Hamblen County Schools Federal Programs Committee Meeting Spring

Hamblen County Schools Federal Programs Committee Meeting Spring 2009

Title I--Part A n Education for the Economically Disadvantaged n 10 Schools qualify: n n Fairview Elementary Hillcrest Elementary John Hay Elementary Lincoln Heights Elementary

And…. . n n n Union Heights Elementary West Elementary Whitesburg Elementary Witt Elementary Lincoln Heights Middle Meadowview Middle

In Addition: n Title IA provides funds to support Local Neglected Children being served at the Youth Emergency Shelter. n These funds help in the education and transition phases of the students’ lives.

Title IIA & IID n Title IIA--High Quality Professional Development n n n Recruitment & Retention Class-size Reduction Teachers Title IID--Enhancing Education through Technology

Title I--Part C and Title III n Title IC--Migrant Education Program n Title III-English Language Learners n Both programs provide teacher assistants to help alleviate barriers related to migrant and ELL status.

Title IV--Part A n Safe and Drug-Free Schools n Violence Prevention & Conflict Resolution Instructional Materials School Resource Officers Elementary Guidance Counselors Professional Development n n n

Title V n Title V--Innovative Programs n n Support for Pre-K Classrooms Media/Teachers’ Center Support for school nurses Support for At-Risk Children

Title X-Mc. Kinney-Vento Act n Education for Homeless Children and Youth n n n On average, over 400 students per school year meet the federal definition of “Homeless. ” Tami Morelock is Hamblen County’s Homeless Liaison. Grant provides school supplies, personal hygiene items and transportation to original school.

Quick Look at 08 -09 Allocations n Title IA n n n n $2, 006, 206 Local Neglected Title IC Title IIA Title IID Title III Title IV Title V $39, 355 $461, 292 $ 20, 285 $115, 499 $ 35, 098 $0 $13, 185

Discretionary Grant n Mc. Kinney-Vento is a competitive grant. n $80, 000

Title IV: What’s been done in the past: n n n Transfer funds from Title IIA into Title IV to provide: $20, 000 School Resource Officers Fund approximately 1 month of elementary school counselors’ salaries Provide conflict resolution and violence prevention instructional materials Provide professional development Anti-Bullying Programs: Oewlus & No Bullying!

Related Topics for Safe & Drug. Free Schools n n n n Suicide Prevention Training for teachers, administrators, and community Conflict Resolution Strategies with Character Education Suspension & Expulsion Data Report Anti-Bullying Programs Age-appropriate drug and violence prevention lessons Research-based Programs and Materials Principles of Effectiveness

Additional Topics: Community Involvement n Service Learning Projects n Student Displinary Authorities & Alternative Schools n School Safety & Security n Counseling, Mentoring, and Student Assistant Programs n

Purpose of Title IV-Part A n The Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act is to support programs to prevent violence in and around schools; prevent the illegal use of alcohol, drugs and tobacco by young people; and foster a safe and drug-free learning environment that supports academic achievement.

Discussion…. Ideas for the Future?