Federal Grants Training for Charter Schools
The Office of Federal Programs at OSDE offers training and support for charter schools in accessing federal grants, particularly focusing on Title I, Part A eligibility requirements. The program ensures economically disadvantaged students receive equal educational opportunities and emphasizes the Supplement, not Supplant requirement in federal funding for education.
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Office of Federal Programs Charter Schools Training Kimberley Murphy Charter School Chair
Federal Grants Planning Titles I, II, III, IV, V, IXA The Office of Federal Programs at OSDE monitors the use of funds and supports the programs of Title IA, IC, ID, IIA, IIIA, IVA, VB, and IXA. The OFP also oversees Blue Ribbon Schools, Distinguished Schools, Charter Schools, Nonpublic Schools, and Foster Care. 2 Charter Schools Federal Grants Training
Primary Concept Many types of federal funding in education carry with them a Supplement, not Supplant requirement. The LEA (Local Education Agency) must ensure services provided with federal funding do not replace, or supplant, services that an LEA would ordinarily provide, or would be legally obligated to provide, to all students in the absence of federal funds. 3 Charter Schools Federal Grants Training
Title I, Part A This program is considered the largest federal contribution to K-12 education. To provide a funding source for Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) to supplement the local educational program. To ensure that economically disadvantaged students are given the same opportunity as all other students to achieve state-defined academic standards. 4 Charter Schools Federal Grants Training
Title I, Part A Eligibility The first step for a NEW charter school is to notify in writing, OSDE Office of Accreditation no later than mid March to allow time to issue the Dist./Site code you ll need to be eligible for Federal Funds. You must include the below items in your email: Letter requesting a Dist./Site code, state school address, school leadership contact information & grades served. Board minutes reflecting approval to open & starting date Copy of contract with the Sponsor Copy of the application accepted by the Sponsor The next step for a new or significantly expanding charter schools in determining Title I Part A eligibility is completing the Charter School Packet, located on the OSDE, Office of Federal Programs website. This packet is due April 1. 5 Charter Schools Federal Grants Training
Title I, Part A Charter Eligibility Shortly after the Charter School Packet submission, new charter schools must set up a meeting with the OSDE Office of Federal Programs for purposes of technical support and assistance. LEAs receive a Title I, Part A allocation amount based on the district Low-Income counts for students aged 5-17. This is usually accomplished through Free and Reduced Lunch Program counts. 6 Charter Schools Federal Grants Training
Title II, Part A Purpose-Eligibility Increase student academic achievement through improving the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other school leaders. Basically, professional development. Must establish student enrollment to receive funds and comply with all program requirements. After the eligibility has been established, the LEA Title II Part A allocations are based on census data: 80% on number of students ages 5-17, below the poverty line. 20% on number of students ages 5-17, out of total population, determined by the most recent Census data. 7 Charter Schools Federal Grants Training
Title III, Part A- EL/Immigrant Purpose Ensures that English Learners (ELs) and/or immigrant children attain English proficiency, develop high levels of academic attainment in English, and meet the same challenging State academic content and achievement standards all children are expected to meet. LEAs are responsible for: Supplementing the local EL instructional program. Providing EL-specific professional development. Providing parental engagement activities. 8 Charter Schools Federal Grants Training
Title IV, Part A- Student Support and Academic Enrichment Purpose The purpose of this subpart is to improve students academic achievement by increasing the capacity of States, local educational agencies, schools, and local communities to: provide all students with access to a well-rounded education; improve school conditions for student learning; improve the use of technology in order to improve the academic achievement and digital literacy of all students. 9 Charter Schools Federal Grants Training
Title V, Part B REAP/RLIS Purpose The purpose of this part is to address the unique needs of rural school districts that frequently (1) lack the personnel and resources needed to compete effectively for Federal competitive grants; and (2) receive formula grant allocations in amounts too small to be effective in meeting their intended purposes. 10 Charter Schools Federal Grants Training
Title IX Part A Purpose The purpose of this part is to ensure that each child of a homeless individual and each homeless youth has equal access to the same free, appropriate public education, including a public preschool education, as provided to other children and youths. OSDE awards Title IX Part A funds on a competitive basis, every three years. The next awarding cycle will be FY2023-2025. 11 Charter Schools Federal Grants Training
Title IX Part A Requirements All LEAs must identify and serve homeless children and youth, regardless of receiving Title IX Part A competitive funding. As a requirement of Title I Part A, LEAs must: Assign a district homeless liaison; Identify homeless children and youth; Provide serves to homeless children and youth; Provide transportation for homeless children and youth; Train all LEA staff regarding homeless children and youth identification and services. 12 Charter Schools Federal Grants Training
Summary of LEA Responsibilities New or expanding Charter School Packet. Complete the Consolidated Application every fiscal year. Complete the Schoolwide or Targeted Plans within the Consolidated Application every fiscal year. Complete Title I Supplement not Supplant Methodology. Once the LEA has an approved application, the LEA can begin submitting claims to OSDE for reimbursement. 13 Charter Schools Federal Grants Training
Monitoring The SEA (State Educational Agency) is responsible for monitoring the operations of the LEA (Local Educational Agency) in order to verify federal compliance. Every LEA receiving federal funding is monitored (desk or site) a minimum of once every three years. LEAs found to be out of compliance with federal requirements may have funding withheld until compliance can be met. 14 Charter Schools Federal Grants Training
Office of Federal Programs Contacts Kimberley Murphy, Program Specialist, Charter School Chair Kimberley.Murphy@sde.ok.gov Nancy Hughes, Director of Finance Nancy.Hughes@sde.ok.gov Dr. Thomas Kirk, Director of Compliance and Monitoring Thomas.Kirk@sde.ok.gov Dr. Gloria Bayouth, Executive Director Gloria.Bayouth@sde.ok.gov Michelle Dunn, Executive Director of Professional Learning and School Success Michelle.Dunn@sde.ok.gov 15 Charter Schools Federal Grants Training
Resources Federal Program Website http://sde.ok.gov/sde/federal-programs USDE Federal Guidance http://www2.ed.gov/policy/fund/guid/uniform-guidance/index.html Oklahoma Education Law Book http://sde.ok.gov/office-legal-services 16 Charter Schools Federal Grants Training
