At last week's statewide curriculum directors meeting, information was shared on ESSA Section 1003. These funds are the previous SINA/School Improvement funds under NCLB. Below are a few important things to know:
- This year's funds will be based on prior SINA identifications
- DUE November 15...Schools receiving funds this year will be expected to provide a description for how your building will use the Title I funds to improve Reading and/or Math achievement.
- Budgets will be approved if they align with a plan that establishes goal based on need, employs strategies for improvement connected to the school's improvement plan and/or uses funding in a way that is allowable and reasonable. IT IS DISCOURAGED to use these funds for the purchases of supplies and materials. (See "Appropriate & Inappropriate Uses of Funds" charts below.
- Payments will go out quarterly and must be used by June 30. Carry-overs will not be allowed.
- How at Access / "Apply" for these Funds
- Use the Education Portal under your A&A Account
- Complete the Title I Application
- If you have difficulty meeting the deadline or if you have a problem accessing the application, please contact Geri McMahon at the Iowa Department of Education
- Beginning 2018-2019, these ESSA funds will be distributed to support Targeted or Comprehensive schools.
- Click here to access the entire ESSA Section 1003 ppt
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