Alaska School Library Federal Programs

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Federal Funds
for school Librarians
Jared Shucha, Alaska School Library
Consultant jared.shucha_at_alaska.gov
Photo Alexandre Duret-Lutz, Creative Commons
licensing
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Disclaimer The information contained in this
document is intended to assist Alaskas school
librarians and their districts in their efforts
to meet the requirements outlined in the federal
legislation known as the Elementary and
Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and the Every
Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). This information
does not represent legal opinion and is not
intended to describe all the requirements
contained in any federal or state law. It does
not represent the endorsement of any federal or
state agency.
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I could give an elevator pitch on what Title I
is.
I know what is funded by Title I in my school.
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Federal Education Programs Why should I
care? Vast majority of school districts in
Alaska receive federal funds. Although ESSA
creates provisions for improving library
programs, there are no requirements. Leaders
see the big picture.
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A Brief and Painless History of the Federal
Government in Elementary and Secondary
Education1787 Constitution is signed, laves
responsibility of education to the
states.1867 Department of Education created
to collect information on schools and teaching to
help states establish effective school systems.
1941 and 1950 Impact Aid laws. 1946 Adds
support for HS agricultural, industrial, and home
economics1965Elementary and Secondary
Education Act

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Elementary and Secondary Education
Act 1965 Title IFinancial Assistance To Local
Educational Agencies For The Education Of
Children Of Low-Income Families Title IISchool
Library Resources, Textbooks, and other
Instructional Materials Title IIISupplementary
Educational Centers and Services Title
IVEducational Research And Training Title
VGrants To Strengthen State Departments Of
Education Title VIGeneral Provisions
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Elementary and Secondary Education
Act 1966 Title IFinancial Assistance To Local
Educational Agencies For The Education Of
Children Of Low-Income Families Title IISchool
Library Resources, Textbooks, and other
Instructional Materials Title IIISupplementary
Educational Centers and Services Title
IVEducational Research And Training Title
VGrants To Strengthen State Departments Of
Education Title VIAid to Handicapped
Children Title VII-General Provisions
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• Elementary and Secondary Education Act
• 1967
• Title IFinancial Assistance To Local Educational
  Agencies For The Education Of Children Of
  Low-Income Families
• Title IISchool Library Resources, Textbooks, and
  other Instructional Materials
• Title IIISupplementary Educational Centers and
  Services
• Title IVEducational Research And Training
• Title VGrants To Strengthen State Departments Of
  Education
• Title VIAid to Handicapped Children
• Title VIIBilingual Education Programs
• Title VIII-General Provisions

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ESEA was reauthorized every 3 years, resulting in
considerable changes. In addition 1973 -
Section 504 of Rehabilitation act prohibits
discrimination based on disability 1983 - Federal
responsibility for ETS and NAEP Nations Report
Card 1980 - Department of Ed made
cabinet-level During 80's and 90's, growing
concern that the American education system was
not internationally competitive and the emphasis
on performance of certain groups of students,
shifted the focus to student achievement
outcomes, eventually leading to
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ESEA ReauthorizationNo Child Left
Behind 2001 Title IImproving the Academic
Achievement of the Disadvantaged Title
IIPreparing, Training, and Recruiting High
Quality Teachers and Principals Title
IIILanguage Instruction for Limited English
Proficient and Immigrant Students Title IV21st
Century Schools Title VPromoting Informed
Parental Choice and Innovative Programs
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ESEA ReauthorizationNo Child Left
Behind 2001 Title VIFlexibility and
Accountability Title VIIIndian, Native
Hawaiian, and Alaska Native Education Title
VIIIImpact Aid Program Title IXGeneral
Provisions Title XRepeals, Redesignations, and
Amendments (includes McKinney-Vento Act on
Homelessness)
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A Proud Moment in School Library Legislative
History January 29, 2015 Senator Jack Reed
(D-RI) introduces the Strengthening Kids
Interest in Learning and Libraries (SKILLS)
Act to Define an effective school library
program Specifically include college and career
readiness mission for school libraries under
1-B Specifically include librarians in IIA
training and recruitment funding Referred to
committee.
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Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) 2015 (to be
implemented fully 2017-2018) Title IImproving
Basic Programs Operated by State and Local
Educational Agencies Title IIPreparing,
Training, and Recruiting High Quality Teachers,
Principals, or Other School Leaders Title
IIILanguage Instruction for English Learners and
Immigrant Students Title IV21st Century
Schools Title VState Innovation and Local
Flexibility Title VIIndian, Native Hawaiian,
and Alaska Native Education Title VIIImpact
Aid Title VIIIGeneral Provisions Title IX
McKinney Vento Act and Other Provisions
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BIG IDEA
Supplement vs. Supplant
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Supplement vs. Supplant Federal Funds can only
provide an additional resource, not replace what
should be the districts responsibility.
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Supplement
Supplant
Sup, Plant?
build upon
replace
Both images Wikimedia
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Using federal funds for
Supplement
Supplant
Sup, Plant?
a math teacher position because district budget
was reduced.
extended learning time for eligible students
Both images Wikimedia
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Using federal funds for
Supplement
Supplant
Sup, Plant?
Under ESSA, districts will have flexibility their
own definition.
laptops 2014 4,000 general funds 2015 4,000
g.f. 2016 2,000 g.f. 2017 2,000 g.f. 2,000
in fed funds
Both images Wikimedia
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The Really Important Stuff
How Can School Libraries Put This to Use?
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Title IImproving Basic Programs Operated by
State and Local Educational Agencies I-A
Formula grant allocated to schools based on
percentage of low-income students. Targeted
Assistance or Schoolwide. I-A Formula grant
allocated to schools based on percentage of
low-income students. Targeted Assistance or
Schoolwide. Under ESSA, authorization (not
requirement) to assist schools in developing
effective school library programs to provide
digital literacy skills and improve academic
achievement. as yet to be defined
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• effective school library programs

• Colorados definition
• Licensed and endorsed librarian with support
  staff
• Librarian and administration collaborate on
  school-aligned growth plan, program assessment,
  review of policies.
• Librarian collaborates with principal, staff, and
  students on instructional process, creation of
  assessments, digital literacy coaching,
  professional learning network.
• Participate in PD at local, state, and national
  levels.
• Apply 21st c. skills to instructional planning
• Students are actively involved in the learning
  process
• Provides safe, inclusive, flexible space and
  schedule, and 24/7 access to technology
• Strong, responsive collection development.

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Title IImproving Basic Programs Operated by
State and Local Educational Agencies I-C
Education of Migratory Children Library/Librarian
Applications Could fund extended hours or
summer programming in the library. Many
districts participate in a migrant education book
program. Your expertise in title selection could
be helpful.
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Title IImproving Basic Programs Operated by
State and Local Educational Agencies I-D
Prevention and Intervention Programs for Children
and Youth Who Are Neglected, Delinquent, or
At-Risk Library/Librarian Applications Could
fund library salaries and supplies at youth
detention centers, transition schools, etc.
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Title IIPreparing, Training, and Recruiting
High-Quality Teachers, Principals, or Other
School Leaders
II-A Supporting Effective Instruction

• Library/Librarian Applications
• Provides for professional development

• Under ESSA, as other school leaders, librarians
  are specifically eligible for professional
  development to support instructional services
  provided by effective school library programs.

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Title IIPreparing, Training, and Recruiting
High-Quality Teachers, Principals, or Other
School Leaders II-B National
Activities Subpart 2, Sections 2223 And
2224Literacy Education For All, Results For The
Nation (New program under ESSA) Competitive
grants to enhance language and literacy
development, and school readiness, coordinated
with comprehensive literacy instruction at
Birth-K and K-12 Levels. Library/Librarian
Applications Authorizes School Librarians
To Participate In Grant Activities Professional
Development Develop/Implement Comprehensive
Literacy Instruction Initiatives Coordinated
Involvement Of Professionals (Literacy Teams)
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Title IIPreparing, Training, and Recruiting
High-Quality Teachers, Principals, or Other
School Leaders II-B National
Activities Subpart 2, Sections 2226 Innovative
Approaches To Literacy (Newly authorized under
ESSA) Competitive grant for improving school
library and other literacy programs in high-need
districts. Library/Librarian Applications
Some high-poverty districts will be able to
apply for this grant to support innovative
programs that promote early literacy for young
children, motivate older children to read, and
increase student achievement by using school
libraries as partners to improve literacy,
distributing free books to children and their
families, and offering high-quality literacy
activities.
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• Title IIILanguage Instruction For English
  Learners And Immigrant Students
• Or Title I-A English Learner Provisions For
  Smaller Districts Without Title III
• Library/Librarian Applications
• May be asked to select and catalog books and
  materials that support English Learners

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Title IV - 21st Century Schools IV-A Student
Support And Academic Enrichment Grants Under
ESSA New program included in block grant
funding, based on Title I-A Library/Librarian
Applications Increase access to
personalized, rigorous learning experiences
supported by technology through increasing access
to devices and libraries. Build capacity for
school librarians to attain the knowledge and
skills to use technology effectively, integrate
technology, improve instruction and student
achievement. Increase student access and
engagement in high-quality STEM and computer
science courses.
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Title IV - 21st Century Schools IV-A Student
Support And Academic Enrichment Grants Under
ESSA New program included in block grant
funding, based on Title I-A Library/Librarian
Applications Develop/implement UDL and other
innovative strategies for delivery of academic
courses Making instructional content widely
available through open educational
resources. Specific support to rural and remote
areas to expand access to high-quality digital
learning opportunities.
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Title IV - 21st Century Schools
IV-B 21st Century Learning Centers

• Competitive subgrant that supports the creation
  of community learning centers to provide academic
  enrichment opportunities during non-school hours.
  Programs must
• help students meet standards in core academic
  subjects
• offer students a broad array of enrichment
  activities that complement their regular academic
  programs
• offer literacy and other educational services to
  the families of participating children.

Library/Librarian Applications If school
libraries are used as community learning centers,
this could fund extended hours, programs, and
additional supplies.
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Education Department General Administrative
Regulations Why cant I weed the 62-copy book
set of Jonathan Livingston Seagull? Schools
need to request disposition instructions which
could require purchase records and other
documentation. Its possible that funds would
need to be returned. Its possible that there
would be a request for a sale or transfer i.e.,
Its potentially complicated and your
administration may have decided its easier to
keep them than deal with the headaches. Using
federal funds for collection development is
probably rare and rightfully so.
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Education Department General Administrative
Regulations Whats the difference between
supplies and equipment in my
budget? Equipment is a single item with a
purchase price gt5000 Possible library equipment
examples could be RFID gates, circulation desk,
well, not much, really.
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Education Department General Administrative
Regulations Other fun courtesy of
EDGAR Time and Effort Documentation Consumabl
es cannot be given away.
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The Really Important Stuff
There is nothing in ESSA that requires school
library funding. It only provides
opportunities. Districts must include teachers,
community members, and other stakeholders in
Federal Program Planning. ESEA Planning for
16-17 will be happening soon - Contact your
superintendent and get involved! Its up to you
to stay informed, stay involved, and let your
district administration know what you can do for
all students!
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Whats an action you can take?
When can you take it?
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The Really Important Stuff
http//serrc.org/schoollibraries/federal-funds/
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for health assignment.)
Courtesy of Reddit user HalBriston, used by
permission
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