Day 2 - Tuesday, March 12th
Keynote: EDGAR and UGG Proposed Changes - Tiffany Kesslar assists clients with federal education and grants compliance matters under the Office of Management and Budget’s Uniform Grants Guidance (UGG) and other federal administrative regulations, such as the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR). Ms. Kesslar also assists clients with federal education program compliance. Her areas of expertise include the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and various stimulus programs.
Breakout sessions include:
Policies and Procedures/ Internal Control Testing - Tiffany Kesslar's follow up session about establishing internal controls, monitoring current funds, and building off existing procedures.
Effective Communication for Families of Multilingual Learners and Immigrant Students - How can schools foster family-school relationships through communication to build the foundation of academic success for students? This session will cover the obligations to effectively communicate with families through translation and interpretation services under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Knowledge of requirements and shared examples can assist schools in improving communication, fostering family-school relationships, and increasing family engagement and student success.
All Things ESSER - ESSER funding is going away, but there are responsibilities that remain. An overview of things to remember, audit findings, and late liquidation will be addressed in this session.
Creating Successful Transitions for Students Served Under Title I, Part D-Subpart 1&2 - One of the most critical times for a youth involved in the juvenile justice system is when they transition to/from a correctional facility out of/into the public school environment. As educators we can support this vulnerable, and often overlooked, group of youth through the use of our Title I, Part D programming and funding. This presentation will discuss the barriers of a successful transition for youth entering and leaving detention facilities. We will highlight some of the most common pitfalls these youth encounter as they move between the different educational systems. We will provide strategies on navigating these pitfalls and improving successful transitions for youth entering and leaving detention facilities. We will share how TIPD funding can be used to support the youth in the transition process and share promising practices from the field. Additionally, we will provide a brief overview of the TIPD program.
Maximizing YOUR Resources for Family Engagement - Join us as we discuss maximizing your Title I family engagement funds and your district’s resources to support family engagement opportunities that will reach all families. We will walk through the steps of Lexington 1’s family engagement opportunity process and hear some of the “out-of-the-box” ways Lexington 1 is reaching their families.
Understanding the TIV Public Reporting Requirements - Report What?! Title IV-A statute requires that SEAs publicly report on how funds allocated to LEAs are expended, including a summary of LEA progress toward meeting desired objectives and outcomes. This session will cover our State’s public reporting process and LEA reporting responsibilities. We will also review the upcoming TIV district survey.
Tips from the GAPS Gurus - Ever had a moment of frustration working in GAPS? This session will focus on the “snags” GAPS facilitators may experience. It will also provide tips to dodge problematic issues.
Instructional Practices for Multilingual Learners and Immigrant Students - South Carolina has seen a 400% increase in multilingual learners within the last twenty years! Newly arriving students open the door to many possibilities in classrooms and communities. However, meeting the diverse needs of students can be challenging! This session will dive into instructional practices for South Carolina’s fast-growing population of ML and immigrant students and will benefit any educator or administrator in meeting the needs of diverse learners.
Subaward Agreement: Important Things to Know - The subgrant agreement, also know as the GAN, contains important information both directly and by reference. This session will cover terms in the subaward agreement and expectations for subgrantees.
