2022 ESSA Academy Day 3 Schedule

General Session 3

Presented by - George Couros (Teaching, Learning, and Leadership consultant and author of The Innovator’s Mindset and Innovate Inside the Box
George Couros is currently an Innovative Teaching, Learning, and Leadership consultant and speaker. He is the author of The Innovator’s Mindset and Innovate Inside the Box and has over 20 years of experience as an educator, in a myriad of roles from K-12.
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Managing Funds, Closeout, and Maintenance of Equity

Presented by - Steven Strother, Grants Accounting, SCDE
This session will discuss successfully handling multiple funding sources, effectively managing funds between years and budgeting for rollover funding, effectively creating a bridge between program and finance personnel, closing out grants efficiently, and meeting the Maintenance of Equity requirements.

Presented by - Sarah Longshore, SCDE
The responsibility of administering a successful Title I program is not the district’s alone. Title I schools also share a number of key responsibilities under federal law. This session is especially tailored to school-level leaders and will outline the programmatic and fiscal requirements that all Title I schools are responsible for in a straightforward and easy-to-understand format. Attention will also be given to identifying and implementing evidence-based interventions grounded in research and utilizing relevant data to guide the planning of expenditures of Title I funds while ensuring that investments yield tangible payoffs in terms of student outcomes.

Presented by - Zach Taylor and Birley Wright, SCDE
This session is the go-getter’s guide to ARP-HCY. Presenters will provide an overview of authorized activities that are allowable with both ARP Homeless I and ARP Homeless II funds. Presenters will also share best practices for growing your district's McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Program.

Presented by - Martha Walker, SCDE
This session will provide a general overview of the purpose of Title I, Part A and how to manage the Title I coordinator role. We will discuss Title I fiscal requirements and dive deep into allowable use of funds, as well as the supplement, not supplant provision.

Presented by - Melissa Myers, SCDE
The purpose of this session is to get you ready for your audits performed by the SCDE Office of Auditing Services and by other external auditors for any funds that are passed through the SCDE. We will discuss required documentation to maintain for expenditure claims submitted for reimbursement and what to include in your written policies and procedures. Examples of time and effort documentation will also be discussed and the subrecipient risk assessment process.

Presented by - Elizabeth Supan and Susan Murphy, SCDE
Participants will leave this session with a better understanding of the 2020 WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework (2020 Edition), best practices, and how to utilize the ELD standards to drive language-rich lessons in classrooms across South Carolina.

Presented by - Leslie Bloss and Jennifer Rhodes, SCDE
This session is designed for the experienced Title I Coordinator who is still striving for continuous improvement and professional growth. Participants will collaborate and participate in meaningful discussions regarding the intricacies of Title I, while focusing on strategic actions that can improve effectiveness and efficiency at the district level.

Presented by - Greg King and Barret Leviner, SCDE
Everyone’s favorite topic! Just what you need during these turbulent times is more to keep up with! This session will review processes to keep districts in compliance and will share exemplars to ease the burden of inventory management.

Presented by - Zach Taylor and Emily Williams, SCDE
Are you wondering if there are migratory students in your district, and, if so, how to meet their unique needs? How does a student even get identified as being migrant in the first place? Do you want to learn more about Title I, Part C Migrant Education in general? Join us for an overview of the SC Migrant Education Program and learn best practices to support identification and wrap-around services for our migratory children and youth in South Carolina.

Presented by - Ann Bogan, SCDE
There are many facets to grants management. This session will cover the tip of the iceberg and is geared to participants who have 1-3 years of experience in federal programs. Properly documenting time and effort for employees paid with federal funds, booking and reimbursing travel correctly, and keeping records for the correct amount of time will all be addressed.

Presented by - Jennifer Rhodes and Sharay Mosley, SCDE
This session will provide an essential overview of the Title IV, Part A and Title V, Part B (REAP) programs. We will discuss how Title IV provided an additional layer of support throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as providing useful information regarding this program moving forward. This presentation will also be applicable to those LEAs who transfer their Title IV, Part A funds into the REAP program.

Presented by - Basil Harris and Lynn Hammond, SCDE
This presentation provides a context for how districts and schools, and their leaders can successfully navigate the steps of the compliance-quality-engagement-empowerment continuum to effect greater teaching and learning outcomes. This presentation also includes how the Innovation and Support Team can provide, facilitate, or broker supports, resources, technical assistance, and professional learning opportunities to aid them in navigating these steps in pursuit of educational progress and improvements.