Services and Evaluation
Equitable services may vary from private school to private school because the service delivery plan is based on the needs of the students, staff, and families enrolled in the private school. Additionally, depending on the Title, services might support eligible students directly, or they might support them indirectly through services for their families or their teachers and other educators. ESEA-funded services might include direct supplemental instruction, professional development for educators, family engagement activities, or other options. Services might take place before, during, or after the school day, on weekends, or during the summer. The services may take place in the private or public school. The services, materials, or other benefits provided shall be secular, neutral, and nonideological.
The service delivery plan co-created during the initial consultation should include clear action steps and responsibilities, and both the LEA and private school should live up to the commitments in the plan. Although the initial consultation is generally the most critical, ongoing consultation is necessary and required for follow-through, adjustments, and evaluation. Evaluation ensures measures the intended impact of the services. ESEA equitable participation funds may be available to a private school each year, so there is always the opportunity to make adjustments to benefits to make them more effective and responsive to needs. Evaluating programs is an important part of service delivery and continuous improvement.
Both the LEA and the private school are responsible for keeping an ongoing, open line of communication.
Resource: Service Delivery Template (Coming Soon!)
The plans made during the initial consultation should include clear action steps and responsibilities, and each party should live up to its commitments. Although the initial consultation is generally the most critical, ongoing consultation is necessary and required for follow-through, adjustments, and evaluation. Evaluation ensures you have the impact you intend. ESEA equitable participation funds may be available to a school each year, so there is always the opportunity to make adjustments to benefits to make them more effective and responsive to needs. Evaluating programs is an important part of continuous improvement.
Both the LEA and the private school are responsible for keeping an ongoing, open line of communication
- LEA Responsibilities
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- Monitor implementation of plans to ensure services are provided. Set up meetings or take other actions as necessary to keep things on track.
- Ensure services are evaluated for effectiveness.
- Follow financial procedures and ensure services are paid for in a timely manner. Funds for private school services must be obligated by the LEA in the fiscal year in which they are received. LEAs may not reimburse private schools.
- Private School Responsibilities
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- Follow through with plans you make with the LEA to ensure benefits are provided as agreed.
- Do not make purchases. The LEA cannot transfer funds to a private school, even as reimbursement. Follow LEA’s procedures for requesting professional development prior to registering for an event.
For questions about this information, contact the Wisconsin’s Private School Ombudsman or Title I and School Support Team.