IDEA Flow-through, CEIS and Preschool Entitlement Budget Technical Assistance

Funds under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) are provided to school districts on an entitlement basis for programs and services to children with disabilities. Funds may be used for staffing, educational materials, equipment, and other costs to provide special education and related services, as well as supplementary aids and services, to children with disabilities. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) provides additional funds under the IDEA to be used through September 30, 2011.

IDEA Entitlement and ARRA Grants IDEA Grants Timeline8/11/2011 IDEA Fiscal Listserv Archive Reporting Fraud, Waste or Abuse of IDEA or IDEA ARRA Funds Frequently Asked Questions Allocations Lists of IDEA Part B Flow-through Entitlement Allocations Lists of IDEA Part B Preschool Entitlement Allocations IDEA Entitlement Carry-Over Policy 2r Charter Schools (Independent) Allocation Calculation Method - Presentation - Handouts - Audio PowerPoint (WMP) - Speaker Notes Overview of Special Education Funding for 2r Charter Schools IDEA Application Process The IDEA flow-through (including CEIS) and preschool budget software (including Recovery Funds) can be accessed through the Special Education Web Portal. The expenditure of funds is not permissible prior to July 1 of the fiscal year or the date all parts of the IDEA budget application are received, whichever is later. Special Education Web Portal Flow-through & Preschool Assurances Forms Time & Effort Reporting (T&E) T&E Reporting Requirements for Federal Grant Programs T&E Reporting Dot Points T&E Reporting Presentation: Presentation - Handouts - Audio PowerPoint (WMP) - Speaker Notes Federal Grant T&E Reporting Questions & Answers Contracting with Federal Grant Funds Guide: Third Party Grant Administration Outline of Provisions for IDEA-Funded Contracts LEAs may purchase services with IDEA funds, including administration of IDEA grants, through written contracts valid under state law. This document lists provisions to include in such contracts, as applicable, including provisions required by federal regulations governing procurement practices. ARRA General Information ARRA Websites: Department-wide - IDEA Recovery (ARRA Funds) website Federal Education Website ARRA Fact Sheet (Federal) IDEA Entitlement vs. Recovery Funds Coordinated Uses of Funds Possible Uses of Recovery Funds ARRA IDEA Funding Questions & Answers

IDEA Allowable Costs IDEA Budget Software Resources Maintenance of Effort (MOE) Equitable Services IDEA Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CEIS) Resources Title I Schoolwide Activities Set-Aside High Cost Special Education Aid Claims Instructions for Submitting IDEA Entitlement & Recovery Fund Claims Instructions for Amending Claims Instructions for Returning IDEA Funds to DPI Cash Management Policies (U.S. Department of Education) and Cash Management Policies FAQ The purpose of this memo is to remind grant recipients of existing cash management requirements regarding payments. The second link is frequently asked questions regarding the requirements. The focus is returning interest earned (if any) on federal funds received in advance by the awarding agency. Training A statewide conference focusing on Special Education and Title I funding will be held on February 27 and 28 in Wisconsin Dells. The focus of the conference is delivering the same federal funding message to program and business office staff with the purpose of providing districts with the tools to rearrange existing revenue sources to close gaps and fund new initiatives. The conference is presented by WASBO, WCASS and DPI. For a list of topics and registration information, please visit the Statewide Federal Funding Conference Registration page.

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Questions on IDEA Entitlement fiscal issues should be directed to Rachel Zellmer or Lori Ames.

Further questions regarding IDEA Flow-through and Preschool Entitlement grants should be directed to the DPI special education consultant assigned to the district. A listing of consultant assignments can be located at http://dpi.wi.gov/sped/sepcontact.html.

For questions about this information, contact Rachel D. Zellmer (608) 266-1787

Last updated on 12/15/2011 11:01:18 AM