Regional Title I, Part A Technical Assistance Sessions

May 2009

The materials below were presented during Regional Title I Technical Assistance Sessions for LEA and school staff members.  Sessions were held:

1. New Castle County: Friday, May 15, 2009; 8:30-4:00; Sharp Conference Center, Marshallton Education Building
2. Kent County: Friday, May 29, 2009; 8:30-4:00; Smyrna School District Central Office Training Room
3. Sussex County: Tuesday, May 26, 2009; 8:30-4:00; Sussex Central High School

Agenda

Quick Guidance Documents:

• LEA Parent Notification Requirements
• School Parent Notification Requirements
• Equitable Services to Private Schools Requirements
• Supplemental Education Services Requirements

Presentations:

• Stimulus Funds
• Paraeducator and Teacher Requirements
  • Sample Letter - teacher not HQ
  • Sample Letter 2 - parent right to request info
• Private School Consultation Requirements
• LEA and School Plans and Choice Requirements
• Supplemental Education Services Requirements

Draft Protocols:

• LEA Plan and Grant Approval
• School Plan and Grant Approval
• Desk Audit Protocols:
  • Funding data
  • Parent Notification
  • SES Notification
  • Teachers and Paraeducators
• Site Visit Protocol - Title I general
  • SES and Choice

Federal Resources:

• Ensuring Equitable Services to Private School Children: A Title I Resource Tool Kit
• Guidance: Title I, Part A funds under ARRA (Stimulus funds)
• Designing Schoolwide Programs

Contact information
Amelia Hodges  
Director, Career, Technical, and Title I Resources
Delaware Department of Education
Telephone: (302) 857-3320
Fax: (302) 739-1780