 The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) requires equitable services to be provided to private schools.  Why? Federal programs are supported by tax dollars, therefore all children and teachers are eligible to access these programs. 2

 The school district must notify the private school of the opportunity.  Best Practice:  The private school can complete and submit a consultation form.  KDE has developed a template that districts may use during the consultation process. It’s located on the KDE website. 3

Consultation is a collaborative process between the Title II, Part A coordinator and the private school official(s )

 No public funds are distributed to private schools, only services.  These services must be supplemental, secular, neutral, and non-ideological. 5

 Improving knowledge and skills of teachers and staff in core academic subjects  Effective instructional strategies, methods, and skills  Integrating technology into curricula 6

Must:  be based on a review of scientifically based research and  expected to improve student academic achievement

 Professional learning must align to the needs of the private school educators.  Professional learning must be around core academic subjects.  Professional learning can include conferences. 8

 PL materials may be purchased with funds if they are reasonable and necessary.  No materials may be purchased for student use.

 Indicate the impact of the professional development activities  Identify data sources to measure the effectiveness of the PL

 The school district shall maintain the following documents for their records:  Notification letter  Consultation and planning process  Assessment of needs  Evaluation of the program

 Annually school districts must provide equitable services to private non-profit schools and oversee the process. They shall:  Notify private schools of the opportunity  Provide a consultation & planning process  Require a needs assessment  Require an evaluation of the program  Keep appropriate records

To access the budget and guidance go to: /default.aspxhttp://education.ky.gov/teachers/tq/Pages /default.aspx. or Call the Diversification and Equity Branch (502)