improving teacher quality title ii, part a application 2012-2013 updates
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Improving Teacher Quality
Title II, Part A Application
2012-2013 Updates
Presenters / Program Contacts
Brandon PattersonAssistant DirectorEducator Recruitment and Development DivisionNorth Carolina Department of Public Instruction [email protected]
919-807-3375
Elaine EllingtonTitle II, Part A Program SpecialistNorth Carolina Department of Public Instruction [email protected]
Overview of Presentation
•Federal Update•Reauthorization of ESEA
(No Child Left Behind)•ESEA Waiver
•Title II, Part A 2012-2013 Application
•Monitoring process
Federal UpdateReauthorization 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
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/newsroom/news/2011-12/20120229-01
Application Development Process
Evaluation Results
ProgramImplementation
Application
DevelopmentNeeds
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)
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Needs Assessment
Objectives/Focus Needs
• Recruitment and Retention
• Professional Development
• Assisting Teachers to become HQ
• Improve AYP%
D. Equity Plan
PL 107-110 (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 PlanLEA 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
2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 (Preliminary Data)
How Teacher will Become HQ Report
2009-2010
2010-2011 2011-2012 (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
http://licsalweb.dpi.state.nc.us
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
2012-2013 Title II, Part A Monitoring Schedule (LEAs)
Caldwell County Schools Brunswick County Schools
Pitt County Schools Martin County Schools
Sampson County Schools Craven County Schools
Harnett County Schools Davidson County Schools
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Union County Public Schools
Davie County Schools Edgecombe County Schools
Burke County Schools Catawba County Schools
Lenoir County Public Schools Buncombe County Schools
Halifax County Schools Hickory County Schools
Chatham County Schools Onslow County Schools
Wake County Schools Cumberland County Schools
Pasquotank County Schools Randolph County Schools
2012-2013 Title II, Part A Monitoring Schedule (Charters)
34C The Downtown Middle
34F Forsyth Academies
36A Highland Charter
10A Charter Day School
06A Grandfather Academy
06B Crossnore Academy
12A New Dimensions School
92M Pre-Eminent Charter
32C Carter Community School
34D Carter G. Woodson32A Maureen Joy Charter
96C Dillard Academy
63B STARS
34D Carter G. Woodson
Questions?Brandon PattersonAssistant DirectorEducator Recruitment and Development DivisionNorth Carolina Department of Public Instruction [email protected]
Elaine EllingtonTitle II, Part A Program SpecialistNorth Carolina Department of Public Instruction [email protected]