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An Overview of ARRA

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An Overview of ARRA

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    1. Title I and IDEA Debbie Beideman, Director of Curriculum & Instruction Adelina Giannetti, Director of Special Services October 22, 2009 1 An Overview of ARRA

    2. American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 “Stimulus Funds” Title I, Part A Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 2 ARRA Title I and IDEA

    3. To provide assistance to districts that have high concentrations of students from families that live in poverty. (Title I) Funds are to improve teaching and learning for those students who are “most” academically at risk. (Title I) To provide opportunities for educators to implement innovative strategies to improve teaching and learning for students with disabilities. (IDEA) 3 GOALS

    4. Spend funds quickly in an effort to save and create jobs Improve student achievement through school improvement and reform Ensure transparency, reporting, and accountability Invest one-time ARRA funds thoughtfully 4 Federal Priorities Four Guiding Principles

    5. To meet the educational needs of low-achieving students in high-poverty schools To close the achievement gap To distribute and target resources to schools with the greatest need. To provide enriched and additional learning opportunities - before, during, and after school and during the summer To promote programs that are grounded in scientifically based research To purchase supplies and materials to support the Title I program 5 Use of Funds

    6. Title I Part A $514,455 Title I Part D (JDC) $ 21,321 Title I SIA (a) $ 28,200 Title I SIA (g) none at this time 6 ARRA Title I Allocations

    7. Writing Coach Math Coach Educational Technology Coach Summer Programs and Materials Curriculum Articulation Parent Programs and Supplies Reading Recovery Materials Kindergarten Supplies DRA II Kits for Teachers Supplemental Educational Services 7 1. Program Improvement

    8. Career Ladders for Teacher’s Assistants Summer Professional Development Academy Blueprints for Student Success AVID Curriculum Articulation PPEG Curriculum Articulation RTI-Response to Intervention Development Resources for Professional Book Studies 8 2. Professional Development

    9. Online Math Reinforcement Program Online Reading Intervention Bank Professional Development Express Laptop, camera, and microphone for PPEG 9 4. Technology

    10. Amend grant to reallocate funds from Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) to supplies for Smart boards and software to support literacy and math skills. 10 Amendment

    11. Guidance: Assistive Technology Professional Development Develop or expand capacity to collect and use data Expand in-district program options Transition Coordinator 11 ARRA IDEA - United States Department of Education (USDOE)

    12. Expand in-district inclusive program options Plan/conduct program improvement and personnel development activities Upgrade district data system 12 ARRA IDEA Priority Areas

    13. Preschool: $ 1,242,092 Basic: $ 44,696 13 ARRA IDEA Allocations

    14. Program Improvement Professional Development Purchased Services Technology Equipment Renovation 14 Use of Funds

    15. Transition Coordinator Job Coach Summer Enrichment 15 1. Program Improvement

    16. ALPS (Team Building) Behavior Program Development (K-4) Autism Program (K-4) Summer Enrichment Summer Inclusion Conference Summer Math Institute Life Skills Vertical Articulation (K-12) Supplemental Language Arts & Math @ HFMS Intensive Co-Teaching @ Newcomb NoBox Inc. – Co-Teaching 16 2. Professional Development

    17. Out of District Tuition Measures of Academic Progress No Box Inc. (Co-Teaching) (Amendment) 17 3. Purchased Services

    18. Assistive Technology (i.e., Reading Pens, Test Talker, Co-Writer) Software (i.e., ALEX Math Program) Instructional Supplies (Microscope, Board Maker, Sensory Materials) 18 4. Technology

    19. Smart Boards Smart Tables Wheelchair Busses (2) 7 Passenger Van 19 5. Equipment

    20. HFMS Home Economics Room (Renovated to create a Life Skills Classroom) 20 6. Renovation

    21. Amend grant to substitute an additional wheelchair bus for consultant and district-wide assessment. (Items will be funded locally) 21 Amendment

    22. Thank You 22 Questions/Comments

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