FEDERAL PROGRAMS
Federal Funding
Federal education funding is distributed to states and school districts through a variety of formula and competitive grant programs. While the federal government contributes about 12 percent of direct funding for elementary and secondary schools nationally, the amount varies considerably from state to state.
Every Student Succeeds Act
On December 10, 2015, President Obama signed the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), reauthorizing the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and replacing the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), the 2001 reauthorization of ESEA.
Every Student Succeeding (ESSA) At A Glance
Purpose
The primary purpose of ESSA is to make sure public schools provide a quality education for all kids. ESSA gives states more of a say in how schools account for student achievement, including disadvantaged students’ achievement. These students fall into four key groups:
Under ESSA, states decide their schools’ education plans for their schools within the federal government framework. The law also offers parents a chance to weigh in on these plans, which is essential if your child gets special education services. You have the opportunity to make sure your child’s needs are taken into account.
The plan must include a description of the following:
There are several more requirements for states and school districts, but listed ones that most directly affect kids with learning and thinking differences.
ESSA also provides funding for literacy programs and other grants that can help students succeed. And it encourages innovation in how schools teach kids.
United States Department of Education ESSA Information
MUSD Title I Part A
MUSD Title I Part A Webpage
Milpitas Unified School District uses federal and state funds to enrich and enhance actions and services to help close the achievement gaps while supporting all students in meeting challenging state academic standards.
Title I funds are allocated to eligible schools based on the percent of their low-income population. Federal funding (Title I, Part A; Title II, Part A; Title II and Title IV) is used to supplement the actions and services outlined in the Learning Continuity Plan and Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) by providing resources and support necessary to ensure instructional continuity for all students, to accelerate learning specifically for our most vulnerable students. Please visit our website at https://www.musd.org/title-i.html for more information in Spanish and English.
United States Department of Education Title I Information
Every Student Succeeding (ESSA) At A Glance
- The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is the nation’s primary education law for all public schools.
- Replaced No Child Left Behind
- The law holds schools accountable for how students learn and achieve.
- The ESSA aims to provide an equal opportunity for students who get special education services.
Purpose
The primary purpose of ESSA is to make sure public schools provide a quality education for all kids. ESSA gives states more of a say in how schools account for student achievement, including disadvantaged students’ achievement. These students fall into four key groups:
- Students in poverty
- Minorities
- Students who receive special education
- Those with limited English language skills
Under ESSA, states decide their schools’ education plans for their schools within the federal government framework. The law also offers parents a chance to weigh in on these plans, which is essential if your child gets special education services. You have the opportunity to make sure your child’s needs are taken into account.
The plan must include a description of the following:
- Academic standards
- Annual testing
- School accountability
- Goals for academic achievement
- Plans for supporting and improving struggling schools
- State and local report cards
There are several more requirements for states and school districts, but listed ones that most directly affect kids with learning and thinking differences.
ESSA also provides funding for literacy programs and other grants that can help students succeed. And it encourages innovation in how schools teach kids.
United States Department of Education ESSA Information
MUSD Title I Part A
MUSD Title I Part A Webpage
Milpitas Unified School District uses federal and state funds to enrich and enhance actions and services to help close the achievement gaps while supporting all students in meeting challenging state academic standards.
Title I funds are allocated to eligible schools based on the percent of their low-income population. Federal funding (Title I, Part A; Title II, Part A; Title II and Title IV) is used to supplement the actions and services outlined in the Learning Continuity Plan and Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) by providing resources and support necessary to ensure instructional continuity for all students, to accelerate learning specifically for our most vulnerable students. Please visit our website at https://www.musd.org/title-i.html for more information in Spanish and English.
United States Department of Education Title I Information
Title II Part A Professional Growth and Improvement
Purpose
The purpose of Title II is to provide supplemental activities that strengthen the quality and effectiveness of teachers, learning specialists, principals, and other school leaders, which includes:
How MUSD uses Title II Funds
Title II funds supplement district funds for professional development for teachers, specialists, principals, and other school leaders. Our district’s professional development over the years has focused on closing the achievement gaps/opportunities. During the 2020-2021 school year, ongoing professional development was available through live or recorded webinars to support teachers and staff in delivering high-quality education.
Title II Preparing, Training, and Recruiting High-Quality Teachers and Principals
The purpose of Title II is to provide supplemental activities that strengthen the quality and effectiveness of teachers, learning specialists, principals, and other school leaders, which includes:
- Increase student achievement consistent with the challenging state academic standards;
- Improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers, learning specialists, principals, and other school leaders;
- Increase the number of teachers, learning specialists, principals, and other school leaders who are effective in improving student academic achievement in schools; and
- Provide low-income and minority students greater access to effective teachers, learning specialists, principals, and other school leaders.
- Teacher Induction Program is a systematic and sustained program for beginning teachers to receive individualized support through one-on-one mentoring and ongoing training.
- C2C (Colleague to Colleague) - A digital repository where teachers and staff are encouraged to participate as presenters or learners through live or recorded webinars.
- Monthly Principal Professional Learning Committee - School administrators collaborate to share best practices, monitor learning, and analyze performance data.
How MUSD uses Title II Funds
Title II funds supplement district funds for professional development for teachers, specialists, principals, and other school leaders. Our district’s professional development over the years has focused on closing the achievement gaps/opportunities. During the 2020-2021 school year, ongoing professional development was available through live or recorded webinars to support teachers and staff in delivering high-quality education.
Title II Preparing, Training, and Recruiting High-Quality Teachers and Principals
Title III Language Instruction for English Learners & Immigrant Students
Purpose
The purpose of Title III is to help ensure that English learners (ELs) attain English language proficiency and meet state academic standards. Federal funding is provided through grant programs to assist the district in providing services to English learner students. Funds enhance language instruction and help English learners in meeting challenging State academic standards.
United States Department of Education Title III Information
How MUSD uses Title III Funds
MUSD has been intentional in using The English Learner Roadmap as a guide to establish alignment between systems that support effectiveness across the various academic activities for English language proficiency and academic achievement.
An instructional coach provides research-based professional development and coaching to teachers and paraprofessionals differentiated according to their needs. The focus areas are Dual Immersion Literacy, academic language strategies, and integrated and designated English language development design. Professional development is provided through the C2C platform and also West Ed, SEAL, Santa Clara County Office of Education, Writing with Design, and the Krause Center of Innovation.
Other Enhanced Instructional Opportunities
Title III funds also allow students to participate in EL classes to accelerate their English Language proficiency through extended learning during summer bridge or Saturday Academy. Community liaisons also reach out to families to provide the support they need in understanding the district parent portal, assessments, learning strategies, and other resources that will help them navigate the school system and support their child. Site ELAC, DELAC, Padres Unidos, and Parent University also provide additional parent workshops on various topics. Furthermore, Title III funds provide supplemental material to support English Language Development at Middle and High School.
The purpose of Title III is to help ensure that English learners (ELs) attain English language proficiency and meet state academic standards. Federal funding is provided through grant programs to assist the district in providing services to English learner students. Funds enhance language instruction and help English learners in meeting challenging State academic standards.
United States Department of Education Title III Information
How MUSD uses Title III Funds
MUSD has been intentional in using The English Learner Roadmap as a guide to establish alignment between systems that support effectiveness across the various academic activities for English language proficiency and academic achievement.
An instructional coach provides research-based professional development and coaching to teachers and paraprofessionals differentiated according to their needs. The focus areas are Dual Immersion Literacy, academic language strategies, and integrated and designated English language development design. Professional development is provided through the C2C platform and also West Ed, SEAL, Santa Clara County Office of Education, Writing with Design, and the Krause Center of Innovation.
Other Enhanced Instructional Opportunities
Title III funds also allow students to participate in EL classes to accelerate their English Language proficiency through extended learning during summer bridge or Saturday Academy. Community liaisons also reach out to families to provide the support they need in understanding the district parent portal, assessments, learning strategies, and other resources that will help them navigate the school system and support their child. Site ELAC, DELAC, Padres Unidos, and Parent University also provide additional parent workshops on various topics. Furthermore, Title III funds provide supplemental material to support English Language Development at Middle and High School.
Title IV Part A Activities and Program
1. Purpose Title IV, Part A Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) program federal funds are to improve students’ academic achievement by increasing local educational agencies, schools, and local community’s capacity. The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) reauthorized as the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) includes the SSAE grants according to Title IV, Part A.
The three focus areas of the grant area are as follows:
The District shall allocate not less than 20% of funds to Well-rounded education. This may include programs and activities such as:
The District shall allocate not less than 20% of funds to Student health and safety. This may include programs and activities such as:
The District shall use a portion of funds to support one or more Effective use of technology activities. This may include programs and activities such as:
The three focus areas of the grant area are as follows:
The District shall allocate not less than 20% of funds to Well-rounded education. This may include programs and activities such as:
- College and career programs, such as post-secondary education and career awareness and Federal financial aid awareness.
- Use towards music and the arts to promote constructive student engagement, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
- To improve instruction and student engagement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including computer science.
- To raise student academic achievement through accelerated learning programs
- Promote the development, implementation, and strengthening of programs to teach traditional government education.
- Foreign language instruction.
- Environmental education programs
- To promote volunteerism and community involvement
- Supporting educational programs that integrate multiple disciplines, such as programs that combine arts and Mathematics.
The District shall allocate not less than 20% of funds to Student health and safety. This may include programs and activities such as:
- Drug and violence prevention activities.
- Mental health services
- Health and safety practices in school or athletic programs
- Support physical education and nutritional education activities
- Prevention of bullying and harassment
- Instructional practices for developing relationship-building skills
- Mentoring and school counseling to all students
- To improve school dropout rates
- High-quality training for school personnel, including specialized instructional support personnel
- Child sexual abuse awareness and prevention
- Tailored plans to reduce exclusionary discipline practices in elementary and secondary schools
- Implementation of school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports
- Designating a resource coordinator at a school site.
The District shall use a portion of funds to support one or more Effective use of technology activities. This may include programs and activities such as:
- Providing educators, school leaders, and administrators with professional learning tools, devices, and resources.
- Building technological capacity and infrastructure
- Developing innovative strategies for the delivery of specialized or rigorous academic courses through the use of technology.
- Carrying out blended learning projects
- Providing professional development in the use of technology
- Providing students in rural, remote, and underserved areas with resources to take advantage of high-quality digital learning experiences.
