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ARRA Title I: The chance of a lifetime
to address our most vexing challenges
Reform and Restore: Implementing the ARRA
Michigan Institute for Educational ManagementKellogg Center, May 26, 2009
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ARRA: The opportunity to serve
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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
“Historic opportunity to create jobs and advance education reform”
This is a staggering opportunity. If we do the right thing, not just for our economy, but for our children, we have a chance to do something absolutely extraordinary.
Invest short term funds to produce long term gains in student achievement.
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Key characteristics of ARRA
Accountability for student achievement
Research based interventions implemented with fidelity
Emphasis on early childhood education, high school and middle school
Transparency and significant reporting requirements
Immediacy
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ARRA Comes in Two Large Sections
State Fiscal Stabilization Direct Education
Title I, Part A Title I, Part A School Improvement Title II, Part D Educational Technology Title X, Part C Homeless IDEA Special Education Other
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ARRA: Direct Education
Program Regular ARRA Total
Title I $535 M $390 M $925 M
School Improvemen
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$20 M $75 M $95 M
Technology $9 M $24.5 M $33 M
Homeless $2.18 M $2.36 M $4.54 M
IDEA $393 M $426 M $819 M
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How can LEAs use Direct Educational Funds?
Only for the purposes identified in the Federal programs that are the foundation of the funds (e.g. Title I, Part A or School Improvement; Title II, Part D Educational Technology; Homeless; IDEA; etc.) Eligible beneficiaries Eligible expenditures Set asides Allowable, necessary and reasonable Documentation!
Only in accordance with the rules of the program
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How can LEAs use Direct Educational Funds?
“Short-term investments with the potential for long-term benefits rather than make ongoing commitments that are not sustainable once recovery funds are expended.”
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What Can LEAs Do Now?
PLAN Early Comprehensive Needs Assessment School and District plans (LEA planning
cycle) PLAN Deep
Identify your greatest challenge Research-based activities Substantial reform Establish the Foundation – Build
Capacity
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Plan Well, Plan Deep,
Implement with fidelity
Early in the year2009-2010
What are Michigan’s most vexing challenges?
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What is your district’s most vexing challenge?
Mathematics proficiency English language arts proficiency Attendance at the elementary or
middle school Graduation at the high school
You need to complete a deep analysis of your data (a comprehensive need assessment) to determine the cause of your challenge.
Every school or LEA is different: Tailor your plan
to your needs Must be based on a data driven
needs assessment Must be included in the school/LEA
plan Must be in the consolidated
application Activities must be coordinated by
fund source Activities must lead to student
achievement gains Include an evaluation component
Allowable Uses: Title I Supplementary Activities*
Direct services to students
Extended day, extended year instruction
Parent involvement Professional
development Program
development
Student support services
Staff salaries and benefits
Substitutes Transportation Program materials
& supplies
*Must play by the Title I rules
Short term investment to produce long term achievement gains
Professional development in mathematics in a schoolwide school (Title I or Title II-A) Summer lab school to help teachers
develop instructional reform, develop sample lesson plans, practice instruction, receive peer coaching, etc.
Expert coaching for every teacher 1 day/week throughout the year
Training to establish a professional learning community focused on instruction
Short term investment to produce long term achievement gains
Professional development in mathematics in a schoolwide school (Title I or Title II-A)
Teachers to attend 6-10 days of instructional reform training
Utilize a pool of trained substitutes to maximize instruction and develop potential teachers
Short term investment to produce long term achievement gains
Professional development in mathematics in a schoolwide school (Title I AND Title II A) Hire a math specialist or cadre of math
specialists to model lessons for teachers and provide direct intense instructional support for students
Purchase instructional materials to support a mathematics reform model that supplements regular classroom instruction
Short term investment to produce long term achievement gains
Program Development in mathematics (coordination of Title I, Title II D, Title II A) Develop or adopt internet instructional
programs Purchase computers, smart boards,
calculators and other instructional equipment
Purchase access to electronic lessons Develop or purchase assessment tools Train teachers in data driven
instruction and to utilize electronic instructional methods effectively
Short term investment to produce long term achievement gains
Program development in mathematics – in a targeted or schoolwide program (Title I) Summer School Before or after school tutoring Transportation Supplies and materials
Your challenge!
What does your data driven needs assessment say are your most vexing challenges?
Develop detailed plans for addressing these needs.
Submit a well coordinated set of applications for supplementary funding LEA Planning cycle School Selection Consolidated
Implement with fidelity to serve students and improve achievement
