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    Milwaukee Non-public School Title Program Home

    Latest update: 5-16-12

    This web site is designed to facilitate consultation under both the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), known in its latest reauthorization as No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) and to provide information about the ESEA and IDEIA programs in general and about Milwaukee Public School (MPS) programs in particular.


    Reminders!!!

    Title IA Service Provider Selection Results 2012-2013
    Vendor Selections for 2012-2013


    Next Quarterly ESEA and IDEA Title Program Consultation Meeting

    MPS Central Services, 5225 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI - Auditorium

    June 5, 2012 - 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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    1. Affirmation of Consultation - This document provides or updates school contact information for local and state school databases and allows non-public schools to request Title program participation for the coming school year. Applications for Title program participation must be submitted each year. This document must be signed by a private school representative, and returned to the Title I office.

    2. Enrollment Summary - This information provides enrollment information that allows MPS to calculate ESEA funds to be reserved for non-public schools and generate individual school allocations. It also assists in compiling Milwaukee student census data. This document must be signed by a private school representative. Enrollment counts must be done for students enrolled on December 2, 2011 The information can not be submitted before then.

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    3. Student Information - Names, addresses, phone numbers, birth dates, grades, parent/guardian names, and checks to tell which students live outside the City of Milwaukee or were 5 years to 17 years on the count date for all students counted in the school Enrollment Summary must be provided to document numbers submitted. The Excel form attached may be used to facilitate submission, but schools may use any universally recognized spreadsheet format that provides the required information.

    Items1 and 2 above are to be submitted via mail or hand delivery to: MPS Attn: Room 253, #05; 5225 W. Vliet Street; MilwaukeeWI 53208.

    Item 3 is to be sent in any universally recognizable data format as an email attachment to: preapprovals@milwaukee.k12.wi.us. When item 3 is emailed, senders will get an e-mail confirmation regarding the receipt of all Affirmation of Consultation documents. Other Affirmation of Consultation documents are provided below.

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    List of schools that received the 11/21/11 certified Affirmation of Consultation mailing

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    Family income survey template

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    Affirmation of Consultation Cover Letter

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    Milwaukee private school responses to 2011-2012 Affirmation of Consultation for the Elementary and Secondary Education Act as of 1-7-11.

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    Frequently Asked Suhttp://www2.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/title_i/Web_Pages/minutes.htmrvey Questions and Answers document




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    Calendar for Milwaukee Non-public school Title programs - last update 2-7-12

    IDEA

    Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Information
    MinutesLive

    Consultation Minutes, Notices, Agendas, and Selected Handouts, Milwaukee Non-public School Title Program 2-10-04 to 02-7-2012

    Contacts
    Contact Information for MPS Non-public ESEA Title Programs and IDEA

    Professional Development Opportunities Available Through Title Programs

    Affirmation of Consultation Archives- Click to find Affirmation documents.

    Parental Involvement and Title Programs

    ConsultAttend

    Non-public Schools Attending Consultations 9/14/10-11/11/10

    Links to U.S. Department of Education , Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) and other sites of interest

    RISAC
    RISAC (Religious Independent School Advisory Committee)
    Meeting Minutes

    Title IA - Improving Academic Achievement

    Milwaukee Title Program General Information including MPS Title Program Request Forms

    Title IIA - Quality Teachers and Principals - Professional Development

    Vendor Invoices
    Vendor Invoices: Starting Dec. 2011
    Title III - Support for schools with high concentrations of English Language Learners (ELL) Lastest update 5-7-12




    Milwaukee
    Forms, Resources and Information for Non-public School Title Program Requests - for 2011 - 2012.

    1. New and updated documents for 11-12 Title Program request form (Save this file on your local computer. Look for a download named: DateScTiPayNum.xls to use as a template for this year's requests). Note that requests are sent as email attachments to this address: title2requests@milwaukee.k12.wi.us.
    2. Updated, September 2010: Milwaukee Non-public School Title Program Handbook
    3. September 2009: IDEA Milwaukee Nonpublic School Handbook
    4. Allocations Tracking Document (Essential for local school tracking of requests for expenditures)
    5. Inventory Template (Maintenance of a local inventory of Title program materials is a prerequisite for participation)
    6. Tips on using the Title Program Request form, answers to frequently asked questions (A word document with vital information for first time users of the Title Program request form)
    7. Title Program Request Examples: Purchases, Professional Development, Stipends for multiple staff member, Using funds from two Titles to pay one request, conference related expenses
    8. Examples of acceptable proofs of payment for university course work (have required connection between specific course, cost, and payment made by individual to be reimbursed).
    9. Worksheet for non-public school staff members applying for use of Title funds (a resource for non-public school personnel charged with submitting requests)
    10. Worksheet & instructions for keeping track of reimbursements for travel related professional development
    11. Worksheet for documenting stipends for multiple people and events
    12. Checklist telling what documentation may be needed to get Title program reimbursement for expenditures for professional development
    13. Current per diem allowed for authorized, documented travel to other cities. Updated 8/13/10 (Per diems are periodically adjusted. Reimbursements will not exceed amount allowed at time of trip.)
    14. Current mileage allowance authorized for car travel to other cities. Updated 8/13/10 (Amounts fluctuate with energy prices. Car travel reimbursements will not exceed amount allowable at time of trip.)
    15. Title Program Expenditure Evaluation Form (A word document that allows provision of feedback related to particular Title program expenditures.)
    16. Confirmation of Secular Workshop Participation (The form to confirm participation in secular workshops while at a religious conference.)
    17. Professional Development Questions (to be answered only per MPS request)
    18. Questions to consider in determining the allowability of a Title IIA expenditure.
    19. Table showing professional development possibilities and limitations under various Title
    20. Non-public school visit form  
    21. School visit notification sample letter
    22. Watch a "Mediasite" audio visual presentation on the use of these documents:
      1. Click this link: MediaSite Logo
      2. Click - Professional Development
      3. Click - View: Milwaukee Non-public School use of ESEA Title Programs

    Other documents of interest to non-public school Title Program participants:

    1. No Child Left Behind Act: Benefits to Private School Students and Teachers. A 17 page booklet about Non-public school participation in Title Programs.
    2. Department of Education Guidance: Excerpts- Participation of Children Enrolled in Private, Nonprofit Schools
    3. Non-public Title Program Overview: from the U.S. Department of Education - Office of Non-public Education
    4. NCLB non-public school PowerPoint
    5. Title IA, IIA and III Allocation Information for Milwaukee Private Schools: 
      1. 2011-12 Final NP Title III Allocations 3-28-12
      2. 2011-2012 Final NP Title IA Allocations 1-27-12
      3. 2011-2012 Preliminary NP Title IIA Revised Allocations 11-15-11
      4. 2011-2012 Preliminary Title I, II, III Revised 10-10-11
      5. 2011-12 Preliminary Title I Revised 6-14-11
      6. Initial 1011 Private School Allocations  Note about Title IIa funding: This fall's initial allocations for Milwaukee Private schools are significantly lower than last year's. There was a small decrease in overall funds and a significant decrease in the amount of money available for private school equitable participation.
      7. Initial allocation letter
    6. Service Provider Invoices 2012
      1. Catapult March 2012 Invoice
      2. Learn It March 2012 Invoice
      3. MTEC March 2012 Invoice
      4. NESI March 2012 Invoice
      5. NESI Partnership March 2012 Invoice
      6. LEX March 2012 Invoice
      7. Catapult February 2012 Invoice
      8. LEX February 2012 Invoice
      9. Learn It February 2012 Invoice
      10. NESI February 2012 Invoice
      11. NESI Partnership February 2012 Invoice
      12. Catapult Jan 2012 Invoice
      13. LEX Jan 2012 Invoice
      14. NESI Jan 2012 Invoice
      15. NESI Partnership Jan 2012 Invoice
      16. MTEC Partnership Jan 2012 Invoice
      17. Learn It Systems Jan 2012 Invoice
      18. Catapult Dec 2012 Invoice 
      19. LEX Dec 2012 Invoice
      20. NESI Dec 2012 Invoice
      21. NESI Partnership Dec 2012 Invoice
      22. MTEC Partnership Dec 2012 Invoice
    7. Affirmation Count Preliminary Data for 2012-2013
      1. School Level Summary for 2012-2013 Affirmations

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    Milwaukee Non-public Schools Use of Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Title IIA and III Funds

    Latest Procedures (Updated 9-1-10)

    Non-public School Title Program Allocation Information was mailed to participating non-public schools on July 29, 2010.

    Due Dates

    January 31, 2011 is the deadline for Title program requests involving the purchase of materials by the district. Schools are strongly encouraged to submit requests for Title program expenditures early in the school year

    May 20, 2011
    is the deadline for Title program requests involving direct payments with Title program funds for non-public schools. (Direct payments are generally made for items such as conference participation, tuition reimbursement, or stipends. Required supporting documentation for these expenditures must be submitted with requests or as soon as possible afterward. No expenditures may be made with Title funds after June 24, and none will be processed without a completed and approved request form and required accompanying documentation.)

    Approved Title Program requests for which needed documentation (receipts or other proof of payment, for example) must be submitted in time to allow MPS to process them before June 24, 2011. This means that all documentation needed for requests to be processed with funds allocated for 2010-2011 must be received by June 3, 2011. Schools may not resubmit requests for such reimbursements in the following year, schools can not pay for 09-10 obligations with funds received for the 10-11  fiscal year. Schools are also encouraged not to wait until deadlines to submit documentation. It is the responsibility of the requesting school to see that required requests and documentation are submitted completely and on time.

    The "carry-over" of Title program funds will not be allowed at the end of the school year.

    Requests for Title Program Expenditures under Titles IIA and III

    Electronic purchase or payment requests can be submitted by participating non-public schools. The request form and more directions for submission are available at left. Information that may be helpful in submission and tracking of Title program requests is found in the numbered list at left.

    All requests must be typed.

    Requests are to be submitted as email attachments to title2requests@milwaukee.k12.wi.us. Instant email notification of receipt is provided and is followed by information about the status of the requests. Email submissions are also processed by school in the order that they are submitted. Accompanying documentation may be submitted as e-mail attachments, via U.S. mail or hand delivered.

    MPS is asking that schools do not use FAX machines to send requests or documentation because of ongoing problems with unreadable or incomplete FAX transmissions.

    Non-public school Title Program Request Forms are designed to work with the MPS online purchasing and accounting systems. A separate request is required for each person or entity to be paid, though one request can list as many items as desired for each vendor.

    Requests will be routed to the Title Program supervisor designated to work on non-public school Title program coordination. If purchases are approved under Title program guidelines and if they are accompanied by any necessary supporting documentation, they will be forwarded to MPS purchasing or finance departments.

    If there are questions, attempts will be made to contact the non-public school for clarification. Requests made at or near deadlines will not allow for such clarifications and may result in inability to honor requests. Questions about appropriateness of disputed requests under the Title programs will be forwarded to Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction or U. S. Department of Education monitors for resolution.

    Non-public schools making Title Program requests assume responsibility for any costs related to goods or services received related either to a denied Title Program request or to requests that exceed school allocation amounts.

    Completion of Request Process

    Requests that are e-mailed will generate an e-mail reply to confirm receipt.

    Upon receipt of goods and services ordered by MPS: non-public school personnel will inform MPS that goods have been delivered or services provided so that payments may be released. Contact MPS via phone (475-8892) or e-mail (title2requests@milwaukee.k12.wi.us) to confirm receipt or to inform the district if purchases or payments have not arrived within 30 days of email notice of the approval of the request.

    Items purchased with Title Funds must be labeled "Property of MPS Title Programs"

    Add items to local Title Program inventory list which is to be kept available for review by MPS personnel upon request.

    About Title I

    U.S. Department of Education Information on Title I A: Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged

    Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Title IA Web Link

    Department of Education Guidance: on the Supreme Court's Decision in Agostini V. Felton: Title I in non-public schools

    October 2003 Department of Education Guidance on Title I Programs for Non-public Schools: Q & A format.

    Service Provider Information

    Contact Information: Updated 9/9/11

    The Milwaukee Title Ia private school service provider selection period for 2012-2013 services will be held from February 1-February 29, 2012.

    All Title Ia schools must participate in the districts annual private school selection period, as we are entering into a new contract period.

    Click this link for the document: MilNPServProvSelForm11.doc. Title Ia service providers will only contact private schools to offer information about Title Ia services through them, if those schools will be new to Title Ia in 2012-2013. If currently participating schools would like to consider another service provider, they should contact that provider. See information provided below and/or attend the Non-public Schools Vendor Fair which will be held on Date TBA, at Sarah Scott Professional Learning Center, 1027 North 12th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 

    What are Title IA service providers required to do? Request for Proposal and Contract templates now available for review:
    Title I Service Provider Program Summaries and Web Sites
    Information for Non-public School Title IA Parents

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    Information for Milwaukee Title IA Participating Non-public Schools

    Milwaukee Non-public Title IA services are provided by MPS through one of three service providers identified by the district in consultation with participating schools. Arrangements for service delivery at each school are developed based upon consultation between individual schools and MPS (through the designated service provider). Schools may contact Theopa Tolbert, Title Program Supervisor for non-public schools, at 475-8122 if they have any questions about this process. Services must meet the requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) for non-public, "targeted assistance" schools, be consistent with MPS contractual obligations, and reflect individual school allocation limits. Services may begin when:

    • schools have submitted signed Title Program Verification of Consultation and City of Milwaukee resident enrollment information
    • students are identified and listed on completed Title IA Eligibility Reports
    • parent consent for services is obtained
    • service models are developed for each school
    • schedules are in place, and
    • service provider staff is identified and trained.

    Participating Non-public Schools may begin planning for the following school year during the spring semester.

    • It will facilitate the start of services next year if current teachers suggest eligible students who might start or continue in Title Ia programs for the following year.
    • Adjustments to service models for next year may also be planned now.
    More Title I Downloads: New Title I Eligibility Worksheets Now Available for non-public and Targeted Assistance Schools (downloads #7 and 8 below)
    1. MPS Sample Parent/Guardian Income Survey Letter Microsoft Word Format (now with F/R guidelines updated for 2009-2010 school year)
    2. USED Sample Parent/Guardian Income Survey Letter Microsoft Word Format
    3. Eligibility Report Forms for 2010-2011 Eligibility Report Database for Windows based PCs
    4. Eligibility Report Worksheet (PDF)
    5. Quick Eligibility Report Directions (PDF)
    6. Eligibility Report Selection and Ranking Criterion for Grades K-12 (PDF)
    7. PowerPoint on GMADE and GRADE Assessments used with Title IA students at Milwaukee Non-public Schools
    8. Title I Classroom visit feedback form
    9. "Characteristics of a High Performing Urban Classroom" instructional observation data sheet
    Click here for more Title I downloads and more information about the documents available above.

    Annual Title IA Evaluation Documents. Watch this site for complete 05-06 results.

    1. District semiannual brief non-public Title IA evaluation
    2. Results to date of brief non-public Title IA evaluations for 05-06.
    3. May 2011 Non-public school annual evaluation survey for Title IA
      1. Students (primary)
      2. Students (intermediate and older)
      3. Parents/Guardians (English)
      4. Parents/Guardians (Spanish )
      5. Parents/Guardians (Hmong)
      6. Non-public Administrators
      7. Non-public School Teachers with Students Currently Getting Title IA Service
      8. Title IA Teachers assigned by District or Service Provider to Non-public Schools
      9. Counseling Services Survey (for all stake holder groups)
      10. Survey Tally and Report document (for Title IA service providers 1011)

    U.S. Department of Education on Title II, Part A&emdash;Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Fund

    Free online courses for teachers from the U.S. Department of Education. Click here to visit the teacher-to-teacher workshop page. 

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    Professional development under Title IIA for private school staff members must focus on the promotion of academic achievment in one of the core content areas of Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science or Social Studies.

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    Click here to go to the link for the Milwaukee Non-public school Handbook on ESEA programs for much more information about professional development allowed under Title IIa

    Best practice in providing professional development in schools would entail:
    1. Providing content with a focus on a need identified based on available data
    2. Delivering content addressing identified need regularly and over an extended period
    3. Involving all or many local stake holders
    4. Implementing improvement plans that are monitored and supported by coaching
    5. Assessing implementation and student achievement gains in terms of identified need
    6. Considering next logical steps for school improvment through professional development

     

    U.S. Department of Education on Title III, Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students

    Milwaukee Title III recommendations for materials available to assist in the instruction of English language learners.

    Milwaukee ELL Opportunities, includes 1. Policy and Mission Statement, 2. Language Proficiency Tests (OPT test found here is currently incomplete, a complete test is available from the MPS Division of Multicultural Education, call 475-8091), 3. Professional Development Opportunities, 4. Inservice Topics and Charges, 5. Consultants and Fees, 6. Recommended Materials

     

    MPS Title III Contact Persons
    Name
    Phone
    Email

    Jesus Santos

    475-8091

    santosjx@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

    Robin Rivas

    475-8732

    rivasra@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

    Deb Spotz

    475-8800

    spotzda@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

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    Participating in Title III for Milwaukee Non-public Schools

    Title III of ESEA/NCLB provides funds for supplementary educational materials and professional development to support English Language Learners (ELL) at schools with high ELL concentrations. To participate per Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction guidelines, schools must have:

    1. Ten or more ELL students in the same language group in grades K5 to 3, or
    2. Twenty or more ELL students in the same language group in grades 4 to 8, or
    3. Twenty or more ELL students in the same language group in grades 9 to 12 to qualify for funds for eligible students.
    4. Identified such ELL students using state identified testing windows and assessments.

    Non-public schools are required to verify English Language Learner status of students in order to participate in Title III. Verification procedures have been determined by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Beginning in 2007, any private school student who is to be included in the state's ELL count must have met criterion outlined in information provided below.

    Because the state testing window predates the annual private school survey period, any school interested in Title III participation in for a coming school year will have to complete qualifying activities before responding to the district regarding Title participation for next year.

    • 4:00 PM 9-24-10 Screening Deadlines for 2011-12 Title III participation: 
      • All W-APT tests with accompanying Home Language Survey are to be turned in to Debra Spotz in room 142 of MPS Central Services - 5225 W. Vliet St. No student in grade K5 to 12 may be included in ACCESS testing to qualify as an English Language Learner unless they have taken the W-APT or participated in ACCESS testing in a previous year and are accompanied by a Home Language Survey
      • Each school currenty participating will receive a CD containing the ACCESS information from the 2009-10 testing cycle. The updated Data File is to be emailed to spotzda@milwaukee.k12.wi.us with “Data File Update” in the message or subject line. Updates will include: September 2010 grade and will delete all students no longer at the school. 
    ACCESS Test Window – To Be Determined by State of Wisconsin DPI
    Dates are subject to change based on the test window and timeline produced by the State of Wisconsin DPI

    Here are Milwaukee Private School Title III Participants for 2010-11:

                                   Atlas Prepartory                          St Anthony
                                   Holy Wisdom Academy               St John Kanty
                                   Messmer High School                  St Martini
                                   Prince of  Peace                           St Rafael
                                   St Adalbert                                   Salam

    Milwaukee Child Find

    Milwaukee "Child Find" Office, the place to start for referrals of students enrolled in non-public schools and having suspected exceptional educational needs:

    414-475--8593

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    Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

    Web Sites and resources:

    Contact Information
    For information regarding...
    Contact
    Phone
    E-mail
    Office
    Fax

    Title I, Part A: Improving Basic Programs

    Martha Kreitzman

    414-773-9820

    kreitzmj@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

    MPS Central Services, Room 253, Office 6*

    414-475-8074
    Title Program Supervisor for Non-Public Schools
    Theopa Tolbert
    414-475-8122
    tolbertc@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
    MPS Central Services, Room 253, Office 5*
    414-475-8074

    Title III, Part A: English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement and Academic Achievement

    Jesus Santos

    414-475-8091

    santosjx@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

    MPS Central Services, Room 127*


    Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Coordinator for Non-conventional Programs, MPS Department of Special Services

    Dare Boling

    414-438-3413

    bolingdm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

    MPS Special Services Center**


    Milwaukee "Child Find" Office, the place to start for referrals of students enrolled in non-public schools and having suspected exceptional educational needs

    Child Find

    414-475-8593




    *MPS Central Services; 5225 W. Vliet St. (53208); Mailing address: P.O. Box 2181; Milwaukee, WI 53201-2181

    **MPS Technology School Support and Special Services Center; 6620 W. Capitol Dr.; Milwaukee, WI 53216

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    It is the policy of the Milwaukee Public Schools, as required by section 118.13, Wisconsin Statutes, that no person will be denied admission to any public school or be denied the benefits of, or be discriminated against in any curricular, extracurricular, pupil services, recreational or other program or activity because of the person�s sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.

    This policy also prohibits discrimination under related federal statutes, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race, color, and national origin), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (sex), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (disability), and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (disability).

    The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

    • For section 118.13, Wisconsin Statutes, federal Title IX:
      Patricia Gill, Director, Office of Family Services, Room 133, Milwaukee Public Schools,
      5225 West Vliet St., P. O. Box 2181, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53201-2181
    • For Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), federal Title II:
      Jeff Molter, 504/ADA Coordinator for Students, MPS Department of Special Services,
      5225 West Vliet St., P. O. Box 2181, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53201-2181. (414) 475-8139 TTD: (414) 475-8139