NCLB

No Child Left Behind

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


Academic Intervention Services
  1. Since there is no "Math" certification for elementary, is it reasonable to assume that Elementary Certification is acceptable for providing Math AIS services?
  2. If someone is providing AIS services in grade 7 for only 1 period a day, and is certified in K-6, would that be acceptable, as 1 period outside of their area?
Accountability
  1. Please detail the accountability statuses for the district and schools in my district.
  2. If the accountability status lists aren't available prior to August 31, should we assume the 2008-09 status for each building and include SES and School Choice in our budget? 
Highly Qualified  Teachers
  1. Regarding Title I, 5% professional development set-aside because there was less than 100% highly qualified teachers: What items can be included in the 5%? 
  2. When we look at our staff relative to being "highly qualified", are we looking for CORE areas only?
  3. What content area does the State look for with our AIS teachers?  For example, is Elementary Certification acceptable for someone providing AIS in K-6, or would the State be looking for Literacy Certification?  (It is a bit difficult sometimes, since certification areas and tenure areas do not align.)
  4. For the required set-aside for non-highly qualified Teachers:
    What procedures do we follow if we reported on one teacher who was not highly qualified last year and that teacher is still not highly qualified during the 09-10 school year?
  5. When and where do we find the highly qualified 2008-09 numbers?
  6. Do we base whether we need to set- aside Professional Development funds for HQ based on the 2008-09 numbers or the number projected for 2009-10?
Private Schools
  1. How is the Title I private school student set-aside calculated and what are the uses for the funds?
  2. Please clarify funding to private schools.
  3. In consulting with our non-public schools, what are their options when they do not receive enough funding to support a Title I teacher?  If they receive funds from outside districts and do not know their allocation prior to submitting the grant, how do they report it on their participation form?
Webinars
  1. Is there a posted webinar for the ’09-‘10 Consolidated Application?  We can only locate the webinar for ’08-’09.

Parental Involvement

  1. Do we submit the Parental Involvement Policy if no changes have occurred for the 2009-10 school year? 
  2. Does the sample letter for the Parent's Right (Title I-A) To Know need to be submitted again?  Since I took over this task last year, I have not been able to find this letter in the files. Can you explain what is required to be stated in this letter?

Neglected and Delinquent

  1. Is there a separate list of allowable and unallowable expenses for Institutions with Delinquent students (Title ID) allocations, as opposed to the Title IA allocations?
  2. What special provisions are there for Special Act School Districts? 
  3. How should I handle left over funds from 2008-09 from the Catholic schools and juvenile facilities?
    They haven’t spent all of their funds. How long do I carry these funds?
  4. Can you please explain the amount set-aside for neglected students?

Title II A

  1. Regarding Title IIA, please provide an explanation of the class size reduction positions as well as coaching or mentoring positions.
  2. Can Title II-A funds be carried over from the ‘08-‘09 year to ‘09-‘10?

Title III

  1. Will the Consolidated Application include Title III-A Immigrant allocations?
  2. For school districts who submitted the two year AMAO (Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives) mprovement Plan, what are the procedures for the 2009-10 school year for completing the Title III?

Title IV

  1. Will there be Title IV funds?

Title V

  1. Do we complete the Title V- Innovative Programs this year (’09-‘10)?
  2. Will districts be able to utilize transferability to Title V in 2009-2010?

McKinney-Vento, Homeless

  1. What are the requirements for homeless student allocations?

Maintenance of Effort (MOE)

  1. Please explain MOE.

Title I Supplement

  1. When will the Title I Application Supplement be available?
  2. Can we use last year’s Consolidated Application and the Title I supplement and fill them out?
  3. I would like to know the last day that changes in the Title I Allocations can occur after approval of the FS-10's.

2009-10 Consolidated Application Update

  1. Please list any commonly missed areas or common errors.
  2. Can you provide websites and contact information for technical assistance?
  3. How different will the page numbers on the 2009-10 Consolidated Application Update be from last year? 
  4. Will the application still be available at the NCLB web site or must we download it from SEDDAS?
  5. We would appreciate a general overview of the process.  In addition, can you provide information on any training sessions for Title I, IIa, IId, III, IV and UPK coordinators?

General

  1. What changes have been made in the application process?
  2. Can you give examples of outstanding budget narratives?
  3. I need to verify that the correct BEDS Codes are being used across each Title Award.
  4. How is the application different for a school identified as a "School in Need of Improvement" Year One?
  5. How is poverty calculated for funding purposes?
  6. My allocation has been decreasing dramatically for the past three years. Is this happening to everyone and why?
  7. Regarding the Title I Supplement: What is the best method for determining cost per pupil?
  8. If an LEA is no longer eligible for Title I, Part A, can we use Transferability of the use of funds from other Titles for I-A purposes?
  9. How long are we required to keep the old Consolidated Applications on file?
  10. Our Tech Plan has been approved until 2012 pursuant to the requirements of the FCC's e-rate.  Will that acceptance count for Title II?
  11. How can I fund someone to serve as an attendance officer at the middle level?
  12. When will the application materials be available on-line for the consolidated grants?
  13. Can we obtain an audio recording of the workshop?
  14. When will allocations be available?
  15. What are the requirements (re: allocations/transportation costs/etc.) for schools required to offer School Choice?
  16. As someone new to the Consolidated Application, will there be additional training or support in Albany this summer?
  17. Our district is looking for specific guidelines on allowable professional salaries and professional development; also specific guidelines on supplement/supplant.
Last Updated: September 8, 2009