 |
|||||||
 |
 |
||||||
Home / Educational / State and Federal Programs |
|||||||
       |
State and Federal Programs |
||||||
Welcome to the State and Federal Programs web page. On this page you will find information regarding: Federal ProgramsTitle I, Part A: No Child Left Behind (NCLB)This program provides financial assistance to school districts (LEAs) and schools with high numbers or high percentages of poor children to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards. In the Hemet Unified School District, schools are designated either Targeted Assistance or Schoolwide. A targeted assistance school is so-termed because it targets its services on specific, identified children. A student is eligible to receive Title I services if the school identifies the student as failing or most at risk of failing to meet the state’s academic achievement standards. Children selected most often receive intensive instruction in a pull-out service model. They are also encouraged to attend before school or after school sessions to extend their instructional day. In a Schoolwide Program (SWP), most federal, state, and local funds are consolidated to upgrade the entire educational program of the school. In schools operating on the schoolwide model, Title I is no longer a distinct program but is integrated into the regular program.
SES Application Forms - Deadline for 2009 school year has passed Transfer Request Form - Deadline for 2009 school year has passed To learn more, visit the Federal and State of California NCLB websites. Title I, Part B: Reading FirstThis program awards grants to states to establish scientifically based reading programs for students in grades kindergarten through 3. It emphasizes early diagnosis of, and intervention in, reading difficulties, including both assessing students and providing teachers with the skills and support to address reading problems. To learn more about Reading First at Hemet Unified, please visit our Reading First page. Also please visit the Federal and State of California Reading First web sites for additional information. Title II, Part A: Improving Teacher QualityThe purpose of Title II, Part A is to increase the academic achievement of all students by helping schools and districts improve teacher and principal quality and ensure that all teachers are highly qualified. In exchange for receiving these funds, these agencies are held accountable for improvements in academic achievement. Titlte III, Part A: Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant StudentsThe purpose of the Title III - LEP Student Program is to ensure that all limited-English proficient (LEP) students, referred to as English learners in California, attain English proficiency, develop high levels of academic attainment in English, and meet the same challenging state academic standards as all other students. To support this goal, the United States Department of Education (USDE) allocates Title III funds to state educational agencies, such as the California Department of Education (CDE), to provide subgrants to eligible local educational agencies based on the number of LEP students enrolled. Title III - Immigrant Education Program funds are to be specifically targeted to eligible immigrant students and their families through the provision of supplementary programs and services for the underlying purpose of assuring that these students meet the same challenging grade level and graduation standards as mainstream students. Title IV, Part A: Safe and Drug Free Schools & CommunitiesTitle IV, Part A, Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities is a federal categorical program. It provides funding to develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive drug/alcohol, tobacco, and violence prevention programs and activities, which are consistent with the principles of effectiveness and that are coordinated with school and community-based program services. The goal is to foster a safe and drug-free learning environment that supports academic achievement. State ProgramsEconomic Impact Aide/State Compensatory Education (EIA/SCE)Economic Impact Aid (EIA) is a state categorical program that provides supplemental funds, kindergarten through grade twelve, to support (1) additional programs and services for English learners and (2) compensatory education services for educationally disadvantaged students. Economic Impact Aide/English Language Learners (EIA/ELL)The purpose of this program is to develop educational programs that will help ensure that limited English proficient (LEP) children attain English proficiency, succeed at core academic subjects, and meet the same state academic content and student achievement standards expected of all children. School Library Improvement Block Grant (SLIBG)The School and Library Improvement Block Grant (SLIBG) combines funds from School Library Materials (SLM) and the School Improvement Program (SIP) into one block grant. School Library Materials The purpose of the School Library Materials program is to provide funding for library resources including books, periodicals, microforms, audio-visual materials, computer software, CD ROMs, and equipment necessary to provide access to library resources within the school library and from online sources. School Improvement Programs The purpose of School Improvement Programs is for elementary, intermediate, and secondary schools to improve instruction, services, and school environment and organization according to school site plans developed by school site councils. Gifted and Talented Education (G.A.T.E.)Provides funding for local educational agencies (LEAs) to develop unique education opportunities for high-achieving and underachieving pupils in California public elementary and secondary schools who have been identified as gifted and talented. Visit the HUSD's GATE page to read more about the program offered at our district. Program ElementsStandards, Assessment, and AccountabilityTo ensure that all educational programs are based on high and challenging standards and are accompanied by a process for monitoring and determining effectiveness Teaching and LearningTo ensure that all students are provided with integrated and coordinated programs based on student needs and educationally sound and legally acceptable educational practices.
Opportunity (equal educational access)To ensure that all students have equitable access to, and opportunity to participate in and benefit from, high quality curricular and extracurricular activities. Staffing and Professional GrowthTo ensure that students have access to qualified teacher, administrators, and other staff members and that all educators have access to high quality professional growth opportunities.
Parent and Community InvolvementTo ensure that parents and members of the community, including business, industry, and labor, have the opportunity to assist in and support the educational process through participation in decision making, training, volunteer activities, and the creation of partnerships. Governance and AdministrationTo ensure that all schools conduct high quality programs that are effectively managed and operated within appropriate legal parameters. |
|||||||