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School Improvement Grant SIG 1003 (g)

Steve Underwood Director, Statewide System of Support. School Improvement Grant SIG 1003 (g). The School Improvement Grant Fund is a funding stream that has been available to Idaho Title I schools and districts for 4 years to help with those in Needs Improvement status.

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School Improvement Grant SIG 1003 (g)

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  1. Steve Underwood Director, Statewide System of Support School Improvement Grant SIG 1003 (g)

  2. The School Improvement Grant Fund is a funding stream that has been available to Idaho Title I schools and districts for 4 years to help with those in Needs Improvement status. Previously, USED allowed more flexible use of the funding. However, the US Secretary of Education revised the regulations when the SIG was infused with ARRA funds. ARRA regulations required states to define the “Persistently Lowest-Achieving” Schools. Schools are eligible for SIG funds if they are the “Persistently Lowest Achieving” OR if they are Title I and in Needs Improvement. The current funding for SIG is based on FY 2009, thus the data and requirements are in place based upon a school’s 2009 data. The SIG Fund

  3. Which Schools are Eligible to Apply for SIG Funds? Tier I Schools Any Title I school in improvement, corrective action, or restructuring that— Is among the lowest-achieving five percent of Title I schools in improvement, corrective action, or restructuring or the lowest-achieving five Title I schools in improvement, corrective action, or restructuring in the State, whichever number of schools is greater; or Is a high school that has had a graduation rate as defined in 34 CFR 200.19(b) that is less than 60 percent over a number of years; and Tier II Schools Any secondary school that is eligible for, but does not receive, Title I funds that— Is among the lowest-achieving five percent of secondary schools or the lowest-achieving five that secondary schools in the State that are eligible for, but do not receive, Title I funds, whichever number of schools is greater; or Is a high school has had a graduation rate as defined in 34 CFR 200.19(b) that is less than 60 percent over a number of years. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tier III Schools Any Title I school in improvement, corrective action, or restructuring that is not a Tier I school.

  4. Which Schools are Eligible for SIG?

  5. How Were Schools Identified? To identify the lowest-achieving schools, states had to take into account both— The academic achievement of the “all students” group in a school in terms of proficiency on the State’s assessments under section 1111(b)(3) of the ESEA in reading/language arts and mathematics combined; and The school’s lack of progress on those assessments over a number of years in the “all students” group. The full definition is provided in the application packet.

  6. Tier 1 and Tier II Schools

  7. School Intervention Models for Tiers I & II Restart Closure Turnaround Transformation

  8. Due to the timeline currently in place, the Restart Model will not be a viable option. USED regulations require this selection to be in place as of day 1 for SY 2010-11. Thus, because of the legal requirements that are related to it, it is not feasible. LEAs interested in the option may re-apply for funding for this option under FY 2010 funds for SY 2011-12.

  9. School Closure Model Overview

  10. Turnaround Model Overview Text in slide Text in slide Text in slide NOTE: may “start over” for AYP

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  12. District-Level Supports & Activities

  13. School-Level Supports & Activities

  14. Funding Funding is from the FY 2009 allocation Period of availability until September 30, 2013 Schools/LEAs may re-up each year for FY 2010 funds, etc. Regs permit an application from $50K - $2 million per Tier I/II school. Idaho is allocated about $10 million total for all Tier I, II, and III schools.

  15. Funding Reasonable application amounts: Tier I/II - $300,000 - $500,000 (not counting extra supports and activities that are available) Tier III – applications are based upon participation in specific statewide improvement program supports and activities (e.g., IBC, Supt’s Network, etc.), not a dollar amount

  16. Funding If a school/LEA re-ups for FY 2010 or beyond, the amount is above & beyond the FY 2009 award. If a school/LEA does not meet the requirements of the grant or make progress toward the goals established in its application, the SDE has the right to revoke the award or not renew the grant yearly during the period of availability.

  17. Funding 25% required holdback if all Tier I schools do not participate in 2009 SIG (i.e., $2.5 million) That money is then not available for Idaho to use for schools that need and want assistance out of the 2009 funding stream.

  18. New Data Collection for SIG

  19. Evaluation LEAs funded by SIG are required to participate in any federal or state evaluations This includes state evaluations of other programs funded through SIG, not just those that may take place in Tier I/II schools. Evaluations may include, but are not limited to, perceptual surveys, comparative data analysis at more granular levels, qualitative case studies, etc.

  20. Process for LEA Commitment USED has still not approved every state’s application Idaho SDE is flexible on LEA application since the originally planned deadlines passed long ago Option 1 – before USED approval: Notify SDE as soon as district is ready to commit Option 2 – after USED approval: Notify SDE within 1 week

  21. How to Notify SDE If the district chooses to participate: Send a letter signed by the Superintendent and Board Chair List the Tier I and II schools that will be served by SIG 1003(g) funds Describe which model will be implemented in each Tier I and II school OR…Submit a full application

  22. How to Notify SDE If the district chooses not to participate: Send a letter signed by the Superintendent and Board Chair Provide a copy of the Board Meeting Minutes describing the decision making process surrounding the rationale for not participating.

  23. Tier 1 & II Districts Which Opt Out If a district that has a Tier I or II school chooses not to participate in SIG: The LEA may not access any SIG funds for any of its schools. Projects that the LEA or its schools have participated in as part of state school improvement programs will no longer be availableto any school in the LEA (e.g., IBC, PAL, Supt Network, etc.)

  24. Technical Assistance from SDE For districts that commit to serve Tier I & II schools The state will provide onsite technical assistance, if requested, in ensuring a successful grant application The state will collaborate with the district, regional, and state personnel to ensure the grant meets all requirements and makes full use of the flexibility afforded in permissible areas so as to support local efforts.

  25. Steve Underwood Director, Statewide System of Support Division of Student Achievement & School Improvement Phone: (208) 332-9922 Email: sunderwood@sde.idaho.gov For a SIG Application Package, visit: www.sde.idaho.gov/site/title_one/ Contact Us

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