Blackboard - Securing Online funding

Wednesday, March 31, 2010 Dr. Jennifer House , Founder and Principal, RedRock Reports Dr. Sheryl Abshire , Chief Technology Officer, Calcasieu Parish Public Schools Steve Krum , K-12 Solutions Engineer, Blackboard Securing Funding for Online Learning Solutions

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SECURING FUNDING FOR ONLINE LEARNING SOLUTIONS ,[object Object]

Federal Funding for Blackboard learn+ Blackboard learn+ provides educators with the tools to create engaging and effective online courses that met the needs of all learners. Outside the classroom, the platform supports formal and informal peer collaboration, the creation of vibrant communities, and multiple ways to manage and share valuable learning content, across the institution. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Federal Funding Sources thru September 2010 Funding Source FY 2009 ARRA FY 2010 FY 2011 Request Title I (College- and Career-Ready) $14.5B $10B $14.5B $14.5B School Improvement $545M $3B $545M $900M IDEA (Part B) $11.5B $11.3B $11.5B $11.8B English Language Learning $730M - $750M $800M Title II D – EETT $267M $650M $100M $0 21st Century Learning Centers $1.13B - $1.17B $1.17B Race to the Top - $4B - $1.35B Investing in Innovation (i3) - $650M - $500M Total ED Discretionary Budget $45.4B $46.2B $49.7B

Federal Funds - Use Them to Begin

Title I (College- and Career-Ready Students) Title I funding is designed to support activities that raise the achievement level of economically disadvantaged students. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Comments Note reduction in FY10 funds at the same time ARRA is running out. Need to watch re-authorization

Title I - School Improvement Grants School Improvement Grants will assist schools that have been identified for improvement, corrective action or restructuring under the Title I AYP system. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Comments There are strict regulations governing which schools are eligible for School Improvement Funds. learn+ can provide services in every model. Google “school improvement allocation state name” to find more information for your state.

Title II Part A - Teacher and Principal Quality Title II Part A uses scientifically based professional development interventions to improve teacher and principal quality. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Comments One of the four pillars of reform for Obama administration and is included in ESEA, RT3 and i3. Reauthorization of ESEA might change this program into 3 different targeted programs with increased funding among the three of them.

Title II Part D – Enhancing Education through Technology Title II Part D is intended to improve student achievement through the use of technology in elementary and secondary schools ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Comments EETT was reduced from $270 million in FY09 to $100 million in FY10. For the 3 rd consecutive budget period, EETT has been zero-funded this time by the Obama administration with the intention that other titles include technology in their spending

Title III - English Language Acquisition Title III is designed to improve the education of English language learners by helping them learn English and meet challenging state standards. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Comments Budget is steadily increasing FY09-FY11 request up by $70 million.

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act IDEA assures that students with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Comments Professional development for regular classroom teachers is necessary to support mainstreamed students. Home- and hospital bound students can make use of the virtual learning platform to continue their education.

Race to the Top – Competitive Stimulus Funds Rt3 is a highly competitive grant designed to support state educational reform efforts in 4 areas: standards and assessment, student data systems, educator quality and low achieving schools. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Comments Obama has requested continued Race to the Top funding in the FY11 budget. Districts have signed on through Memoranda of Understanding in the state application. State applications can be reviewed at: http://www2.ed.gov/programs/racetothetop/phase1-applications/index.html

Investing in Innovation – Competitive Stimulus Funds Investing in Innovation funds competitive grants to applicants with a record of improving student achievement, in order to expand the implementation of, and investment in, innovative practices ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Comments Obama has requested continued i3 funding in the FY11 budget. A 20% private funding match is required.

Stimulus Funds Deadlines ARRA provides an historic, one-time infusion of funding into the K-12 education system nationwide. Some of these funds are distributed through regular program channels. Title I Stimulus For district allocations go to: Must be obligated by 9/30/10 http://www2.ed.gov/about/overview/budget/titlei/fy09/index.html IDEA Stimulus For district estimates go to: Must be obligated by 9/30/11 http://edlabor.house.gov/documents/111/pdf/publications/2009StimulusLeasfinal.pdf School Improvement Grants For district estimates go to: Must be obligated by 9/30/11 State SIG websites

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