Q: Do schools need to complete a full year of planning before becoming schoolwide?
2/8/2010 Recently, I have heard from federal and state program administrators that the flexibility provided under the ARRA use of funds guidance is mostly directed to Title I schoolwide programs. It is true that the optimum flexibility does come from schoolwide program status. Read More...
Governor wants new controls over payment deferrals, cash outlook bleak
2/4/2010 Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger proposed legislation Wednesday that would give his administration sweeping authority over the deferral of cash payments to schools, health care providers, court operations and other recipients of state support. Read More...
Caution: Title I funding restriction
2/3/2010 As you are feverishly planning and preparing for the 2010-2011 year, Title I, Part A (or potentially to be renamed as College and Career Ready Students) has been level funded at $14.49 billion. You must be aware of the minimum funding level for Title I schools in corrective action or restructuring. Section 1116(b)(10)(D) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) prohibits an LEA from reducing the Title I, Part A allocation of a school identified for corrective action or restructuring by more than 15 percent. Read More...