Improving Teacher Quality Title II, Part A Application Updates

Presenters / Program Contacts Brandon Patterson Assistant Director Educator Recruitment and Development Division North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Elaine Ellington Title II, Part A Program Specialist North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Overview of Presentation Federal Update Reauthorization of ESEA (No Child Left Behind) ESEA Waiver Title II, Part A Application Monitoring process

Federal Update Reauthorization of Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) aka No Child Left Behind (2001)

ESEA Waiver Principle 1 - College- and Career-Ready Expectations for All Students Principle 2 - Differentiated Recognition, Accountability, and Support System Annual Measurable Objectives (AMOs) Principle 3 - Supporting Effective Instruction and Leadership /

Application Development Process Application Development Program Implementation Evaluation Results Needs Assessment

Application Development Cover Page and Assurances Local Application Development Needs Assessment Equity Plan and HQT HQT Data and AYP/HQT Chart HQT Improvement Plan Non-Public School Participation Debarment Certification

A. Cover Page Name School Code Mailing address Title II, Part A Coordinator Assurances Signature: Superintendent/Chief Officer

B. Local Application Development Development must involve all stakeholders Parents Teachers Administrative Personnel Pupil Services Personnel Parents  Teachers  Administrative Personnel  Pupil Services Personnel

Local Application Development How do we get stakeholders involved? PTA/PTO Meetings Local School Board Meetings Public Notice in Newspaper Principal Meetings

C. Needs Assessment How funds are targeted : Schools that have the lowest proportion of HQ Teachers Schools that have the largest class size and are identified for school improvement Ensure an equitable distribution of HQ teachers

Needs Assessment New Class–Size Reduction Positions HQT % is > 98% for 2011 HQT% is >98% for 2012 (preliminary data)

Needs Assessment Objectives/Focus Needs Recruitment and Retention Professional Development Assisting Teachers to become HQ Improve AYP%

D. Equity Plan PL (No Child Left Behind) requires that states and schools systems ensure that low-wealth, minority, learning disabled and/or English language learners are taught by experienced and Highly Qualified teachers to the same extent as are students who do not fall into these categories…

Equity Plan LEA Equity Plan must : Assure principals in all Title I schools send required notification to parents Ensure parents of students in Title I districts are notified they may request professional qualifications of their children’s teachers Ensure poor or minority children are not taught by inexperienced, unqualified, or out-of-field teachers at higher rates

Equity Plan LEA Equity Plan must : Identify any inequities in assignment of unqualified and/or inexperienced teachers to minority, learning disabled, low-wealth, or English language learner Describe specific strategies to address the inequities on the equity plan, including a timeline Each LEA evaluates its Equity Plan and makes adjustments based on the impact of the evaluation

E. Requirements for Title II, Part A Funding HQT Data (Preliminary Data) How Teacher will Become HQ Report (Preliminary Data)

AYP / HQT Chart Schools NOT meeting AYP Number of target goals met Subgroups of students NOT meeting AYP HQT % of Schools NOT meeting AYP Strategies to get teachers HQ

F. HQT Improvement No Child Left Behind, Section 2141 (a)  LEAs not meeting 100% Highly Qualified teachers for two consecutive years HQT Financial Accountability Agreement No Child Left Behind, Section 2141(c)  LEAs not meeting 100% Highly Qualified teachers and not meeting AYP ESEA Waiver: Implications

HQT Improvement Critical: HQT Planning Team Members HQT Team process Appointed system-level administrator identified as single point of contact for all strategies written in the HQT Improvement Plan

HQT Financial Accountability Agreement Not included in the application; Separate document If ESEA Waiver is not approved, will either revise old agreement or develop new one as necessary

G. Non-Public School Participation LEA personnel must consult with appropriate private school officials Consultation must occur in a timely manner Private school teachers must have the opportunity to participate in Title II Part A professional development activities equivalent to the opportunity provided to public school teachers

Private School Participation Professional Development Services are based on the private school needs assessment and can be provided in a variety of ways: participation in scheduled professional development at the LEA qualified LEA staff providing services to private school staff third party services (registration to conferences or contracted trainer)

Eligible Activities may include: Improving knowledge and skills of teachers and staff in core academic subjects Effective instructional strategies, methods, and skills Integrating technology into curricula Teaching students with different needs Methods to improve student behavior/classroom management Principal training Training in the use of data and assessments to improve instruction

Take Note: Title II A funds can be used for professional development for teachers and staff, not student materials. Professional development around core academic subjects, which can include faith- based conferences. Professional development must align to the needs of the private school educators.

H. Debarment Certification

I. Title II, Part A, PRC 103 Budget Budget Form (hardcopy) Budget Utilization and Development System (BUD) Chart of Accounts Purpose Codes

Allowable Uses of Title II A Funds Recruitment and Retention Coursework Professional Development Class Size Reduction (CSR) (only if ≥ 98% HQ)

Program and Budget Amendment Program Amendment Request Form Indicate revised pages Attach copies of revised pages Provide justification

Title II Application Submission Documents included: Title II, Part A Application Annual Performance Report Budget Form Title II, Part A Survey if HQT less than 98%

Title II Application Due Dates Application Submission Due Date June 15, 2012 All LEAs and charter schools must have an approved Title II Part A application and PRC 103 Budget by October 31st.

Title II, Part A/BTSP Monitoring Five-year cycle Updated monitoring reports Volunteer monitors still needed More training in fall

Title II, Part A Monitoring Schedule (LEAs) Caldwell County SchoolsBrunswick County Schools Pitt County SchoolsMartin County Schools Sampson County SchoolsCraven County Schools Harnett County SchoolsDavidson County Schools Charlotte-MecklenburgUnion County Public Schools Davie County SchoolsEdgecombe County Schools Burke County SchoolsCatawba County Schools Lenoir County Public SchoolsBuncombe County Schools Halifax County SchoolsHickory County Schools Chatham County SchoolsOnslow County Schools Wake County SchoolsCumberland County Schools Pasquotank County SchoolsRandolph County Schools

Title II, Part A Monitoring Schedule (Charters) 34CThe Downtown Middle 34FForsyth Academies 36AHighland Charter 10ACharter Day School 06AGrandfather Academy 06BCrossnore Academy 12ANew Dimensions School 92MPre-Eminent Charter 32CCarter Community School 34DCarter G. Woodson 32AMaureen Joy Charter 96CDillard Academy 63BSTARS 34DCarter G. Woodson

Questions? Brandon Patterson Assistant Director Educator Recruitment and Development Division North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Elaine Ellington Title II, Part A Program Specialist North Carolina Department of Public Instruction