Greetings LEA Colleagues,

We hope that this message finds you well. 11 LEAs have been selected for FY24-25 monitoring for Title I, Title II, Title III, Title IV, and ESSER.

The LEA Monitoring Schedule is located here.

If your LEA has not been selected for monitoring during this cycle, no further action is needed. 

For the 11 LEAs that have been selected for monitoring, please plan to attend the following training session:

Please save the date - a mandatory training session will take place on October 14, 2024 from 10:00-12:00.

The training will be delivered via Microsoft Teams:

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Please register for this session in PDMS in order to receive PD credit hours - Course 28499, Section 86292:

Please feel free to reach out with any questions that you may have.

Thank you,

DDOE Title Programs and Grant Support Workgroup

302-857-3353

marc.edery@doe.k12.de.us

Greetings LEA Colleagues,

Please note that final allocations and OEC rates have been updated in the FY2025 Consolidated Grant Application (CGA).

The first (voluntary) LEA due date for submitting the CGA is on July 15, 2024. LEAs are not required to make a submission on this date. LEAs that choose to submit on this date will be able to re-code back to July 15, 2024.

The FY2025 CGA Timeline/Calendar is located here

Please feel free to reach out for technical assistance at any time.

DDOE Program Manager contact information is located here

Thank you,

DDOE Title Programs and Grant Support Workgroup

302-857-3353

Good Afternoon, Opportunity Fund Leads,

As referenced in our Opportunity Fund Kick-Off and TA Sessions, the FY25 Opportunity Fund will become available in eGrants tomorrow, June 7th at 8 a.m.  If you require assistance or have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.  Below you will find the links to all of the materials that were sent out after our TA session for your reference.  We encourage you to take a look at these resources, specifically the Opportunity Fund Considerations document to support you in making spending decisions. 

FY25 Opportunity Fund TA Presentation

FY25 Opportunity Fund Considerations Document

Regulation 702

We look forward to reviewing your applications and learning about the great ways your schools are using these targeted funds to support your students experiencing poverty and/or your students who are multilingual learners.

Best,

Maria Rodriguez

Multilingual Learner, Education Associate
Delaware Department of Education
401 Federal Street, Suite 2
Dover, DE 19901
P. 302.735.4097
Maria.Rodriguez@doe.k12.de.us

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Biden-Harris Administration Releases Resources to Support Preschool Expansion and Early School Success

Guidance Advances President Biden’s Work to Invest in Early Learning

Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) released guidance for how states, local educational agencies (LEAs), and schools can use Title I funds to expand access to high-quality preschool for three- and four-year olds in a range of quality settings including schools, Head Start, and community-based organizations. This guidance will help ensure more children can experience early school success, and it encourages more schools across the nation to better set up kindergarten to be a sturdy bridge between the early years and the early grades. The Biden-Harris Administration has secured historic educational investments, including an additional $1.9 billion in annual funding for the Title I program since 2021. U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will highlight this announcement today during a visit to an early childhood center in New Jersey.

“High-quality, early learning opportunities are proven bridges to later academic success—and every child deserves access,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. “With the resources we’re releasing today, the Biden-Harris Administration is helping states, LEAs, schools, and communities to reach more historically underserved children with high-quality preschool programs, strengthen community partnerships, and find strategies and tools to best support educators and staff. I’m proud that the Department is a partner in raising the bar on quality and access so that more children can benefit from expanded early learning opportunities and lay the path for early school success.” 

Given the clear link between high-quality preschool and student achievement, the Department has revised its Non-Regulatory Guidance on Serving Preschool Children Through Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) to help states, local educational agencies (LEAs), and schools leverage these critical resources to expand access to preschool and enhance program quality. The last time this guidance was revised was in 2012, prior to the most recent reauthorization of the ESEA in 2015. The release of this guidance also follows the release of the President’s Executive Order to Increase Access to High-Quality Care and Supporting Caregivers, which directed the Department of Education to update its guidance on how schools and local educational agencies could expand access to high-quality preschool. The Department is coordinating these efforts with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to ensure quality preschool is available through a variety of settings to meet the needs of all families.

The guidance includes information on how local and state education agencies can partner with local preschool programs, Head Start, and other community-based organizations to expand access to preschool opportunities through layering and braiding federal, state, and local funds. The revised guidance further describes how Title I funds can be used to support the professional development and growth of early educators. The revised guidance also highlights ways to meet the developmental and linguistic needs of preschool students, especially children with disabilities and English learners, which is essential to achieving educational equity.  

Expanding access to high-quality preschool has been a core priority for the Biden-Harris Administration since Day One. High-quality preschool is an effective strategy to improve academic and other outcomes for every student and prepare children for elementary school, and beyond. Research shows that when students from low-income backgrounds receive two years of high-quality preschool, followed by high-quality, instructionally aligned, full-day kindergarten, achievement gaps close and students are more likely to succeed in school and graduate from high school. The revised guidance will help schools expand high-quality preschool for more students by providing actionable information on how LEAs can utilize Title I, as well as other federal funds like Title III and IDEA Part B, to reach more children. The skills and knowledge that children acquire in their early years are the building blocks for life. By expanding access to high-quality preschool, coordinating transitions to kindergarten, and supporting teachers who educate our youngest learners, more students can have the opportunity to experience early school success, resulting in more students reaching third grade benchmarks that are crucial for high school graduation and future success. 

The Non-Regulatory Guidance on Serving Preschool Children Through Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as Amended and accompanying Early School Success Dear Colleague Letter provide more details about how states and local leaders can ensure opportunities for all young learners.

Dear Title IV, Part A District Coordinators,

We are delighted to share with you the Connect & Collaborate Café Schedule of meetings for Title IV, Part A for the 2023-2024 school year.  These meetings are designed to facilitate information sharing and resource exchange among LEAs, as well as to provide guidance and support for conducting the required Comprehensive Needs Assessments and completing the Consolidated Grant Application Title IV, Part A.

The Connect & Collaborate Café Schedule of Meetings for the 2023-2024 school year is as follows: 

Tuesday, December 5, 2023, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The meeting was held at the Delaware Department of Education’s Collette Education Resource Center, located at 35 Commerce Way, Suite 1, in the DOE West Teleconference Room, Dover, Delaware.

Tuesday, March 19, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the Delaware Department of Education’s Collette Education Resource Center, located at 35 Commerce Way, Suite 1, in the DOE West Teleconference Room Dover, Delaware.

Tuesday, June 4, 2024, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.  The meeting password is Title IV-A.  The meeting will be a virtual meeting. 

Please join using the link below:

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To register for these meetings, please send an email to charita.jackson-durosinmi@doe.k12.de.us with the names and titles of those from your district who will be in attendance.  Registration is required. All LEAs are encouraged to participate.

We look forward to seeing you at the Connect & Collaborate Café and working together to improve student outcomes.

Thank you,

Charita Jackson-Durosinmi

We are excited to share with you the schedule of meetings for the Migrant Education Program (MEP) for the 2023-2024 school year. These meetings are designed to provide you with information, guidance, updates, resources, and support for serving the educational needs of migrant children and youth in Delaware.

Schedule of MEP Liaison Meetings:

November 28, 2023, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. This meeting was held via Webex. 

 February 27, 2024, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. This meeting will be held via Webex. To join the meeting, please click on the link below or copy it into your browser. The meeting password is MEP2024.

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May 28, 2024, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. This meeting will be held in-person at the Collette Education Resource Center, DOE West Teleconference Room, Dover, DE. Please register for this meeting in PDMS using Course - 32188 Section – 74717. Registration opens November 28, 2023, and closes May 15, 2024.

 We look forward to seeing you at these meetings, hearing your valuable feedback and collaborating with you to ensure the success of the MEP in your districts. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at charita.jackson-durosinmi@doe.k12.de.us or (302) 857-3333. 

Thank you for your dedication and commitment to the MEP and the migrant students and families in Delaware.

Charita Jackson-Durosinmi

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Dear Title IV, Part A District Coordinators,

You are invited to attend our first “Connect & Collaborate Café” being held on December 5, 2023, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.  The event will be held at the Delaware Department of Education’s Collette Education Resource Center, located at 35 Commerce Way, Suite1, in the DOE West Teleconference Room, Dover, Delaware.

The purpose of this collaboration is to share information and resources that will support LEAs in conducting their required Comprehensive Needs Assessments and the implementation of a new process for the state’s collection of districts’ comprehensive needs assessments.  This is a great opportunity to learn from each other and exchange best practices.

To register for this session, please send an email to charita.jackson-durosinmi@doe.k12.de.us with the names and titles of the those from your district who will be in attendance.  Registration is required.  All LEAs are encouraged to participate. 

A second Connect & Collaborate Café will be held in the spring of 2024 – March 5, 2024.  The focus of this collaboration will be The Timely Completion and Submission of the Consolidated Grant Application – Title IV, Part A.  More information to follow.

We look forward to seeing you at the Connect & Collaborate Café and working together to improve student outcomes.

Thank you!

Attention MEP District Liaisons

We are excited to share with you the schedule of quarterly meetings for the Migrant Education Program (MEP) for the 2023-2024 school year. These meetings are designed to provide you with information, guidance, updates, resources, and support for serving the educational needs of migrant children and youth in Delaware.

Schedule of Quarterly MEP Liaison Meetings: 

November 28, 2023, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. This meeting will be held via Webex. To join the meeting please click on the link below or copy it into your browser. The meeting password is MEP2023.

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February 27, 2023, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. This meeting will be held via Webex. To join the meeting, please click on the link below or copy it into your browser. The meeting password is MEP2023.

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May 28, 2023, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. This meeting will be held in-person at the Collette Education Resource Center, DOE West Teleconference Room, Dover, DE. Please register for this meeting in PDMS using Course - 32188 Section – 74717. Registration opens November 28, 2023, and closes May 15, 2023.

We look forward to seeing you at the quarterly meetings, hearing your valuable feedback and collaborating with you to ensure the success of the MEP in your districts. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at charita.jackson-durosinmi@doe.k12.de.us or (302) 857-3333.

Thank you for your dedication and commitment to the MEP and the migrant students and families in Delaware.

Charita Jackson-Durosinmi

ESEA Title VIII Equitable Services Non-Regulatory Guidance

Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) released, Title VIII, Part F of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965: Equitable Services for Eligible Private School Children, Teachers, and Other Educational Personnel, Non-Regulatory Guidance (July 17, 2023).*  The guidance is located on the Office of Non-Public Education’s website and available in PDF format.

Used in conjunction with the Title VIII statute and applicable regulations, the guidance consolidates and updates information previously included in multiple documents to support State educational agencies (SEAs), local educational agencies (LEAs), and private school officials in the implementation of the equitable services requirements under Title VIII, Part F of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA). 

To assist stakeholders, the Department also published a corresponding document, Summary Response to Public Comments, which provides a brief summary of significant changes and additions between the draft guidance published in March 2022 and the final version published July 17, 2023.  This document is also available on the Office of Non-Public Education’s website and in PDF format.

Background

The Department published a draft of this guidance document for public comment in March 2022 and received comments from 30 individuals/organizations.  Comments addressed a variety of topics, including administrative costs, allowable uses of funds, consultation, obligation of funds, carryover, third-party contractors, religious organizations as third-party contractors, and transferability.  In response to those comments, the Department addressed relevant issues by adding additional questions, revising language for clarity, and providing specific examples to illustrate complex provisions.

Please carefully review these resources. Please also feel free to reach out with questions or for technical assistance:

Dr. Marc Edery
Equitable Services Ombudsman
Delaware Department of Education
marc.edery@doe.k12.de.us   
302-857-3353

Equitable Services Updated Guidance

Good Afternoon,

We are pleased to share that every LEA across Delaware has completed one full year of piloting the eGrants Monitoring Tool!  The Title Programs and Grant Support Team is in the process of generating the final monitoring reports for Cohort #2 LEAs. More information will follow shortly (prior to the end of June) in regard to how to access the monitoring reports.

LEA feedback is highly valued and will be used to make improvements for the FY2022 Monitoring Cycle. Cohort #2 LEAs -  Please complete this brief feedback survey no later than June 15, 2021.  

All LEAS - Please feel free to reference the 2021-2025 LEA Monitoring Schedule to determine when your LEA will be engaged in using the eGrants Monitoring Tool and/or formal SEA monitoring.

Save the date! FY2022 Monitoring Tool Training will take place on August 10, 2021 from 9:00-11:00. This mandatory training will apply to LEAs listed under the 2021-2022 Monitoring Schedule (see above link). Please note that the listing of LEAs may change slightly as a result of final monitoring results from FY2021. Stay tuned for more details and thank you in advance!

Title Programs and Grant Support Team at DDOE