American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 IDEA Recovery Funds Reform and Restore: Implementing the ARRA Michigan Institute of Educational Management Kellogg, May 26, 2009

Page 2 ARRA some basics ARRA TITLE VIII Education Grants ESEA Title 1 Part A (and others) IDEA, Parts B (includes preschool) and C ARRA TITLE XIV State Fiscal Stabilization Funds (SFSF) Awarded to Governors to stabilize budgets Must advance education, public safety, other government services, etc.

Page 3 ARRA Principles Spend funds quickly to save and create jobs Improve student achievement through school improvement and reform Ensure transparency, reporting and accountability Invest one-time ARRA funds thoughtfully to minimize the “funding cliff” USED guidance, March 6, 2009

Page 4 ARRA Expenditure Examples Systemic Improvements for Student Achievement using Evidence-based practices Professional Development (PD) for school-wide Response to Intervention (RtI) systems Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) Literacy Other academic content areas

Page 5 ARRA Expenditure Examples Technology Assistive Technology services and devices Online PD Online student courses and learning opportunities Electronic records management for student progress monitoring and data- based instruction/interventions decisions

Page 6 ARRA Expenditure Examples Data-based improvements for compliance and results Transition services and supports Child Find services and supports Preschool inclusion services and supports Parent Involvement services and supports

Page 7 ARRA Expenditure Examples Data-based improvements for compliance and results Accommodations and Modifications services and supports Conflict resolution training IEP Facilitation and training

Page 8 ARRA Expenditure Examples Personnel Development & Retention PD/requirements and incentives for credentialing On-line PD and credentialing State Policy implementation State Board of Education Policies School-wide PBS Universal Education Vision and Principles

Page 9 IDEA Recovery Funds Fiscal ARRA Webpage with updated information _6598_ ,00.html Appropriate use of Funds – Specific questions priate_Use_of_Funds_5-8_277795_7.pdf

Page 10 IDEA Recovery Funds Fiscal Appropriate use of Funds – Process for submitting questions Form will be available on Webpage for submitting questions MDE team will regularly review and post answers

Page 11 IDEA Recovery Funds Fiscal Existing statutory language applies Considered Part of IDEA Award Separate application in MEGS Recovery specific reporting quarterly in addition to existing requirements

Page 12 IDEA Recovery Funds Fiscal Award available to Michigan 50% on 4/1/09 Available to LEAs through the MEGs application Subject to current CMS reimbursement rules Period of obligation 2/17/09 to 9/30/11 Fiscal years 08/09, 09/10 & 10/11

Page 13 IDEA Recovery Funds Fiscal Separate ARRA application in MEGS Requires new program designs & budgets Includes questions around the ARRA guiding principles and assurances All else is consistent with Regular IDEA Award application

Page 14 IDEA Recovery Funds Fiscal Spending in fiscal year 08/09 Work with your business office! Involves re-coding appropriate expenditures from State or local funds to the ARRA grant Possible new program designs Funds remain fiscal year 09/10 money Watch linkages  Maintenance of Effort (MOE)  Medicaid billing

Page 15 IDEA Recovery Funds Fiscal Spending in fiscal year 09/10 Regular and ARRA funds combined for all fiscal year calculations including Early Intervening Services – 15% 50% Rule – Maintenance of Effort Proportionate Share

Page 16 IDEA Recovery Funds Fiscal State & local expenditure reduction 50% of increase in Part B §611 (Regular and ARRA allocations) Must spend equal amount for ESEA activities SEAs report LEA’s ESEA use of funds Reminder – tie-bar to Early Intervening Services (EIS) - dollar for dollar reduction Determinations limit availability of this option

Page 17 IDEA Recovery Funds Fiscal LEAs may use up to 15% of Part B grants ( § 611 and 619) Regular and ARRA allocations for Early Intervening Services Reminder – tie-bar to 50% rule/dollar for dollar reduction

Page 18 Contact information John Andrejack, Supervisor John Cloft, CPA