iGrants Form Package 201 (Title I, Part A Application) Due Date
To provide additional time to submit Title I, Part A applications, we have extended the due date to September 30, 2021. This means Substantially Approvable Status (SAS) can be requested anytime on or before September 29, 2021.
FP 201 Webinar Recording Available
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Access the recording of the FP 201 Webinar on the Profile page of the current FP 201. The FP Webinar Handout (also on the Profile page) includes the presentation slides. |
Title I, Part A | LAP Virtual Office Hours
Title I & LAP Office Hours are open to all Local Educational Agencies (LEAs). No registration is needed. Title I and LAP staff will be available to answer questions and provide technical assistance to meet your needs. We look forward to your participation.
If you have any questions, contact us at title1a@k12.wa.us.
 Online Learning—Options to Meet Student Needs
This presentation will focus on:
- How to secure state approval for online learning.
- How districts can integrate online learning.
- How districts can assist students with accessing online learning options.
- How districts can support students with online learning.
- How online courses can be used to meet students' needs.
- How students can participate in non-traditional enrollment options.
Presenters:
- Nicole Gonzales, Manager, Online Learning, Alternative Learning at OSPI
Who should register: Online Learning leaders, Learning & Teaching leaders, Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) leaders, family liaisons, counselors.
October 12, 2021 | 9:30–10:30 am | Online Zoom| Register
If you have any questions, please contact us at Title1a@k12.wa.us.
PFE Website, Resources, and Downloadable Guides
The Title I, Part A PFE website provides LEAs and schools with a variety of tools and guidance, such as parent notifications, templates, checklists, as well as best practices around engaging families. The PFE website is divided into the components below, and is designed to help you with the implementation of PFE program requirements. The templates included in the following sections, can be modified for online use. Some sections are divided by LEA Role and School Role.
Our library of downloadable guides will help parents and families understand school improvement; how Title I, Part A works; what to expect from the school and district; and how to encourage academic achievement.
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Reminder of Upcoming September Webinars
Annual Parent and Family Engagement (PFE) in Title I, Part A Webinar
This webinar is designed to help LEAs and schools prepare for requirements for the 2021–22 school year. Title I, Part A staff will explain and clarify the requirements, as well as provide strategies and resources to meet compliance.
September 21 | 10:00–11:30 am | Online Zoom | Register
Engage All Families Through a Multi-Tiered Approach
Together, let’s explore a multi-tiered approach to PFE strategies, including the indicators for intervention and increased support, and the roles for families.
Participants will create a plan for implementing a multi-tiered approach to PFE in their programs and practices aligned with goals for student growth and learning.
Presenters:
- Hadley Bachman, The Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center, Ohio State University
- Barbara Boone, The Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center, Ohio State University
September 28 | 10:00–11:30 am | Online Zoom | Register
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
If you have any questions, please contact us at Title1a@k12.wa.us.
Radical Family Engagement Cohort
 Radical Family Engagement (RFE) isn't just about attendance at Back-to-School Night or parent volunteers. RFE is about truly engaging parents in their children's school process by building relationships and changing mindsets. Engage parents as authentic partners and start leveraging a child's first and most important teacher, their parents.
Let's turn the apple cart upside down together. Let's get radical!
Dates: September 24, 2021–June 2022
Location: Virtual & Face-to-Face
Registration Fee:
Nonmember Price: $2,500
AASA Member Discounted Price: $2,000
Not a member? Join Now to save $500!
For more information visit AASA website.
Save the Date! Annual McKinney-Vento Training
(Education of Homeless Children and Youth)
The OSPI Homeless Education Office is pleased to announce the 2021 date(s) for our Annual McKinney-Vento Training!
October 5–6 & 26–27 (repeat of October 5–6)
This year we are happy to welcome Patricia Julianelle from SchoolHouse Connection as our presenter/facilitator. SchoolHouse Connection (SHC) is a national non-profit organization working to overcome homelessness through education. They provide strategic advocacy and practical assistance to state and local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, homeless service providers, and youth. SHC’s team has over six decades of combined experience with implementation of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and best practices in the education of children and youth experiencing homelessness.
Day One: (9 am–Noon) Three-hour virtual workshop featuring a McKinney-Vento overview, program implementation, working through the challenges of COVID, the American Rescue Plan Act, best practices in serving students experiencing homelessness, panel presentations, and much more!
Day Two: (9–10:30 am) Ninety minute virtual workshop featuring partner presentations offered by a variety of key supporters and critical partners who are working to support children and youth in homeless situations, plus an informative Q&A session to wrap up the two-day event!
Full Agenda and Registration Details Coming Soon!
If you have any questions, please contact OSPI Homeless Education Office at homelessed@k12.wa.us
Reporting Reminders
Before LAP funds are released for the 2021–22 school year, LEAs must have:
- Submitted form package (FP) 218 in iGrants.
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Submitted* LAP end-of-year (EOY) report for school year 2020–21 in EDS.
It is important for LEAs to follow each step of the user guides included as resources below. There are special instructions for completing the Fund Allocation tab in the EOY Report. Due to legislative changes, this tab requires a “No” response to mark the application complete. LEAs will then submit a separate FP 218 to accept funds for the 2021–22 school year.
* The requirement has been adjusted to provide maximum flexibility to districts in response to the functionality issues with the EOY report.
Due Dates:
- FP 218–September 9, 2021
- LAP EOY Report–September 30, 2021
To start receiving LAP funding in September, please complete the above tasks by September 19. The remaining apportionment deadlines are October 18, November 15, and December 16. December 16 is the last possible date for LEAs to meet the requirements for accessing LAP funds in 2021–22.
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Family Income Survey
Even though LEAs participating in CEP are no longer required to collect the free and reduced price lunch applications, family income data needs to be collected. This can be achieved through the Family Income Survey. This survey is available on the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) and Title I, Part A webpage. Without this income data, the loss of E-rate, LAP, and other state funding could be significant. Please review the resources below for more information.
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K–2 Screening & Intervention (Dyslexia)
LAP base funds may be used to meet the requirements of the K–2 Screening and Intervention law in accordance with LAP emergency rules. This allowability includes funding screeners recommended by the Dyslexia Advisory Council as well as interventions required under RCW 28A.320.260(3) to support K–2 students who show indications of below grade level literacy development or indications of, or areas of weakness associated with, dyslexia. You can find more resources on screening tools and best practices below.
The Dyslexia Advisory Council has recommended the RAN/RAS published by Pro-Ed and distributed by Gander Publishing as best practice for Washington School Districts. While using a different RAN assessment is allowable for 2021–22, LAP base funds can only be used to purchase recommended screeners. A different RAN/RAS assessment, however, can be purchased utilizing other funds.
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HB 1208 (2021) Resources
LAP has created the resources below to help LEAs and schools understand the changes to LAP as a result of the passage of HB 1208 (2021).
These statutory changes impact OSPI rules for LAP under chapter 392-162 WAC. The agency has completed emergency rulemaking to align the rules with the provisions of HB 1208 (2021) and has initiated the regular rulemaking process. If you are interested in providing input on definitions, please contact LAP@k12.wa.us.
Find the above resources in the teal box on the LAP webpage. If you have any questions, please reach out to LAP@k12.wa.us.
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CPR monitoring in 2021–22 will continue to focus on reviews that remain open from the 2020–21 school year and before. A limited number of new reviews will be conducted with ten LEAs selected based on our annual risk assessment and the “big four” LEAs (based on federal fund allocation). LEAs in ESD Regions 121 and 171 will not be included for CPRs this year unless they are selected by our risk assessment. The CPR monitoring cycle remains on pause in response to the ongoing pandemic and changes being considered for the CPR process as a whole. LEAs selected for CPR will be notified soon via email, and the full list of LEAs selected will be posted to the CPR webpage in September. Monitoring will continue for all LEAs through grant management, reporting, and technical assistance activities. Find more information in Bulletin 048-21.
If you have any questions, please contact Timothy McNeely at timothy.mcneely@k12.wa.usor 360-725-6234.
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For more information regarding the Title I, Part A, Learning Assistance Program (LAP), and Consolidated Program Review (CPR) please visit us on the web. Contact us at Title1A@k12.wa.us, LAP@k12.wa.us, timothy.mcneely@k12.wa.us (CPR) or 360-725-6100. The agency TTY number is 360-664-3631.
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