April 25 2023 Charter Schools in Oregon Charter Schools and Federal Funds Title IA Requirements Key Takeaways amp Hot Topics Oregon Department of Education 2 Agenda for Todays Session Is a public ID: 1002884
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1. Charter Schools and Title I-AApril 25, 2023
2. Charter Schools in OregonCharter Schools and Federal FundsTitle I-A RequirementsKey Takeaways & Hot TopicsOregon Department of Education2Agenda for Today’s Session
3. Is a public school Authorized by a sponsorOperates under a contract Is semi-autonomousOregon Department of Education3A charter school…
4. Charter Schools in Oregon132 brick and mortar charter schools20 virtual charter schoolsAll but four are district-sponsoredOregon Department of Education4
5. Charter data should be included as part of the district needs assessmentInventory must be trackedNo “equitable share”Consider ways to meet unique needs under Titles II-A and IV-AOregon Department of Education5Charter Schools and Federal Programs
6. Title I-A: Rank & Serve RequirementsCharter schools must be included in the rank and serve processA charter school must be served if 75% or more of its students are experiencing povertyA charter school may be eligible to be served, depending on how the district chooses to rank and serve its remaining schoolsOregon Department of EducationOregon Department of Education6
7. Virtual charter schools may qualify for I-A fundsAll enrolled students are included when determining rank and serveOregon Department of Education7Considerations for Virtual Charter Schools
8. Charter schools must provide data to the district about the number of students experiencing poverty Whenever possible, charter schools should use the same measure as other schools in the districtFamily Income Survey under CEP ResourcesEnglishSpanishOregon Department of Education8Selecting Measures of Poverty
9. Charter SchoolCollect poverty dataProvide data to districtPartner with families Review and evaluate plan annually Conduct annual meeting Compact Build family capacity to support studentsDistrictConsider charter data in decision-makingInclude charter schools in rank and serveReview and post school plan on websiteOregon Department of Education9Collaboration is Key
10. Teachers must meet state licensure requirementsParaprofessionals must meet OAR requirementsTime and Effort rules apply when staff are paid with federal funds Contractors are exempt from T&E requirementsOregon Department of Education10A few other things to keep in mind…
11. ResourcesAllocating Funds to Charter Schools (USED)Impact of Title I-A on Charter Schools (USED)Within District Allocations under Title I, Part A (USED)ESSA Quick Reference BriefsRank and Serve under Title I-ACharter Schools & Title I-ASchoolwide ProgramsTargeted Assistance ProgramsOAR regarding Educational AssistantsOregon Department of Education11
12. Amy Tidwellamy.tidwell@ode.oregon.govJen Engbergjennifer.engberg@ode.oregon.govSarah Martinsarah.martin@ode.oregon.govLisa Plumblisa.plumb@ode.oregon.govKate Pattison, Charter School Specialistkate.pattison@ode.oregon.gov Oregon Department of Education12Please reach out!
13. Regional Contacts by ESDJen EngbergClackamas, Columbia Gorge, Multnomah and Northwest Regional Sarah MartinDouglas, Lake, Malheur, South Coast and Southern Oregon Lisa PlumbLane, Linn Benton Lincoln and WillametteAmy TidwellGrant, Harney, High Desert, InterMountain, Jefferson, North Central and Region 18Oregon Department of Education13