FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

DR. FRANCES HAITHCOCK

CHANCELLOR OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Dr. Eric J. Smith Commissioner of Education K12: 2008-47

Date: June 9, 2008

Technical Assistance Paper

Public School Choice Parent Outreach and Notification

Issued by the

Summary: The purpose of this technical assistance paper (TAP) is to provide school district and school personnel with information essential to the implementation of No Child Left Behind public school choice options. The requirements, procedures, and guidelines outlined in this TAP will be helpful in the development, implementation, and evaluation of school improvement and public school choice efforts and will ensure compliance with federal and state law. Contact: Mary Jo Butler, maryjo.butler@fldoe.org; Jessica Taylor, jessica.taylor@fldoe.org

(850) 245-0479 Status:

New Technical Assistance Paper Revises and replaces existing Technical Assistance

Authority: 20 U.S.C.A. Section 6316; United States Department of Education Supplemental Educational Services Non-Regulatory Guidance; Section 1008.331, Florida Statutes (2007); 20 U.S. C.A. Section 1232g; Section 1002.22, Florida Statutes (2007)

Florida Department of Education

Division of K-12 Public Schools Bureau of

Public School Options www.fldoe.org/flbpso

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Public School Choice Parent Options

A. GENERAL INFORMATION………………………………………………….…………………1

A-1. What educational choice options are available to students and parents under the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act? A-2. Who is eligible for NCLB school choice? A-3. How must districts notify parents of their public school choices under NCLB? A-4. When must a school district make public school choice available to eligible students? A-5. Can the district send the parent notification prior to the AYP determinations? A-6. Are districts required to notify parents of students who are not currently enrolled but whom the districts anticipates will enroll (i.e., students moving from elementary to middle, middle to high, or students entering kindergarten for the first time) of their options to transfer under NCLB? A-7. How should a district include comparison information as part of the required information? A-8. What should the district include for activities the school and district are doing to address the academic problem(s)? A-9. Can the district reference the state or district’s Web site to provide part of the required information? A-10. What procedures should the district establish for enabling parents to communicate their choice of school or SES? A-11. How much time should parents have to consider their options? A-12. Should a district notify only the parents of the lowest achieving eligible students first and then if funds are available notify all other parents? A-13. How should the district prioritize services if demand exceeds available funding?

B. CHOICE WITH TRANSPORTATION (CWT)…………………………………………………4

B-1. Which schools may be offered to students as transfer options? B-2. How many school choices should districts provide for parents? B-3. Can the district provide additional information regarding the schools to which the student may transfer? B-4. Must students with disabilities be offered their choice of the same schools as nondisabled students? B-5. Can the district use distance or length of bus ride in determining the options for parents? B-6. If there are no schools to which students can transfer, must parents still be notified? B-7. What happens if a district believes it does not have the physical capacity to offer CWT? B-8. What is Early Notification of school choice with transportation? B-9. If a district participates in Early Notification, does the district have to re-notify these families of their option to participate in CWT?

C. SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (SES)…………………….……………….6

C-1. What information must the parent notification of SES contain? C-2. How long must a school hold enrollment for SES? C-3. When should the district notify parents regarding their child’s eligibility for supplemental educational services and when must services begin? C-4. Are pre-kindergarten students eligible to take advantage of SES?

C-5. Can the district send a postcard to notify parents that students are eligible for SES or have been assigned a provider?

D. STRATEGIES FOR REACHING OUT TO PARENTS………………………………………7

D-1. How can districts assist parents in choosing a SES provider that most appropriately meets the needs of their children? D-2. Must can districts help parents select an SES provider from the list of approved providers? D-3. What other types of print media should districts use to notify parents of the availability of choice with transportation and/or SES? D-4. Should districts offer information about SES at locations off school sites? D-5. How can districts partner with local businesses to inform parents about SES? D-6. How can school staff assist parents regarding school choice options? D-7. What should principals do to help facilitate supplemental educational services? D-8. What are the roles and responsibilities of a site facilitator?

APPENDICES……………………………………………………………………..………………..10 Appendix A. Examples of Unique and Frequent Efforts to Parents for Supplemental Educational Services (SES), 2006-2007 School Year Appendix B. Examples of Unique and Effective Activities for SES Provider Fairs Appendix C. Sample letter to send to parents 2007-2008 Post AYP: SINI 1 Appendix D. Sample questions to send to parents Choice with Transportation – Frequently Asked Questions for Parents Appendix E. Sample letter to send to parents 2007-2008 Post AYP: SES Appendix F. Sample questions to send to parents Choosing a SES Provider Appendix G. Spanish- Sample letter to send to parents 2007-2008 Post AYP: SINI 1 Appendix H. Spanish- Sample questions to send to parents Choice with Transportation – Frequently Asked Questions for Parents Appendix I. Spanish- Sample letter to send to parents 2007-2008 Post AYP: SES Appendix J. Spanish- Sample questions to send to parents Choosing a SES Provider Appendix K. Creole- Sample letter to send to parents 2007-2008 Post AYP: SINI 1 Appendix L. Creole- Sample questions to send to parents Choice with Transportation – Frequently Asked Questions for Parents Appendix M. Creole- Sample letter to send to parents 2007-2008 Post AYP: SES Appendix N. Creole- Sample questions to send to parents Choosing a SES Provider

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A. GENERAL INFORMATION A-1. What educational choice options are available to students and parents under the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act? NCLB offers parents of students attending Title I schools identified as in need of improvement, corrective action, or restructuring an opportunity to transfer to another public school or, if eligible, to receive free tutoring or Supplemental Educational Services (SES). A-2. Who is eligible for NCLB school choice? Students enrolled in Title I schools identified for school improvement, corrective action, or restructuring are eligible to transfer to another public school with district-provided transportation. Students participating in free or reduced-priced lunch who are attending Title I schools identified as in need of improvement for two or more years are eligible to receive free tutoring or SES from state-approved providers. A-3. How must districts notify parents of their public school choices under NCLB? The district must provide the parents of each student enrolled in a Title I school identified as in need of improvement, corrective action, or restructuring with the following information: • The school’s status and what the status means • The reason(s) for the identification • How the school’s academic achievement compares to other public schools in the district • What the school and district are doing to address the problem of low achievement • How parents can become involved • Options for public school choice, including transferring to another public school through

choice with transportation (CWT) and supplemental educational services (SES), as applicable [20 USCA Section 6316(b) 6-8]

The communication must be easy to understand, objective, and explain parents’ options to participate in CWT or SES. The district may wish to inform parents that these services may be prioritized to serve the lowest-achieving low-income students if demand for services exceeds available funds. A-4. When must a school district make public school choice available to eligible students? A school district must notify parents of all eligible students regarding their public school choice options no later than the first day of the school year following the school year in which the district administered the assessments that resulted in the school being identified as in need of school improvement, corrective action, or restructuring. [20 USCA Section 6316(b)1(E)] If possible, a district should notify parents regarding their available choices before the beginning of the school year in which those choices will be available. The district must notify all parents of eligible students regarding SES prior to, and after, the start of the school year. A-5. Can the district send the parent notification prior to the determinations of AYP status of Title I schools? Yes, the district may send information to parents regarding the possibility of the options to transfer or participate in SES prior to the determination of the Adequate Yearly Progress

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(AYP) status of Title I schools. However, it is not possible for this notification to contain all essential components since the required notification must include the current AYP information and status of the school. If the district notifies parents pre-AYP, the district must also send a post-AYP notification to ensure that all parents are notified of each of the items listed in A-3. Issues to consider before deciding to send two notices include: • How will the district ensure that parents receive the second notice? • How will the district notify parents they have been approved to transfer to a different

school? • Will parents have another opportunity to apply for choice with transportation after the

second notification? A-6. Are districts required to notify parents of students who are not currently enrolled but whom the district anticipates will enroll (i.e., students entering kindergarten for the first time or students moving from elementary to middle, middle to high) of their options under NCLB? Federal law requires that choice be made available to all students enrolled in schools identified for improvement, corrective action, or restructuring. According to United States Department of Education (US ED) Non-Regulatory Guidance, districts should offer students planning to enter a school for the first time the same opportunity to exercise choice as students previously enrolled in the school. Therefore, the district should notify the parents of the students whom they anticipate will enroll in an eligible school of their options to transfer or participate in SES. For example, the district should notify parents of students planning to enroll in kindergarten the opportunity to participate in public school choice options. The district should notify parents of students currently enrolled in the fifth grade and are zoned for attendance in a Title I middle school of their options. A-7. How should a district include the required comparison information? Districts may wish to exercise various options to meet the requirement of providing comparison information to parents. The district may provide parents a chart of all schools in the district and their corresponding AYP status. A district may wish to include information in the letters such as: X% of all elementary schools made 100% of AYP requirements and X% of all elementary schools in the district have been designated with a school grade of ‘A’. If the letter does not contain specific information regarding the potential receiving schools, the district must include either a district-wide school comparison chart or information on district-wide academic achievement percentages. A-8. What kind of information should be provided to describe what the school and district are doing to address the academic problem(s) of the school? The district must describe the activities and information the school and district are implementing to address the academic concerns specific to the reasons why the school failed to make AYP. For example, the district may wish to include information regarding new curriculum for third grade reading. In addition, the district should include information related to how parents may help address these areas. A-9. Can the district reference the state or district’s Web site to provide part of the required information? No, NCLB requires written notification for all parents. The parent notification may refer parents to the district or state’s Web site for additional information regarding the reasons for

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the identification or the comparison to other schools in the district. However, the parent notice must contain all required elements, so parents have all the information necessary. Therefore, the district may provide general information in the letter i.e., some groups failed to meet proficiency standards in reading, and also provide a reference to the internet site to access more detailed information. A-10. What procedures should the district establish for enabling parents to communicate their choice of school or SES? Enrollment in school choice options for CWT or SES is the responsibility of the district. A school district must ensure that its policies and procedures for receiving choice-related communications from parents do not impede parents’ opportunities to exercise choice options. For example, parents should not have to appear in person to state their choices or visit a school prior to making a choice. Rather, parents should be able to communicate their choices in a variety of ways, including standard mail, email, or fax. The district should confirm that it has received their communication regarding choice with parents. A-11. How much time should parents have to consider their options? A school district may set timelines for parents to make their decisions regarding choice depending on the circumstances in the district and its schools. For example, the district may establish a window during which parents must exercise their choice option or the district may hold open enrollment periods throughout the year. The district must work with parents to ensure that they have ample information and time to take advantage of the opportunity to choose a different public school or SES for their child. It is recommended that at a minimum, parents should have at least two weeks from the time all of the information is received to notify the district of their choices. A-12. Should a district notify only the parents of the lowest achieving eligible students first, and then if funds are available, notify all other parents? No, prior to contacting parents, a district cannot assume that it will have limited resources for CWT or SES. Rather, the district must notify all eligible families of their children’s eligibility for services and public school options. Parent notification letters should inform parents that, if demand for services exceeds available funds, services will be prioritized to the lowest achieving of the low income students. The district must set priorities or criteria to determine which eligible students can get services. The district should be able to provide parents with the district policy for prioritization upon parents’ request. A-13. How should the district prioritize services if demand exceeds available funding? The district must use fair and equitable criteria in determining which students are the lowest achieving and should use professional judgment in applying those criteria. Following the end of an enrollment period, if the district determines that more parents requested services than available funds, the district should prioritize services to the lowest achieving of the low income students. Examples of possible approaches to prioritization include, but are not limited to the following: • Low income students whose FCAT scores fall below an established cut-off level • Low income students in grade levels with the highest percentage of low performing

students based on an established cut off level • Low income and lowest performing students in the subjects with the greatest need • Low income and lowest performing students in reading/language arts and mathematics

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• Low income and lowest performing students in reading/language art or mathematics • Low income students scoring a level 1 in reading and mathematics on the most recent

FCAT • Low income students scoring a level 1 in reading or mathematics on the most recent

FCAT • Low income students scoring a level 1 for consecutive years by subject on FCAT

B. Choice with Transportation (CWT)

B-1. Which schools may be offered to students as transfer options? All students enrolled in Title I schools identified as in need of improvement, corrective action, or restructuring are eligible to transfer to another public school, including a charter school, that is not identified as in need of improvement. The public schools from which students may choose are not required to be public schools that operate Title I. Districts are not required to make all non-SINI schools available for CWT. Districts may use availability of transportation, distance, length of bus ride, or school capacity as factors in determining which schools to make available for CWT; however, districts must provide parents with options to transfer their child to a higher performing school. B-2. How many school choices should districts provide for parents? If more than one school is available, the district must offer more than one school to parents of eligible students. Schools that cannot be included in CWT as receiving schools are schools identified for improvement, corrective action, or restructuring under Title I, or identified by the state as persistently dangerous. Districts should strive to provide a full menu of choices to students and parents, and must take into account parents’ preferences among the schools offered. B-3. Can the district provide additional information regarding the schools to which the student may transfer? Yes, the district may provide additional information regarding the schools available for transfer such as a description of academic programs or facilities, before/after school programs, and professional qualifications of the teachers. This information must be presented in an unbiased manner that does not seek to dissuade parents from exercising their choice to choose a new school. B-4. Must students with disabilities be offered their choice of the same schools as nondisabled students? A district is not required to offer students with disabilities the same choice of schools that it offers to nondisabled students. In determining the schools available to such students, the district should match the abilities and needs of a student with disabilities with those schools that are able to provide a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) to the student. The district should encourage parents to discuss their child’s specific needs with the prospective school’s staff and visit the prospective school to be aware of the differences in school size, curriculum, faculty, and other factors that may affect the ways in which the school will provide a FAPE. The district may wish to include language in the parent notification letters alerting these parents that the services at potential receiver schools may vary with the current services a child receiving.

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B-5. Can the district use distance or length of bus ride in determining the options for parents? A district may take length of bus ride into consideration when deciding which schools to make available to eligible students, but the district may not use shortage of buses or bus drivers to deny students the option to transfer. Every student enrolled in a Title I school in need of improvement who wishes to transfer to a school that is not in need of improvement must have that opportunity. Districts may provide information regarding the length of the bus ride to parents in the parent notification as long as the information is presented in a fair and unbiased manner. Similarly, districts may wish to include a description of the type of transportation that will be provided, such as: door-to-door, localized hubs, payment for gas, or public transportation. B-6. If there are no schools to which students can transfer, must parents still be notified? Yes, parents must be notified by the district that their child’s school is identified for improvement. Such notification might also inform parents of the option of receiving SES for those children who are eligible. If there are no public schools within a district to which a child may transfer, the district must attempt to establish a cooperative agreement with other districts in the area that are willing to accept eligible students as transfers. A district may also wish to establish a cooperative agreement with a neighboring district if the district’s closest transfer school is much farther away than one in a neighboring district. B-7. What happens if a district believes it does not have the physical capacity to offer CWT? A district may not use lack of capacity to deny students the option to transfer, but may take capacity into consideration in deciding which schools to make available to eligible students. Every student enrolled in a Title I school in need of improvement must have the opportunity to transfer to a school that is not in need of improvement. A district’s provision of a priority to the lowest-achieving students does not diminish the requirement for the district to provide school transfer opportunities to all students in its Title I schools that are in school improvement status. A district may prioritize when assigning students to their CWT school; however, all students whose parents request a transfer must receive a transfer assignment. B-8. What is early notification of school choice with transportation? In many districts, CWT options are announced after controlled open enrollment options and other special program options such as magnet schools. A district may be able to collaborate and align CWT options with the district’s overall choice options. If there are schools that the district identifies as not having the potential to exit improvement status for the upcoming school year, families may be notified of their option to participate in CWT earlier in the school year. See question A-5. B-9. If a district participates in early notification, does the district have to re-notify these families of their option to participate in CWT?

No, if the district explained the parent’s option to participate in CWT and described the enrollment process in an early notification, the district is not required to re-open CWT; however, the district should reference the fact that parents were given that option earlier in

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the year. These families must also receive a post-AYP notification letter to describe the following:

• The school’s status and what the status means • The reason(s) for the identification • How the school’s academic achievement compares to other public schools in the district • What the school and district are doing to address the problem of low achievement • How parents can become involved • Options for public school choice, including transferring to another public school through

choice with transportation (CWT), and supplemental educational services (SES), as applicable

Further information regarding early notification for CWT is available on the Department’s Web site at: http://www.fldoe.org/flbpso/doc/CWT-Guidance.doc.

C. Supplemental Educational Services (SES)

C-1. What information must be provided to parents regarding SES? Parents of all eligible students in Title I schools identified as in need of improvement for two or more consecutive years, must be sent annual notice the availability of Supplemental Educational Services (SES). [20 USCA Section 6316(e)(2)] The notification must: • Include contact information for each approved provider within the district, or in its general

geographic location. The notice should also identify providers that are accessible through technology, such as distance learning.

• Describe the services and tutor qualifications for each provider. • Describe the timelines that parents must follow in selecting a provider and

commencement of services. • Include an enrollment form with clear instructions. It is recommended that enrollment

forms allow parents to select providers in order of preference, or to decline SES services.

• Be easily understandable, in a uniform format, including alternate formats upon request, and to the extent practicable, in a language the parents can understand.

C-2. How long must a school hold enrollment for SES? A school district must hold open student enrollment for SES unless, or until, it has obtained a written election to receive or reject services from parents of at least a majority of the students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, or until the district has expended all available funds. C-3. When should the district notify parents regarding their child’s eligibility for supplemental educational services and when must services begin? Section 1008.331, Florida Statutes, requires districts to notify parents about the availability of SES prior to and after the start of school so that services can begin by October 15th of each school year. As long as the school continues to hold open enrollment, SES enrollment forms must be made freely available to parents.

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C-4. Are pre-kindergarten students eligible to take advantage of SES? No, SES is only available for eligible students enrolled in grades K-12 in Title I schools identified for improvement, corrective action, or restructuring for two or more consecutive years. C-5. Can the district send a postcard to notify parents that students are eligible for SES or have been assigned a provider? No, since eligibility for SES is based on the income of the family, notification of eligibility must remain confidential. The Office of Family Policy Compliance has ruled that the release of confidential information via a postcard is a violation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.

D. Strategies for Reaching Out to Parents

D-1. How can districts assist parents in choosing a SES provider that most appropriately meets the needs of their children? To acquaint parents with approved providers, districts may wish to consider hosting one or more provider fairs, depending on the size of the district and the location of eligible schools and students. For general information, holding meetings or town hall meetings for parents at the school or with a group of schools in one convenient location, is a good method for communicating with parents and answering their specific questions. Many districts find that hosting these types of meetings after school or on weekends allows more parents to participate. Districts may wish to include transportation to the meeting or offer childcare in an effort to increase parental involvement. SES information could also be incorporated into other school events, such as open house events, sporting events, school performances, or annual fairs. See Appendix A for innovative parent outreach activities. D-2. Must districts help parents select an SES provider from the list of approved providers? Yes. NCLB requires that school districts provide assistance to parents in selecting an approved SES provider if requested. District officials must use caution and ensure that information is unbiased and does not unduly encourage a parent to select one provider over another. Districts should encourage parents to choose a provider that best meets the academic needs of their child. Districts can assist parents in selecting a provider that best meets their needs by distributing a provider directory, information for accessing providers’ applications, and a list of questions for parents to ask providers. The district should also work to ensure that parents who do not speak English understand their options. For example, schools may request bilingual staff to be present at informational events such as provider fairs. See appendix B for guidance regarding creating successful provider fairs. D-3. What other types of print media should districts use to notify parents of the availability of choice with transportation and/or SES? Many districts have had success in informing parents regarding SES through advertisements in newspapers and magazines with wide circulation. Flyers and attractive brochures can be distributed through “backpack” mailings for children to take home from school. Community organizations are also effective partners to acquaint parents with NCLB and the services provided. Many districts have found that partnering with faith-based

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organizations and other community centers like Big Brothers Big Sisters or the United Way presents further opportunities for districts to reach parents. These organizations can include information regarding the services provided through NCLB in newsletters or weekly bulletins. The business community may be able to post flyers at their business or incorporate SES information in employee newsletters. To assist districts in their outreach efforts, the Department has created sample flyers, newsletters, and posters. These materials can be found on the Department’s Web site at: http://www.fldoe.org/flbpso/nclbchoice/ses/parentoutreach.asp. D-4. Should districts offer information regarding SES at locations off school sites? Yes. Districts are encouraged to be creative in their outreach to parents about SES. Offsite venues can offer several advantages for parents. Transportation to provider fairs and meetings is an obstacle for many families. Many times, these off site venues are more accessible to parents. Some innovative locations where districts have offered informational booths about SES include churches, neighborhood recreational parks, and local grocery stores. D-5. How can districts partner with local businesses to inform parents about SES? Districts may be able to collaborate with community business partners, such as banks, stores, and professional firms, for outreach to parents. Community businesses may be willing to sponsor broadcast messages on radio, television, billboards, or print advertising in local newspapers. Many radio and television stations will publish schools news without cost to the district. These Public Service Announcements (PSAs) are one of the many opportunities districts have in promoting their programs. Creative ideas such as recruiting a local celebrity or sports figure to record a message to be used in broadcast spots may reach more parents. The following is a sample PSA: Free tutoring is available to help eligible students improve their reading and mathematics skills. Contact *****add name and number***** for more information. D-6. How can school staff assist parents regarding school choice options? It is very important that school staff know about CWT and SES. Some districts have hosted a principals’ meeting to inform school administration regarding these programs and how they should be implemented. Schools that must offer SES should ensure that all teachers understand what SES is, who is eligible, the role of providers, how parents can apply, and opportunities for teacher and paraprofessional employment with providers. School secretaries and guidance counselors may receive phone calls with questions from parents. School staff should be given an orientation to SES and may find a script useful in promoting SES to parents of eligible students, especially during parent-teacher conferences. D-7. What should principals do to help facilitate SES? Principals play an important role in ensuring that all eligible students are notified of their opportunity to participate in free tutoring as well as encouraging that services begin quickly and smoothly. Principals should take a proactive approach to communicating with providers. Principals can encourage providers to speak with teachers and staff about SES, and their opportunities to work as a tutor for providers. It is important that school staff understand how school choice options impact school improvement efforts. Enhancing teachers’ understanding, and encouraging teachers to share this information with parents at parent-teacher meetings, can help ensure that parents understand their options.

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Additionally, principals can inform providers of necessary information and specific rules that pertain to their school. Some essential information that providers will need to ensure services begin in a timely manner include: school hours, teacher and paraprofessional contract hours, regulations, and fee schedule for facility space usage. Principals may wish to regularly monitor classrooms during SES tutoring sessions and talk to tutors and site facilitators to better understand SES at their school. D-8. What are the roles and responsibilities of a site facilitator? Many districts have hired school site facilitators to work with parents and providers to ensure that parents are well informed of their options and to assist providers in contacting parents for appointments and attendance issues. Responsibilities of a site facilitator may include the following activities: • Coordinate Student Learning Plan (SLP) conferences • Collection and tracking data of student eligibility, parent selection, student assessment,

academic progress, hours of services, and attendance • Communicate student assessment data to providers to facilitate creation of the SLP • Coordinate SES schedule of time of service, use of space, provider fairs for parents, and

provider job fairs for teachers • Monitor SES provider program • Maintain regular contact with district SES program office • Serve as a liaison for the school, SES providers, parents, and the district

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Appendix A

Examples of Unique and Frequent Outreach Efforts to Parents for NCLB School Choice

School Staff Participation • Flyers to teachers for contacting providers if interested in being tutors • Informational SES script to all school secretaries and other staff to assist with SES

questions • Outreach efforts coordinated with other school services, for example, before/after school

care, reading initiatives, and migrant services • Meetings with school board, principals, teachers, and school site-facilitators for SES

orientation and encouraging parent outreach efforts • Teacher and paraprofessional employment fairs Mailings and Notices • Backpack flyers, informational packets, frequent mail-outs of reminder notices to parents

of eligible students • Personal home phone calls by teachers or through Connect Ed notification system to

parents of eligible students • School choice information in school newsletters and on district/school Web site • Flyers, posters, and phone calls in parents’ native language One-On-One Informational Meetings • Provider fairs, open houses, parent academy kick-off events in various geographic

locations (Some with themes, for example “The Sweet Sounds of Success”) • Door prizes to encourage parents to attend informational meetings and provider fairs or

for parents to return choice selection forms • Parents given an orientation about SES prior to meeting providers at their individual

booths at the start of provider fairs • On-campus assistance to parents- helping to fill out forms and ask questions to

providers • Translators available to assist at parent events Community Organization Outreach • Posters at local faith-based organizations and community centers • Flyers included in church bulletins and community newsletters • Flyers and informational booths at local grocery stores, pharmacies, banks, and

shopping centers Media Communications • Large ads running in multiple weekend editions of local main newspapers • Radio, television, magazine, and billboard announcements • Start-of-school press kit including SES information

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Notable and Unique Events • Classroom library contest- top three schools with SES enrollment will receive funds to

use for classroom libraries • Contacted city manager and county recreation manager to identify sites that can be used

for SES within the neighborhoods where the eligible students live and transportation problems would be reduced

• Facilitated advisory committee that included parents who helped design marketing strategies for SES

• The Learning in Motion, a mobile parenting bus, parked at provider fairs, neighborhoods, clinics and school sites for children to receive a free book and other goodies donated by the community and to assist parents in enrolling their child for SES

• Provided flyers to the Mayor’s office to distribute to recreation centers, libraries, and other city owned offices

• Local non-profit distributed backpacks to all eligible students filled with school supplies donated by local companies and included SES information

• Advertisements for SES on city busses including information on how to sign up and where to go to learn more

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Appendix B

Examples of Unique and Effective Activities for SES Provider Fairs District Staff Participation Successful provider fairs usually have an abundance of district staff on hand to assist parents, help manage the event, and supervise all the activities. Districts should recruit assistance from Title I staff, SES Site-facilitators, Parental Involvement Specialists, School Resource Officers, Migrant Liaisons, etc. District staff should be available to: • Assist parents in completing SES applications • Translate information for non-English speaking families • Manage fair activities by walking around the room and regularly checking with providers • Supervise outside area surrounding fair to assist parents with directions and to monitor

outside marketing Fair Organization Successful provider fairs have specific provider expectations that have been shared with providers prior to the fair. The district should carefully plan all aspects of the fair, including room set-up and how information will be shared with parents. Effective organizational strategies include: • Provider table assignments by lottery • Labeled tables with signs describing type of service • List of schools eligible for SES available for parents’ reference • Providers stationed around edges of room and SES applications at a table in center

where district staff is available to assist parents • District presentation offering basic SES information at the start of fair • Microphones for district to make regular announcements about SES information • Conference calls or meetings with participating providers before the fair to discuss

district policies, such as set-up time, clean up times, limitations on number of representatives per provider, marketing restrictions, etc.

Advertising to Parents It is important for the district to market the provider fairs to ensure parents understand the purpose of provider fairs and all details regarding time and location. Successful awareness strategies include: • Scheduling provider fairs in conjunction with open houses or other district/school

activities • Advertising at parental involvement activities and at parent meetings • Contacting eligible families through Connect Ed • Placing radio ads, especially on Spanish-speaking radio stations • Offering door prizes or food to encourage parent participation • Ensuring provider fairs are in safe locations that are easily accessible to parents • Placing signs at provider fair locations to direct parents to specific rooms

Appendix C

2008-2009 SINI Post-AYP (Delete SES option for SINI 1, Include SES option for SINI 2 +)

Dear Parent, Your child attends Sunshine Elementary, which receives federal Title I funds to assist students in meeting state achievement standards. Your child’s school has not met these standards in reading for three consecutive years. This school has been identified as a School in Need of Improvement. What are we doing about it? Sunny School District is providing the following assistance and support to help the students at your child’s school improve their academic achievement: _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ What can you do? You are very important to your child’s education. We invite you to become more involved in your child’s school by: _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ What are your Choice options? Under the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) law, when a school has been identified as a School in Need of Improvement, parents have options for the 2008-2009 school year:

• You may choose to have your child remain at the current school. • If your child is eligible for free or reduced-priced lunch, you may choose for your child to remain at

the current school and receive free tutoring or “Supplemental Educational Services”. We will send you additional information about free tutoring in the near future.

• You may choose to transfer your child to one of the schools listed below with transportation provided by the district. If demand for transportation exceeds available funds, transportation will be prioritized to the lowest achieving low-income students.

If you want to transfer your child to another public school, you may choose one of the following schools:

• Alpha Elementary Grade ‘B’ for 07-08 Met 97% of AYP standards for 07-08 • Beta Elementary Grade ‘A’ for 07-08 Met 100% of AYP standards for 07-08

For more information about your child’s school or other schools in the district, please contact John Doe at (XXX) XXX-XXXX or visit the Florida Department of Education’s Web site at http://schoolgrades.fldoe.org. It’s up to you! If you want your child to remain at Sunshine Elementary school, you do not need to complete this application. If you want your child to go to another school, please complete the attached application and return it to _____________________________________ by __________________________. If you have questions or need help with this application, please contact Jane Doe at (XXX) XXX-XXXX. Sincerely, District School Superintendent Attachments: Application for NCLB School Choice with Transportation Choice with Transportation - Frequently Asked Questions for Parents

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Appendix D

Choice with Transportation – Frequently Asked Questions for Parents WHAT IS ADEQUATE YEARLY PROGRESS (AYP)? The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act requires each state to define the Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) measure of all public schools and school districts toward enabling all students to meet the state’s academic achievement standards. AYP measurements target the performance and participation of various subgroups based on race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, disability, and English proficiency. AYP requires that a certain percentage of students in each group score “at grade level” on the FCAT in reading, writing, and mathematics. If one group does not score at grade level, the entire school does not meet the AYP requirements for that year. If a school that receives Title I funds does not make AYP for two consecutive years or more, the school is identified as a School in Need of Improvement. This designation alone does not indicate a failing school, but provides a focus on areas for school improvement by principals, teachers, and parents. Identified schools are eligible for additional support from the district and state as they work to improve teaching and learning, attendance, guidance, or participation in testing. WHEN WILL I BE NOTIFIED THAT MY CHILD IS ELIGIBLE TO TRANSFER TO A PUBLIC CHOICE SCHOOL? NCLB requires districts to notify all families that attend a Title I school identified as a School in Need of Improvement regarding their option to transfer to another public school in the district through a program called Choice with Transportation. You should receive information regarding this option by the first day of school. If you are unsure if your child’s school must offer this program, you should contact the school or the school district. DO I HAVE TO TRANSFER MY CHILD TO ANOTHER SCHOOL? No. The Choice with Transportation program is optional. The decision is entirely up to you and you must decide what is best for your child. HOW DO I APPLY TO HAVE MY CHILD ATTEND A CHOICE SCHOOL? You must complete a Choice with Transportation application form and rank, in the order of your preference, which schools you want your child to attend. Applications should be available in the front office at your child’s current school or at the district office. Follow the application deadlines and procedures listed on your application form. WILL MY CHILD RECEIVE TRANSPORTATION TO THE CHOICE SCHOOL? The district will provide transportation for as many students as it has funds to serve. If demand for transportation exceeds available funds, the district must prioritize transportation to the lowest achieving of the low-income students. If the Title I school is removed from the School in Need of Improvement status, your child may remain at the choice school but the district will not provide transportation. Also, if your child transfers to another school and that receiving school becomes identified as a School in Need of

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Improvement, your child may remain at the choice school but the district will no longer provide transportation. MAY I VISIT THE CHOICE SCHOOL PRIOR TO CHOOSING IT AS ONE OF MY OPTIONS? You are encouraged to call the choice schools to ask questions or schedule a time that you may visit the school. ARE ALL CHOICE WITH TRANSPORTATION APPLICATIONS APPROVED? The district will make every effort to satisfy parents’ requests; however, due to various school constraints, you may not receive your first choice school. Once the district assigns your child to a choice school, you will have the option to accept or decline the transfer. HOW DOES A TITLE I SCHOOL COME OUT OF “SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT” STATUS? A Title I school must make Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for two consecutive years to come out of “school improvement” status. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO IF I WANT MY CHILD TO REMAIN AT MY HOME TITLE I SCHOOL AND RECEIVE SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (SES)? If you want your child to remain at his or her current school for the 2008-2009 school year, you do not need to do anything. Students that attend a Title I school that has failed to make AYP for three or more consecutive years may be eligible to participate in free tutoring if the student is eligible for free or reduced priced lunch. This free tutoring is called Supplemental Educational Services or SES. The district will mail information regarding SES to eligible families before the start of the 2008-2009 school year. WHO DO I CONTACT IF I STILL HAVE MORE QUESTIONS? If you have further questions regarding Choice with Transportation, you should contact your district Choice with Transportation contact. You can call your district and ask to speak with the choice contact. You may find your district contact person on the Department’s Web site at: http://www.fldoe.org/flbpso/nclbchoice/bpsoDirectory/directory.aspx, and then click on Choice with Transportation Contacts and select your School District.

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Appendix E 2008-2009 SES Post-AYP

(for SINI 2 +) Dear Parent: Your child is eligible to receive free tutoring though the Supplemental Educational Services (SES) program for the 2008-2009 school year. How did my child qualify? Students who are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch and who attend Title I schools that failed to make Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for three or more consecutive years are eligible for these services. Your child’s school receives federal Title I funds to assist students in meeting state achievement standards. Sunshine Elementary has not met these standards in reading for three consecutive years. This school has been identified as a School in Need of Improvement. What is SES? SES is a program that offers free tutoring to eligible students. Tutoring is offered in mathematics or reading/language arts. This tutoring takes place outside of the regular school day. Each provider offers a different program on different days at different locations. After you learn more about each of the providers, you will choose the provider that can best meet the needs of your child. Tutoring will start by October 15, 2008. How do I apply? First, choose a provider for your child from the attached list of approved providers. To help you choose, we have enclosed a chart with questions to ask providers, called “Choosing a SES Provider.” Then, complete the attached application form and list the providers in the order of your preference. The district will try to assign your child to your first choice. If your first choice is not available, your child will be assigned to your second or third choice. You must return the Name of District SES Application Form on or before ____________ to one of the following locations: • Your child’s school • SES Provider Fair • Mail or deliver to the district office at ________ The district will give priority to the lowest performing students if there is not enough funds to provide services to all eligible students whose parents request the services. How can I learn more? Please come to one of our scheduled Provider Information Fairs to be held at _________ on ________. You can meet with providers and talk about the program that may best meet your child’s needs. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact John Doe at (XXX)-XXX-XXXX. Sincerely, Superintendent Attachments: Application Form Tutoring Provider Directory Choosing a SES Provider

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Appendix F Choosing a SES Provider

Note to parents: Use this form to help you choose tutoring services for your child. Ask providers these questions and write their answers on this form to help you compare your options and choose the provider that can best meet your child’s academic needs. If you would like help in choosing a provider, contact your child’s school, your school district, or ______. Questions to Ask Providers Provider Name Provider Name Provider Name Provider Name

Where and when is tutoring provided?

Is transportation provided?

How many times a week?

How many total sessions?

How long are the tutoring sessions?

What type of instruction – individual, small group, or large group?

What subject areas are offered?

Who will provide the tutoring? What are their qualifications?

How do I know your services are effective?

How would you inform me about my child’s progress?

Adapted from SES in Action: A Toolkit for Parents and Community Leaders, developed by the Supplemental Educational Services Quality Center, July 2005.

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Appendix G 2008-2009 SINI Post-AYP

(Delete SES option for SINI 1, Include SES option for SINI 2 +) Estimado padre o madre de familia: Su hijo(a) reúne los requisitos correspondientes para recibir la enseñanza de un tutor gratuito por medio del programa de Servicios Educacionales Suplementarios («SES» en inglés) durante el año escolar 2008-2009. ¿Cómo llegó mi hijo(a) a reunir los requisitos correspondientes? Los estudiantes que están aptos para el almuerzo gratuito o a precio rebajado y que asisten a las escuelas amparadas en el Título I que no lograron realizar el Avance Anual Adecuado («AYP» en inglés) durante tres años seguidos o más tiempo están aptos para estos servicios. La escuela de su hijo(a) recibe fondos federales, al amparo del Título I, para ayudar a los estudiantes a cumplir con las normas estatales sobre rendimiento escolar. Sunshine Elementary no ha cumplido con estas normas en materia de lectura durante tres años seguidos. Se ha identificado que esta escuela es Escuela en Necesidad de Mejorar. ¿Qué son los Servicios Educacionales Suplementarios o SES? SES es un programa por el que se les brinda la enseñanza de un tutor gratuito a aquellos estudiantes que reúnen los requisitos correspondientes. La enseñanza del tutor se ofrece en las asignaturas de matemáticas y/o disciplinas lingüísticas (language arts). Dicha enseñanza del tutor tiene lugar fuera de la jornada escolar habitual. Cada proveedor ofrece un programa distinto, en días distintos, en diversos lugares. Una vez que averigüe más datos sobre cada uno de los proveedores, usted escogerá el proveedor que satisface mejor las necesidades de su hijo(a). La enseñanza del tutor comienza, a más tardar, el 15 de octubre del 2008. ¿Cómo lo solicito? Primeramente, escoja el proveedor de su hijo(a) de la lista anexa de proveedores aprobados. Para ayudarlo(a) a escoger, adjuntamos una tabla llamada «Cómo Escoger el Proveedor de SES» (Choosing a SES Provider), que contiene preguntas que se les deben hacer a los proveedores. Rellene después la solicitud adjunta y señale los proveedores en orden de preferencia. El Distrito intentará asignar a su hijo(a) al primero que seleccionó. Si el primero que seleccionó no está disponible, a su hijo se le asignará el segundo o tercero que seleccionó. Tiene hasta el para devolver el Formulario de Solicitud del Distrito (fill in name of district) en uno de los lugares siguientes: • La escuela de su hijo(a) • La feria de proveedores de SES • Enviarlo por correo a la oficina del distrito en ________ o entregarlo allí personalmente. El Distrito les dará preferencia a aquellos estudiantes con el menor rendimiento escolar, si no hay suficientes fondos para prestarles servicios a todos los estudiantes aptos cuyos padres solicitaron los servicios. ¿Cómo puedo averiguar más información? Se ruega que venga a una de las ferias de información sobre proveedores que tenga lugar el _________ en ________. Podrá reunirse con proveedores y conversar sobre el programa que satisface mejor las necesidades de su hijo(a). Si desea preguntar algo o le hace falta más información, se ruega que se comunique con John Doe al (XXX)-XXX-XXXX. Atentamente, Superintendente Documentos adjuntos: Solicitud Directorio de Proveedores de Servicios de Tutor Cómo Escoger el Proveedor de Servicios Escolares Suplementarios (Choosing a SES Provider)

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Appendix I

Opción con Transporte – Preguntas Frecuentes para Padres de Familia ¿QUÉ ES «AVANCE ANUAL ADECUADO» («AYP» en inglés)? La ley contra el atraso escolar (conocida en inglés por «NCLB» o «No Child Left Behind Act») exige que cada estado defina la medida del avance anual adecuado («AYP» en inglés) de todas las escuelas públicas y distritos escolares para permitir que todo estudiante cumpla con las normas estatales sobre el aprovechamiento escolar. Las medidas AYP se enfocan en el rendimiento y participación de diversos subgrupos según la raza/origen minoritario étnico, situación socioeconómica, discapacidad y capacidad de dominio del inglés. El avance anual adecuado exige que cierto porcentaje del estudiantado de cada grupo obtenga resultados «a nivel del grado correspondiente» en las pruebas de lectura, redacción y matemáticas del FCAT. Si un grupo no obtiene resultados a nivel del grado correspondiente, entonces, toda la escuela incumple con los requisitos sobre el avance anual adecuado de ese año. Si la escuela que recibe fondos al amparo del Título I no logra el avance anual adecuado durante, por lo menos, dos años seguidos, a la escuela se le identifica como Escuela en Necesidad de Mejorar. Este apelativo, de por sí, no señala que se trata de una escuela fracasada, sino que les señala a los directores, maestros y padres de familia el enfoque de los campos en que la escuela puede mejorar. Las escuelas así identificadas están aptas para ayuda adicional por parte del Distrito y Estado, a medida que luchan por mejorar la enseñanza y el aprendizaje, la asistencia, la orientación o la participación en pruebas. ¿CUÁNDO SE ME AVISARÁ DE QUE MI HIJO(A) ESTÁ APTO(A) PARA TRASLADARLO(A) A UNA ESCUELA PÚBLICA DE ELECCIÓN? La ley contra el atraso escolar les exige a los distritos que les avisen a todas las familias que tienen niños en una escuela amparada en el Título I, identificada como Escuela en Necesidad de Mejorar, de su opción de hacer el traslado a otra escuela pública del Distrito por medio del programa llamado Opción con Transporte («Choice with Transportation» en inglés). Debe recibir información sobre esta opción el primer día de clases. Si no está seguro de que la escuela de su hijo(a) tenga que ofrecer este programa, debe comunicarse con la escuela o con el distrito escolar. ¿TENGO QUE TRASLADAR A MI HIJO(A) A OTRA ESCUELA? No. El programa llamado «Opción con Transporte» («Choice with Transportation» en inglés) es opcional. La decisión depende de usted por completo, y usted tiene que decidir qué es lo mejor para su hijo(a). ¿CÓMO PRESENTO LA SOLICITUD PARA QUE ME HIJO(A) PUEDA IR A UNA ESCUELA DE ELECCIÓN? Tiene que rellenar la solicitud del programa Opción con Transporte («Choice with Transportation» en inglés) y señalar, en orden de preferencia, las escuelas a que desea que vaya su hijo(a). Las solicitudes deben estar disponibles en la administración de la escuela a que va su hijo(a) o en la oficina del Distrito. Observe los plazos y procedimientos de la solicitud que se señalan en la misma. ¿RECIBIRÁ MI HIJO(A) TRANSPORTE A LA ESCUELA DE ELECCIÓN? El Distrito les brindará transporte a todos los estudiantes que pueda atender según los fondos que tiene a su disposición. Si la demanda de transporte supera los fondos disponibles, el Distrito tiene que darles preferencia a los estudiantes con el menor rendimiento escolar entre aquéllos que tienen pocos recursos.

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Si a la escuela amparada en el Título I se le quita de la categoría de Escuelas en Necesidad de Mejorar, su hijo(a) puede seguir en la escuela de elección, pero el Distrito no suministrará el transporte. Además, si su hijo(a) se traslada a otra escuela, y la escuela que lo (la) recibe queda identificada como Escuela en Necesidad de Mejorar, su hijo(a) podrá seguir en la escuela de elección, pero el Distrito ya no continuará suministrando el transporte. ¿PUEDO VISITAR LA ESCUELA DE ELECCIÓN ANTES DE SELECCIONARLA COMO UNA DE MIS OPCIONES? Se le aconseja que llame a las escuelas de elección para hacer preguntas o señalar la hora a que pueda visitar la escuela. ¿SE APRUEBAN TODAS LAS SOLICITUDES DEL PROGRAMA «OPCIÓN CON TRANSPORTE» («CHOICE WITH TRANSPORTATION» EN INGLÉS)? El Distrito hará todo lo posible por complacer las peticiones de los padres de familia; sin embargo, debido a diversas limitaciones escolares, puede que no se le asigne la escuela que seleccionó primero. Una vez que el Distrito asigna a su hijo(a) a la escuela de elección, usted tendrá la opción de aceptar o rechazar el traslado. ¿DE QUÉ MANERA LA ESCUELA AMPARADA EN EL TÍTULO I DEJA DE ESTAR EN LA CATEGORÍA DE «ESCUELA EN NECESIDAD DE MEJORAR»? La escuela amparada en el Título I tiene que lograr el avance anual adecuado («AYP» en inglés) durante dos años seguidos para dejar de estar en la categoría llamada «escuela en necesidad de mejorar». ¿QUÉ TENGO QUE HACER SI DESEO QUE MI HIJO(A) SIGA EN LA ESCUELA ORIGINAL, AMPARADA EN EL TÍTULO, QUE ME TOCA Y RECIBIR LOS SERVICIOS EDUCACIONALES SUPLEMENTARIOS («SES», EN INGLÉS)? Si desea que su hijo(a) siga en la escuela en que está en el año escolar 2008-2009, no tiene que hacer nada. Los estudiantes que van a una escuela amparada en el Título I que no ha logrado el avance anual adecuado (el «AYP») durante tres años o más tiempo podrían estar aptos para participar de la enseñanza del tutor gratuito si el estudiante está apto para el almuerzo gratuito o a precio rebajado. Dicha enseñanza por tutor gratuito lleva el nombre de «servicios educacionales suplementarios» o SES, en inglés. El Distrito enviará por correo, antes que comience el año escolar 2008-2009, información sobre los servicios educacionales suplementarios o SES a aquellas familias que reúnen los requisitos correspondientes. ¿CON QUIÉNES ME COMUNICO SI AÚN ME QUEDAN PREGUNTAS POR HACER? Si desea averiguar más información sobre el programa «Opción con Transporte» («Choice with Transportation» en inglés), debe comunicarse con el contacto del Distrito encargado del programa «Opción con Transporte». Puede llamar al distrito que le corresponde y pedir hablar con el contacto del Programa. Puede encontrar el nombre del contacto de su distrito en el sitio de internet del Departamento de Educación, en la dirección http://www.fldoe.org/flbpso/nclbchoice/bpsoDirectory/directory.aspx; una vez que llegue allí, haga click en «Choice with Transportation Contacts» (Contactos del Programa Opción con Transporte) y después seleccione su Distrito Escolar.

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Appendix J 2008-2009 SES Post-AYP

(for SINI 2 +) Estimado padre o madre de familia: Su hijo(a) va a Sunshine Elementary, que recibe fondos amparados en el Título I para ayudar a los estudiantes a cumplir con las normas estatales sobre el rendimiento escolar. Su hijo(a) no ha cumplido con estas normas en materia de lectura durante tres años seguidos. Se ha identificado que esta escuela es Escuela en Necesidad de Mejorar. ¿Qué hacemos al respecto? El Distrito Escolar de Sunny brinda la asistencia y apoyo señalados a continuación para ayudar a los estudiantes de su escuela a mejorar su aprovechamiento escolar: _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ ¿Qué puede hacer usted? Usted es muy importante para la educación de su hijo(a). Lo(a) invitamos a tener más participación en la escuela de su hijo(a) haciendo lo siguiente: _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ ¿Entre cuáles opciones puede escoger? La ley federal contra el atraso escolar (llamada «No Child Left Behind» o «NCLB» en inglés) señala que cuando se ha identificado que la escuela es Escuela en Necesidad de Mejorar, los padres de familia tienen opciones respecto al año escolar 2008-2009:

• Puede optar por que su hijo(a) siga en la escuela en que está. • Si su hijo(a) está apto(a) para recibir almuerzo gratuito o a precio rebajado, puede optar por que su hijo(a)

siga en la escuela en que está y reciba enseñanza de tutor gratuito o “Servicios Educacionales Suplementarios”. Le enviaremos más información sobre el tutor gratuito en el futuro próximo.

• Puede optar por trasladar a su hijo(a) a una de las escuelas señaladas más abajo, prestando el Distrito el servicio de transporte. Si la demanda de transporte supera los fondos disponibles, se les dará preferencia en el transporte a aquellos estudiantes de menor rendimiento académico y menores ingresos.

Si desea trasladar a su hijo(a) a otra escuela pública, podrá escoger una de las escuelas señaladas a continuación:

• Alpha Elementary Grado ‘B’ en 07-08 Cumplió con el 97% de las normas AYP en 07-08 • Beta Elementary Grado ‘A’ en 07-08 Cumplió con el 97% de las normas AYP en 07-08

Se ruega que se comunique con John Doe en (XXX) XXX-XXXX o que visite el sitio de internet del Departamento de Educación de la Florida en la dirección http://schoolgrades.fldoe.org para informarse más de la escuela de su hijo(a) o de las demás escuelas del Distrito. ¡Depende de usted! Si desea que su hijo(a) siga en la escuela Sunshine Elementary, no le hace falta rellenar esta solicitud. Si desea que su hijo(a) vaya a otra escuela, se ruega que rellene la solicitud adjunta y que la devuelva a _____________________________________ a más tardar el __________________________. Si quiere preguntar algo o necesita ayuda en cuanto a esta solicitud, se ruega que se comunique con Jane Doe al (XXX) XXX-XXXX. Atentamente, Superintendente del Distrito Escolar Documentos adjuntos: Solicitud de Selección de Escuela con Transporte, según la Ley contra el Atraso Escolar («No Child Left Behind Law» en inglés)

Opción con Transporte – Preguntas Frecuentes para Padres de Familia

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Appendix K

Selección del Prestador de SES o Servicios Educacionales Suplementarios Nota a los padres: Empleen este formulario para ayudarlos a seleccionar los servicios de tutoría de su hijo(a). Hágales a los prestadores las preguntas señaladas a continuación y anoten en este formulario las respuestas que les den para ayudarlos a comparar sus opciones y escoger al prestador que satisface mejor las necesidades académicas de su hijo(a). Si desean ayuda en seleccionar al prestador, comuníquese con la escuela de su hijo(a), su distrito escolar o ______. Preguntas que deben hacérseles a los prestadores

Nombre del prestador Nombre del prestador Nombre del prestador Nombre del prestador

¿Dónde y cuándo se ofrece la tutoría?

¿Se proporciona transporte?

¿Cuántas veces a la semana?

¿Cuántas sesiones son en total?

¿Cuánto duran las sesiones de tutoría?

¿Qué clase de instrucción – particular, en grupo pequeño o en grupo grande?

¿Cuáles son las asignaturas que se ofrecen?

¿Quién (quiénes) prestarán el servicio de tutoría? ¿Cuáles son las credenciales que tienen?

¿Cómo sé que sus servicios dan resultado?

Appendix L 2008-2009 SINI Post-AYP

(Delete SES option for SINI 1, Include SES option for SINI 2 +) Chè Paran, Pitit ou lekòl nan Sunshine Elementary, ki resevwa fon Federal Tit 1 pou ede elèv yo satisfè nòm leta a. Pandan twazan konsekitif sa yo lekòl pitit ou an pa an règ ak nòm sa yo nan lekti. Yo idantifye lekòl sa a kòm yon lekòl ki Bezwen Amelyorasyon. Sa nap fè pou sa? Distri Sunny School la ap bay èd ak sipò ki make anba la a pou ede elèv yo nan lekòl pitit ou an amelyore siksè akademik yo: _________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Ki chwa w? Daprè lwa federal “No Child Left Behind (NCLB)” la, lè yo idantifye yon lekòl kòm Lekòl ki Bezwen Amelyorasyon, paran yo gen chwa pou ane skolè 2008-2009 la: ● Ou ka chwazi pou pitit ou rete nan lekòl liye aktyèlman an ● Si pitit ou kalifye pou swa lunch gratis oubyen a pri redwi, ou kab chwazi pou pitit ou rete nan lekòl aktyèl la epi resevwa leson patikilye gratis oswa “Supplemental Educational Services”. Na voye enfòmasyon adisyonèl ba w osijè de leson patikilye yo nan lavni. ● Ou kab chwazi pou transfere pitit ou nan youn nan lekòl ki parèt anba la a kote distri a bay transpò. Si demann pou transpò a ta depase fon disponib yo, ya va bay priyorite ba elèv ki fè nòt pi ba yo. Si w ta renmen transfere pitit ou nan yon lòt lekòl piblik, ou ta mèt chwazi youn nan lekòl sa yo: ● Alpha Elementary Nòt ‘B’ pou 07-08 Li an règ ak 97% standa AYP pou 07-08 ● Beta Elementary Nòt ‘A’ pou 07-08 Li an règ a 100% standa AYP pou 07-08 Pou plis enfòmasyon sou lekòl pitit ou oswa lòt lekòl nan distri a, tanpri kontakte John Doe nan (XXX) XXX-XXXX oubyen vizite sit web Depatman Edikasyon La Florid “Florida Department of Education’s Web site” nan http://schoolgrades.fldoe.org. Sa depann de ou! Si w vle pitit ou kontinye nan lekòl Sunshine Elementary a, ou pa bezwen konplete aplikasyon sa a. Si w ta renmen pitit ou ale nan yon lòt lekòl, tanpri konplete aplikasyon ki akonpaye lèt sa a epi remèt li bay _________________________ le _____________________ Si w gen kestyon oswa si w ta bezwen èd pou konplete aplikasyon sa a, tanpri kontakte Jane Doe nan (XXX) XXX-XXXX. Salitasyon, Supèrentandan Lekòl Distri a Akonpayman: Aplikasyon pou NCLB chwa lekòl ak Transpò Chwa ak Transpò – Kesyon paran yo poze pi souvan

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Appendix M Chwa ak Transpò – Kestyon Paran yo poze pi souvan

SAK PWOGRÈ ADEKWA ANYÈL (AYP) A? Ak “No Child Left Behind (NCLB) a mande pou chak eta detèmine mezi pwogrè anyèl adekwa a (AYP) pou tout lekòl piblik yo ak lekòl distri yo pou pèmèt tout elèv satisfè siksè nòm akademik leta a. Mezi AYP sible rannman ak patisipasyon divè sib gwoup baze sou ras/etnik, eta sosyoeknomik, enfimite ak konpetans an Anglè. AYP mande ke yon sèten pousantaj elèv nan chak gwoup fè mwayen yo “a nivo klas” la nan FCAT la nan lekti, ekriti ak matematik. Si yon gwoup pa fè mwayen la, yap konsidere ke tout lekòl la pa satisfè sa AYP a mande pou ane skolè a. Si yon lekòl ki resevwa fon Tit 1 pa satisfè sa AYP a mande pandan dezan konsekitif ou plis, yo idantifye lekòl la kòm Lekòl Ki Bezwen Fè Amelyorasyon. Kategori sa a pa vle di ke lekòl la se yon lekòl ki an defayans, men prensipal yo, pwofesè yo ak paran yo bay kote pou lekòl ta konsantre nan amelyorasyon yo. Tout lekòl ki idantifye yo kalifye pou resevwa sipò adisyonèl nan men distri ak leta pandan ke yap travay sou amelyorasyon nan anseyman ak aprann, asistans, oryantasyon, oswa patisipasyon nan egzamen. KILÈ YAP FÈM KONNEN SI PITIT MWEN KALIFYE POU TRANSFÈ A YON LEKÒL PIBLIK DE CHWA? NCLB mande distri yo pou avize fanmi yo ki gen pitit nan lekòl Tit 1 ki idantifye yo kòm Lekòl Ki Bezwen Amelyorasyon osijè de chwa yo pou transfere a yon lòt lekòl piblik nan distri a atravè yon pwogram yo rele “Choice with Transportation” – Chwa ak Transpò. W fèt pou resevwa enfòmasyon osijè chwa sa a depi premye jou lekòl. Si w pa si ke lekòl pitit ou an fèt pou ofri pwogram sa a, ou fèt pou kontakte swa lekòl la oswa distri lekòl la. ESKE MWEN OBLIJE TRANSFERE PITIT MWEN NAN YON LÒT LEKÒL? No. Pwogram “Choice with Transportation” la se yon opsyon li ye. Desizyon an se nan men ou sa chita e se w ki pou deside sa ki nan avantaj pitit ou. KIJAN POU MWEN FÈ POU MWEN APLIKE POU PITIT MWEN KAB AL NAN YON LEKÒL CHWA? Ou fèt pou konplete fòm aplikasyon ak ran “Choice with Transportation” la, epi mete chwa w yo an òd de preferans, nan ki lekòl ou ta renmen pitit ale. Tout aplikasyon yo ap disponib nan biwo lekòl pitit ou ye aktyèlman oswa nan biwo distri a. Swiv tout pwosedi ak dat limit ki make sou fòm aplikasyon an. ESKE PITIT MWEN AP RESEVWA TRANSPÒ POU LEKÒL CHWA LIYA? Distri a ap bay transpò pou otan elèv ke fon yo kab kouvri. Si demann pou transpò a ta depase fon disponib yo, distri a ap bije bay priyorite ba elèv ki fè pi piti nòt e ki pa gen gwo revni yo. Si yo ta retire lekòl Tit 1 an sou kategori Lekòl ki Bezwen Amelyorasyon a, pitit ou ka rete nan lekòl de chwa a men distri a pap bay transpò ankò. Epi tou, si pitit ou ta transfere a yon lòt ekòl epi lekòl sa a ta vinn idantifye kòm Lekòl ki Bezwen Amelyorasyon, pitit ou ka rete nan lekòl de chwa men distri a pap bay transpò ankò.

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ESKE MWEN GENDWA VIZITE LEKÒL DE CHWA A ANVAN MWEN CHWAZIL KÒM YOUN NAN OPSYON MWEN YO? Nou ankouraje w menm pou rele lekòl de chwa w yo pou poze kestyon oswa pou pran randevou ki ta pèmèt ou vizite lekòl la. ESKE TOUT APLIKASYON CHWA YO GEN TRANSPÒ APWOUVE? Distri a ap fè tout posib li pou satisfè demann paran yo; Mèzalò, vi divè limitasyon lekòl, ou kab pa resevwa lekòl ou te chwazi an premye a. Osito distri a deziye pitit ou ba yon lekòl de chwa, wap gen opsyon pou aksepte oswa refize transfè a. KIJAN YON LEKÒL TIT 1 KAB SÒTI DE KATEGORI “LEKÒL KI BEZWEN AMELYORASYON”? Yon lekòl Tit 1 fèt pou fè pwogrè anyèl adekwa (AYP) pandan dezan konsekitif pou li sòti de kategori “lekòl ki bezwen amelyorasyon.” KISA POU MWEN FÈ SI MWEN TA VLE PITIT MWEN RETE NAN LEKÒL TIT 1 LAKAY EPI RESEVWA SÈVIS SIPLEMANTÈ ADISYONÈL (SES)? Si w vle pitit ou rete nan lekòl liye aktyèlman an pou ane skolè 2008-2008 la, ou pa bezwen leve yon dwèt. Elèv ki nan lekòl Tit 1 ki pa reyisi satisfè AYP pandan twa oubyen plis ane konsekitif kab kalifye pou patisipe nan leson patikilye si elèv la kalifye pou lunch gratis oswa a pri redwi. Leson patikilye gratis sa a se sa yo rele sèvis edikasyonèl siplemantè oswa SES. Distri a va voye enfòmasyon osijè SES la pa lapòs ba tout fanmi ki kalifye yo odebi ane skolè 2008-2009 la. KILÈS POU MWEN KONTAKTE SI MWEN TA GEN PLIS KESTYON? Si w gen lòt kestyon osijè “Choice with Transportation”, ou ta fèt pou kontakte moun responsab Choice with Transportation la. Ou kab rele distri a epi mande pale ak moun responsab Choice la. Wap jwenn non moun ki responsab la sou sit web Depatman an nan: http://www.fldoe.org/fbpso/nelbchoice/bpsoDirectory/directory.aspx, epi aprè sa klike sou “Choice with Transportation Contacts” epi chwazi Distri pou lekòl ou an.

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Appendix N 2008-2009 SES Post-AYP

(for SINI 2 +) Chè Paran: Pitit ou kalifye pou resevwa leson patikilye atravè pwogram Supplemental Educational Services (SES) pou ane skolè 2008-2009 la. Kijan fè pitit mwen kalifye? Elèv ki kalifye pou resevwa lunch yo gratis oswa ki resevwa lunch a pri redwi ki asiste lekòl Title I yo ki pat fè pwogrè adekwa pandan lane a “Adequate Yearly Progres (AYP) pou twa oswa plis ane konsekitif kalifye pou resevwa sèvis sa yo. Lekòl pitit ou an resevwa fon monetè Tit 1 nan men gouvènman Federal la pou ede elèv yo ranpli tout règleman reyalizasyon leta yo. Sunshine Elementary pandan twazan konsekitif pa reyini tout nòm sa yo nan lekti. Yo idantifye lekòl kòm lekòl Ki bezwen fè Amelyorasyon. Sak SES la?SES se yon pwogram ki ofri leson patikilye gratis ba elèv ki kalifye yo. Yo ofri leson patikilye nan matematik oswa lekti/lang yo. Leson patikilye sa a fèt andeyò jounnen lekòl nòmal la. Chak founisè ofri diferan pwogram diferan jou nan diferan kote. Aprè w finn jwenn enfòmasyon sou chak founisè yo, wa va chwazi founisè ki pi byen satisfè tout bezwen pitit ou. Leson patikilye yo ap komanse le 15 oktob 2008. Kijan pou mwen aplike?Dabò chwazi yon founisè pou pitit ou de lis founisè apwouve yo ki akonpaye lèt sa a. Pou ede w chwazi nou enkli yon chema ak kestyon pou poze founisè yo ki rele “Kijan pou chwazi yon Founisè SES”. Aprè sa, konplete aplikasyon ki akonpaye lèt sa a epi make founisè yo nan lòd ou pi pito an. Distri la va eseye deziye pitit ou ba premye chwa w. Si premye chwa w pa disponib, ya va deziye pitit ou ba dezyèm oswa twazyèm chwa w. Ou fèt pou voye Fòm Aplikasyon Distri SES la le ou anvan le ___________ ba youn nan lokal sa yo: ● lekòl pitit ou ● Fwa Founisè SES ● Pa lapòs oubyen remèt li nan biwo distri __________ a Distri a va bay priyorite ba elèv ki fè pi ba nòt yo si gen sifizaman fon pou bay sèvis ba tout elèv ki gen paran ki te mande sèvis la e ki ta kalifye. Kijan pou mwen jwenn plis enfòmasyon? Tanpri prezante nan youn nan Fwa Enfòmasyon sou Founisè ki pwograme nan ________ le _________. Wa ka rankontre founisè yo epi pale osijè de pwogram ki ka pi byen satisfè bezwen pitit ou. Si w gen kelkeswa kestyon oswa ta bezwen pis enfòmasyon, tanpri kontakte John Doe nan (XXX)XXX-XXXX. Salitasyon, Sipèrentandan Akonpayman yo: Fòm Aplikasyon Lis Founisè Kijan pou chwazi yon Founisè SES

Appendix O Yon Seri de Keksyon Pou Mande Òganizasyon-an

Pou tout paran: Itilize fòm sa pou ede ou chwazi lèson patikilye pou pitit ou. Mande òganizasyon yo keksyon sa yo epri ekri repons yo sou fòm sa pou ede ou konpare opsyon ou epri chwazi òganizasyon ki plis ka ede bezwen akademik pitit ou-a. Si ou bezwen asistans pou chwazi yon òganizasyon, kontakte lekòl pitit ou-a, distrik-la, oubyen ________________. Keksyon Pou Ou Mande Òganizasyon

Nòm Òganizasyon Nòm Òganizasyon Nòm Òganizasyon Nòm Òganizasyon

A ki kote e a ki lè yo bay lèson patikilye?

Èske yo bay transpotasyon?

Konbyen fwa nan semen yo bay lèson patikilye?

Konbyen lèson patikilye yo bay?

Konbyen tan lèson-yo dure?

Ki kalite enstiksyon yo bay – endividuwal, ti gwoup, oubyen gwo gwoup?

Ki sijè yo ofri?

Ki moun ki pral bay lèson patikilye-yo? Ki kalifikasyon yo?

Koman pou mwen fè konnen ou bay bon sèvis?

Koman ou ka bay mwen enfòmasyon sou pwogrès pitit mwen?

Adapted from SES in Action: A Toolkit for Parents and Community Leaders, developed by the Supplemental Educational Services Quality Center, July 2005.

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