Federally Funded Services to Private School Teachers and Students

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as reauthorized by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA), requires local education agencies (LEAs) to provide equitable services to nonpublic/private school students, teachers, and other educational personnel in some of its major grant programs. While nonpublic/private schools cannot receive direct funding from these federal grant programs (as the LEA, by law, must retain control of funds), their students and teachers may be eligible to receive benefits, services, and materials. The funding amounts and type of services available to nonpublic/private schools are determined by the grant program, based on equitable participation requirements, and are discussed and determined as part of ongoing consultation with the LEA.

 

For the 2024-2025 school year, 22 nonpublic/private schools in Hamilton County elected to participate in Equitable Services (Title I, II, III, and/or IV).

 

Title I, Part A – Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged:

  • Title I, Part A provides supplemental services and resources to students who are determined to be Title I eligible and for teachers of Title I eligible students.  Funds are generated based on the number of students who reside in a HCDE Title I school zone and are identified as economically disadvantaged.  Students who generate funds and/or those who reside in a HCDE Title I school zone are considered eligible to be served with Title I funds.  The exact number of eligible Title I students and the appropriate benefits, services, and materials provided for this number will be determined with the LEA during the consultation with the non-public school.
  • 16 nonpublic/private schools in Hamilton County elected to participate in Title I-A Equitable Services for SY 2024-2025

 

Title I, Part C – Education of Migratory Children: 

  • Title I, Part C supports educational programs and services during the school year and, as applicable, during summer or intersession periods that address the unique needs of migratory children. These services ensure that migratory children receive full and appropriate opportunities to meet the same challenging academic standards that all children are expected to meet and help migratory children overcome educational disruption, cultural and language barriers, social isolation, various health-related problems, and other factors that inhibit the ability of such children to succeed in school. The appropriate benefits, services, and materials provided will be determined with the LEA during the consultation with the nonpublic/private school.
  • No nonpublic/private schools elected to participate in Title I-C Equitable Services for SY 2024-2025

 

Title II, Part A – Supporting Effective Instruction

  • Title II, Part A is designed to provide students with greater access to effective educators by supporting professional development activities for all nonpublic/private school teachers, principals, and other instructional personnel. The appropriate professional development activities will be determined with the LEA during the consultation with the nonpublic/private school.
  • 22 nonpublic/private schools in Hamilton County elected to participate in Title II Equitable Services for SY 2024-2025

 

Title III, Part A – English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, and Academic Achievement

  • Title III, Part A provides supplemental services that improve the English language proficiency and academic achievement of English learners (ELs) as identified by the LEA. The appropriate benefits, services, and materials provided will be determined by the LEA during the consultation with the nonpublic/private school.
  • 4 nonpublic/private schools in Hamilton County elected to participate in Title III Equitable Services for SY 2024-2025

 

Title IV, Part A – Student Support and Academic Enrichment

  • The purpose of Title IV, Part A is to improve students’ achievement by increasing opportunities for students to access a well-rounded education; improve school conditions for student learning; and improve the use of technology in order to improve the academic achievement and digital literacy of all students. The appropriate benefits, services, and materials provided will be determined with the LEA during the consultation with the nonpublic/private school.
  • 22 nonpublic/private schools in Hamilton County elected to participate in Title IV-A Equitable Services for SY 2024-2025

 

Title IV, Part B – 21st Century Community Learning Centers

  • Title IV, Part B provides opportunities for children and their families that include academic enrichment activities. Nonpublic/private schools may only receive equitable services if the LEA is a recipient of the grant.
  • 2 nonpublic/private schools in Hamilton County elected to participate in Title IV-B Equitable Services for SY 2024-2025

 

To participate in Equitable Services (Title I, II, III, and/or IV), nonpublic/private schools are required to:

  • Complete and submit an Intent to Participate Form for the next school year
  • Participate in timely, meaningful, and ongoing consultation with HCDE Federal Programs in the development and implementation of all Title plans
  • Attend HCDE Federal Programs meetings (as required or applicable)
  • Maintain compliance in accordance with the allowable use of the respective Title funds
  • Adhere to HCDE’s procurement processes/procedures
  • Maintain appropriate documentation (as applicable)
  • Provide required reporting information/data in a timely manner upon request from HCDE Federal Programs
  • Participate in HCDE Federal Programs and state monitoring of Title programs

 

If your nonpublic/private school would like additional information or is interested in participating in any of the federal grant programs that require Equitable Services to nonpublic/private schools, please email Dr. Matthew Brent Webb at [email protected] .