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Advocacy in the Fast Lane Family Engagement in Federal Law

Advocacy in the Fast Lane Family Engagement in Federal Law. Joshua Westfall Government Affairs Manager National PTA. Lindsay Kubatzky Government Affairs Coordinator National PTA. Jacki Ball Director of Government Affairs National PTA. Agenda. PTA LegCon welcome packet

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Advocacy in the Fast Lane Family Engagement in Federal Law

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  1. Advocacy in the Fast Lane Family Engagement in Federal Law Joshua Westfall Government Affairs Manager National PTA Lindsay Kubatzky Government Affairs Coordinator National PTA Jacki Ball Director of Government Affairs National PTA

  2. Agenda PTA LegCon welcome packet Overview of ESSA Family engagement provisions in federal law Statewide Family Engagement Centers Hill day ask

  3. PTA LegCon welcome Packet

  4. LegCon Welcome Packet Left Side Talking Points: Statewide Family Engagement Centers Hill Day Logistics Guide Conducting Visits with Members of Congress Senate and House Dear Colleague Letter

  5. E LeCon Welcome Packet Right Side Public Policy Agenda National PTA Legislative Endorsements ESSA: What Does This New Law Mean for My Child ESSA: Family Engagement Statewide Family Engagement Centers (one pager)

  6. Overview of essa

  7. Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) • ESSA was signed into law by President Barack Obama on December 10, 2015 • Reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)—previously known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB) • The new law includes key provisions for family engagement

  8. Overview of ESSA Title I—Improving Basic Programs Operated by State and Local Education Agencies Title II—Preparing, Training, and Recruiting High-Quality Teachers, Principals, or Other School Leaders Title III—Language Instruction for English Learners and Immigrant Students Title IV—21st Century Schools

  9. Overview of ESSA Title V—State Innovation and Local Flexibility Title VI—Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native Education Title VII—Impact Aid Title VIII—General Provisions

  10. ESSA Resources • New PTA ESSA Resource web page www.PTA.org/ESSA • U.S. Department of Education ESSA web page www.ed.gov/essa • Send questions toessa.questions@ed.gov • Releasing guidance, regulations and FAQs

  11. Transitioning to ESSA • Formula grant programs will operate under NCLB structure for 2016 – 2017 school year • State Accountability systems under NCLB end August 1, 2016 • Priority and Focus schools must • continue interventions in SY16-17 • New statewide accountability systems to be developed and in place by SY17-18

  12. Transitioning to ESSA • ESEA flexibility/waivers expire August 1, 2016 • State and local report cards still in effect through 2016 – 2017 school year • Competitive grant programs go into effect on October 1, 2016

  13. Family Engagement Provisions in ESSA

  14. Title I: Parent and Family Engagement (Sec. 1116) • School districts are required to have a written parent and family engagement policy • School districts must reserve at least 1% of funds for family engagement • Use of funds for family engagement: • professional development • home and community programs • sharing best practices • collaborating with organizations

  15. Title IV: Statewide Family Engagement Centers (Part E) • A reauthorized and improved version of the Parental Information and Resource Center (PIRC) program in No Child Left Behind • Competitive grant program to statewide organizations or a consortia of statewide organizations • Authorized at $10 million in ESSA

  16. Statewide family engagement centers

  17. Statewide Family Engagement Centers (SFECs) • Work with state and local level agencies to support family engagement • Provide professional development on evidence-based and effective family engagement strategies • Provide direct services to families on how to effectively work with their child’s school and teachers

  18. Authorization vs. Appropriations • Authorizers: • House Committee on Education and the Workforce • Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Example: Statewide Family Engagement Centers are authorized at $10 million in ESSA

  19. Authorization vs. Appropriations • Appropriators: • Appropriations Committees • Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Services (LHHS) Subcommittee handles education funding • Example: • Statewide Family Engagement Centers • FY 2016: $0 • FY 2017: TBD

  20. Appropriations Timeline October 1st: Fiscal Year (FY) Begins February: Presidents Budget Request March - May: Congress Deliberates

  21. Appropriations Timeline May - July: Appropriations Bills Introduced August: Recess September 30th: End of Fiscal Year

  22. Hill Day Ask

  23. Ask Your Members of Congress • Fund Statewide Family Engagement Centers at $10 million in FY2017 • Sign on to the Dear Colleague Letter • House: Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA) • Senate: Chris Coons (D-DE) and Jack Reed (D-RI)

  24. Ask Your Members of Congress • Sign on to the Dear Colleague Letter • Senate Letter Signatories • Sens. Chris Coons (D-DE) & Jack Reed (D-RI) • Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) • Sen. MazieHirono • (D-HI) • House Letter Signatories • Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA) • Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) • Rep. Lou Barletta (R-PA)

  25. Why Fund SFECs • Over 40 years of research shows that family engagement is critical for student success • Attend school more regularly • Earn better grades • Enroll in advanced-level courses • Have higher graduation rates • Ensure that our nation’s students are fully prepared for higher education, workforce and career opportunities in the 21st century

  26. Make Your Ask Local • How would funding SFECs help your state, district and school? • How much funding did your state receive for PIRCs in FY10? • How many families and students will be affected? • Where is the gap in family engagement in your community? How will SFECs help?

  27. Hill Day Leave Behind Statewide Family Engagement Centers (one pager) Senate Dear Colleague Letter House Dear Colleague Letter Executive Summary of the Public Policy Agenda National PTA Legislative Endorsements

  28. Ask Your Members of Congress • Fund Statewide Family Engagement Centers at $10 million in FY2017 • Sign on to the Dear Colleague Letter • House: Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA) • Senate: Chris Coons (D-DE) and Jack Reed (D-RI)

  29. After the Meeting: Keep the Pressure On • Thank you @Congressman for meeting with @StatePTAto discuss funding Statewide Family Engagement Centers in FY 2017 #PTALegCon • .@StatePTAhopes @Congressman will sign on to the Dear Colleague letter to fund SFECs in FY17 • Post a photo with a staffer and/or Member of Congress

  30. After the Meeting: Keep the Pressure On Send a follow up email to your Member of Congress Tell your Member of Congress to fund SFECs by sending a letter through the PTA Takes Action Center

  31. After the Meeting: Keep the Pressure On Invite your Member of Congress to visit or attend a PTA meeting and/or event Schedule to meet with the state or district office when you get back to follow up

  32. QUESTIONS

  33. Please Fill Out the Session Evaluation Form • www.PTA.org/LegConEval • National PTA Event App

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