Overview of Federal Funds Presentation to the Education Subcommittee of the Joint Committee on Ways & Means Brian Reeder, Assistant Superintendent February 2011 1
ODE s Role Regarding Federal Grants The Oregon Department of Education has major responsibilities for over two dozen federal grants. Its role includes the following: Develop, distribute and approve sub-grant applications. Calculate and distribute federal funds to eligible districts and programs. Communicate grant requirements and expectations to grantees. Monitor and support grantee compliance with requirements and expectations. Submit required reports to federal agencies. Implement corrective action in response to findings from federal audits and reviews. 2
Federal Expenditures History: 1999-2001 through 2009-11 $s in millions Biennium Department Special State School % YCEP/JDEP Grant-in-Aid TOTALS Operations Schools Fund* Change 1999-2001 $22.4 $0.4 $1.9 $553.4 - $578.1-2001-03 $27.7 $1.0 $2.7 $663.2 - $694.6 20% 2003-05 05 $32.1 $0.9 $2.4 $846.7 - $882.1 27% 2005-07 $45.4 $0.4 $2.9 $953.3 - $1,002.0 14% 2007-09 $46.4 $0.7 $1.8 $996.9 $113.3 $1,159.1 16% 2009-11** $50.5 $0.5 $1.9 $1,063.7 $344.5 $1,461.1 26% *Numbers represent federal stimulus funding (100% SFSF in 2007-09 and $227 million in SFSF and $118 million in Ed Jobs funding in 2009-11) **Estimated 3
Federal Funds Flow: 2007-09 Actuals U.S. Department of Education U.S. Department of Agriculture Oregon Department of Education State Agencies $10.7 Million U.S. Health & Human Services $1.2 Billion Other Local Providers $86.4 Million Special Schools $.7 Million < 0.1% Youth Corrections Education $1.8 Million 0.2% Office of Student Office of Educational Learning & Partnerships Improvement & $15.4 million Innovation $14.1 million Department Operations $46.4 Million 4.0% State School Fund (ARRA) $113.3 Million 9.8% Grant in Aid $996.9 Million 86.0% Office of Assessment & Office of Finance & Information Systems Administration $12.8 million $4.1 million Districts & ESDs $899.8 Million ESEA Child Nutrition Perkins ARRA IDEA to Districts IDEA EI/ECSE IDEA Regionals IDEA LTCT IDEA Hospital Other $402.3 $223.2 $13.4 $5.7 $192.2 $31.2 $28.8 $1.5 $.04 $1.5 4
Elementary & Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Grants: 2009-11 Regular Allocations* Grant Title 2009-11 Title I A Basic Grant for Low-Income and Disadvantaged $ 284 million Title I (1003-G) School Improvement $ 34.4 million Title I C Migrant Education $ 18.5 million Title I D At Risk Children (Neglected and Delinquent) $ 2.2 million Title II A Improving Teacher Quality $ 56.0 million Title II B Mth Mathematics ti and dsi Science Partnerships $ 3.5 million Title II D Enhancing Education through Technology $ 3.4 million Title III English Language Acquisition $ 15.9 million Title IV B 21st Century Learning Centers $ 21.9 million Title V B Charter Schools $ 10.0 million Title VI B Rural and Low Income Schools $ 2.2 million Title X Homeless Children $ 1.6 million *Includes ARRA funding if awarded in 2009-11 5
Elementary and Secondary Education Act Purpose Equity and Excellence - equal opportunity for all students to achieve to high standards and expectations Eligibility Federal funds are awarded through formula and competitive grants. 10 formula grants 2 competitive i grants Supplement, not supplant requirements apply. Formula funds are allocated by USED typically in July. A state submits a Consolidated State Application for review and approval by USED. 6
Title IA: Basic Grant Purpose Raising student achievement in high poverty schools Eligibility Formula grants are made to school districts based on poverty. 175 school districts receive Title IA funds. Types of Programs School-wide programs: to improve instruction throughout the entire school Targeted Assistance Programs: targeted services to selected students who are most at risk for failing 7
Title IA: Basic Award Amounts 2007-0808 Award - $121.4 million 2008-09 Award - $140.0 million 2009-10 Award - $138.6 million 2010-11 Award - $145.4 million ARRA Award - $93.7 million for grants over three years beginning in 2008-09 (in addition to the above amounts) 2011-12 Estimated Award - $146.8 million 8
General Allocation of Title IA: Basic Grant 95% of the money is allocated to districts. 1% is allowed for state administration. 4% is required for school improvement. 9
Uses of Title IA Resources in School Districts Additional certified teachers for reading and mathematics Additional coaches for reading and mathematics teachers Supplemental teaching resources and technology in reading and mathematics to meet standards Before- and after-school programs Summer school to increase learning time Parent involvement Professional learning teams use of data Collaborative teaching among Title IA and regular classroom teachers 10
Title I: School Improvement Grant Purpose Raise the achievement of students in Title I schools identified for improvement Eligibility Schools who failed to meet Adequate Yearly Progress two consecutive years in the same content area, in school attendance rate or graduation rate Selection Criteria: Tier I Schools Lowest achieving 5% of all schools receiving Title I funds Tier II Schools Lowest achieving 5% of middle or high schools eligible for but not receiving Title IA funds Tier III Schools Schools in Title I improvement status not included in Tier I 11
Title I: School Improvement Awards Federal Grant Award 2009-10 Regular Award - $5.3 million 2009-10 ARRA Award - $29.1 million 2010-11 Regular Award Estimated $5 million 2011-12 No estimate yet Recipients 12 schools within 7 school districts Range of Awards $1.4 million to $5.6 million over 3 years 12
Title IIA: Improving Teacher Quality Grant Purpose To increase student achievement by improving teacher quality Use of Title IIA Funds Support Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) Support school ldt data teams to assess/analyze academic and dbh behavior data dt to determine actions needed to help students learn Develop teachers skills in progress monitoring of student learning Train administrators on accessing and analyzing student data Provide mentoring for new teachers 13
Title IIA: Improving Teacher Quality Award Amounts 2009-10 Award - $27.9 million 2010-1111 Award - $28.1 million 2011-12 Estimated Award - $24.3 million 14
Reauthorization of ESEA Current Issues More flexibility to states and school districts to maximize innovation Reduction in state and local allocations Commitment to accountability What will that look like? Role of college and career ready standards Improved standards for educator effectiveness Timeline to complete reauthorization 15
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Commonly known as the federal stimulus program Its main purpose p was to create/retain jobs. (But states were advised to avoid a funding cliff. ) The federal government directed states to get dollars out quickly. Some flexibility was allowed BUT states had to meet maintenance-of-effort, supplement, not supplant and other requirements. ODE received over $700 million in additional funding for K-12 to help deal with the state s fiscal crisis BUT it was one-time. 16
State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF) Designed to prevent reductions in education and critical state services ODE received $341 million for 2008-09, 2009-10 and 2010-11. 100% of these funds were awarded to districts. Districts have until 9/30/11 to obligate the funds. Uses of grant funds must be tracked. States and schools must maintain auditable records. ODE reports quarterly on jobs created or retained. ODE also must provide monthly progress reports on efforts to collect data on indicators for the four education reform areas and make it publicly available. These are one-time funds. 17
Other Major Federal Grants Individuals with Disabilities Education Act will be covered in a subsequent presentation Child Nutrition Programs under the U.S. Department of Agriculture Education Jobs Fund used to mitigate cuts to State School Fund in 2009-11 $118 million in one-time funding 18