Economic Recovery and Reinvestment

Title I School Improvement Grants - Frequently Asked Questions

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Q. Will all districts get Title I School Improvement funds under ARRA?
A. No. These funds must be awarded only to districts that have Title I schools identified for improvement under No Child Left Behind (NCLB).

Q. Who is eligible to apply?
A. Eligible applicants are public school districts with Title I schools that have:

• been identified for improvement (SIFI). To be identified for improvement, schools must miss adequate yearly progress in the same indicator (mathematics, reading, attendance/graduation, or test participation) for two consecutive years.
• missed Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in mathematics, reading, and/or attendance/graduation.

The DPI will contact eligible districts after AYP results are confirmed.

Q. What is the amount of funds available?
A. It is projected that Wisconsin will receive $42 million. Funds will be available Fall 2009.

Q. When are the applications due?
A. DPI awaits guidance from the U.S. Department of Education to determine the application content and deadline.

For questions about this information, contact Shelly A. Babler (608) 267-1067

Last updated on 3/16/2009 11:42:49 AM