Overview: Every Student Succeeds Act and the Tile I, Part A Program Sonya G. Morris, Bureau Chief Bureau of Federal Educational Programs Division of Public Schools

Title I Part A: Improving Basic Programs Operated by State and Local Educational Agencies

Background The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) was first passed in 1965, emphasizing equal access to education for all children.

Every Student Succeeds Act Reauthorizes the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to create long-term federal policy that gives states flexibility and innovation, while holding states accountable for results.

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

Purpose of Title I, Part A Provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high- quality education and to close educational achievement gaps

Equitable Access to Effective Teachers ESSA continues to require implementation of states’ equity plans to ensure poor and minority student have access to equitable access to effective teachers Eliminates Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) status Now requires teacher meet state certification and licensure requirements

School Improvement States now reserve seven percent of the Title I, Part A funds to support Florida’s School Improvement Program (UniSig) States were given the option to reserve three percent of Title I funds for Direct Student Services Florida did not reserve the additional three percent for Direct Student Services

LEA Plan Requirements Describes how the LEA will: Monitor student’s progress in meeting challenging State academic standards and includes implementing a “well-rounded program of instruction” Address disparities in teacher distribution Provide effective parent and family engagement Coordinate and integrate services with preschool programs (NEW) Coordinate academic and CTE content through instructional strategies which may include experiential learning or work-based learning opportunities (NEW) Support efforts to reduce the overuse of discipline practices that remove students from the classroom

LEA Plans (cont.) Describes how the LEA will: Facilitate transition Middle to High School and High School to postsecondary Where LEAs use funds for preschool, ensure services comply with Head Start Standards In Florida, districts assure compliance with ESSA requirements through the Title I, Part A funding application

Targeted Assistance Schools Requirements Must identify students as failing or at-risk of failing state standards Identification is NOT BASED ON POVERTY Must ensure Title I funds are used to benefit eligible identified students only (allocability and allowability of Title I funds)

Schoolwide Program Requirements Consolidate and use funds, together with other federal, state, and local funds to upgrade the entire educational program of a school Pre-requisite: 40 percent poverty rate (NEW) State may waive this requirement No requirement to identify: Eligible students; or Individual services as supplemental

Schoolwide Program Plan Developed during one year period (LEA can determine less time is needed); Existing schoolwide program may continue but plan must be amended; Developed with involvement of parents and other members of the community (teachers, principals, school leaders, paraprofessionals, etc.); Remains in effect but shall be regularly monitored and revised as necessary based on STUDENT NEEDS; Is available to the public in an understandable format and, to the extent practicable, in a language parents can understand;

Schoolwide Program Plan Is developed in coordination with other Federal, State and Local services, resources, and programs; Is based on a COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT; and Includes strategies to address school needs, including Provide a “well-rounded education” ; Counseling, school based mental health; Post-secondary and workforce preparation including career and technical education; Includes consolidation of funds; Schoolwide tiered model

Schoolwide Programs Use of Funds (NEW) SWP funds may be used for: Preschool programs; and Dual or concurrent enrollment: Training for teachers Professional development Required instructional materials, innovative delivery methods

School Improvement Plans vs. Schoolwide Plans School Improvement Plans are required for schools that earns a “D” or “F” in the 2017 school grade release Schoolwide Plans are required for all schools operating a schoolwide program, including charter schools, regardless of school grade Schoolwide Plan formats may vary but must meet all requirements outlined in section 1114 of ESSA

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Contact Information Florida Department of Education Federal Educational Programs (BFEP) Sonya G. Morris, Bureau Chief Sonya.Morris@fldoe.org Phone: (850) 245-0479

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