ISBE: Mission, Vision, and Goals 2 VISION Illinois is a state of - PDF document

9/18/2018 Preschool for All Lynn Burgett Early Childhood Division Supervisor Alicia Lynch-Deatherage Budget and Data Coordinator Principal Consultant Whole Child • Whole School • Whole Community 1 ISBE: Mission, Vision, and Goals 2 VISION  Illinois is a state of whole, healthy children nested in whole , healthy systems supporting communities wherein all people are socially and economically secure. MISSION  Provide leadership and resources to achieve excellence across all Illinois districts by engaging legislators, school administrators, teachers, students, parents, families, and other stakeholders in formulating and advocating for policies that enhance education, empower districts, and ensure equitable outcomes for all students. Whole Child • Whole School • Whole Community ISBE: Vision, Mission, and Goals 3 GOALS Every child in each public school system in the State of Illinois deserves to attend a  system wherein… All kindergartners are assessed for readiness.  Ninety percent or more of third-grade students are reading at or above grade  level. Ninety percent or more of fifth-grade students meet or exceed expectations in  mathematics. Ninety percent or more of ninth-grade students are on track to graduate with  their cohort. Ninety percent or more of students graduate from high school ready for college  and career. All students are supported by highly prepared and effective teachers and school  leaders. Every school offers a safe and healthy learning environment for all students.  1

9/18/2018 Preschool for All Whole Child • Whole School • Whole Community Basic Requirement of the Preschool for All Grant: 5 Staff/child ratio of 1 to 10  20 children per session. Minimum of 15 children using an inclusive model, unless exception  due to Head Start or DCFS licensing  Children files include proof of family income  Homeless plan on file (for school districts)  Screening results on file for each child using a research based screening tool  Weighted eligibility criteria is used to enroll children with multiple risk factors, prioritizing the children determined to be most at-risk Program meets for a minimum of two and a half hours per day, five days a week  Child care centers have a current and valid license from the Department of Children and Family  Services  Mission statement on file  Research based curriculum that meets the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards  A snack and/or meal that meets USDA guidelines is available for children A research based assessment tool that aligns with the curriculum is used and portfolios are  maintained for each child Basic Requirements Continued: 6 A written plan for transiting children to kindergarten  A written policy for prohibiting expulsion and suspension.  A written plan for community collaboration  Preschool for All (PFA) teacher has current Professional Educator License (PEL)  with an early childhood education endorsement or proper temporary approval according to PA 100-0645. Paraprofessional has documentation of paraprofessional educator license  PFA/ECSE blended classroom teacher has current PEL with early childhood  endorsement and early childhood special education approval unless itinerant services are provided per the IEP English Learners in a full-time TBE program are provided instruction in the  native language and English by teachers that are properly licensed and hold the bilingual endorsement or the district has submitted the plan required under 23 ILCS 228.35 (c)3.  English Learners in TBE or TPI program are provided instruction in English as a second language by teachers holding the ESL or ENL endorsement or the district has submitted the plan required under 23 ILCS 228.35 (c)3 2

9/18/2018 And more basic requirements: 7 Directors (or building principals) of preschool programs administered by school districts  shall hold a professional educator license endorsed for principal or general administrative  Directors of child care centers shall have either a minimum of a baccalaureate degree in child development or early childhood education or the equivalent (i.e., baccalaureate in any discipline with a minimum of 24 semester hours of credit in child development, early childhood education, or early childhood special education, including relevant field experience) and a Gateways to Opportunity Level II or III Illinois Director Credential Written Staff Development Plans for each teacher and paraprofessional   A family education and involvement component is developed and implemented Home Language Survey is administered to each student upon entering school for the  first time. Each child identified as having a language background other than English is screened for English language proficiency.  Annual self-assessment Annual continuous quality improvement plan  Special education supports and services are provided in the classroom and embedded  into the activities and routines of the day Preschool for All 3-5 IWAS Grant Applications 8 Due to delay in publishing this FY19 application, the initial application is due on or before September 30, 2018 to establish a July 1, 2018 start date. If the Initial application is received after September 30, the date of receipt establishes the project begin date. Whole Child • Whole School • Whole Community Performance Reports 9 IWAS-Quarterly Expenditure Reports Quarter 1-October 20, 2018  Quarter 2 -January 20, 2019  Quarter 3 -April 20, 2019  Quarter 4 -July 20, 2019  If the project end date is extended after June 30, the expenditure report is due 20 days after the new end date. IWAS-Grantee Periodic Reporting System Reporting is based on programmatic risk assessment (reporting is done at a minimum quarterly. Some grantees may be required to report monthly) Quarter 1-October 20, 2018  Quarter 2 -January 20, 2019  Quarter 3 -April 20, 2019  Quarter 4 -July 20, 2019  3

9/18/2018 Program Data Reporting Requirements 10 All grantees must submit the following data to the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) via the ISBE Web Application Security (IWAS) system, for the Preschool for All project for which the grantee is funded  Student Health Data-Immunization  Student Information System (SIS) Early Childhood Data  Employment Information System (EIS) Teacher, Administrator, and Other School Personnel Data  Public Act 100-105 Data Collection Student Information System (SIS) 11 All children must be enrolled and exited in the Student Information System (SIS). Please make sure that children are entered into the correct program.  Preschool for All  Preschool for All State Expansion Whole Child • Whole School • Whole Community SIS-Sign up for system 12 4

9/18/2018 SIS Student Demographics Enrollment Data School Year 2019 13 Classroom Location • Preschool for All Classroom • IDEA Services Received • • Inclusive IEP Service Preschool for All Expansion • Head Start Funding • CPS Value Preschool • Title I Funding • • IDEA Funding Local District Funding • Tuition Based Funding • Previous Enrollment in an Early Childhood Program • Early Head Start (Birth to 3) • • Prevention Initiative (Birth to 3) Early Intervention (Birth to 3) • Child Care • SIS Student Demographics Enrollment Data 14 Referral by CFC • EI Number • Eligibility Determination Date • • Reason for Delay in Transition IEP Completion Date • Date Services Began • Screening for Program Eligibility indicated Multiple Risk Factors • Family Structure • • Household Income Criteria • Child Welfare Involvement Within the Past Year Child has been a Youth in Care • Family has an Open Intact Family Services Case • Child’s parent is Youth in Care • • Student's Family is receiving TANF • Student's Family is receiving WIC Student's Family is receiving SNAP • Student's Family is receiving Housing Subsidy • SIS-Household Income Criteria Mandatory 15 Programs are required to collect and review proof of family income to determine eligibility and priority points for every student as part of the screening process for eligibility into Early Childhood Block Grant program (except for homeless and children with IEP’s). Proof of family income must be placed in each child’s folder. During compliance monitoring visits, monitors will look for this documentation. Income has always been a component of screening for eligibility into programs, but now income must be verified for data collection and reporting. Income can be documented by the following Pay Stubs (two most recent, consecutive) Proof of WIC benefit Proof of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit Proof of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefit Proof of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefit Proof the family received Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) Tax return (most recent) Wages and tax statement (most recent W-2) Verification/letter from employer Proof that parent is enrolled in Medicaid (medical card with the child’s name does not prove income eligibility) Signed written statement from the family (provide form for families with no income) Whole Child • Whole School • Whole Community 5