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FEDERAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND BENEFITS FOR PRIVATE SCHOOL STUDENTS AND TEACHERS Office of Non-Public Education (ONPE) U.S. Department of Education

Office of Non-Public Education (ONPE) Team Maureen Dowling, Ed.D. , Director Pamela Allen , Education Program Specialist Isadora Binder , Management and Program Analyst Ashley Gardner , Management and Program Analyst Jenay Morrisey , Management and Program Analyst http://innovation.ed.gov/what-we-do/non-public-education/ 2

Agenda Overview of Office of Non-Public Education Elementary and Secondary Education Act Equitable Services Requirements Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Equitable Services Requirements Teaching, Principal and School Ambassador Fellowship Programs Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Blue Ribbon Schools Program Green Ribbon Schools Program Teacher Loan Forgiveness and Cancellation Programs National Center for Education Statistics and Assessment of Educational Progress Other Federal Programs Publications and Resources Questions from Participants http://innovation.ed.gov/what-we-do/non-public-education/ 3

ONPE Mission Since the initial passage of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) in 1965, private school students and teachers have been eligible to participate in certain federal programs. In this context, ONPE fosters maximum participation of nonpublic school students and teachers in federal education programs and initiatives. We represent the U.S. Department of Education to the nonpublic school community, Offer advice and guidance within the Department, Communicate with national, state and local education agencies and associations, Communicate the interests and concerns of the nonpublic school community to the Department, Provide parents with information regarding education options for their children, and Provide technical assistance, workshops, and publications. http://innovation.ed.gov/what-we-do/non-public-education/ 4

Nonpublic School Statistics 5.4 million students or 9.7 percent of all elementary and secondary school students in the U.S. are enrolled in private schools. Approximately 25 percent of all U.S. schools are private. 80 percent of private school students attend religious schools and 20 percent attend nonsectarian schools. 1.77 million children were homeschooled in 2012 *All private school statistics as of 2013-2014 school year and include pre-school. http://innovation.ed.gov/what-we-do/non-public-education/ 5

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Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Since the passage of the ESEA in 1965, local educational agencies (LEAs) have been required to provide equitable services to private school students, teachers, and, in some cases, other education personnel and parents under a number of the ESEA programs. http://innovation.ed.gov/what-we-do/non-public-education/ 7

ESEA Equitable Services Highlights Local Education Agency (LEA) Responsibilities Provide equitable services that meet the needs of eligible students and teachers. Administer and control program funds. Conduct timely and meaningful consultation with private school officials. Allocate funds for equitable services on a per-pupil basis. Provide services that are secular, neutral, non-ideological, and supplemental in nature. Assess and evaluate services provided. http://innovation.ed.gov/what-we-do/non-public-education/ 8

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) The ESEA as amended by No Child Left Behind (NCLB) remains in effect through the 2016-2017 school year. The ESSA strengthens and enhances the equitable services provisions and provides for more State and district level accountability. Visit the ONPE website to see a comparison chart of the equitable services provisions and non-regulatory guidance on ESSA equitable services. No Child Left Behind Act ESSA Remains in effect through 2016-2017 ESSA equitable services provisions go into school year. effect in 2017-2018 school year. Equitable Services provisions found in Equitable Services provisions found in Section 1120 Section 1117 Title IX (Uniform Provisions) found under Equitable services provisions found under Sections 9501-9504 Sections 8501-8504 (Title VIII Uniform Provisions) http://innovation.ed.gov/what-we-do/non-public-education/ 9

ESSA Programs Equitable Services Title I, Part A - Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies Title I, Part C - Education of Migratory Children Title II, Part A - Supporting Effective Instruction Title III, Part A - English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, and Academic Achievement Title IV, Part A - Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants Title IV, Part B - 21st Century Community Learning Centers Title IV, Part F, Subpart 4 - Supporting High-Ability Learners and Learning [More limited language on equitable participation] http://innovation.ed.gov/what-we-do/non-public-education/ 10

ESSA Highlights ESSA strengthens and enhances the equitable services provisions and provides for more State and district level accountability. Selected New Provisions State requirement to designate an ombudsman, State notification of funding allocation, New Title I, Part A and Title II, Part A funding formulas, Additional consultation requirements and the consultation goal of reaching agreement, and Option for States to provide equitable services in place of the LEA under specific circumstances. http://innovation.ed.gov/what-we-do/non-public-education/ 11

Non-Regulatory Guidance The Department issued non-regulatory guidance on ESSA Fiscal Changes and Equitable Services Requirements under ESSA, on November 21, 2016. Except as otherwise provided in that guidance, the existing guidance documents remain applicable: Title I Services to Eligible Private School Children, issued on Oct. 17, 2003, and available at: http://www2.ed.gov/programs/titleiparta/psguidance.doc; and Title IX, Part E Uniform Provisions, Subpart 1—Private Schools , revised on Mar. 2009 and available at: http://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/guid/equitableserguidanc e.doc. http://innovation.ed.gov/what-we-do/non-public-education/ 12

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) http://innovation.ed.gov/what-we-do/non-public-education/ 13

IDEA Consultation To ensure timely and meaningful consultation, each LEA (or where appropriate, state education agency) shall consult with private school representatives, and representatives of parents of parentally-placed children with disabilities during the design and development of special education and related services. §300.134(a) http://innovation.ed.gov/what-we-do/non-public-education/ 14

IDEA Equitable Services Basic Requirement Consistent with the number and location of children with disabilities enrolled by their parents in private schools located in the school district served by the LEA, provision is made for the equitable participation of those children in Part B programs. Equitable services are special education and related services, including direct services , determined in accordance with the requirements in §300.137, including the consultation process . The exception to the requirement is if the U.S. Secretary of Education has arranged for the provision of services to such children under the by-pass provisions in§300.190 through 300.198. http://innovation.ed.gov/what-we-do/non-public-education/ 15

School Choice Participation in a Federal or State private school choice program does not affect a private school student’s eligibility for equitable services under an ESEA of IDEA program. Regardless of the source of funds paying a private school student’s tuition, a student is eligible for equitable services under the ESEA or IDEA if the student meets the eligibility requirements of the respective program. http://innovation.ed.gov/what-we-do/non-public-education/ 16

School Ambassador Fellowship Designed to improve education for students by involving educators in the development and implementation of national education policy by: Creating a community of teachers, principals, and other school staff who share expertise and collaborate with policymakers and leaders in the federal government on national education issues; Involving educators in developing policies that affect the classroom; and Expanding educators' leadership in policy at the national, state, and local levels. Washington Fellows – Full time in DC Campus Fellows – Part time, remain in the classroom https://www2.ed.gov/programs/schoolfellowship/index.html http://innovation.ed.gov/what-we-do/non-public-education/ 17

Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Live and Virtual Trainings Technical Assistance Emergency Operations Planning Communities of Practice FREE! https://rems.ed.gov/ http://innovation.ed.gov/what-we-do/non-public-education/ 18

The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program Recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools based on their overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. The Council for American Private Education (CAPE) nominates 50 private schools every year. Visit CAPE’s website for application information and deadlines http://www.capenet.org/brs.html#process http://innovation.ed.gov/what-we-do/non-public-education/ 19