Shelton School District State & Federal Programs Presentation to the School Board November 10, 2015 Wanda Berndtson Director of State & Federal Programs
Title I, Part A Improving Basic Programs Focuses on low-achieving students in schools with high concentrations of low-income families SY : $984,788 SY : $1,029,691 20% SES (supplemental educational services) 10% staff professional development 1% parent involvement Supports salaries & benefits Supplements homeless program Supports bilingual preschool program
Title III Limited English Proficiency Focuses on helping students who are limited English proficient to meet the same standards others are expected to meet SY : $59,604 SY : $62,711 Salaries & benefits Before/after school tutoring Language acquisition training Professional development
Title VI Rural & Low Income Provides financial assistance to rural districts to assist them in meeting Adequate Yearly Progress SY : $76,483 SY : $77,753 Homeless expenses Professional development RTI funds for each building Tutoring
Title VII Indian Education Focuses on helping American Indian and Alaska Native students achieve the standards expected of all students SY : $69,490 SY : $71,405 Salaries & benefits Button blanket supplies
Title X Homeless Children & Youth Focuses on removing barriers, allowing equal access to homeless youth SY : $31,687 SY : $33,778 Salaries & benefits Emergency tutoring Transportation expenses Trainings for coordinator and support liaisons Student classroom supplies
Learning Assistance Program Serves students who need intensive academic support for reading, writing, math, or readiness to learn the core subjects Emphasis on K-4 literacy SY : $1,295,270 SY : $1,363,375 Staff salaries & benefits Summer school Building Bridges contract with ESD 113 Curriculum Staff training
State Transitional Bilingual Instruction Program Focuses on developing language proficiency for migrant and bilingual students SY : $474,280 SY : $581,903 Salaries & benefits WELPA/ELPA21 training & testing Parent involvement Training/workshops specific for ELL instruction Student & Family Support Liaison cell phone services
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