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Welcome to the 2018 Conference!

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President’s Message

Dear PAFPC Conference Participants:

The Pennsylvania Association of Federal Program Coordinator’s (PAFPC) Executive Committee, Executive Director and I welcome you to the 50th anniversary annual confer-ence! We are excited to be back in Hershey, PA to celebrate five decades of supporting educational entities to understand and implement federal education programs. Fifty

years is a major milestone and provides an opportunity to look back and reflect on the challenges and triumphs, if just for a moment, to see the lessons learned and how far we’ve come before moving forward. Be sure to join us Monday for a celebratory evening at the Antique Auto Museum.

Our conference theme this year is Leading & Learning. The role of Federal Program Coordinator (FPC) is one un-like most roles in school districts. We are the resident experts on all things federal programs and are committed to ensuring our respective educational organizations understand and adhere to the rules governing the use of federal funds. Many FPCs are also decision makers in regards to using those funds on programming and services that best support our students. This conference will help you remain knowledgeable and provide the most up-to-date information that can assist in your decision making.

This year we are debuting a different format for the Regional Meetings. For the first time we will have one Con-solidated Regional Meeting with all regions and all Regional Coordinators in one session! You will still get an opportunity to meet in your regions on the last day of the conference to discuss any wonderings or unanswered questions that come up for you at the Consolidated Regional Meeting.

One of the highlights of the conference where all participants come together to celebrate the success of students and programs is the Title I Distinguished Students Awards Luncheon. Be sure to join us for this first general ses-sion on Monday, presented by our Deputy Secretary of Elementary & Secondary Education, Matt Stem, and our Division of Federal Programs (DFP) Chief, Susan McCrone.

Our Annual PAFPC Conference would not be possible without the contributions of our Executive Committee and the Division of Federal Programs. A much deserved “Thank You” goes out to the entire PAFPC Executive Committee and our Executive Director, Jim Sheffer, for their continued willingness to serve and the work they do to make this conference possible. I would also like to thank Division of Federal Programs (DFP) Chief, Susan McCrone and her staff —Regional Coordinators, Administrative Technicians and Clerical —for their continued support of this conference. A final thank you to our sponsors and vendors. They support our endeavors and contribute to the success of the conference. Please visit them and see how they can help you meet the needs of your students and families.

Have a wonderful experience and enjoy the conference!

Warmest Regards,Tamiya LarkinPAFPC PresidentMay, 2018

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Sponsors & Exhibitors

Thank You to Our 2018 Sponsor

Step By Step Learning

2018 Conference Exhibitors

A & B Educational EnterprisesBenchmark Education Co.

BooksourceCatapult Learning

Curriculum AssociatesEducational Technology Consultants, Inc.

EdgenuityHeinemann Publishing

Houghton Mifflin HarcourtKaplan Early Learning Co.

Kurtz BrosLearning A-Z

MIND Research InstituteNWEA

Okapi Educational PublishingOSS/Kroy Products

Really Good StuffRenaissance Learning

Triumph Learning - School SpecialtyTurnitin

Zaner-Bloser

Take a session break and visit our Vendor Exhibits:

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Table of Contents

President’s Welcome ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1

2018 Major Sponsor & Exhibitors ........................................................................................................................................................................2

2018 PAFPC Conference Committee .................................................................................................................................................................3

PAFPC Officers and Regional Representatives .................................................................................................................................................5

PAFPC Staff & Regions ............................................................................................................................................................................................5

PDE Division of Federal Programs .........................................................................................................................................................................6

PDE Consultation Center .........................................................................................................................................................................................6

Program Overview .....................................................................................................................................................................................................7

Daily Planner ................................................................................................................................................................................................................9

Hershey Lodge Map ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10

Session Guide .............................................................................................................................................................................................................11

Future Conference Dates .......................................................................................................................................................................................11

General Sessions & Speakers ...............................................................................................................................................................................13

Featured Sessions .....................................................................................................................................................................................................14

Session Descriptions .........................................................................................................................................................................................15-24

PAFPC Business Meeting ........................................................................................................................................................................................17

Master Schedule ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 26-28

2018 Conference Presenters ..........................................................................................................................................................................29-31

Act 48 Guidelines ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31

Notes .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32

Congratulations to:

Pennsylvania’s 2018 Distinguished Title I Students

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Dr. Jack ClarkErin DerrLorinda HessDr. Tracey KarlieTamiya LarkinSusan McCroneVirginia Moore

Karen ReaganDr. Roberta SchrallDonald SchrallMelanie TurnerChristine VromanMeghan BrinserJim M. Sheffer, Chair

2018 Annual Conference

Committee

PAFPC Regional Representatives & Alternates

Region I (Southeastern: Intermediate Units 22, 23, 24, 25) Representative: Wendy Elgart, Upper Darby School District Alternate: Dana Pinketti, Ridley School DistrictRegion 2 (Northeastern: Intermediate Units 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 29) Representative: William Walker, Wallenpaupack Area School District Alternate: Teresa Schutt, Berks County Intermediate UnitRegion 3 (South Central: Intermediate Units 12, 13, 15) Representative: Elodia Barajas, School District of the City of York Alternate: Cindy Anderson, Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13Region 4 (Central: Intermediate Units 8, 10, 11, 16) Representative: Janel Vancas, Appalachia Intermediate Unit #8 Alternate: Dr. Michelle Hall, Central Fulton School DistrictRegion 5 (Southwestern: Intermediate Units 1, 3, 7, 27, 28) Representative: Craig Bailey, Carmichaels Area School District Alternate: Thelma Szarell, West Green School DistrictRegion 6 (Northwestern: Intermediate Units 4, 5, 6, 9) Representative: Kirk Shimshock, Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit 5 Alternate: Lorinda Hess, Midwestern Intermediate Unit IVRegion 7 (Intermediate Unit 2-Pittsburgh) Representative: Linda Baehr, Pittsburgh-Mt. Oliver Intermediate Unit 2 Alternate: Jennifer Solak, Pittsburgh-Mt. Oliver Intermediate Unit 2Region 8 (Intermediate Unit 26-Philadelphia) Representative: William (Bill) Higgins, School District of Philadelphia Alternate: Karla Wargo, School District of PhiladelphiaCharter Schools Representative: Dr. Helen Gross, Charter School for Architecture & Design Alternate: Janine Macklin, Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter SchoolNonpublic Schools Representative: Kathleen Bondi, Diocese of Allentown, Office of Education

Executive Director: Jim M. ShefferWebsite and Technology Coordinator: Dr. Tracey Karlie

PAFPC Executive Committee Officers

President Tamiya Larkin Pittsburgh Public School District

President-Elect Frank Miller Mifflin County School District

Vice-President Nevin “Skip“ PighettiBald Eagle Area School District

Secretary Janice JoyceConsultant, NEIU 19

Treasurer Dr. Jack ClarkConsultant, Department of Education. Diocese of Allentown

Past-President Dr. Roberta SchrallConsultant, Crawford Central School District

N & D Rep/Parliamentarian Dr. Randy IresonGlen Mills Schools

PAFPC StaffConference Support/Annual Karen Reagan Newsletter Editor Thelma SzarellVendor Coordinator Donald Schrall

PAFPC Regions

The Association is divided into six regions and the School Districts of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

Regional boundaries are determined by the Intermediate Units as follows:

Region 1: Southeastern IUs 22, 23, 24, 25

Region 2: NortheasternIUs 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 29

Region 3: South CentralIUs 12, 13, 15

Region 4: CentralIUs 8, 10, 11, 16

Region 5: SouthwesternIUs 1, 3, 7, 27, 28

Region 6: NorthwesternIUs 4, 5, 6, 9

Region 7: PittsburghIntermediate Unit 2

Region 8: PhiladelphiaIntermediate Unit 26

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PAFPC Officers & Representatives

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Susan McCroneDivision ChiefDivision of Federal Programs

Pennsylvania Department of Education333 Market Street, 5th FloorHarrisburg, PA 17126-0333Automated Attendant: 717-783-2193

Division of Federal Programs/PDE

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Division AdministrationSusan McCrone 717-783-9161 [email protected] Division Chief

Alison Mosher 717-783-9161 [email protected] Administrative Support for Division ChiefKelly Gallatin 717-783-3403 [email protected] Federal Funds Manager

Team 1Erin Derr 717-787-7815 [email protected] RC IU 26 & 2, Monitoring & PFE

Vacant 717-783-6543 Monitoring Co-ManagerKaren Trissler 717-787-7278 [email protected] Clerical Support

Team 2Jesse Fry 717-783-6829 [email protected] RC IU 1, 8, 16,Title III, CEP for TI Manager

Erin Carr 717-783-1330 [email protected] RC IU 3, 11, 24, SIG ManagerPhil Cooper 717-783-9161 [email protected] Administrative TechnicianLennette Wilson 717-787-7372 [email protected] Clerical Support

Team 3Donald McCrone 717-783-6902 [email protected] RC IU 10, 17, 18, 19, Title IIA

Tucker McKissick 717-783-3381 [email protected] RC IU 4, 7, 27, 28, REAPVacant 717-783-7835 Education Administration AssociatesTracy Rapisarda 717-787-7117 [email protected] Administrative TechnicianMelanie Novak 717-787-8632 [email protected] Comparability, MOE Manager, Nonpublic Ombudsman/ Clerical Support

Team 4Cindy Rhoads 717-783-9167 [email protected] RC IU 22, 23, 25, KtO Manager, Title IVA, & UG

Lynn Calvello 717-783-9164 [email protected] RC IU 12, 13, 15, Nonpublic OmbudsmanVacant 717-783-6901 Administrative TechnicianAngie McGeehan 717-783-6908 [email protected] Clerical Support/ Administrative Technician

Team 5Maria Garcia 717-783-6904 [email protected] RC IU 14, 20, 21, 29, SWP Manager

Ken Krawchuk 717-787-7135 [email protected] RC IU 5, 6, 9, N & D Manager, PFEReba Kansiewicz 717-783-6903 [email protected] Administrative TechnicianSheri Graves 717-787-8631 [email protected] Clerical Support

SIG = School Improvement GrantSWP = Schoolwide ProgramsCEP= Community Eligibility ProvisionUG= Uniform Guidance

N&D = Neglected & DelinquentPFE= Parent and Family EngagementRC = Regional CoordinatorREAP = Rural Ed Achievement Program

PDE Consultation Center

PDE’s Consultation Center is located in Magnolia D.

Consultation Room Schedule: Monday: 2:30-5:00 p.m.Tuesday: 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Program Overview

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The 50th Annual PAFPC Conference provides the information and training required by the law, regulations, and policies that focus on program implementation, monitoring, and fiscal accountability.

Purpose

The conference centers on the correct use of federal funds for programs with the primary focus on changes in the new Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and the Uniform Grants Guidance (UGG). Leading & Learning requires networking among PDE, IUs, districts, school and business staff, and parents in order to share strategies in the creation of successful, effective and compliant programs.

Regional Meetings

This year, after five decades of following the same format for Regional Meetings, Susan McCrone, Chief of the Di-vision of Federal Programs at PDE, made a change. Instead of starting off the conference with individual regional meetings, Monday will begin with a Consolidated Regional Meeting for all participants to hear crucial Division of Federal Program information. Then, wrapping up the conference on Wednesday participants may participate in individual Regional Coordinator Meetings where they will have the opportunity to ask any unanswered questions.

General Sessions

Successful Title I students from the Commonwealth will be honored during the First General Session on Monday noon at the Annual Conference Awards Luncheon. On Tuesday, the Second and Third General Sessions cover key topics that provide the foundation of ESSA and UGG.

Individual Sessions

Individual Concurrent Sessions will supplement the general sessions by fine-tuning key topics as well as sharing learning experiences in two familiar core areas:

• Technical Assistance with the Correct Use of Federal and State Resources• Technical Assistance with Effective Instructional Programs, Materials and Technology

The Northwest Tri County IU 5 offers Act 48 hours for sessions attended. CPE hours are awarded for Audit and Fiscal Compliance sessions that focus on UGG and any fiscal changes created by ESSA for the business and fiscal staff.

Help Us Celebrate Our 50th Year

PAFPC will celebrate it’s 50 year anniversary with a party at the Antique Auto Museum on Monday night from 5:30-11:00. A shuttle will go back and forth from the hotel to the celebration throughout the evening. Everyone attending the conference is invited—it’s free and you won’t want to miss it! Tickets are available at the registration table if you did not get one at registration.

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1986-1988Leonard Marrella

1988-1990Regis Kirchner, Jr.

1990-1992Ross Scarantino

1992-1994Dr. Sharon A. Kamicker

1994-1996Gail Jackson

1996-1998Jerry Valeri

1998-2000Patrick Detterbeck

2000-2002Anne Salerno

1968-1972William A. Schuler

1972-1974Frank Dushanko

1974-1975James Crawford

1975-1978Gary A. Crissman

1978-1980Richard M. Force

1980-1982Donna Wall Durno

1982-1984Mildred Dodge

1984-1986Robert E. Magliano

2002-2004Joan Esgro

2004-2006Dr. Randy Ireson

2006-2008Greg Martin

2008-2010Anita Siegfried

2010-2012Sue Conrady

2012-2014Dr. Tracey Karlie

2014-2016Dr. Roberta Schrall

PAFPC Past Presidents

5oth Anniversary—Great Food & Music

Tamiya Larkin, President, PAFPC2016-2018

Join us in a celebration of PAFPC’s 50th Annual Conference at a

very unique Antique Auto Museum. Upon arrival at the museum,

you will be greeted with an array of your favorite beverages and

butlered hors d’oeuvres. Stroll through the street of time for more

delicious appetizers. As you pass the Old Fashioned Drive-In The-

atre and enter the Grand Hall, you will be greeted by a Beef Tender-

loin Station and a Gourmet Mac

& Cheese station with choices of

toppings including Grilled Shrimp

and Chicken. Caesar Salad and Gourmet Cookie Stations are also on the menu.

A shuttle will be available in the Chocolate Lobby of the Conference Center

starting at 5:15 p.m. to whisk you away on a shuttle bus for a 10 minute ride to

the museum. Shuttle back and forth at your leisure!

Phase IV Band is back by popular demand!

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2018 Daily Planner

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Sunday, April 29, 2018

4:00- 7:00 p.m. Conference Registration Chocolate Lobby

Monday, April 30, 2018

7:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Conference Registration Chocolate Lobby6:30- 8:15 a.m. Continental Breakfast Blue Room

8:30- 11:00 a.m. Welcome: Tamiya Larkin, President, PAFPC Chocolate Ballroom Opening Remarks: Susan McCrone, Chief, DFP, PDE DFP Consolidated Regional Meeting

11:00- Noon Break/Visit Vendor Exhibits Blue Room

Noon- 1:30 p.m. First General Session: Title I Distinguished Students Awards Chocolate Ballroom Luncheon, Matt Stem, Deputy Secretary of Elementary & Secondary Education, PDE; Susan McCrone, Chief, Division of Federal Programs, PDE

1:30- 2:30 p.m. • Concurrent Session2:30- 2:45 p.m. Break/Visit Vendor Exhibits Blue Room2:45- 3:45 p.m. • Concurrent Session3:45- 4:00 p.m. Break/Visit Vendor Exhibits Blue Room4:00- 5:00 p.m. • Concurrent Session5:30-11:00 p.m. 50th Anniversary Celebration (see below)

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

7:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Conference Registration Chocolate Lobby6:30- 8:15 a.m. Continental Breakfast Blue Room

8:30- 9:30 a.m. Second General Session: Steven Spillan, Esq.,Brustein & Manasevit Chocolate Ballroom

9:30- 9:45 a.m. Break/Visit Vendor Exhibits9:45- 10:45 a.m. • Concurrent Session10:45- 11:30 p.m. Break/Visit Vendor Exhibits Blue Room 11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00- 2:00 p.m. Third General Session: Leslie Finnan, Associate Executive Director, Chocolate Ballroom Policy & Advocacy, AASA, The School Superintendents Association

2:15- 3:15 p.m. • Concurrent Session3:15- 3:30 p.m. Break/Visit Vendor Exhibits Blue Room 3:30- 4:30 p.m. • Concurrent Session

4:45- 5:15 PAFPC Business Meeting for Members Empire A/B

5:00- 6:00 p.m. Hospitality Reception Pennsylvania Room 6:30 p.m. Dinner On Your Own

Wednesday, May 2, 2018

6:30- 8:15 a.m. Breakfast Chocolate Ballroom8:30- 9:30 a.m. • Concurrent Session

9:45- 10:45 a.m. Closing Concurrent Regional Meetings: Chocolate Ballroom DFP Wrap-Up and Q & A’s 10:45 a.m. Conference Concludes

PAFPC 50th Anniversary Celebration- 5:30-11:00 p.m.

Catch the shuttle between 5:15-5:45 p.m. for transportation to PAFPC’s 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Antique Auto Museum. Shuttle leaves from the Convention Center next to the Hershey Grill.

Everyone attending the Conference is invited. Please bring your ticket for entry.

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Main Level

Hershey Lodge

Tower Level

Confection Hall Level

2018 Session Guide

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General Sessions & Speakers Featured Sessions

Session Descriptions Master Schedule

January 13-16, 2019Title I Improving School Performance ConferenceSheraton Station Square, Pittsburgh, PA

January 30-February 2, 2019National Title I ConferenceKansas City, Missouri

May 5-8, 201951st Annual PAFPC ConferenceSeven Springs Mountain Resort, Champion, PA

Future Conference DatesJuly 10-12, 2018Annual Title I State Parent Advisory Council ConferenceSeven Springs Mountain Resort, Champion, PA

August 15-17, 2018Summer Leadership ConferenceSheraton Station Square, Pittsburgh, PA

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Summer Leadership Forum

General Sessions & Speakers

Welcome

Tamiya Larkin, President (photo left)PA Association of Federal Program Coordinators

Opening Remarks

Susan McCrone, Chief (photo right)Division of Federal ProgramsPennsylvania Department of Education

Opening Session

Welcome

DFP Consolidated Meeting

Monday, April 30, 2018Chocolate Ballroom8:30-11:00 a.m.

First General Session

Monday, April 30, 2018Chocolate BallroomNoon-1:30 p.m.

Title I Distinguished Students Awards Luncheon

Matt Stem, Deputy Secretary of Elementary & Secondary Education, PDE (photo left); Susan McCrone, Chief, Division of Federal Programs, Pennsylvania Department of Education

A luncheon honoring Pennsylvania’s 2018 Distinguished Title I Students.

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Second General Session

Tuesday, May 1, 2018Chocolate Ballroom8:30-9:30 a.m.

Third General Session

Tuesday, May 1, 2018Chocolate Ballroom1:00-2:00 p.m.

Federal Education Policy Update

Leslie Finnan, Associate Executive Director, Policy and Advocacy, AASA, The School Superintendents Association

This session covers the current state of federal education pol-icy. This will include the priorities of the new administration and new Congress and how these changes and ESSA reautho-rization will impact future education legislation and the 115th Congress.

Washington Update

Steven Spillan, Esq., Brustein and Manasevit

This one hour session will include discussions of recent chang-es in Washington that will effect local educational agencies as they implement federal programs including equitable services and supplanting under ESSA, as well as more general grants management topics under the Education Department Gener-al Administrative Regulations. Washington may be a bit of a tempest these days, but this session will attempt to help LEAs navigate some of these troubled waters.

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General & Featured Sessions

2018 Featured Sessions

11. Pennsylvania Future Ready Index and ESSA Accountability Presenter: Brian Campbell, Bureau Director, Bureau of Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction

Audience: Title I Administrators and Staff

The purpose of this session is to discuss the operationalizing and proposed methodology for the Pennsylvania Future Ready Index and ESSA accountability, especially within the newly introduced, Career Readiness and On-track indicators.

Monday / 2:45-3:45 / Wild Rose B Monday / 4:00-5:00 / Wild Rose B

40. Connecting Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment for Results Presenter: Pam Reagle, Director of Client Implementations, Step By Step Learning

When we link the assessment process with standards aligned instruction that utilizes evidence-based instructional practices, great things happen for learners. We will review an assessment process that links with instructional practices that yield signifi-cant results for students. The use of formative and progress monitoring data by building leaders allows he/she to engage in meaningful discourse regarding instructional practice and individual students. We will guide participants through a reflective practice that includes the use of data and collaborative problem-solving to ensure that each student’s learning is maximized.

Monday / 4:00-5:00 / Crystal A

Closing General Session

Wednesday, May 2, 2018Chocolate Ballroom9:45-10:45 a.m.

Regional Meetings: DFP Wrap up and Q & A’s

Regional Coordinators will meet with their respective regions to answer any additional questions and provide further guid-ance and clarification. A survey will be sent out at the con-clusion of Monday’s Consolidated Regional Meeting General Session. The survey results will serve as a guide for the format and content of the session.

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Correct Use of State & Federal Resources

1. Uniform Grants Guidance—Key Requirements for Administering Federal Grants

Presenter: Cindy Rhoads, Regional Coordinator, Division of Federal Programs, PA Department of Education

Audience: Federal Program Coordinators, Administrators and Business Managers

The federal government implemented new guidelines regarding the administration of federal grants that went into effect for any federal grant funds received after December 26, 2014 that are now required to be fully implemented. This session will provide an overview of the Uniform Grant Guidance requirements from a Federal Program Coordinator administration perspective. Focus will be on procurement requirements, allowability of costs, prior written approval for grant expenditures, an overview of time and effort documentation and other pertinent areas needed to ensure appropriate fiscal oversight of your federal dollars.

Monday / 1:30-2:30 / Wild Rose ATuesday / 3:30-4:30 / Crystal A

2. Federal Programs Consolidated Monitoring

Presenters: Erin Derr, Regional Coordinator, and Lynn Calvello, Regional Coordinator, Division of Federal Programs, PA Department of Education; Janice Joyce, IU 19 Federal Program Consultant

Audience: Title I Coordinators, Business Managers, Title I Teachers, and Auditors

This session is designed to provide an overview of the Consolidated Review of Federal Programs, including Title IA, Title IIA, Title III, and Title IVA. Topics to be addressed include the following: Consolidated Review and new Moni-toring Cycle, Desk Audits, Online Review Instrument, Fiscal Issues, Subgrantee Risk Assessment, and Preparing for the On-Site Visit.

Monday / 1:30-2:30 / Wild Rose BTuesday / 2:15-3:15 / Wild Rose B

3. Pennsylvania Quality School Leadership Identifications (QSL-ID) Process

Presenter: Jean M. Dyzel, Educational Consultant


This brief overview is designed to build an understanding of competency-based hiring and provide a preview of the Pennsylvania Quality School Leadership Identification pro-cess, as one-day training events will be held across the state. Developed by American Institutes for Research (AIR), QSL-ID identifies three key elements in hiring educators:

• Recruiting and Forming the Hiring Committee and Setting Priorities• Hiring Process: Recruiting Candidates, Conducting the Application Screening, and Determining Semifinalists• Interviewing Process

The QSL-ID training objectives are straightforward and provide attendees with understanding of the process and a toolkit to implement the framework aligned hiring process for both principals (Framework for Leadership) and teachers (Danielson’s Framework for Teaching)

• Build an understanding of competency-based hiring.• Adapt the QSL-ID process to your school/district • Provide tools for you to implement the multi-step QSL-ID process in your school/district

Monday / 1:30-2:30 / Empire A

4. The McKinney Vento Act as Amended by the Every Student Succeed Act of 2015: The Role of Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness

Presenter: Storm Y. Camara, M. Ed. M.S., ECYEH State Coordinator, PA Department of Education

Audience: Administrators and Title I Teachers

This presentation will provide an overview of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and changes to the law related to passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015. We will review and reinforce LEA responsibilities regarding students experiencing homelessness and provide a description of the ECYEH network & local/regional/state/national resources.

Monday / 1:30-2:30 / Magnolia A

5. Planning for Continuous Improvement

See Insert for more information.

Monday / 1:30-2:30 / Empire DMonday / 2:45-3:45/ Empire D

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6. ESSA 101: An Overview of Pennsylvania’s ESSA State Plan and Implementation Progress to Date


Monday / 1:30-2:30 / Crystal AMonday / 2:45-3:45 / Crystal A

7. New Coordinator Training

Presenter: Erin Carr, Regional Coordinator, Division of Federal Programs, PA Department of Education

Audience: New Title I Coordinators and Administrators

If you’re new to your position and not sure where to start, this session is designed to introduce new Federal Program Coordinators to the basics of Federal Programs. Topics will include the requirements of Title I, deadlines for reports, and assistance available.

Monday / 1:30-2:30 / Magnolia BMonday / 4:00-5:00/ Magnolia B

8. Golden Rules of Consolidated Application Preparation

Presenters: Reba Kansiewicz, Tracy Rapisarda, Phil Cooper, Melanie Novak, Administrative Technicians, Division of Federal Programs, PA Department of Education

Audience: Fiscal Staff, Business Managers, Administrators, or Federal Programs Coordinators

FERs, Budget Revisions, Quarterly Reports, transferability, car-ryover, creating consolidated app, sign off/upload process, FAAT, printing. This session is designed to review fiscal aspects of the Consolidated Application, and how to complete them in the eGrants system. The main focus will be on the Title I subproject. You will learn about the various sections (car-ryover, reservation of funds, selection of schools, nonpublic organizations, budget sections), what kind of information you will need in order to complete them, and how infor-mation entered into one section will affect others. Consoli-dated Funding Adjustments and/or Amendments, carrying over project funds from one fiscal year to another, budget revisions and final expenditure reports will all be discussed. Bring questions and concerns.

Monday / 1:30-2:30 / Magnolia CTuesday / 2:15-3:15 / Magnolia C

9. Charter Schools and Federal Programs Record Keeping, Networking, and Monitoring

Presenters: Dr. Helen Gross, Federal Programs Consultant, PAFPC Charter School Representative, The Charter High School for Architecture and Design; Janine Macklin, External Engagement & Grants Manager, PAFPC Charter School Representative, Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School

This session offers Pennsylvania Charter School representatives the opportunity to meet with each other in order to network and to address key areas that include federal programs ESSA requirements, record keeping, monitoring, upcoming PDE trainings, Q & A, PAFPC connections and overall supports.

Monday / 1:30-2:30 / Empire CWednesday / 8:30-9:30 / Wild Rose B

10. Creating Effective Performance Goals for Federal Grants

Presenters: Cindy Rhoads, UGG Coordinator, Division of Federal Programs, PA Department of Education; Sue Conrady, Adult, Nonpublic, and ESL Education Service Coordinator, Intermediate Unit 1

Audience: Federal Program Coordinators, Administrators and Business Managers

The newly implemented Uniform Grants Guidance (UGG) requires that recipients of federal funds establish and report on performance goals that reflect the intent of the federal grant program being implemented. Without a thoughtfully written and measurable performance goal, it will be very difficult to complete the annual performance report that will be due in the Fall of 2018. This session will focus on how to create effective, measurable, data-based performance goals that meet the intent of federal grants.

Monday / 2:45-3:45 / Wild Rose ATuesday / 9:45-10:45 / Magnolia A

Featured Session 11. Pennsylvania Future Ready Index and ESSA Accountability

Presenter: Brian Campbell, Bureau Director, Bureau of Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction Audience: Title I Administrators and Staff

The purpose of this session is to discuss the operationalizing and proposed methodology for the Pennsylvania Future Ready Index and ESSA accountability, especially within the newly introduced, Career Readiness and On-track indicators.

Monday / 2:45-3:45 / Wild Rose BMonday / 4:00-5:00 / Wild Rose B


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12. Proper Use Of & Fiscal Accountability For Title I Funds to Meet Student & Teacher Needs

Presenter: Krista Showers, CPA, Trout, Ebersole & Groff, LLP

Audience: Federal Program Coordinators, Administrators, Business Managers

This session will cover the two key concepts and competen-cies of applying federal accounting procedures and an aware-ness and understanding of single audit procedures. Content will be delivered through direct instruction and discussion as led by the session leader. A PowerPoint presentation that contains all federal accounting requirements is presented and each requirement is read and explained. Additionally, examples of plans, policies, communications and programs are provided and discussed. Each participant is required to return to his or her classrooms, schools and districts and utilize the knowledge gained from this session to develop and implement fiscal policies and procedures that meet federal accounting requirements. Fiscal staff responsible for accounting of federal funds must implement these policies and procedures.

Monday / 2:45-3:45 / Empire B

13. PDE Birth to Grade 12 Family Engagement Framework and Statewide Consortium (2 hours)

Presenters: Sue Polojac, Director, Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge; Sarah Holland, Special Assistant on Family Engagement, Pennsylvania Department of Education/OCDEL; Erin Derr, Regional Coordinator, Federal Programs, Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pennsylvania has been selected by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), to participate in the first State Consortium on Family Engagement. Seven states were in-vited to participate including: Arkansas, Connecticut, Mas-sachusetts, Mississippi, New York, South Carolina

The goals of this work are for each state to support the de-velopment of a statewide coalition for Family Engagement and develop a Birth through Grade 12 Family Engagement Framework. This workshop will highlight the progress of the consortium and provide opportunities for discussion of family engagement as it relates to ESSA.

Monday / 2:45-5:00 / Magnolia A

14. eGrants: Updates and Review

Presenter: Eric Philips, Business Analyst, PA Department of Education; Erin Carr, Regional Coordinator, Division of Federal Programs, PA Department of Education

Audience: Title I Coordinators, Business Managers, and Administrators

This session is intended to enhance your knowledge of the eGrants system. We will go into more detail on the eGrants changes for the 2018-19 school year. We will answer any questions participants may have regarding the eGrants sys-tem, its usability, and LEA concerns.

Monday / 2:45-3:45 / Magnolia BTuesday / 9:45-10:45 / Magnolia B

15. An Overview of Nonpublic Program Requirements/ FAQs

Presenters: Lynn Calvello, Nonpublic Ombudsman, Regional Coordinator, Division of Federal Programs, PA Department of Education; Melanie Novak, Nonpublic Ombudsman, Education Administration Associate

Audience: Title I Administrators at Public and Nonpublic agenciesThis session is designed for districts responsible for pro-viding equitable services for non-public school students, teachers, other educational personnel, and families under Title I and programs covered under Title VIII, Part F. Topics will include: Non-public Equitable Share calculations, Om-budsman responsibilities, Obligation of Funds, Carry-over, Pooling of Funds, Timely and Meaningful Consultation and Monitoring Requirements and will conclude with a review of the most frequently asked questions.


PAFPC will hold its annual Business Meeting on Tuesday, May 1

from 4:45-5:15 p.m. in the Empire Room A/B.2018 PAFPC Business Meeting

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16. Title IV Part A: Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants & Title V: Funding Transferability for LEAs

Presenter: Cindy Rhoads, Title IV Program Manager, Division of Federal Programs, PA Department of Education

Audience: Federal Program Coordinators

Title IV, Part A (Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants) is the newest grant under the Every Student Succeeds Act and combines multiple grants that were previously funded individually into one block grant. The grant offers a multitude of opportunities for LEAs to create programs that address three areas: Well Rounded Education, Safe and Healthy Students and Effective Uses of Technology. This session will go over grant requirements, the consolidated application and uses of funds under Title IVA. Title V in ESSA authorizes the ability for LEAs to “transfer” funds between programs, thus providing greater overall flexibility in the use of your federal grant dollars. This session will also include an overview of the requirements and the “do’s and don’ts” if you are considering the transferability option for 2018-19.

Monday / 4:00-5:00 / Wild Rose AWednesday / 8:30-9:30 / Wild Rose A

17. The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA): Ensuring the Educational Stability for Foster Care Youth

Presenters: Matthew Butensky, Youth Development Coordinator, Center for Schools and Communities; Kristen Hoffa, Berks County Intermediate Unit 14

Audience: Administrators and Staff

Children and youth in foster care represent one of the most vulnerable student subgroups in this country. Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), as amended by ESSA, now contains key protections for foster care youth that require State and local education agencies to collaborate with child welfare agencies. This session will outline the Title I foster care requirements LEAs must meet to ensure that foster care youth receive the same opportunities as their peers to develop the skills necessary to be successful in school and life.

Monday / 4:00-5:00 / Empire C

18. Understanding the Division of Federal Programs’ Administrative Manual and How to Use it

Presenter: Erin Derr, Regional Coordinator, Division of Federal Programs, PA Department of Education; Tamiya Larkin, Title Programs Coordinator, Pittsburgh Public Schools

Audience: Title I Administrators and Business Managers

This session will delve deep into the intricacies of the DFP Admin Manual. It has been revamped to be more useful to LEAs. We will also provide a demonstration of how one LEA effectively uses it.

Tuesday / 3:30-4:30 / Wild Rose B

19. Title I Parent and Family Engagement

Presenters: Erin Derr, Regional Coordinator, Division of Federal Programs, PA Department of Education; Ken Krawchuk, Regional Coordinator, Division of Federal Programs, PA Department of Education

Audience: Title I Coordinators and Administrators

This session will cover basic requirements for the Title I Par-ent and Family Engagement program at your school or dis-trict. There will be versions of the LEA and school parent and Family Engagement policies.

Monday / 4:00-5:00 / Empire DTuesday / 9:45-10:45/ Wild Rose B

20. Title I Fiscal Issues: Supplement/Supplant, MOE and Comparability

Presenters: Donald McCrone, Regional Coordinator; Melanie Novak, Education Administration Associate, Division of Federal Programs, PA Department of Education

Audience: Business Managers, Fiscal Staff and Federal Program Coordinators

Having a solid understanding of Title I fiscal issues is the foun-dation of Federal Programs: Maintenance of Effort, Compa-rability, and Supplement/Supplant are all critical components of a successful Title program at your district. We will also up-date you on the requirements under the Every Student Suc-ceeds Act (ESSA), including a discussion of building level per pupil expenditure reporting requirements that will soon take effect. If you only go away from this conference with a better understanding of one thing, this should be it.



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21. Schoolwide & Targeted Assistance Model

Presenter: Maria Garcia, Regional Coordinator, Division of Federal Programs, PA Department of Education

Audience: New Title I Coordinators and Administrators

Although many similarities exist between Targeted Assistance and Schoolwide instructional programs, there are also sig-nificant differences. This session will cover program require-ments for Schoolwide and Targeted Assistance instructional programs.

Tuesday / 9:45-10:45 / Crystal AWednesday / 8:30-9:30 / Magnolia B

22. Title II Part A: Supporting Effective Instruction

Presenter: Donald McCrone, Regional Coordinator, Division of Federal Programs, PA Department of Education

Audience: Federal Program Coordinators and Human Resource Staff

This session will discuss all aspects of Title IIA, including uses of funds, updated certification requirements, Equity plans, effective implementation, common monitoring findings, non-public requirements, and the changes to the grant un-der the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

Tuesday / 9:45-10:45 / Wild Rose ATuesday / 2:15-3:15 / Magnolia B

23. School Improvement: A Look Ahead


Tuesday / 9:45-10:45 / Empire DTuesday / 2:15-3:15 / Empire D

24. ESSA Parent Notification Requirement and Resources from TransACT

Presenter: David Holbrook, Executive Director, Federal Compliance and State Relationships

Audience: Administrators and Staff

This presentation provides an overview of changes in parent notice requirements from NCLB to ESSA. It provides a com-parison of the notices that were provided to PA educators by TransACT Communications for NCLB compliance and the transitions to the notices that are now available for ESSA compliance. This includes an expansion of parent notices from 11 content categories and over 80 notices under NCLB to 21 content categories and over 100 notices under ESSA.

Tuesday / 9:45-10:45 / Empire A

25. Top 10 Audit Findings—Things That Will Cost Your School Money & Negatively Impact Achievement

Presenter: Krista Showers, CPA, Trout, Ebersole & Groff, LLP

Audience: Federal Program Coordinators, Administrators, Business Managers

This session will cover the key concepts and competencies of the most commonly cited areas within single audits; impact of audit findings on school budgets and instructional program; and methods for avoiding single audit pitfalls. Content will be primarily delivered through direct instruction and conversa-tion led by the session leader. A PowerPoint presentation that contains the top ten single audit findings is presented and each finding is read, reviewed and explained. Additionally, ways to avoid similar findings are presented and discussed. Each participant is required to return to his or her classrooms, schools and districts and utilize the knowledge gained from this session to develop, revise and implement fiscal policies and procedures that ensure that single audit findings do not occur. Fiscal staff responsible for accounting of federal funds must implement these policies and procedures.

Tuesday / 9:45-10:45 / Empire B

26. Kindergarten Transition: A Toolkit

Presenter: Jolie Philips, Early Childhood Education Advisor, Division of Standards and PD, PA Department of Education


This session will review the new early childhood coordination requirements in ESSA with a focus on kindergarten transition. Participants will explore relevant resources and supports. A toolkit for kindergarten transition will be introduced as a resource to assist in the implementation of effective transi-tion strategies. This session will also focus on coordination and alignment with early learning programs, agencies, and families.

Wednesday 8:30-9:30 / Magnolia D

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27. Finding Common Ground: How to strengthen

the teacher-parent relationship for student success!

Presenter: Maria Searcy, Parent Involvement in Education Consultant (PIE), State Parent Advisory Council

Audience: Federal Program Coordinators and Administrators

Although many parents start with the best intentions to support their children in schools, an unintended breakdown in communication can result in anger and frustration. Teach-ers and parents often struggle to reconcile their differences that too often result in defensiveness and parent disengage-ment. Additionally, socio-economic and cultural differences frequently play a factor in building important home-school partnerships. This interactive workshop will explore strat-egies to promote collaboration between teachers and par-ents for students’ success.

Tuesday / 2:15-3:15 / Wild Rose ATuesday / 3:30-4:30 / Wild Rose A

28. Best Practices for a Successful Request for Proposal or Bid of Federal Purchases to Meet Student Needs and Maintain Compliance

Presenters: Stan Wisler, CFO, Montgomery County Intermediate Unit; Matthew Malinowski, Business Manager/Board Secretary, Upper Moreland School District

Presenters represent an intermediate unit and school dis-trict who are successfully meeting Uniform Grant Guidance and other Pennsylvania purchasing requirements while re-sponding to the need for innovative cost effective programs to meet unique student and staff needs. A review of policy and procedure samples will be shared along with actual case studies for a rfp and bid for federal program expenditures. Finally record retention and documentation to demonstrate the maintenance of a record regarding the steps, approval and final expenditures will be reviewed.


29. DFP Allocations: Understanding My Award Amounts

Presenter: Kelly Gallatin, Federal Funds Manager, Division of Federal Programs, PA Department of Education

Audience: Federal Program Coordinators (both veteran and new), Administrators and Business Managers

This session will include the latest available projections (pending federal budget action) of 2018-19 funding levels for programs that are included on the consolidated applica-tion. Emphasis will be on Title I funding, with an in-depth description of the allocation process; from the receipt of initial USDE allocations to the final calculation of state de-termined allocations from PDE. The development of the Title II-A, Supporting Effective Instruction State Grant al-locations will be summarized. There will also be a brief re-view of the methodology for determining Title IV, Student Support and Academic Enrichment State Grant allocations. The goal will be for the attendee to gain an understanding of the major factors that determine allocation increases and decreases to plan for future funding trends.

Tuesday / 2:15-3:15 / Magnolia AWednesday / 8:30-9:30 / Empire C

30. Pennsylvania’s Neglected & Delinquent Institutions— What You Need to Know

Presenters: Ken Krawchuk, Regional Coordinator, Division of Federal Programs, PA Department of Education; Joe Hiznay, Consultant

Audience: Title IA Neglected and Title ID Subgrantees and Title I Administrators

This session will highlight an overview of Pennsylvania’s Ne-glected & Delinquent Community under Title I, Part A and Title I, Part D and review the various required reporting and monitoring requirements. We will also discuss setting annual goals and other compliance issues. A question and answer session is included.


PDE Consultation Center

PDE’s Consultation Center is located in Magnolia D.

Consultation Room Schedule: Monday: 2:30-5:00 p.m. Tuesday: 9:30-11:30 a.m.


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31. Nonpublic Practitioners’ Best Practices

Audience: Title I Administrators at Public and Nonpublic Agencies

This session will highlight best practices of LEAs that ef-fectively oversee their Nonpublic programs. Each LEA will explain the steps they follow to ensure the Title I students served in their Nonpublic schools receive equitable services as compared to those in their Title I public program.

Wednesday / 8:30-9:30 / Crystal A

32. ESSA and Title III: Prioritizing Excellence and Equity for English Learners

Presenters: Bob Measel, State Title III Director, Division of Instructional Quality; Jesse Fry, Regional Coordinator, Division of Federal Programs, PA Department of Education

Audience: Title III subgrantees and educators of English Learners

This session will focus on the major provisions of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) related to the education of English Learners (EL). It will describe key changes and high-light new opportunities for states and schools in the areas of standards, assessment, accountability, and data collection, as well as EL student identification and exit.

Tuesday / 3:30-4:30 Empire D 33. Developing a Grade Specific School-Family Compact: A Family Friendly Approach

Presenters: Bonita Allen, Parent Involvement in Education (PIE) Consultant; Jeannie Pavlack-Sage, Title I State Parent Advisory Council (SPAC)


This session will provide participants with tools to move the current compact off the document shelf and into the hands of families where it can actually be used to support students and help improve student performance. Learn how to engage families, staff and students to construct and implement grade specific School-Family Compacts. A grade specific compact increases both parent and family engagement, and student achievement by connecting data in a way that brings home and school together. Join us to learn more about this practical approach to partnering with families, teachers, and students to design a usable and effective compact that is inclusive and functional.

Tuesday / 3:30-4:30 / Magnolia BWednesday / 8:30-9:30 / Magnolia C

34. Rural Low Income Schools (RLIS) and Small and Rural Schools Achievement (SRSA) Basics

Presenter: Tucker McKissick, Regional Coordinator, Division of Federal Programs, PA Department of Education

Audience: RLIS and SRSA Grant Recipients (Past and Present)

The Rural Low Income Schools program and the Small Rural Schools Achievement program grants are awarded to districts and charter school based upon their community low-income demographics and population density. The common goal for both RLIS and SRSA programs is to help rural local educational agencies (LEAs or LEAs) increase student academic achieve-ment. This session will explain how an LEA qualifies for either grant, how an LEA may use their funds, who maintains each grant and how to access the grant application. The goal of this session is to provide you with a greater understanding of these programs and the greater flexibility an LEA has with using these funds.

Wednesday / 8:30-9:30 / Empire A

35. Community Eligibility Provision: Update

Presenter: Jesse Fry, Regional Coordinator, Division of Federal Programs, PA Department of Education


The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) session is designed for school districts and private schools that are participating in the CEP program in conjunction with the PDE Division of Food and Nutrition. This session will not answer program specific questions related to the actual provision but rather will address how to handle the lack of availability of tradi-tional Free and Reduced lunch numbers that are used for Title I building ranking and Nonpublic Equitable Share purposes.

Wednesday / 8:30-9:30 / Empire D

36. Coordinating with Head Start and Other Early Education Agencies

Presenter: Deborah Wise, Chief, Division Standards and PD, PA Department of Education


This session will review the new early childhood coordination requirements in ESSA. The session will focus on coordination and alignment with Head Start, as well as other early learn-ing agencies. Participants will explore relevant resources and supports to ensure compliance with these requirements.

Wednesday / 8:30-9:30 / Magnolia A



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Effective Instructional Programs

37. How to Achieve Successful Outcomes in Elementary Mathematics through Personalized Learning for ELLs

Presenters: Dr. Joseph Cirillo, Superintendent of Schools; Jillian Vivanco, Principal; Jason Hom, Technology Coordinator, Palisades Park School District; Brienne Albert, Curriculum Specialist, Mind Research

How do we level the playing field for ELLs to help them achieve the goals of rigorous standards and raise the bar for math performance through successful integration of technology? We will explore how instructional math software can provide students invaluable opportunities to interact on a deep level with content, and persevere in problem solving. Participants will experience how conceptual learning, informative visual feedback, and research based instruction will foster math suc-cess and enjoyment for all students in a blended learning environment!


38. Creating Sustainable Family Engagement (2 hour)

Presenters: Malinda Mikesell, Reading Supervisor; Miranda Aaron, LeTort Elementary School Literacy Coach; Aaron Carmichael, Principal LeTort Elementary School, Carlisle Area School District

Our journey to build sustainable family engagement in all of our Title I buildings will be outlined. We will provide an in-depth understanding of our process by showcasing our schoolwide building with a 50 to 60% student transition each year. Activities and templates will be provided to all partici-pants. Our achievement of 65% of our students attending at least one event per year is something you won’t want to miss.

Monday / 2:45-5:00 / Empire A

39. Two Cooks in the Kitchen

Presenters: Nina Delluso, Grade 2 Regular Education Teacher; Sheena Micklo, Grade 2 Special Education Teacher, Shenandoah Valley Elementary School, Shenandoah Valley School District

For years regular ed classroom teachers worked in isolation from special education teachers. Children struggled to just get homework done, and were not fully integrated into the ebb and flow of the classroom. Informed by research, sup-ported by leadership, and believing all students can become grade level readers, the presenters partnered, like two cooks in one kitchen, to make co-teaching work. Please join us to learn our recipe for leading for learning!

Monday / 2:45-3:45 / Empire C

Featured Sponsor40. Connecting Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment for Results

Presenter: Pam Reagle, Director of Client Implementations, Step By Step Learning

When we link the assessment process with standards aligned instruction that utilizes evidence-based instructional prac-tices, great things happen for learners. We will review an assessment process that links with instructional practices that yield significant results for students. The use of formative and progress monitoring data by building leaders allows he/she to engage in meaningful discourse regarding instructional practice and individual students. We will guide participants through a reflective practice that includes the use of data and collaborative problem solving to ensure that each student’s learning is maximized.

Monday / 4:00-5:00 / Crystal A

41. Blazing a Trail

Presenters: Joseph Gorham, Superintendent; Kevin Seyer, Federal Programs Coordinator and Elementary Principal; Joseph Delluso, Principal, Crestwood School District

Just as hardy pioneers had to blaze a trail over the Appalachians to our school district in Mountain Top, we are continuing to blaze a trail for Crestwood students. That trail leads to ALL students reading at or above grade level by the end of Grade 3. District leaders, elementary principals, the Federal Program Coordinator, and teacher leaders have joined together as pioneers on this challenging journey. Come and learn how we are leading for learning beginning with Pre K, documented by statistical data that demonstrates our progress to the summit!


42. Recipe for Involving Young Learners Through Literacy Activities.. and Cake!

Presenter: Ashley White, Reading Specialist/Title I/Family Engagement Coordinator, West Branch Elementary School, West Branch Area School District

An interactive presentation turned into a culinary class. We will start by analyzing a recipe that will give us the ingredients and step by step directions on how to prepare an early child-hood program that yields a positive and successful transition of children from birth to kindergarten. Like any good recipe, the Wee Warrior program has gone through many preparations to find the perfect blend!



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43. Making It Count: Strategies for Improving Mathematics

Presenters: Robin Heigley, Elementary Teacher; Rachel Lubitz. Elementary Teacher; Kelly Foster, Elementary Teacher, Cornell School District; Brian Gresser, Sr. Partnership Manager, MIND Research Institute

Take a closer look at how math interventions have helped increase student engagement and achievement in our classrooms. Through technology and hands-on instruction, students participate in a variety of learning activities that review, reteach, and reinforce math skills/ concepts that align with the PA Common Core Standards. These interven-tions are effectively implemented through center rotations and guided math practices that support differentiated small group instruction.

Tuesday /2:15-3:15 / Empire C

44. Recipe for Success: Reaching CORE as We Never Had Before

Presenters: Michelle Wood, Teacher; Kevin Seyer, Principal, Crestwood School District

Ummm. There’s nothing like enjoying a delectable recipe. At Crestwood we have found the best recipe for improv-ing literacy results, so far. We have been collecting student achievement data since 2011 in an effort to find a recipe that results in all of our students learning to read in the primary grades. Trend data indicated that we always began with the same ingredients in September and ended with the same entree in June. Three years ago we began to experiment with our recipe; we discovered and applied reading research, added best practice, research-based instructional strategies, set clear expectations for teaching AND learning, partnered to secure coaching and mentoring, PLUS designed and implemented technology solutions that improved real-time communica-tion, instructional decision making, and individualized reading instruction. Come for a taste of a Recipe for Reading Results!

Tuesday /2:15-3:15 / Magnolia D

45. Building Your Title I Schoolwide Plan

Presenters: Kelly Fortney, Educational Consultant, Statewide Comprehensive Planning, Capital Area Intermediate Unit; Maria Garcia, Regional Coordinator, Division of Federal Programs, Pennsylvania Department of Education

In an effort to assist schools in the development of a com-prehensive, compliant and effective Title I Schoolwide Plan, join members of PDE and the PA Planning Team to review components and requirements of the Schoolwide Plan, which is now integrated into the Comprehensive Planning web application.

Tuesday / 3:30-4:30 / Empire C

46. Reaching Every Student

Presenters: Diana Hanobeck, Director of Curriculum and Instruction; Kate Paquette, Coordinator of Chichester Cyber Academy; Sandy Cislo, State and Federal Programs Liaison, Chichester School District

Chichester High School was often labeled as a low-performing school. With funding from the KtO Grant, the district began aligning practices with the district vision to prepare students for college and career success. In the last six years, Chichester High School has been on a journey to create sustainable, systemic improvements for the contemporary learner. Highlighted areas will include college and career readiness, Chichester Cyber Academy, 1:1 environments, and a student help desk.

Tuesday / 9:45-10:45 / Empire C


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47. Teachable Momentum...A Guide to Closing America’s Early Reading Gap

Presenter: Pam Reagle, Director of Client Implementations, Step By Step Learning; Carole Geary, Senior Consultant, Step By Step Learning

Presenting the most effective MTSS Practices, evaluated by Lehigh University, proven to improve the proficiency of academically challenged, as well as, highly-skilled students. Are You curious IF you are using all of the MTSS processes PROVEN to be effective? Learn how schools use the foun-dational principles of group decision-making, employ a collaborative problem-solving model, and take vital steps to implement professional development models that support measurable results of closing the literacy gap.


48. Having the Courage to Get Off the Little Red Wagon

Presenters: Lori Sims, Principal; Lily Deasy, Kindergarten Teacher, StoRox School District

Learn how a small, low income, diverse district surrounded by large wealthy districts in the suburbs of Pittsburgh is using quality instruction that is driven by data as the key to student performance in literacy. This session will provide you with the keys to opening the door to reading for all students—explicit, systematic, multi-sensory instruction for all tiers of support and revising in core programing.

Tuesday / 3:30-4:30 / Magnolia A

49. On Your Mark, Get Set, GO!!

Presenters: Darlene Rakus, Kindergarten Teacher; Saray Kelly, 4K Teacher, Shenandoah Valley Elementary School, Shenandoah Valley School District

Are you trying to get a quick start and strong finish for your early learners in the race toward the Grade 3 PSSA finish line? Shenandoah Valley Elementary School has this challenge too! Initially, we had our engines ready to race in Grade 1, then we moved to a full day Kindergarten starting line. Now we have a 4K program, with three classrooms of low SES students who are speeding around the track! informed by standards and research, supported by the Superintendent and Principal, and partnering with DMG to use PELI, we have a story to tell to our colleagues. Join us as we share the data that is fueling our efforts, the pit team strategies that keep this car going, and the tires that we are racing on!

Wednesday / 8:30-9:30 / Empire B


July 10-12, 2018

23rd Annual SPAC ConferenceThe Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Annual Parent Conference is designed

for parents of school-aged children and administrators/staff who work with

parents in education programs.

Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Champion, PA www.spac.k12.pa.us S P A CS t a t e P a r e n t A d v i s o r y C o u n c i l


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ESSA 101: An Overview of Pennsylvania’s ESSA State Plan and Implementation Progress to Date

ESSA 101: An Overview of Pennsylvania’s ESSA State Plan and Implementation Progress to Date

Connecting Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment for Results

Title IV Part A: Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants & Title V: Funding ...LEAs

Performance Goals for Federal Grants

Pennsylvania Future Ready Index and ESSA Accountability

Proper Use Of & Fiscal Accountabil-ity For Title I Funds to Meet Student & Teacher Needs

Two Cooks in the Kitchen

Planning for Continuous Improvement

eGrants: Updates and Review

An Overview of Nonpublic Program Requirements / FAQs

Blazing a Trail

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA): Ensuring the Educa-tional Stability for Foster Care Youth

Title I Parent and Family Engagement

Pennsylvania Future Ready Index and ESSA Accountability

Uniform Grants Guidance—Key Requirements for Administering Federal Grants

Federal Programs Consolidated Monitoring

Pennsylvania Quality School Leadership

(QSL-ID) Process

Planning for Continuous Improvement

Golden Rules of Consolidated Applica-tion Preparation

New Coordinator Training

New Coordinator Training

Title I Fiscal Issues: Supplement/Supplant, MOE and Comparability

The McKinney Vento Act as Amended by the Every Student Succeed Act of 2015: The Role of Local...

Charter Schools and Federal Programs Record Keeping, Networking, and Monitoring

How to Achieve Successful Outcomes in Elementary Mathemat-ics through Personal-ized Learning for ELLs

2:30-5:00 DFP Consultation Center


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Creating Sustainable Family Engagement(2 Hours)

PDE Birth to Grade 12 Family Engagement Framework and Statewide Consortium

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Tuesday, May 1, 2018

6:30-8:15

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10:45-11:30

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Golden Rules of Consolidated Application Preparation

Committee of Practioners(by invitation)

Finding Common Ground: How to strengthen the teacher- parent relationship for student success!

Recipe for Involving Young Learners Through Literacy Activities.. and Cake!

Best Practices for A Successful Request for Proposal or Bid of Federal Purchases to Meet Student ...

Making It Count: Strategies for Improving Mathematics

Finding Common Ground: How to strengthen the teach-er- parent relationship for student success!

Understanding the Division of Federal Programs’ Administrative Manual and How to Use It

Pennsylvania’s Neglected & Delinquent Institutions —What You Need to Know

Building Your Title I Schoolwide Plan

ESSA and Title III: Prioritizing Excellence and Equity for English Learners

Having the Courage to

WagonPerformance Goals for Federal Grants

eGrants: Updates and Review

An Overview of Nonpublic Program Requirements / FAQs

Title I Parent and Family Engagement

ESSA Parent -

ment and Resources from TransACT

Top 10 Audit Findings—Things That Will Cost Your School Money & Negatively Impact Achievement

Reaching Every Student

School Improvement: A Look Ahead

School Improvement: A Look Ahead

DFP Allocations: Understanding My Award Amounts

Schoolwide & Targeted Assistance Model

Title II Part A:

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Title II Part A:

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Title I Fiscal Issues: Supplement/ Supplant, MOE and Comparability

Developing a Grade

Compact: A Family Friendly Approach

Federal Programs Consolidated Monitoring

Uniform Grants Guidance—Key Requirements for Administering Federal Grants

Teachable Momentum...A Guide to Closing America’s Early Reading Gap


PE Hours


Recipe for Success: Reaching Core as We Never Have Before

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Charter Schools and Federal Programs Record Keeping, Networking, and Monitoring

Erin Carr

Rural Low Income Schools (RLIS) and Small and Rural Schools Achievement (SRSA) Basics

Tucker McKissick

On Your Mark, Get Set, GO!!

Nonpublic Practitioners’ Best Practices

Lynn CalcelloErin Derr

Title IV Part A: Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants & Title V: Funding Transferability for LEAs

Cindy Rhoads

Schoolwide & Targeted Assistance Model Maria Garcia

DFP Allocations: Understanding My Award Amounts

Ken Krawchuk

Community Eligibility Provision: Update

Jesse Fry

Coordinating with Head Start and Other Early Education Agencies

Don McCrone

Developing a Grade

Compact: A Family Friendly Approach

Kindergarten Transition: A Toolkit


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2018 Conference PresentersBonita AllenParent Involvement in Education (PIE) ConsultantTitle I State Parent Advisory Council (SPAC)

Miranda AaronLeTort Elementary School Literacy CoachCarlisle Area School District

Brienne AlbertCurriculum SpecialistMIND Research

Matthew ButenskyYouth Development CoordinatorCenter for Schools and Communities

Lynn CalvelloRegional CoordinatorDivision of Federal ProgramsPA Department of Education

Storm Y. Camara, M. Ed. M.S.ECYEH State CoordinatorPA Department of Education

Brian CampbellBureau DirectorBureau of Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction

Aaron CarmichaelPrincipal LeTort Elementary SchoolCarlisle Area School District

Erin CarrRegional CoordinatorDivision of Federal ProgramsPA Department of Education

Dr. Joseph CirilloSuperintendent of SchoolsPalisades Park School District

Sandy CisloState and Federal Programs LiaisonChichester School District

Sue ConradyAdult, Nonpublic, and ESL Education Service CoordinatorIntermediate Unit 1

Phil CooperRegional CoordinatorDivision of Federal ProgramsPA Department of Education

Lily DeasyKindergarten TeacherStoRox School District

Joseph DellusoPrincipalCrestwood School District

Nina DellusoGrade 2 Regular Education TeacherShenandoah Valley Elementary SchoolShenandoah Valley School District

Erin DerrRegional CoordinatorDivision of Federal ProgramsPA Department of Education

Jean M. DyzelEducational Consultant

Leslie FinnanAssociate Executive Director, Policy and Advocacy, AASA, The School Superintendents Association

Kelly FortneyEducational Consultant Statewide Comprehensive PlanningCapital Area Intermediate Unit

Kelly FosterElementary TeacherCornell School District

Jesse FryRegional CoordinatorDivision of Federal ProgramsPA Department of Education

Kelly GallatinFederal Funds ManagerDivision of Federal ProgramsPA Department of Education

Maria GarciaRegional CoordinatorDivision of Federal ProgramsPA Department of Education

Carole GearySenior Consultant Step By Step Learning

Joseph GorhamSuperintendentCrestwood School District

Brian GresserSr. Partnership ManagerMIND Research Institute

Dr. Helen GrossFederal Programs Consultant, PAFPC Charter School RepresentativeThe Charter High School for Architecture and Design

Diana HanobeckDirector of Curriculum and InstructionChichester School District

Take a session break and visit our Vendor Exhibits:

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Robin HeigleyElementary TeacherCornell School District

Joe HiznayTitle I ConsultantPittsburgh-Mt.Oliver I.U. 2

Kristen HoffaBerks County Intermediate Unit 14 David HolbrookExecutive DirectorFederal Compliance and State Relationships Sarah HollandSpecial Assistant on Family EngagementPennsylvania Department of Education/OCDEL Jason HomTechnology CoordinatorPalisades Park School District

Janice JoyceFederal Program ConsultantIntermediate Unit 19 Reba KansiewiczAdministrative TechnicianDivision of Federal ProgramsPA Department of Education Saray Kelly4K TeacherShenandoah Valley Elementary SchoolShenandoah Valley School District Ken KrawchukRegional CoordinatorPA Department of Education

Tamiya LarkinTitle Programs CoordinatorPittsburgh Public Schools

Rachel LubitzElementary TeacherCornell School District Janine MacklinExternal Engagement & Grants Manager, PAFPC Charter School RepresentativeUrban Pathways K-5 CollegeCharter School

Matthew MalinowskiBusiness Manager/Board SecretaryUpper Moreland School District

Bob MeaselState Title III DirectorDivision of Instructional QualityDivision of Federal ProgramsPA Department of Education Sheena MickloGrade 2 Special Education TeacherShenandoah Valley Elementary SchoolShenandoah Valley School District Malinda MikesellReading SupervisorCarlisle Area School District

Donald McCroneRegional CoordinatorDivision of Federal ProgramsPA Department of Education

Susan McCroneChiefDivision of Federal ProgramsPA Department of Education

Tucker McKissickRegional CoordinatorDivision of Federal ProgramsPA Department of Education

Melanie NovakEducation Administration AssociateAdministrative TechnicianDivision of Federal ProgramsPA Department of Education Kate PaquetteCoordinator of Chichester Cyber AcademyChichester School District

Jeannie Pavlack-SageTitle I State Parent Advisory Council (SPAC) Eric PhilipsBusiness AnalystPA Department of Education Jolie PhilipsEarly Childhood Education AdvisorDivision of Standards and PDPA Department of Education Sue PolojacDirector, Race to the Top Early Learning ChallengePA Department of Education/OCDEL Darlene RakusKindergarten TeacherShenandoah Valley Elementary SchoolShenandoah Valley School District

Tracy RapisardaAdministrative TechnicianDivision of Federal ProgramsPA Department of Education

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You will receive two evaluation links via email at the end of the Annual Conference. It is important that you complete these evaluations by May 18, 2018 to be eligible for Act 48.

Overall Conference Evaluation: Your feedback on this evaluation will determine whether this conference will be

evaluation to be eligible for Act 48.

Session Evaluation: Please complete a short Session Evaluation for each session that you attend. Not

In addition, your responses to the questions about what you learned will provide valuable evidence as to the extent to which PAFPC-sponsored conferences are “continuing professional development opportunities.”

Please Remember:You must complete an Overall Conference Evaluation AND a Session Evaluation for each individual session in which you are requesting Act 48 hours by May 18, 2018.

Please Remember:

You must complete an Overall Conference Evaluation

AND a Session Evaluation

for each session in whichyou are requesting

Act 48 hours.

Northwest Tri-County IU 5 Act 48 Hours & Evaluations

Pam ReagleDirector of Client ImplementationsStep By Step Learning Cindy RhoadsUGG CoordinatorDivision of Federal ProgramsPA Department of Education

Maria SearcyParent Involvement in Education (PIE) ConsultantState Parent Advisory Council (SPAC)

Kevin SeyerFederal Programs Coordinator and Elementary PrincipalCrestwood School District

Krista ShowersCPATrout, Ebersole & Groff, LLP

Lori SimsPrincipalStoRox School District

Steven Spillan, Esq., Brustein and Manasevit

Matt StemDeputy Secretary of Elementary & Secondary EducationPA Department of Education

Jillian VivancoPrincipalPalisades Park School District

Ashley WhiteReading Specialist/Title I/Family Engagement CoordinatorWest Branch Elementary SchoolWest Branch Area School District

Deborah WiseChief, Division Standards and PDPA Department of Education

Stan WislerCFOMontgomery County Intermediate Unit

Michelle WoodTeacherCrestwood School District

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