Title I, Part C Education of Migratory Children Hardee County District School Board2016-2017
GENERAL ASSURANCES
The Department of Education has developed and implemented a document entitled, General Terms, Assurances and Conditions for Participation in Federal and State Programs, to comply with:
- 34 CFR 76.301 of the Education Department General Administration Regulations (EDGAR) which requires local educational agencies to submit a common assurance for participation in federal programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education;
B. Applicable regulations of other Federal agencies; and
C. State regulations and laws pertaining to the expenditure of state funds.
In order to receive funding, applicants must have on file with the Department of Education, Office of the Comptroller, a signed statement by the agency head certifying applicant adherence to these General Assurances for Participation in State or Federal Programs. The complete text may be found at http://fldoe.org/comptroller/doc/gbsectiond.doc
School Districts, Community Colleges, Universities and State Agencies
The certification of adherence, currently on file with the Department of Education Comptroller’s Office, shall remain in effect indefinitely. The certification does not need to be resubmitted with this application, unless a change occurs in federal or state law, or there are other changes in circumstances affecting a term, assurance, or condition.
No Child Left Behind Assurances (Applicable to All Funded Programs)
By my signature on this application, I hereby certify that the will comply with the following requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) as reauthorized as No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001:
· The LEA assures that, under Sec. 9528, it will provide military recruiters the same access to secondary school students as it generally provides to postsecondary institutions or prospective employers.>
Persistently Dangerous Schools
· The LEA hereby assures that, under Sec. 9532, if the State of Florida identifies any school within the LEA as “persistently dangerous,” it will offer students attending that school, as well as students who are victims of a violent criminal offense while on school property, the opportunity to transfer to a safe school.
PROGRAM SPECIFIC ASSURANCES
Title I, Part C – Education of Migratory Children
By my signature on this application, I hereby certify that will comply with ALL the following requirements:
Local educational agencies (LEAs) will ensure that:
Funds received under this part will be used only–
A. For programs and projects, including the acquisition of equipment, in accordance with section 1306; and
B. To coordinate such programs and projects with similar programs and projects within the state and in other states, as well as with other Federal programs that can benefit migratory children and their families;
· Such programs and projects will be carried out in a manner consistent with the objectives of section 1114, subsections (b) and (d) of section 1115, subsections (b) and (c) of section 1120A, and part I.
· The Local Educational Agency (LEA) shall assist the state in determining the number of eligible migrant children aged 3 through 21, who reside in the state full-time and part-time, through procedures as the state may require. [NCLB Act of 2001, Section 1304(c)(7)].
· In the planning and operation of programs and projects at both the state and local operating level, there is consultation with parent advisory councils for programs of 1 (one) school year in duration, and that all such programs and projects are carried out–
A. In a manner that provides for the same parental involvement as is required for programs and projects under section 1118, unless extraordinary circumstances make such provision impractical; and
B. In a format and language understandable to the parents.
· In planning and carrying out such programs and projects, there has been, and will be, adequate provision for addressing the unmet educational needs of preschool migratory children.
· The LEA will conduct the transfer of migrant student records according to state and federal required policies and procedures including actively participating with and meeting all Migrant Student Information Exchange System requirements. [NCLB Act of 2001, Section 1308(b)(2)]
· The effectiveness of such programs and projects will be determined, where feasible, using the same approaches and standards that will be used to assess the performance of students, schools, and local educational agencies under Part A.
· The LEA will address and complete the evaluation and reporting requirements of the mandatory Florida Migrant Education Program Mid-Year and Annual Evaluation.
· Activities proposed in this project application are supplementary and do not supplant existing state and locally funded activities and required services.
· To the extent feasible, such programs and projects will provide for—
A. Advocacy and outreach activities for migratory children and their families, including informing such children and families of, or helping such children and families gain access to, other education, health, nutrition, and social services;
B. Professional development programs, including mentoring, for teachers and other program personnel;
C. Family literacy programs, including such programs that use models developed under Even Start;
D. The integration of information technology into educational and related programs; and/or/
E. Programs to facilitate the transition of secondary school students to postsecondary education or employment.
· Migratory children are not penalized in any manner by academic disparities among States and that they receive appropriate educational and supportive services that address their special needs. [NCLB Act 2001, Section 1301 (2)(3)].
· Migrant Program personnel will be actively involved in committees/meetings where decisions are made that may affect migrant students. This participation includes but is not limited to English Language Learners (ELL) Committees, Exceptional Student Education Individual Educational Plan (IEP) Meetings, Student Success Team (SST), Discipline/Expulsion Hearings, Attendance Hearings, Health Meetings, etc. [NCLB Act of 2001, Section 1304 (b)(1)(a)(b)(c)].
· PRIORITY FOR SERVICES—In providing services with funds received under this part, each recipient of such funds shall give priority to migratory children who are failing, or most at risk failing, to meet the state’s challenging state academic content standards and challenging state student academic achievement standards and whose education has been interrupted during the regular school. The State has determined that the following indicators shall be used to identify the children who should receive Priority for Services: A migratory child who:
A. Scored not proficient on the Florida state assessment or
B. Is an English Language Learner (ELL); or
C. Has an age/grade discrepancy; or
D. Was retained during the school year; or
E. Is at risk of failing to meet state graduation requirements in one of the following areas: or
i. An unweighted GPA of 2.0 or below, or
ii. Insufficient credits for promotion or graduation;
AND
Whose education has been interrupted during the regular school year.
· CONTINUATION OF SERVICES—Not withstanding any other provision of this part— A child who ceases to be a migratory child during a school term shall be eligible for services until the end of such term; A child who is no longer a migratory child may continue to receive services for 1 (one) additional year, but only if comparable services are not available through other programs; and secondary school students who were eligible for services in secondary school may continue to be served through credit accrual programs until graduation
Collaborative Partners
Identify federal (include Title programs particularly Title I, Part A, Title III, Title X), state, and local collaborative partners. For each partner briefly describe in a simple narrative,(1) the type and benefit of collaborative activities (e.g. facilities, resources, support services, etc.); (2) the type of program (e.g. federal, state, local partner, etc.); and (3) primary target groups to be served (e.g. migrant child, family, parent, out-of-school youth, etc.) [NCLB Act of 2001, Section 1304]
Partner / Type and Benefit of Collaborative Activities / Program Type(federal, state, local, etc.) / Primary Target Group(s) to be ServedTitle I, Part A will collaborate with Title II, Part A; Title III, Title VI / Will provide ongoing comprehensive professional development for K8 teachers in reading, math, and science. / Federal / K-8 teachers
Title I, Part A will collaborate with Title I Part C and Title II / Will provide effective parent involvement activities that address parenting, language skills, and student achievement in reading, math, science. / Federal / PreK - 12
Title I, Part A will collaborate with Title II, Part D / Will ensure effective use of technology in the classroom. to ensure effective use of technology in the classroom. / Federal / The targeted group is K8 in math, reading, and science.
Title I Parts A and C; Title II; Title Ill; and Title VI will collaborate / Will ensure that program activities support and address the mastery of the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards and Florida Standards. Activities are aligned to Florida Board of Education Strategic Imperative 3. / Federal / The grade levels targeted are PreK12 in reading, math, and science.
Title I, Part C will collaborate with Title I, Part A and Title III / Will ensure appropriate migrant support services that will enable PreK12 migrant students to participate effectively in school achievement activities. Migrant student participation in these activities will lead to mastery of the standards. / Federal / PreK12 migrant students
Title I collaborates with the local health department / Will provide CNAs in the Title I schools. / Federal / PreK12 migrant students
MidFlorida Credit Union / Donate books for students at W.E.S , ZSES,B.G.E., and H.E.S. They partnered with N.W.E.`s Kindergarten and provided a book for each student to promote reading. MidFlorida provides volunteers to read to students at ZSES and H.E.S. They provide resources for AR incentives and funding for training at HES. They also donate books for ZSES. / Local / Students in grades PreK5 benefit in this partnership.
Mosaic Phosphate Mines / Collaborates at N.W.E. in science fair exhibits, and provided judges for the science fair projects. Four Corners Mine purchases the Cool Cat T Shirts for awards at North as well as catering a lunch for teachers during Teacher Appreciation week. . At B.G.E., Mosaic participates in school projects such as painting, providing items for student awards, and assisting with teacher appreciation. Mosaic also donates shirts and prizes for the countywide competition, Battle of the Books, which encourages reading for 4th and 5th grade students. Mosaic South Fort Meade Mines donates a $500.00 gift card to BGE each year to assist with student incentives. Mosaic sponsors the Spirit of Community Award program at N.W.E. Students receive a framed certificate of accomplishment and a $35 gift card to Walmart. The purpose of the award is to recognize outstanding scholarship and citizenship in grades K5. At Hardee Junior High School, Mosaic has donated science supplies for all science classrooms. They also donated trees that the p.e. classes have planted for beautification and shade. MOSAIC purchased a pitching machine for the girls softball team. / Local / Students in grades PreK12 benefit in this partnership.
PhosChem, Mosaic, SME, and Jacobs / SME gave 16 $25 Gift cards and 6 $50 gift cards at the HJH Science Fair. PhosChem also provided teacher incentives at HJH. / Local / Students in grades 612 benefit in this partnership.
The Hardee Health Department / Department provides nurses/nurse aides in Hardee Schools for all students. (This benefits the students at Title I schools resulting in improved health services for students.) / Local / Students in grades PreK12 benefit in this partnership.
TriCounty Human Resources is a community based substance abuse prevention and treatment agency. / Provides counseling services to students with substance abuse related issues. / Local / Students in grades PreK12 benefit in this partnership.
The Hardee County Health Department / Employs a liaison for the H.J.H. School based "SWAT" (Students Working Against Tobacco) team. This benefits the students at Title I schools resulting in improved health services for students.) They also sponsored the KNOT (Kids Not on Tobacco, the precursor to SWAT) program for 5th graders at North. / Local / Students in grades 58 benefit in this partnership.
Heartland for Children, Heartland Rural Health Network,Healthy Start / Teen Pregnancy Prevention Alliance/Drug Prevention Coalition, and the Hardee County Health Department partner with H.J.H. to provide presentations on making healthy choices. (This benefits the students at Title I schools resulting in improved health services for students.) Provides information and services to pregnant mothers / Local / Students grades 6-8 Mothers of infants to children age five benefit in this partnership
Suncoast Credit Union / Donated WalMart gift cards for a new incentive called "WOW" to B.G.E. students for academic excellence, citizenship, etc. (This benefits the students at Title I schools resulting in recognition of students.) Donated $1,000 to HJH AVID that was used for field trips and tshirts. / Local / Students in grades PreK5 and Students in grades 68 benefit in this partnership.
Heartland Pediatric / The Heartland Pediatric award is a certificate and medal for one student in each class at W.E.S.. Additionally, one student per grade level is the recipient as an overall winner and is presented a plaque and gift card. The award is given for outstanding scholarship, citizenship, character, leadership, and service. / Local / Students in grades PreK5 benefit in this partnership.
Albritton Insurance Alan Jay Automotive / Both local businesses sponsored AR parties for WES students meeting their nine weeks goal. / Local / Students in grades K5 benefit in this partnership.
Walmart / Provided giveaways that were used as incentives for WES students (This benefits the students at Title I schools resulting in recognition of students.) / Local / Students in grades PreK5 benefit in this partnership.
Kids Pack / Provide food packs for our food insecure students over the weekends. (This benefits any food insecure students at the Title I schools.) / Local / Students in grades PreK5 benefit in this partnership.
Cat’s on Main / Provided gifts for teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week. / Local / K-5 Teachers
The Florida Center Healthy Families / Provides information and services to pregnant mothers. Educational classes are also provided regarding games and activities parents can play with their babies to increase brain growth. / Local / Mothers of infants to children age five benefit in this partnership.
East Coast Migrant Head Start / Provides information regarding their childcare services / Local / Parents of babies six weeks to five years old benefit in this partnership.
RCMA / Provides information regarding their childcare services. / Local / Parents of babies six weeks to five years old benefit in this partnership.
Career Source Heartland / Provides information regarding job positions available. Services and rights of migrant workers are also provided / Local / Migrant Farmworkers benefit from this partnership
Florida NonProfiting / Provides information regarding housing services available to migrant families. / Local / Farmworkers benefit from this partnership
Farmworker Career Development Program / Provides programs to help migrant farmworkers earn a GED, obtain a Vocational Certificate, or an AA, or AS degree. / Local / Migrant Farmworkers benefit from this partnership
South Florida State College / Provides information on services available to earn a GED and ELL classes. / Local / Anyone sixteen and over may benefit from this partnership.
Florida WIC / Provides information to parents regarding nutrition and food services that are provided to parents. / State / Parents of infants to children age five benefit in this partnership
Migrant Education Program (MEP) Annual Needs Assessment Process
In accordance with the NCLB Act of 2001, Section 1306, the local MEP annual needs assessment process will be described by answering the questions below: