Title Services (I, I A&D, III)

CESA #1 staff will serve as the “Title Coordinator” for the district or school. Pricing is based on a percentage of a district or school’s Title allocation(s) and is available to districts or 2r charter schools. This service package includes:

• Review of current Title programming for quality and compliance
• Facilitation of the district or school’s ESSA spring planning meeting, including:
• Review and analysis of student data
• Development of Title program goals and objectives
• Facilitation of spring and fall consultation meetings between private and public school representatives and development of an ESSA Collaborative Agreement
• Completion of the ESSA Consolidated Application, including:
• Determining district or school level expenses and reservations
• Determining school building eligibility and allocations
• Developing all budgets, mid-year budget adjustments, and fiscal claims
• Negotiating grant approval with DPI consultants
• Submitting Title paperwork and reports to DPI

The Title I Network will incorporate equity, ESSA, implementation science and coordinated improvement planning, and family engagement into professional development and technical assistance to close achievement gaps so every student graduates college and career ready.  Title I Network services will include a base level of services to Title I districts and schools in the following five areas:

• Title I Application: Consultation with Title I coordinators regarding Title I law, programming, reporting requirements, and monitoring.
• Title I Coordinator Leadership:  Information and resources for Title I coordinators through one-on-one technical assistance, at least two regional meetings, and a Title I coordinator orientation.
• Support for Closing Achievement Gaps: Technical assistance and professional development opportunities to Title I districts and schools to close achievement gaps so that every student graduates career and college ready.
• Support for Priority and Focus Schools: Technical assistance and professional development events for Title I schools identified as "priority" or "focus" as defined under the new Wisconsin Accountability System or those needs identified by a regional needs assessment.
• Resources and Collaboration: Information and resources regarding local and statewide initiatives and agencies that can provide Title I related support.

Support is tailored to each school’s needs but may include updates and trainings on topics such as: Educator Effectiveness, Wisconsin Standards, WI Forward Exam, RtI, PBIS, literacy and math strategies, family and student engagement, etc.

The services that we provide include:

• Multiple on-site visits to get to know your schools, learn about your Title I programming needs, and provide support around Title I compliance and best practice
• Frequent opportunities to receive updates regarding Title I, to learn about required Title I components, and to network with other charters
• Frequent professional development opportunities to increase academic achievement for your students (focus on literacy and mathematics)
• Preparation for DPI monitoring of ESEA programs
• Building-level needs assessment and goal setting
• ESEA application support and/or application completion
• Completion and submission of required Title reports (e.g. Comparability, End of Year)