21st CCLC FY14 New Applicant Overview. January 24, 2013

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1 21st CCLC FY14 New Applicant Overview January 24, 2013

2 Participants Will Be Able To: Explain 21 st CCLC programming Explain Compliance and Performance Assessment Explain the Program Performance Objectives (PPO) Understand the components of the grant application Begin and complete the application process Explore additional resources

3 Important Dates Jan 24, 2013 Mandatory New Applicant Overview Jan 25, 2013 Mandatory Continuing Applicant Overview Feb 1, 2013 System Opens for Application Submission April 26, 2013 System Closes at 5:00 PM to Application Submissions May 3, 2013 Competitive Grant Reader Training Mid-May, 2013 Competitive Grant Read Jul 1, 2013 FY14 Grant Period Begins Jun 30, 2014 FY14 Grant Period Ends

4 ODE Systems SAFE (Secure Application for Enterprise) STARS (System to Achieve Results for Students) OEDS-R (Ohio Educational Directory System-Redesign) CCIP (Comprehensive Continuous Improvement Planning System)

5 OEDSR/CCIP Roles -CCIP Authorized Rep/Superintendent -CCIP Fiscal Rep/Treasurer Data Entry PT Data Entry FA Data View FA -Only CCIP Auth Rep/Superintendents, Treasurers and OEDS-R Administrators can give access

6 OEDSR Only Roles Roles -Program Manager-21 st Century Grant Site (1 per org/irn) -Coordinator-21 st Century Grant (1-3 per grant) Only CCIP Auth Rep/Superintendents, Treasures and OEDS-R Administrators can give access

7 Partnerships School Districts Community/Faith Based Orgs (CBO/FBO)

8 Eligible Applicants Local Education Agencies (LEA) Community or Faith-based organizations (CBO/FBO) Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) City or county government agencies For-profit corporations Other public or private entities

9 Program Performance Objectives Support locally-driven out of school programs that partner schools and community partners to impact: Student reading and math achievement Positive youth development Parent and family engagement

10 SMART Objectives Specific Meaningful/Measurable Achievable Relevant Time Specific To (increase/decrease) (what) by (number/%) among (whom) by (when) as measured by (how do you know).

11 Elementary & Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Waiver LEAs only eligible Up to 25% of funding may be utilized for during the academic day Expanded learning time is the time (minimum 300 hours) that an LEA extends the normal school day, week, or year.

12 ESEA (continue) LEAs must submit data to support the use of such funds for extended learning time. Extended learning time must provide activities that support high-quality expanded learning time in addition to activities conducted during non-school hours or periods when school is not in session..

13 ESEA Waiver Not Just More of the Same Provide supplemental science, reading, civics, or art instruction or other supplemental academic enrichment activities to students in the morning or afternoon to allow teachers to collaborate or plan. LEA working with a community partner, might use 21 st CCLC funds to extend it school week and incorporate enrichment activities, such as debate or college preparation, on either Saturday or a week day. Using 21 st CCLC funds to support expanded learning time should not be just more of the same.

14 Begin to Develop Partnerships Conduct needs assessment Develop a vision and mission statement Plan with the school principal/supt ofc Clarify expectations Build a program infrastructure Network with colleagues Read other awarded grants ( Think and plan with a business mind Begin sustainability planning from the start Adapted from Tips Provided by: Paul Young, former Executive Director West After School Center Lancaster, OH

15 Partnership Agreement Partnership agreement between applicant, primary partner & principal(s) Part of the Application process electronic signatures REQUIRED Assurances and Signatures via CCIP One Partner per grant application Template also available for your review via CCIP Documents Library

16 Target Population To primarily serve students who: Are from low academic achieving schools Come from economically disadvantaged families Grade levels One award per target population

17 FY 14 Competitive Priorities A Designated Focus or Priority School (Find List Here: 2012 ESEA Waiver Lists) Programs and sites located in the 21 st CCLC underserved Ohio counties (Counties that currently have no more than one 21st CCLC grant).

18 FY 14 Competitive Priorities The 21 st CCLC underserved counties are: Adams, Allen, Ashland, Auglaize, Butler, Carroll, Champaign, Clermont, Clinton, Columbiana, Coshocton, Crawford, Darke, Defiance, Erie, Fayette, Geauga, Greene, Guernsey, Hancock, Hardin, Harrison, Henry, Highland, Holmes, Huron, Logan, Madison, Medina, Mercer, Miami, Monroe, Morgan, Morrow, Noble, Ottawa, Paulding, Pike, Portage, Preble, Ross, Seneca, Trumbull, Union, Van Wert, Vinton, Warren, Washington, Williams, and Wyandot

19 FY 14 Competitive Priorities New sub-recipients that have not previously been awarded 21st CCLC funds or hosted a 21st CCLC program site Programs that focus on College and Career Readiness (i.e. College visits, assistance to families, SAT/ACT entry testing, and Career Exploration) Programs established on a Community Service Learning platform

20 Principles of Effectiveness Conduct a needs assessment including the school year and summer months data Establish program performance measures Programs should be based on Scientifically Based Research activities Conduct evaluations: Should be periodic and assess progress towards achieving goals Use results to refine, improve and strengthen programs Must be made available to the public upon request

21 Student Program Ingredients Math (req d) Reading/Literacy (req d) Art, music and cultural education activities Entrepreneurial education programs Tutoring services Limited English Proficient (LEP) programs that emphasize language skills and academic achievement Service Learning

22 Student Program Ingredients Con t STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Global Learning Expanded library service hours Health and nutrition programs College and Career Readiness Programs that provide assistance to students who have been truant, suspended or expelled

23 Hours of Operation / Program Calendar K-5 must operate at least 15 hours per week 6-12 must operate at least 12 hours per week No time requirements for breaks or summer Determine program start and end dates (Program must begin no later than October 15 th annually)

24 Licensing Initiate when grant is awarded prior to receiving grant award Programs that serve youth over the age of 15 are not eligible for licensing

25 Licensing Contacts Ohio Department of Job & Family Services (Community Based/Faith Based Organizations) Stephanie Shafer (614) Help Desk (866) , option 4 Ohio Department of Education (Local Educational Agencies) Marlene Fields marlene.fields@education.ohio.gov desk toll free

26 Nutrition Required to serve nutritious snack Cannot pay for food for snacks with grant funds Child Nutrition Programs NSL (National School Lunch Program -ASCP (After School Care Snack Program CACFP (Child and Adult Food Program) CACFP After School Snack Component

27 Nutrition Contacts Call: MEAL (6325) Website: -Click Learning Supports/Food and Nutrition/Potential New Child and Adult Care Program Sponsor or How To Become A School Meals Program Sponsor

28 Award Duration Five year period for approved grants Fourth & final years will be funded at 75% & 50% respectively Sustainability planning must start at the beginning Continuation Application needed for consecutive years

29 Governance/Administrative Expenditures Up to 15% of award -Goal setting -Fiscal -Hiring -Assessing and monitoring progress toward PPOs -Sustainability planning

30 Expenditures Must be: -Reasonable -Allowable -Necessary Use good common sense when making expenditure/obligation decisions

31 Allowable Use of Funds Transportation costs Curriculum materials Supplies, including computers/printers, pertaining to academic enrichment Staff salary and benefits Student incentives Program evaluation Youth development contractors Rent (reasonable and necessary/for afterschool activities only)

32 A Few Examples of Unallowable Expenditures Food (of any kind) for program needs Grant Writer Vehicle Purchase Building Purchase or major Repairs/Renovations

33 CCIP Application Deadline All applications (new & continuing) must be submitted via CCIP and Superintendent/CCIP Authorized Representative with Partnership Agreement approved by 5:00 PM on April 26, 2013 No applications, no matter what the reason, will be accepted after the deadline

34 Competitive Grant Read May 2013 Eligible & Qualified Independent Grant Readers/Raters Grant reads conducted electronically

35 Funding For State Fiscal Year 2014 (SFY14) (July 1, 2013 June 30, 2014) USDOE funds made available traditionally by early summer Ohio is allocated approximately $40 million annually (determined by USDOE) Minimum funding allocation: $50, Maximum funding allocation: $200, Awards are based on the quality of the applications Awards are contingent based on funding from the source

36 Awards Based On Amount of award from USDOE Continuing grantees allocations Cut score Quality of apps

37 Award Notification Final decisions will be made by approximately July 1, 2013 All applicants notified of funding decisions via CCIP All notifications and records for this grant must be maintained for 5 years beyond the conclusion of the grant for auditing and monitoring purposes, even if there is a change in staff.

38 Accountability/Evaluation Am I doing what I said I would do? How well am I doing? Does it make a difference?

39 Certified Teacher At least one must be associated with the grant who is required to oversee the quality of the 21 st CCLC academic curriculum. Responsibilities may include the development or approval of curriculum maps, daily lesson plans, etc. Only has to be certified in one area.

40 Application CCIP Planning Tool (Goals, Strategies, Action Steps) Funding Application (12 narrative responses) Step by step job aid for completing application on 21 st CCLC website

41 Important 21 st CCLC Terms Site Primary program locations (up to 3 sites per grant) Feeder School Schools students attend during school day Additional terms and acronyms located on 21 st CCLC webpage

42 Getting Started IRN (W-9) Vendor Information Form Electronic Deposit

43 Contact Information Shannon Teague Associate Director or Nina Pace - Grant Administrator (compliance, administrative, ccip, application process) Nina.pace@education.ohio.gov -or Joe Kujkowski Consultant (program) joseph.kujkowski@education.ohio.gov or Charlotte Jones-Ward Consultant (program) Charlotte.Jones-Ward@education.ohio.gov or Debra Shirley Consultant (program) Debra.shirley@education.ohio.gov or Connie Sims Data Coordinator Connie.sims@education.ohio.gov or

44 ODE Information 25 S. Front Street, Mail Stop 406 Columbus, Ohio Office: (toll free) Fax: > search term: 21st com/about-us/

45 Compliance Resources All sub-grantees are required to know and are held accountable to the rules and regulations that govern the 21 st Century grant: CCIP Assurances (40) U.S.DOE Federal Guidelines U.S.DOE Non-Regulatory Guidance EDGAR (Education Department General Administrative Regulations) USAS Manual OMB Circulars State Guidelines Ohio Revised Code & Ohio Administrative Code

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