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NCLB Monitoring Cycle 1
Policies and Procedures
Letter
Explains monitoring processLists required documentationLists activitiesDirections for completing checklists and
worksheetsDue Date
Statement of Assurance
Verification of complianceLists documentation neededLists due dateMust be signed by authorized General
Statement of Assurance SignerReturned to ADE with documentation
Checklists
To be used by LEAs and Schools to determine compliance with NCLB
Schools are responsible to their LEAs; LEAs are responsible to ADE
All will be turned in to
ADE when completed
LEA Title I Parent Involvement Policy
Must be developed through a collaboration of parents, teachers, administrators, and community members
Coordinates and integrates parental involvement strategies under Title I with other programs
Involves parents in the activities of the Title I LEA
Title I School Parent Involvement Policy and School-Parent Compact
Worksheet to be used by schools within an LEA; turned in to LEA
LEA compiles results from worksheets and records on checklist
Checklist turned in to ADE with Statement of Assurance, 10% of LEA’s Title I school’s Parent Involvement Policies, and 10% of School-Parent Compacts
LEA Title I School Parent Involvement Policy and School-Parent Compact
Checklist
LEA checks to make sure all Title I Parent Involvement Policies were developed with involvement of parents; distributed to parents; and agreed upon by parents
Checks that every Title I school holds an annual meeting about the Title I program
Involves parents in the planning, review, and improvement of Title I programs
LEA Title I School Parent Involvement Policy and School-Parent Compact
Checklist
The compact must include:– How the school will provide high quality
instruction– The importance of communication between
teachers and parents– Opportunities for parents to volunteer and
observe classroom activities
Homeless Education Policy and Procedures Checklist
Must be completed and returned to ADE with a copy of LEA Homeless Policy
Policy must ensure that homeless students are not segregated or stigmatized and receive immediate enrollment and transportation
Policy must designate a Homeless Liaison
Homeless Education Policy and Procedures Checklist
LEA Homeless Liaison must ensure that:– Homeless children and families receive
services– Parents of homeless children are informed of
educational and related opportunities for their children
– Public notice of rights of homeless students is disseminated in the community
Compliance Activities Worksheet
Completed by LEAList all items that are out of compliance
and how the LEA intends to bring each item into compliance
Request for technical assistanceMust be returned to ADE with all checklists and required documentation
Final Recap
Cycle I deals with policies and proceduresAll checklists will be returned to ADE with the:
– Compliance Activities Worksheet– LEA Title I Parent Involvement Policy– 10% of School Parent Involvement Policies and School-
Parent Compacts– LEA Homeless Education Policy– Signed Statement of AssurancesIf you have any questions or problems,
please don’t hesitate to call your Education Program Specialist
NCLB Monitoring
Cycle 2Targeted Assistance
Schoolwide
Professional Development
Qualifications for Teachers and Paraprofessionals
Cycle 2 Documentation
The LEA’s procedure for identifying eligible students in a Targeted Assistance School
10% of LEA’s Schoolwide plansNotice to parents that their child has been taught
by non-HQ’d teacher – 4 or more weeksDescription of the LEA’s professional
development needs assessment and the results
Various Types of Plans
NCLB Interim Plan (LEA Level)NCLB Final Consolidated Plan (LEA
Level)Schoolwide Plan (School Level)School Improvement Plan (School Level)
Schoolwide Plan Components
IntroductionNeeds Assessment and Information
AnalysisGoal DevelopmentImplementation detail for each goalAssessment detail
Schoolwide Points to Keep in Mind
40% or above level of poverty1 year planning prior to implementationAll teachers and instructional paras are
considered Title I staff – must be HQ’dProfessional Development – is for all staff
including administratorsBlending of funds proportionatelyInvolvement of parents in all aspects
Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Process that gathers and analyzes multiple sources of data to determine areas of need
Possible sources to review: Student achievement data Attendance data (student and staff) Teacher credentials and skill areas Parent involvement Areas of strength and weakness Schedules Curriculum alignment Discipline and serious incidents Budget, etc.
Parent Notification Non-HQ’d Teacher, Certified – 4 weeks
Brief explanation of the HQ’d provision of NCLB Name of school and teacher Length of time the teacher has been teaching at school Statement that teacher does not meet NCLB HQ’d criteria Assurance that teacher is certified in areas of instruction Assurance that teacher is actively working towards
meeting the HQ’d criteria
NCLB Criteria for HQ’d Teachers
Regular Public SchoolUndergraduate degreeCertified in AZ to
teach level and/or content, or
Meets the AZ Housse Rubric
AZ Charter School Undergraduate degree Has completed AZ
determined # of content courses to teach core academic area, or
Meets the AZ Housse Rubric, or
Takes and passes the Content area test
Determining Professional Development Needs
Conduct a Needs Assessment that looks at:
a. Student academic performance on multiple measures of assessment,
b. Student learning styles,
c. Teacher qualifications, knowledge, skills related to instruction, and awareness and
readiness to implement SBR and Best Practice Models,
Who are the instructors or tutors provided through supplemental services?
Teachers hired by approved providers implement the supplemental services program,
Parents select the service provider from a list approved by the Arizona Department of Education. (The school does not identify a provider for the parent).
d. Administrative readiness to support and implement SBR and Best Practice Models,e. Available resources,f. Funding, etc.
NCLB Monitoring
Cycle 3Title I School Improvements Planning
Notice to parents regarding schools in improvement
Documentation Needed
LEA’s list of all schools in school improvement
Sample notice to parents regarding schools in improvement
Meet AYP Ø Meet AYP
Yes No
No SI - Year 1
Frozen Yr 1 Yes
OUT Yes No SI - Year 2
Frozen Yr 2 Yes
OUT Yes No SI – Cor Act
Frozen - CA Yes
OUT Yes No SI - Restr Plan
Yes
OUT Yes No SI – Alt. Gov
Parent Notification of School Improvement Status
Provide: a definition of “In need of improvement,” what district and school are doing to address the problem, how parents can become involved, information about public school choice, information about available supplemental services, Information about student eligibility for choice and/or
supplemental services.
Supplemental ServicesSchool Improvement
Definition: - Free extra academic assistance that the school provides to assist eligible students in a designated school to help him/her improve academic performance. This assistance is provided through classes or tutoring offered outside the regular school day (before or after school, weekends or summer school).