1. Title I-A The “Basics” of the Basic Program Marcia Beckman, Director No Child Left Behind Programs Idaho State Department of Education September 15, 2008

2. The Roots of No Child Left Behind? Lynden B. Johnson declared his “War on Poverty” 1965 Elementary and Secondary Education Act signed into law

3. No Child Left Behind George W. Bush’s makes changes to federal efforts to support elementary and secondary education 2001 No Child Left Behind signed into law

4. 4 New Key Provisions of NCLB Stronger accountability Idaho Standards Achievement Test/Content Standards/AYP Greater flexibility on the use of federal funds – Can combine funds after careful planning More choices for parents of children from disadvantaged background. Parents can request transportation for children to a school that is meeting the Adequate Yearly Progress or they can request tutoring services from Supplemental Service Providers. Parents are more involved in decision making at the district and school levels. Increased emphasis on teaching methods that have been demonstrated to work. (Scientifically- Based Researched Methods (SBR)

5. What does Title I Mean? There are 10 titles in the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 Title I-A is the first and the largest of all the programs. Over 90% of U.S. school districts and about 50% of all public schools receive some I-A money

6. Focus of Title I For the 2008-2009 school year, $14.6 billion in federal funds is allocated to states through Title I-A. Idaho receives $46 million. Funds are targeted to high-poverty school districts and used to provide educational service in reading/language arts and math that supplement the core instruction. These services go to students who are educationally disadvantaged or at risk of failing to meet state standards. (Adequate Yearly Progress AYP)

7. Two Types of Programs Schoolwide Program Targeted Assistance Program

8. Schoolwide Required Components Instructional strategies based on Scientifically based research Instruction by ‘highly qualified” teacher Professional development for those who give instruction Strategies to attract “highly qualified” teachers to “high-need” schools Strategies to increase parent involvement.

9. Schoolwide Required Components Plans for assisting children make transitions Plans for using state assessments to improve achievement Additional assistance for low-performing students Plans for integrating the school program with other federal, state, and local programs and services

10. Targeted Assistance Required Components Extended-time programs, in which students receive supplemental instruction outside regular school hours or in the summer In-class models, where specialized teachers or extra resources are provided within the regular classroom and integrated with regular activities Strategies to increase parents involvement Instruction by “highly qualified” teacher *Pull-out programs are permitted.

11. Schoolwide & Targeted Assistance Programs must: Conduct an annual review and update of the plan (parents must be represented) Hold an annual information meeting for parents Have School-Parent compacts Employ Highly Qualified teachers and paraprofessionals in all instructional positions. Involve parents in any decision concerning the use of Parental Involvement funds Have activities or events that increase parents ability to support their child’s/children’s learning.

12. Schoolwide Programs do not have to: Identify individual students for services based on standardized criteria Maintain separate fiscal accounting records by program Demonstrate that Title I is funding specific services that are supplemental to services that would otherwise be provided Comply with most programmatic requirements of the programs whose funding is combined in a schoolwide program if the intent and purposes of those programs is met. *”Supplement not supplant” is a fiscal consideration not a programmatic issue in a Schoolwide Program.

13. Questions and Answers Contact Information: Marcia Beckman, NCLB Director Idaho Department of Education Len B Jordan Office Building 620 West State Street Boise, Idaho 83720 Phone: 208-332-6953(work)208-484-6902 (cell) Email: mmbeckman@sde.idaho.gov