M-SCS Charter Schools ESSA Programmatic Training

Overview

• Focus on ESSA compliance for M-SCS charter schools.
• Topics include Title I meeting protocols, family engagement, and documentation.
• Goal: Equip with knowledge for federal education program implementation.

Agenda

1. Annual Title I Meeting
   • Mandatory gathering protocols and documentation procedures.
2. School Improvement Plan
   • Strategic planning for academic progress.
3. Family Engagement
   • Parent participation initiatives.
4. Parent Notification
   • Required disclosures and communication guidelines.
5. Additional Program Requirements
   • McKinney Vento, Federal Equipment, Migrant Educational Program, etc.

Title I Annual Meeting

• Purpose: Inform parents about school participation in Title I, Family Engagement, and more.
• Requirements:
  • Minimum two meetings annually (morning and evening).
  • Submit documentation to Title I Crate by Sept 12, 2025.

Invitation

• Title: "Annual Title I Meeting"
• Sessions: At least two (morning and evening).
• Language: Accessible in primary languages.
• Purpose: Clearly stated.

Agenda

• Must be a stand-alone meeting.
• Include time allocations and presenter details.
• Allow time for questions and feedback.

Sign-In Sheets

• Include meeting details and contact info.

Detailed Report

• Document meeting times, content, questions, and follow-ups.

Family Engagement Requirements

• Family Engagement Plan Revision

  • Annual meeting to revise plan.
  • Documentation uploaded by Sept 12, 2025.
  • Post revised plan on school website.

• School Parent Compact Revision

  • Annual meeting for revision.
  • Documentation and posting requirements same as Engagement Plan.

Parent Notification Requirements

• Parents Right to Know
  • Inform parents about teacher qualifications.
  • Upload and post notifications by Sept 12, 2025.
• Teacher Qualification Notifications
  • Notify if taught by uncertified teacher for 4+ weeks.

School Improvement Planning

• Aligns curriculum and resources with Title I.
• Timeline: Key Dates
  • May 6, 2025: SIP Overview Training
  • June 5 & 12, 2025: Guided Workshops
  • August 1, 2025: SIP due for review
  • August 15, 2025: Receive Advisor feedback
  • August 29, 2025: Final Submission Due
  • September 12, 2025: Post Approved SIP

Additional Program Requirements

• McKinney Vento Documentation

  • Staff PD and documentation by Sept 12, 2025.

• Implementation Checks

  • Compliance checks and corrective actions due.

• Federal Equipment Compliance

  • Audit documentation by May 29, 2026.

• Semi-Annual Certifications

  • Upload by due date.

• Migrant Occupational Survey Documentation

  • Annual completion and record maintenance.

• Primary Home Language Documentation

  • Survey completed at enrollment and kept on record.

Charter Finance Team

• Key personnel include:
  • Virginia Rodgers, Director
  • Kim Adams, Senior Manager
  • Tanya Dolman, Senior Advisor
  • Wanda Albright, Advisor
  • Others in accounting roles.

Questions?

• Reach out to Charter Finance Team for assistance.