Entitlement Grant Programs of NCLB

Greenfield Public Schools is applying for 5 of 6 major federal FY2007 (2006-2007) NCLB (No Child Left Behind) entitlement grants: Titles I, II-A, II-D, IV, and V.

Note: We are ineligible to apply for the sixth entitlement grant (i.e., Title III funds to improve the educational performance of limited English proficient students by assisting these students to learn English and meet state academic content standards) because we have fewer than 100 students identified as limited English proficient in the March 2006 student data transmission to the DOE.

Title I (Fund Code 305)
Title I as reauthorized under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, provides resources to local school districts to assist low achieving students in high poverty schools to meet the state's challenging academic standards.

Title II Part A: Improving Educator Quality (Fund Code: 140)
The purpose of this grant program is to increase student achievement through comprehensive district initiatives that focus on the preparation, training, recruitment, and retention of highly qualified educators. These initiatives should be aligned with Massachusetts' reform efforts and should help districts meet the NCLB goals and requirements for highly qualified teachers, instructional paraprofessionals in Title I targeted assistance and schoolwide programs, and high-quality professional development. The goal is to improve the overall quality of all educators, including administrators, within the district.

Title II Part D-Enhancing Education Through Technology (Fund Code: 160)
This federal grant program is intended to help districts improve student achievement through the use of technology in their schools. Also, it is designed to assist students in becoming technologically literate by the end of eighth grade. Lastly, it encourages high quality professional development that uses research-based instructional strategies to integrate technology effectively into the instruction.

Title IV, Part A: Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities (SDFSC) (Fund Code: 331)
The purpose of this federal grant is to support programs that:

• prevent violence in and around schools;

• prevent illegal use of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs;

• involve parents and communities; and

• coordinate with related federal, state, school, and community efforts and resources to foster a safe and drug-free learning environment that supports student achievement.

Title V: Innovative Programs (Fund Code: 302)
This federal Innovative Programs formula grant supports education reform efforts; innovation based on scientific research; the purchase of instructional, library, and media materials; and the implementation of programs to improve student, teacher, and school performance.

For more information visit: FY2007 FEDERAL ENTITLEMENT (http://finance1.doe.mass.edu/Grants/default.html#table1)
or contact:
Dr. Joyce Mehaffey,
Dir. of Curriculum & Instruction
Greenfield Public Schools

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