2017 2018 School Redesign Fund Region One Education Service Center Office of School Improvement, Accountability and Compliance
Purpose of SRF Grant The purpose of the school redesign grant competition is to provide districts with resources to design and implement aggressive campus redesign plans in Title I lowperforming schools. The school redesign new and improved plans will provide an opportunity for districts to create learning environments that can substantially increase the likelihood of improved student achievement.
Purpose of SRF Grant
Eligible Applicants Current 2016-2017 Title I Priority and Focus schools that are not currently receiving Texas Title I Priority Schools (TTIPS) Cycle 4 or 5 grant funds Grant Funding Awarded for either 1) Implementation or 2) Planning & Implementation Source ESSA Title I Funds for School Improvement Approximately 5 10 awards Award range of $250,000 to $1.5 Million Possibility of continuation funding
Program Funding Up to 23 Months
Approach to increase number of students in highly rated campuses Program Description Comprehensive Bold
School Redesign Elements Close the low-performing campus and open a new school in its place as an indistrict campus charter that is managed by a charter school operator, charter management organization (CMO), or an education service provider (ESP
School Redesign Elements Identify a new school principal/leader and make comprehensive changes in the staff and instructional model. A new school principal or leader is defined as a candidate who either is newly appointed to the campus or has lead the campus for two academic years or fewer. Turnaround models that are supported by an external school redesign partner with evidence of success in similar schools will receive priority points
School Redesign Elements Close a low-performing campus and subsequently enroll students in higher-rated campuses.
Implementation Plan The implementation of the school redesign is phased in one or several grades-at-a-time, until the original campus has been replaced by the new model The implementation of the school redesign is phased in one or several grades-at-a-time, until the original campus has been replaced by the new model
Operational Flexibility Plan The applicant partners with a managing entity, such as a charter management organization, to operate the campus under terms of a performance contract
Operational Flexibility Plan The applicant, according to the district s campus charter authorization policy, authorizes an indistrict campus charter. The campus will include a performance contract between the district and the principal, equivalent chief operating officer, or independent governing body of the charter campus
Operational Flexibility Plan Applicants my create an innovation plan which, if approved, would outline exemptions from requirements imposed by the TEC that inhibit a full and effective implementation of the school redesign. The applicant will provide assurance that exemptions will be extended to the campus developing and implementing a school redesign
Operational Flexibility Plan The applicant provides assurance that the necessary operational flexibility will be provided to campus leaders and to the school redesign partner to fully develop and implement the school redesign program
Timeline
TEA Grant Opportunities http://burleson.tea.state.tx.us/grantopportunities/forms/grantprog ramsearch.aspx
Schedule #17 - PR 3a and 3b PR 3a and 3b: Redesign Models Applicants should identify which redesign model it intends to implement for the grant. Flexibility in relation to the definition as defined by SIG guidance. DSSI will post school redesign resources. Please monitor the DSSI website for more information. Highest priority is given to restarts supported by a school redesign partner. Restart Close the low-performing campus and open a new campus under a new managing entity. Turnaround Identify a new school principal/leader and make comprehensive changes in the staff and instructional model. Closure/Consolidation Close a low-performing campus and subsequently enroll students in higher-rated campuses.
Statutory Requirements The program guidelines outline the requirements related to the authorizing statute. These requirements will be addressed by applicants in Schedule #16.
Schedule #16 SR 1a: More information about campus improvement plan requirements can be found on the TEA Website: Priority, Focus, Reward Schools. Includes progress designated priority and focus schools. SR 1c: Applicants receiving Title I school improvement funds are required to use a rigorous review process to recruit, screen, select, and evaluate any external partners. Process question addressing the district s practices.
Program Requirements The program guidelines outline the eight requirements specific to the program. These requirements will be addressed by applicants in Schedule #17.
Schedule #17 - PR 4a and 4b PR 4a and 4b: Implementation Plan Applicants should identify which implementation plan it intends to utilize for the grant. DSSI will post school redesign resources. Please monitor the DSSI website for more information. Highest priority is given to a phasein approach to the school redesign. Phase-in Redesign The implementation of the school redesign is phased in one or several-grades-at-a-time, until the original campus has been replaced by the new model. Whole-school Redesign The implementation of the school redesign is phased in one or several-grades-at-a-time, until the original campus has been replaced by the new model.
Schedule #17 - PR 5a and 5b PR 5a and 5b: Operational Flexibility Plans ESSA requires applicants to modify, as appropriate, practices and policies to provide operational flexibility that enables full and effective implementation of the plans. Applicants should identify which operational flexibility plan it intends to implement for the grant. DSSI will post school redesign resources. Please monitor the DSSI website for more information. Highest priority is given to alternative management and campus charters. Operational Flexibility The extent to which the campus-level leadership has the authority to control staffing, curriculum, and general operations Operational Plans Alternative management Campus charter District of innovation Applicant assurance
Submitting Applications Notice of Intent to Apply should be submitted by June 5 th (Failure to notify TEA of the intent to apply will not disqualify the applicant) Application must be submitted to the TEA Document Control Center by 5pm on July 13 th ; detailed guidance can be found in the General & Fiscal Guidance Applicants should submit three applications (1 original and 2 copies) Required Attachment - Portfolio Plan Questionnaire
FAQs The following TEA staff member should be contacted with questions about the RFA, the grant program, or for assistance with the applicants conference: Doug Dawson, Manager, School Redesign Fund (SRF) Division of System Support and Innovation (DSSI) doug.dawson@tea.texas.gov Phone: (512) 463-2617 All questions must be submitted by May 26 th. Answers to questions will be recorded in the FAQ form, and the FAQ will be posted on June 5 th.
For more Information http://tea.texas.gov/dssi/ (512) 463-2617 DSSI@tea.texas.gov