Title: G10-Title III No Child Left Behind Act LEP Education Program Grant

Recommendation:
I recommend that the School Board approve the Title III No Child Left Behind Act LEP Student Education Program entitlement grant to the Florida Department of Education in the estimated amount of $2,487,544 effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007, and authorize the Superintendent or designee to sign all documents and contracts related to the grant which are required for implementation of the grant activities.

Description:

This grant funding is intended for Limited English Proficient (LEP) students enrolled in Palm Beach County public schools and nonprofit private schools during the 2005-2006 school year.

The estimated amount of the grant is based on the enrollment of 19,290 LEP students during the 2005-2006 school year.  Funds are supplemental and may not be used to supplant other funds appropriated for the target population.

Grant expenditures will support critical areas of educational/academic enhancement requested by schools including: computer equipment, curriculum writing, software, tutorial services, instructional materials, family education, translation services, multicultural curriculum resources, student field trips, staff development, recruitment, and retention,

A district level evaluation will be used to review the overall benefits of the enhancements provided through the grant for the designated immigrant students.  The evaluation of the grant will consist of LEP student achievement data as measured by FCAT reading, writing, mathematics, and science tests.

Financial Impact:
The financial impact to the Special Revenue - Other Fund is an increase of $2,487,544 from the Title III No Child Left Behind Act LEP Student Education Program Grant funds. These funds will be allocated to the Department of Multicultural Education budget.  All grant related expenditures and contracts are authorized for payment up to the amount of revenue.

For Additional Information, contact:
Ann Killets (akillets@palmbeach.k12.fl.us) 
Ana Meehan

Attachments (list):
Title 3 Migrant Grant.pdf
Data Panel.pdf