learning time.
What counts as increased learning time?
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
37
![Page 38: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/38.jpg)
Increased Learning TimeCEP Report:
Maryland schools were spending the extra time primarily on the students who are struggling the most academically.
Michigan schools were pushing to extend the school day for all students, with mixed results.
Idaho State and local officials did not see it as an essential piece of their school improvement formula.
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
38
![Page 39: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/39.jpg)
Increased Learning Time Definition: increasing the length of the school day, week, or
year to significantly increase the total number of school hours so as to include additional time for: Instruction in core academic subjects; Instruction in other subjects and provision of enrichment
activities; and Teachers to collaborate, plan, and engage in professional
development within and across grades and subjects.
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
39
![Page 40: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/40.jpg)
Increased Learning TimeMarch 2012 Guidance:
LEA must use a longer school day, week, or year to provide additional time for all three types of activities.
Focus should be on instruction of core academic subjects, and time for teacher collaboration & planning.
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
40
![Page 41: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/41.jpg)
Increased Learning Time Can include before- or after- school activities. Activities must be available to all students.
March 2012 Guidance:All students must have the opportunity to participate.School must have the capacity to serve any and all students.
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
41
![Page 42: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/42.jpg)
SIG Models: CriticismsModels do not address school climate and culture.
Ignores non-academic challenges, such as attendance and behavior.
Any focus on non-academic concerns often get in the way of SIG compliance.
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
42
![Page 43: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/43.jpg)
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
43
![Page 44: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/44.jpg)
FiscalFinal Requirements
Guidance
OMB Circular A-87
EDGAR Section 76.710
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
44
![Page 45: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/45.jpg)
SIG Fiscal SEAs:
Ensuring proper LEA use of funds?Only taking 5% for State admin?Ensuring adequate funds for three year grants?
LEAs:How are you spending funds?Ensuring funds are supporting SIG activities?
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
45
![Page 46: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/46.jpg)
SIG Cross Cutting Issues If not every Tier I school in a State was served with FY 2009
SIG funds in the 2010–2011 school year, an SEA must carry over 25% of those funds, combine them with FY 2010 SIG funds, and award those funds to LEAs in the same manner as FY 2009 SIG funds are awarded.
If a State does not serve every Tier I school, but needs more than 75% to fund all LEAs that it committed to serve – contact ED prior to issuing grants.
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
46
![Page 47: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/47.jpg)
SIG “District-wide” Activities An LEA may use SIG funds to pay for district-level activities:
Support implementation of one of the four school intervention models in each Tier I and Tier II school it commits to serve, and
Support other school improvement strategies in the Tier III schools it commits to serve.
An LEA may not use SIG funds to support district-level activities for schools that are not receiving SIG funds.
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
47
![Page 48: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/48.jpg)
SIG Guidance - SupplantingSIG funds must supplement, and not
supplant, non-Federal funds a school would otherwise receiveSNS applied to increased learning time Costs must:
Be directly attributable to the implementation of the model,
Be reasonable and necessary, and Exceed the cost the district would have
incurred in the absence of its implementation model.
This all requires documentation.
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
48
![Page 49: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/49.jpg)
SIG Guidance - ComparabilityLEA is obligated to ensure that all of its Title
I schools are comparable to its non-Title I schools.
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
49
![Page 50: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/50.jpg)
Guidance – Improvement Timeline
Receiving a SIG award restarts improvement timeline.
Regardless of where a school is in the improvement timeline, the clock restarts.
A 2012-2013 grantee could enter the first year of improvement (ESEA 1116(b)) --would be 2014-2015.
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
50
![Page 51: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/51.jpg)
Guidance – Pre-Implementation
LEA may use carryover/current funds prior to full implementation.
Enables an LEA to prepare for full implementation of a school intervention model at the start of the next school year.
May not use the funds to pay for needs assessment.
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
51
![Page 52: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/52.jpg)
SIG Guidance – Pre-ImplementationSEA Evaluation Criteria:
Directly related to the selected model?Reasonable and necessary?Designed to address a specific need?Represent meaningful change to improve student achievement?Research-based? Represent a significant reform that goes beyond the basic
educational program?
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
52
![Page 53: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/53.jpg)
Pre-Implementation Allowable Activities
Family and Community EngagementRigorous Review of External ProvidersStaffing Instructional ProgramsProfessional Development and SupportPreparation for Accountability Measures
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
53
![Page 54: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/54.jpg)
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
54
![Page 55: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/55.jpg)
Technical AssistanceSASA monitors will look at what types of TA the SEA is
providing, particularly with respect to: Conducting the needs-assessment Preparing and amending LEA applicationsPreparing and amending budgetsSelecting the intervention model for each school
Also how the SEA is determining what types of TA to provide and to whom?
How frequently is the SEA providing technical assistance?
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
55
![Page 56: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/56.jpg)
Technical Assistance at LEA Level
Has SEA been providing adequate TA?
How has the LEA supported, how does it currently support, and how does it plan to support schools in implementing the SIG program?
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
56
![Page 57: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/57.jpg)
LEA Monitoring An LEA must establish SEA approved annual goals for student
achievement on the State’s assessments in both reading/language arts and mathematics that it will use. to monitor each Tier I and Tier II school that receives SIG funds.
The determination of whether a school meets the student achievement goals established by the LEA is in addition to the determination of whether the school makes AYP as required by section 1111(b)(2) of the ESEA.
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
57
![Page 58: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/58.jpg)
LEA Monitoring• The following metrics constitute key indicators for the SIG
program, collected by SEA:
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
58
(1) Number of minutes within the school year;(2) Student participation rate on State assessments in reading/language arts and in mathematics, by student subgroup; (3) Dropout rate;(4) Student attendance rate;(5) Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (e.g., AP/IB), early-college high schools, or dual enrollment classes;
(6) Discipline incidents;(7) Truants;(8) Distribution of teachers by performance level on an LEA’s teacher evaluation system; and(9) Teacher attendance rate.
![Page 59: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/59.jpg)
SEA Renewal If a Tier I or Tier II school does not meet the annual student
achievement goals established by the LEA, may an SEA renew the LEA’s SIG grant with respect to that school?
An SEA has discretion to examine factors, such asSchool’s progress on the leading indicators in section III of the
final requirements, or Fidelity with which it is implementing the modelSee section II.C(a)(ii) of the final requirements (I-16)
Renewal based on ALL factors
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
59
![Page 60: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/60.jpg)
Guidance – Failure to Implement
LEA Unable to Implement ModelLEA must notify SEA IMMEDIATELY.
LEA must cease obligating SIG funds in that school.
If the LEA does NOT want to try a different model, SEA rescinds remaining funds and combines with carryover.
If the LEA does want to try another model, SEA has discretion to end the award, or ask LEA to reapply.
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
60
![Page 61: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/61.jpg)
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
61
![Page 62: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/62.jpg)
Data CollectionWhat process is the SEA/LEA using to collect data on the
leading indicators? How is the SEA/LEA keeping track of or managing this data? Is the SEA/LEA collecting any additional data beyond that
required by the SIG program?Any plans for using data aside from reporting requirements?Have LEAs begun collecting any benchmark or interim data on
the leading indicators? If so, what does the data show thus far?
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
62
![Page 63: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/63.jpg)
Data CollectionSEA may add additional “leading indicators”
SEA may not deny LEA renewal request based on failure to make progress on SEA-added indicator, providing LEA has made progress federally-mandated indicators
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
63
![Page 64: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/64.jpg)
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
64
![Page 65: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/65.jpg)
SIG: What’s Next?FY 2013 Funding Fight
SIG remains top Administration priority House GOP wants to eliminate funding Skeptical of the turnaround models
Senate Democrats willing to keep funding, but offering more models
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
65
![Page 66: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/66.jpg)
SIG: What’s Next ESEA Waiver Package
Flexibility to Support School Improvement: An SEA would have flexibility to allocate ESEA section 1003(a) funds to an LEA in order to serve any priority or focus school, if the SEA determines such schools are most in need of additional support.
Flexibility to Use SIG Funds to Support Priority Schools: An SEA would have flexibility to award SIG funds available under ESEA section 1003(g) to an LEA to implement one of the four SIG models in any priority school.
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
66
![Page 67: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/67.jpg)
SIG: What’s NextESEA Waiver Package: Priority School
Among the lowest 5% of Title I schools in the State; A Title I-participating or Title I-eligible high school with a
graduation rate less than 60% over a number of years; or A Tier I or Tier II school under the SIG program that is using SIG
funds to implement a school intervention model.
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
67
![Page 68: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/68.jpg)
SIG: What’s Next Senate ESEA Reauthorization Two Additional Turnaround Models
Strategic Staffing Strategy – LEA must: (I) replace the principal if he/she has served more than 2 years; (II) allow the principal to staff the school with a turnaround team of
his/her choosing; (III) provide teacher and principal incentives.
Whole School Reform Strategy - must include a partnership with a strategy developer offering a school reform program Based on at least a moderate level of evidence that the program will have
a statistically significant effect on student outcomes
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
68
![Page 69: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/69.jpg)
QUESTIONS?
Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
69
![Page 70: School Improvement Grants: Requirements and Monitoring Tiffany Winters, Esq. twinters@bruman](https://reader033.vdocuments.net/reader033/viewer/2022051218/56815d76550346895dcb8411/html5/thumbnails/70.jpg)
DisclaimerThis presentation is intended solely to
provide general information and does not constitute legal advice. Attendance at the
presentation or later review of these printed materials does not create an attorney-client
relationship with Brustein & Manasevit, PLLC. You should not take any action based
upon any information in this presentation without first consulting legal counsel familiar
with your particular circumstances. Bru
stei
n &
Man
asev
it, P
LLC
70