Facility, WV _______________________________ Date ___________________________ West Virginia State Agency/Institution Monitoring Document Title I, Part D, Subpart 1, Neglected and Delinquent COMPLIANCE STANDARD *Rating Scale: C-Compliance R-Recommendation F-Finding N/A- Not Applicable Applicable to: EXAMPLES OF VERIFICATION STATE AGENCY 1. 2. NCLB Title I, section 1412 (a)(1)(A) The SA described in section 1411 is eligible to receive a subgrant under this part for each fiscal year in an amount equal to the product of the number of neglected or delinquent youth reported and the per pupil allocation. NCLB Title I, section 1414(c)(1)(2)(4) Each SA that desires to receive a grant under this subpart shall submit a plan describing needs assessment, program goals and objectives, and assurances. 3. NCLB Title I, section 1414(c)(3) A state agency shall use funds received under this subpart only for programs that are consistent with the State plan under section 1414. NCLB Title I, section 1415 (a)(2) An inventory is maintained for equipment purchases. 1 State Agency Title I, Part D State Agency Title I, Part D State Agency Title I, Part D Documentation: Copy of the Annual Neglected/Delinquent Child Count and supporting documentation Interview: Discuss the process utilized to write the annual SA application. Documentation: Needs assessment and procedures Title I Part D SA/Institutional Facility Application Assessment/Accountability Measures Program Goals/Objectives Assurance Statements Documentation: SA budget Individual Institution budgets Annual budget updates, if applicable Review of requisitions, purchase orders and invoices Review of inventory Rebecca Derenge, WVDE, Coordinator, Neglected & Delinquent Program 2014 COMPLIANCE RATING COMMENTS 4. NCLB Title I, section 1414(c)(5)(10)(17) Appropriate professional development is provided to teachers and other staff. Staff members are trained to work with students with disabilities and other students with special needs. State Agency Title I, Part D Interview: Discuss how staff members are recruited, trained, assigned and supported to ensure the effectiveness of the educational program. Describe the professional development opportunities provided by the state agency. Describe the process for ensuring teachers are highly qualified. Documentation: 5. 6. NCLB Title I, section 1414(c)(8) Describe how the SA/OIEP consults with the SEA Title I staff and provides necessary training for appropriate staff, to ensure that the planning and operation of institution-wide projects under NCLB Section 1416 are of high quality. State Agency Title I, Part D NCLB Title I, section 1414(c)(9)(12) The institutional program coordinates with other appropriate state and federal programs, such as programs under Title I of Public Law 105-220, vocational and technical educational programs, state and local dropout prevention programs and special education programs. State Agency Title I, Part D Interview: Describe how the OIEP programs are coordinated with other state and federal programs. Documentation: Copies of agendas from collaborative meetings and trainings attended. Interview: Describe how the institutional program coordinates with other appropriate state and federal programs. Documentation: 2 Review the annual professional development plan. Agendas and sign-in sheets for professional development activities Describe the process for ensuring teachers are highly qualified. List of programs with which coordination is conducted. Correspondence, schedules, agendas, activities for business coordination endeavors Rebecca Derenge, WVDE, Coordinator, Neglected & Delinquent Program 2014 7. NCLB Title I, section 1414(c)(18) The institutional program provides additional services to students, such as career counseling, distance learning and assistance in securing student loans and grants. Interview: State Agency Title I, Part D Documentation: 8. NCLB Title I, section 1414(c)(11) and section 1415(a)(1) and section 1418 (a)(1-2) The procedures for ensuring the SA designates an individual in each affected correctional facility or institution for neglected or delinquent students to be responsible for issues relating to the transition of students from such facility or institution to locally operated programs. 3 List of students participating in additional services. State Agency Title I, Part D Interview: Discuss the procedures for ensuring a successful transition for students from an institutional setting to locally operated programs. Documentation: 10. NCLB Title I, section 1419(a)(1-2) Evaluation; Technical Assistance; Annual Model Program The SA annually evaluates the effectiveness of the OIEP programs and provides technical assistance to support and build capacity for institutional staff for planning and improving the program. Describe additional services for career counseling provided to students. State Agency Title I, Part D Evidence the SA utilizes 15-30 percent of the annual allocation for transitional programs. A copy of the SA transition plan Contact information for each liaison Interview: Discuss the process utilized to annually evaluate the effectiveness of the program. Documentation: Review of the SA evaluation plan Review of the overall educational program plan Rebecca Derenge, WVDE, Coordinator, Neglected & Delinquent Program 2014 INSTITUTION-WIDE PROJECTS 1. 2. NCLB Title I, section 1416 (a) (1-2)The institution completes a comprehensive needs assessment to determine the educational needs of all students in the institution. NCLB Title I, section 1416 (a)(3-4) The institution will implement programs designed to provide educational services that afford students an opportunity to meet the state academic content standards and objectives. Institution Title I, Part D Documentation: Review of the results of the comprehensive needs assessment Institution Title I, Part D Interview: Explain how the instructional program is delivered, the academic needs of the students and program goals are met. Describe how your program’s staff works with local businesses to develop training, mentoring and work-related programs for students. Describe any collaboration with other community resources and service providers. Documentation: 3. NCLB Title I, section 1414(c)(11) and section 1415(a)(1) and section 1418 (a)(1-2) The procedures for ensuring the institution designates an individual in each affected correctional facility or institution for neglected or delinquent students to be responsible for issues relating to the transition of students from such facility or institution to locally operated programs. 4 Institution Title I, Part D Education plans List of course offerings Interview: Discuss the procedures for ensuring a successful transition for students from an institutional setting to locally operated programs. Describe the transitional services provided for students when they leave the institution. Documentation: A copy of the institutional transition plan Records of students who have transitioned back into a locally operated program Rebecca Derenge, WVDE, Coordinator, Neglected & Delinquent Program 2014 4. 5. NCLB Title I, section 1412 (a)(1)(A)(i-ii) The institution offers a regular program of instruction for at least 20 hours per week unless students are served in an adult correctional facility (15 hours per week) Institution Title I, Part D NCLB Title I, section 1416(a)(5) An institution shall use funds received under this subpart only for programs that are consistent with the State plan under section 1414. NCLB Title I, section 1415 (a)(2) An inventory is maintained for equipment purchases. Institution Title I, Part D Documentation: Master schedule for the institution Sample student schedules Interview: Describe the collaboration between the institution staff and the state agency to develop a program budget. Discuss the budget in terms of sufficient size and scope to provide quality supplemental services/materials for the institutional program. Documentation: 6. NCLB Title I, section 1416(a)(6) An institution shall determine measures and procedures to assess student achievement and progress. Institution Title I, Part D 5 Individual Institution budgets Annual budget updates, if applicable Review of requisitions, purchase orders and invoices Review of inventory Interview: Explain the process by which students are assessed when entering and leaving the institution. Discuss how the assessment data is utilized to inform instructional practices. Documentation: Review of assessment instruments utilized for pre and post testing Review of sample student pre- and post-testing results Rebecca Derenge, WVDE, Coordinator, Neglected & Delinquent Program 2014 7. 8. NCLB Title I, section1416(a)(7) The SA and institution collaboratively plan, implement and evaluate the institution-wide project in consultation with staff providing direct instructional and support services. Institution Title I, Part D NCLB Title I, section 1416(a)(8) Institution Title I, Part D Appropriate professional development is provided to teachers and other staff. Staff members are trained to work with students with disabilities and other students with special needs. Documentation: Review of agendas for planning sessions and sign-in sheets Dates of technical assistance trainings and/or visits from the SEA Interview: Discuss how staff members are recruited, trained, assigned and supported to ensure the effectiveness of the educational program. Describe the professional development opportunities provided by the state agency. Describe the process for ensuring teachers are highly qualified. Documentation: 9. Title I, section 1416 Each institution shall ensure it will work with parents to secure their assistance in improving the students’ educational achievement and, as appropriate, prevent further involvement in delinquent activities. NCLB Interview: Institution Title I, Part D 6 Review the annual institutional professional development plan. Agendas and sign-in sheets for professional development activities Describe the process for communicating with and disseminating information to parents How often are parent provided progress updates? Documentation: Evidence parents have been provided an opportunity to participate in the students’ educational plans. Rebecca Derenge, WVDE, Coordinator, Neglected & Delinquent Program 2014 10. NCLB Title I, section 1419(a)(1-2) Evaluation; Technical Assistance; Annual Model Program The institution annually evaluates the effectiveness of the programs for planning and improving the educational plan. 7 Interview: Institution Title I, Part D Discuss the process utilized to annually evaluate the effectiveness of the program. Documentation: Review of the institutional evaluation plan Review of the overall educational program plan Rebecca Derenge, WVDE, Coordinator, Neglected & Delinquent Program 2014 No Findings For WVDE Title I Office Use Monitoring Report Summary Findings Noted Date of Monitoring Evaluation _________________________ Date of Monitoring Evaluation _________________________ Date Report sent: _________________________ Date Report sent: _________________________ Corrective Action Needed Comments: _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ Corrective Action to be Completed Date:__________________ Monitor’s Signature: 8 Date of Monitoring Evaluation: Rebecca Derenge, WVDE, Coordinator, Neglected & Delinquent Program 2014