In keeping with the provisions of ESEA/ESSA, the SCDE provides monitoring and technical assistance service to South Carolina’s Local Education Agencies (LEAs) for Title II, Part A. It monitors the Title II, Part A program in local education agencies (LEAs) for implementation of program requirements and expenditure of Federal Title II, Part A funds.

On-Site Monitoring

The Title II, Part A State Coordinator visits LEAs to review the criteria included in the annual LEA Monitoring Form. LEAs are monitored based both on risk and a monitoring cycle. Approximately one-third of South Carolina LEAs are monitored on-site, each year. Program staff may conduct independent on-site monitoring as needed.

Helpful hints:

• Document Title II meetings (agenda, sign-in sheet, and minutes)
• Retain signed mail receipts from private schools
• Use an online survey for teachers’ professional development needs; keep a copy of the results on file
• Make sure charges are for approved activities in your district plan
• Ensure the district and school websites are up to date

Desk Monitoring

LEAs who are not subject to on-site program monitoring may be subject to desk monitoring to ensure program compliance. Usually desk monitoring is the result of program risk assessment and/or high monitoring findings for the previous fiscal year. Requested information is submitted electronically for review.

Resources

Title II, Part A Monitoring Protocol

Title II, Part A Summer Monitoring Schedule