Private Schools
Under Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), local educational agencies (LEAs) are required to provide services for eligible private school students, as well as eligible public school students. In particular, Sec. 1120 of Title I, Part A, requires a participating LEA to provide eligible children attending private elementary and secondary schools, their teachers, and their families with Title I services or other benefits that are equitable to those provided to eligible public school children, their teachers, and their families. (Excerpt taken from the USED Title I Resource Tool Kit, page 7)
Resources
- Equitable Services FAQ
- Equitable Services Overview PDF
- Equitable Services to Eligible Private School Children, Teachers, and Families: Title I-A Updated Non-Regulatory Guidance, October 2019.
- Equitable Services for Eligible Private School Students, Teachers, and Other Educational Personnel
USED Non-Regulatory Guidance, March 2009- FY20 Initial Consultation and Notification of Intent – NEW
- FINAL FY20 Affirmation of Consultation
- Under ESSA Section 1117: Title I Equitable Services Responsibilities
Webinars
Private School Consultation Process
Recorded 02-22-2019
Identification of Private Schools, Academically At-Risk Students and More…..
Recorded 02-08-2019
- Improving Basic Programs Operated by LEAs
- Education of Migratory Children
- Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Fund
- English Language Acquisition, and Language Enhancement
- Providing students with a well-rounded education including programs such as college and career counseling, STEM, arts, civics and International Baccalaureate/Advanced Placement.
- Supporting safe and healthy students with comprehensive school mental health, drug and violence prevention, training on trauma-informed practices, and health and physical education.
- Supporting the effective use of technology that is backed by professional development, blended learning and ed tech devices.