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Program Design and Implementation for Targeted Assistance Programs
Title I Technical Assistance SessionSchool Improvement Grant Programs
October 6, 2011
Agenda
Needs Assessment Student Selection Process Models of Instruction Program Evaluation Q&A
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Massachusetts Department of Elemetary and Secondary Education
Needs Assessment - Requirements
Conducted annually at each school (TA and SW programs)
Must include data on student achievement and input from parents and educators
Maintain written procedures document (timing, who’s responsible, what’s included)
Publish and retain written findings (summary of analysis, needs and priorities) 3
Massachusetts Department of Elemetary and Secondary Education
Needs Assessment - Components
No single model or one way to do it…consider:-student needs-curriculum and instruction-professional development-family and community involvement-school and district context and organization
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Massachusetts Department of Elemetary and Secondary Education
Needs Assessment – Data Sources
Quantitative: Student achievement results (state, local,
summative, formative) Enrollment/attendance Dropout and graduation rates Suspension and discipline counts Demographic trends
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Massachusetts Department of Elemetary and Secondary Education
Needs Assessment – Data Sources
Qualitative: indication of attitudes and perceptions
Surveys Focus groups Interviews (face to face or phone) Observation tools
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Massachusetts Department of Elemetary and Secondary Education
Needs Assessment – Worthwhile? Uses valid and reliable data Involves range of individuals (knowledge, skills, perspective) Results in goals and action plans Used as basis for resource allocation Includes regular follow-up and evaluation of plans and actions
ResourcesRequirements:
http://www.doe.mass.edu/titlei/programs/needs.htmlConditions for School Effectiveness Self-Assessment:
http://www.doe.mass.edu/sda/ucd/CSESelf-Assesment.pdf7
Massachusetts Department of Elemetary and Secondary Education
Components of a Targeted Assistance Program(ESEA, sec. 1115(c))
1. Use grant resources to help participating children meet standards
2. Use instructional techniques proven to work3. Incorporate into existing school planning4. Use strategies that extend learning time, accelerate
curriculum, and minimize removal from the classroom5. Coordinate with and support regular education program (e.g.,
mentoring, college awareness, ease transitions…)6. Provide instruction by highly qualified staff7. Provide professional development for administrators,
teachers, and staff who work with Title I children8. Provide strategies to increase parental involvement
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Massachusetts Department of Elemetary and Secondary Education
Student Selection Process
Targeted Assistance Programs specifically serve students who are failing or most at risk of failing to meet the state academic standards.
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Massachusetts Department of Elemetary and Secondary Education
Student Selection Process - CriteriaStudents are selected based on criteria that must be:MultipleEducationally-relatedObjectiveUniversally Applied
** Selection for PK-2 students: use developmentally appropriate criteria – more subjective – teacher recommendations and parent interviews
**Equal Opportunity Eligibility: consideration and selection is the same for all students
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Massachusetts Department of Elemetary and Secondary Education
Student Selection Process - Eligibility
Eligibility Based on Status:• Head Start, Even Start, or Early Reading First
in 2 years preceding• Migrant services received in 2 years preceding• Homeless children• Children in local Neglected or Delinquent
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Massachusetts Department of Elemetary and Secondary Education
Student Selection Process – Private Schools
Serving Private School Students: Services must be equitable to those provided
to public school children and must be developed through meaningful and timely consultation with private school officials
Title I services in private schools are always Targeted Assistance
Work with Private School Administrators to select students based on academic need 12
Massachusetts Department of Elemetary and Secondary Education
Student Selection Process – Required Documents
Student Selection Procedure Timing of selection Scoring process Rank-order lists Statement of equal opportunity
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Massachusetts Department of Elemetary and Secondary Education
Student Selection Process – Required Documents
Selection Criteria Sheets Separate criteria sheet for each subject area and
grade level Assign point values for each criterion Use multiple, educationally-related, objective criteria
No points for information unrelated to current academic performance
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Massachusetts Department of Elemetary and Secondary Education
Student Selection Process – Required Documents
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Massachusetts Department of Elemetary and Secondary Education
Student Selection Process – Required Documents
Rank-Ordered Lists One list per subject/grade Ranked highest to lowest academic need based on
composite score Has established cut-off point Indicates who is participating and who is not May contain special notes (SPED, ELL) Must be updated as changes in service occur
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Massachusetts Department of Elemetary and Secondary Education
Student Selection Process – Required Documents
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Massachusetts Department of Elemetary and Secondary Education
Student Selection Process – Required Documentshttp://www.doe.mass.edu/titlei/monitoring
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Massachusetts Department of Elemetary and Secondary Education
Models of Instruction - Basis
Supplement, Not Supplant: use funds to add to what would, without these funds, be used to educate your students
Goal: enable students to achieve State content and performance standard
Means: effective, targeted instructional strategies Primary consideration given to extended learning time Provide accelerated, high quality curriculum Minimized removing children from regular classroom 19
Massachusetts Department of Elemetary and Secondary Education
Allowable Uses of Funds
Teacher and paraprofessional salaries and stipends Professional Development/Targeted coaching Substitutes Supplemental assessments (not universal
screening or means for selection) Supplies and Materials (used by Title I only) Transportation (to access services) Refreshments (reasonable and necessary) Administration of Title I program
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Massachusetts Department of Elemetary and Secondary Education
Types of Programs Extended time (day, week, year) In-class Pull-out
Reminder:Whatever strategies employed, purchase of
resources and activities must be planned so that the targeted Title I students are the direct beneficiaries, i.e., supplemental assistance is provided to allow them to achieve content and performance standards.
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Massachusetts Department of Elemetary and Secondary Education
Models: Benefits and Pitfalls
In-Class Students don’t miss, only gain Coordination of strategies and content Collaborative teaching (planning, demonstration, varied
approach, experimentation) Less stigma
SNS a logistical challenge Skills/knowledge/attention gap Optimal use of staff…clarity of roles…territorial issues
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Massachusetts Department of Elemetary and Secondary Education
Models: Benefits and Pitfalls
Pull-out (and extended time) Meet student directly at level Focus SNS clear
Coordination a challenge What missing…what’s sacrificed?
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Massachusetts Department of Elemetary and Secondary Education
Models: Benefits and Pitfalls
Tiered Instruction (RTI) Emphasizes continuous monitoring, providing specific
instruction, and collaboration Enhances benefits of both in-class and pull-out
Adherence to SNS, student selection, and evaluation an organizational and logistical challenge…requires greater coordination, flexibility and efficiency
ResourcesTiered Instruction overview:
http://finance1.doe.mass.edu/grants/grants11/rfp/doc/257_appn_a.pdfSelf-assessment rubric; Developing a system of Tiered Instruction:
http://finance1.doe.mass.edu/grants/grants11/rfp/doc/257_appn_b.pdf
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Massachusetts Department of Elemetary and Secondary Education
Program EvaluationFederal legislation requires that a school operating a Title I program annually evaluate the implementation of, and results achieved by, the Title I program.
Annual review of strategies to determine if they are contributing to desired outcomes:Improved student achievementGreater parental involvementMore high quality professional development
There is no single model or template for a Title I Program Evaluation; the exact components will depend on a school or district’s particular context.
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Massachusetts Department of Elemetary and Secondary Education
Program Evaluation - Purpose Measure the efficacy and impact of Title I
program Document impact of services on student
learning Improve delivery methods to be more
efficient and effective Identify strengths/weaknesses of program Inform school/district planning – data for
assessment of needs Advocacy tool
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Massachusetts Department of Elemetary and Secondary Education
Program Evaluation – Key Questions
Has the Title I program been effective?
What has worked well and what has not worked well in the Title I program?
How should the Title I program be refined?
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Program Evaluation
Don’t forget to evaluate:
Private school servicesParental involvement
Professional developmentConsultancy services
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Massachusetts Department of Elemetary and Secondary Education
Program Evaluation - Requirements
ESE Title I Program Review requires a written program evaluation procedure document and program evaluation summary document
Even if district is not scheduled for Program Review, program evaluation procedure should be in place and document on file
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Massachusetts Department of Elemetary and Secondary Education
Program Evaluation - Requirements
Program Evaluation Procedure
Describes how each school’s Title I program is annually evaluated for impact on student achievement and includes:
Data used Constituents consulted Process used to arrive at findings How findings are utilized for planning and improvement 30
Massachusetts Department of Elemetary and Secondary Education
Program Evaluation - RequirementsProgram Evaluation Summary
Summarizes the findings of the evaluation and discusses:
Program strengths Program weaknesses Subsequent program changes
Sample documents: http://www.doe.mass.edu/titlei/monitoring/
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Questions?
Website: www.doe.mass.edu/titleiEmail: [email protected]: 781-338-6230