SAVING AND CREATING JOBS AND SAVING AND CREATING JOBS AND REFORMING EDUCATIONREFORMING EDUCATION

U.S. Department of EducationU.S. Department of EducationJune 12, 2009June 12, 2009

All ARRA funds must be tracked separately with the following reporting requirements: Quarterly reports on financial information and

how funds are being used Estimated number of jobs created Recipients must report information on sub-

recipients Reporting procedures being developed for

use by states to capture required information

Transparency allows opportunity to quantify/define goals and mobilize support for improving results for all students

State Stabilization – $32.5 billion (67% based on approvable application)

Released April 1 IDEA, Parts B & C – $6.1 billion (50%) Title I, Part A – $5 billion (50%) Vocational Rehabilitation – $270 million (50%) Independent Living – $52.5 million (100% of formula

monies; $87.5 million in competitive grants to follow)

Released April 10 Homeless Youth – $70 million (100%) Impact Aid – $40 million (100% of formula monies;

$60 million in competitive grants to follow)

Pell & Work Study – $17.3 billion (100%) State Stabilization – $16.1 billion (33%) IDEA , Parts B & C – $6.1 billion (50%)  Title I, Part A – $5 billion (50%) Title I School Improvement – $3 billion (100%) Enhancing Education through Technology – $650 million

(100%) Vocational Rehabilitation – $270 million (50%) Statewide Data Systems – $250 million (100%) Teacher Incentive Fund – $200 million (100%) Teacher Quality Enhancement – $100 million (100%)

“Race to the Top” – $4.35 billion competitive grants to States making most progress toward the assurances

“Investing in What Works and Innovation” – $650 million competitive grants to LEAs and non-profits that have made significant gains in closing achievement gaps to be models of best practices

2010 grant awards will be made in two rounds – late 2009, 2010

Overview of approach Specific data metrics required on the four

assurances Transparency on state and local progress

toward reforms will help drive conversations and focus action

Metrics available for public comment in the Federal Register

In application for phase two stabilization funds, states will provide plan for collecting and reporting these data

Teacher effectiveness and ensuring that all schools have highly qualified teachers

Number and % of teachers in the highest-poverty and lowest-poverty schools in the state who are highly qualified

Number and % of teachers and principals rated at each performance level in each LEA’s teacher evaluation system

Number and % of LEA teacher and principal evaluation systems that require evidence of student achievement outcomes

Higher standards and rigorous assessments that will improve both teaching and learning

Most recent math and reading NAEP scores Action steps to improve assessments Valid, reliable measures for ELLs and students with

disabilities test in math and English Language Arts (ELA)

% of ELLs and students with disabilities tested in math and ELA

Number and % of students who graduate and complete one year of college

Intensive support, effective interventions, and improved student achievement in schools that need it the most For schools in restructuring status:

Number of schools that demonstrated substantial gains in achievement, closed, or consolidated

Number of schools initially in the bottom 5% that demonstrated substantial gains in student achievement, closed, or consolidated

Number and % of schools that have made progress in math and ELA

For charter schools: Number operating, number closed for academic reasons, and presence of charter caps

Better information to educators and the public, to address the individual needs of students and improve teacher performance

Statewide data system includes elements of America COMPETES Act

All teachers in math and ELA in tested grades receive timely data and estimates of individual teacher impact on student achievement to inform instruction

Will the proposed use of ARRA funds: Drive results for students? Increase capacity? Accelerate reform? Avoid the funding “cliff” and improve longer-

term productivity? Foster continuous improvement?

Improving teacher effectiveness and equitable distribution of highly qualified teachers

Restructure personnel procedures to improve teacher quality and fill hard-to-staff positions

Redesign professional development and train effective teachers as great coaches and mentors

Establish and implement a fair and reliable teacher evaluation system

Developing rigorous standards and high-quality assessments

Increase student participation in rigorous college and career courses

Develop and adopt valid and reliable formative assessment systems

Purchase or adapt high quality curriculum aligned to standards with embedded assessments

Turning around low-performing schools Close and re-open schools with new

leadership and staff, new instructional programs, and expanded learning time

Create summer programs and 9th grade academies so that students are equipped to succeed in algebra and college-preparatory classes

Launch a comprehensive literacy program

Establishing data systems and using data for improvement

Develop or enhance data systems that provide teachers information on student progress

Train educators to use data for decision-making to improve instruction

Implement online Individual Education Program (IEP) aligned to standards

Improving results for all students Strengthen early learning programs Use technology to improve teaching and

learning Increase student awareness of college and

career options and provide transition supports Invest in school modernization that advances

up-to-date science labs, energy efficiency, community, and early childhood facilities

State Set vision and policy context Align use of ARRA funds Support for districts to advance reforms Monitor to ensure appropriate uses of funds

District and School Develop coherent and focused plans Use data for continuous improvement Seize the opportunity to use funds differently

Parents and Community Ask the right questions Examine data Partner with schools for improvement

Publishing Industry-- Support materials for new standards and assessments.-- Materials and support for lowest performing schools.-- Packaging technology and materials that can provide enduring support to schools.-- Get serious about fewer, higher standards and learning goals.

ARRA Resources and Guidance: http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/leg/recovery/index.html#appsSFSF

SFSF Questions: State.fiscal.fund@ed.gov IDEA Questions:

IDEArecoverycomments@ed.gov Title I Questions: oese@ed.gov Inspector General Questions: rich.rasa@ed.gov Independent Living and Vocational Rehabilitation

Questions: RSARecoverActComments@ed.gov