Chapter 1 Programs of Public Law, 100-297

SLIP SHEET FOR REGULAR MEETING ON JUNE 25, 1992 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS June 25, 1992 RECEIVED JUN 2 6 1992 Otfice of Desegregation Monitoring TO: Board of Directors FROM: Estelle Matthis, Associate Superintendent for Educational Programs THROUGH: Ruth S. Steele, Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Program Application, Chapter 1 of Public Law 100-297 The ESEA Chapter 1 Application is being prepared for submission to the Arkansas Department of Education by the June 30, 1992, due date. Please fine attached a copy of the Program Abstract. When completed, copies of the Application will be provided for your review. The 1992-93 allocation is $4,376,161, which is based on a total of 10,164 eligible students. This represents an increase in funding in the amount of $1,001,279. The additional funds will be used to provide added services to our secondary students. The largest portion of Chapter 1 money will be utilized for paying the salaries for reading and mathematics teachers. We are continuing to work toward the completion of the Chapter 1 Application. It is recommended that you authorize the administration to submit the 1992-93 Chapter 1 Application to the Arkansas Department of Education.CHAPTER 1 APPLICATION FOR 1992-93 SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM ABSTRACT The purpose of assistance under the Chapter 1 Program is to improve the educational opportunities of educationally-deprived children by helping such children succeed in the regular program of the local educational agency, attain grade-level proficiency, and improve achievement in basic and more advanced skills. These purposes shall be accomplished through such means as supplemental education programs, schoolwide programs, extended day/week, and the increased involvement of parents in their childrens education. Based on the annual needs assessment, which included a program survey, it was determined that our program should be expanded to the secondary level and provide remedial services in the areas of reading and mathematics. To this end, the greater portion of the program budget will be earmarked for paying the salaries for reading and mathematics teachers. While the major part of the budget will cover these personnel, other authorized activities include the following: Acquisition of equipment and instructianal materials Employment of special instructional personnel, school counselors, and other pupil services personnel Extended day/extended week tutorial services Parental involvement activities A major change in Chapter 1 regulations in recent years is the increased emphasis on allocation of resources and the selection of students for the program. Chapter 1 guidelines specify that districts must utilize uniform criteria for selecting and serving students of greatest need. Utilizing the normal curve equivalent scores (NCEs) for each student, we are able to identify appropriate students to be served in a manner that is comparable from school to school. The process used to identify students to be served for the 1992-93 school year will allow the Little Rock School District to be in compliance with Chapter 1 guidelines. This Program Abstract should provide you a summary of the 1992-93 Chapter 1 Application. The Application will be forwarded to you for your review in the very near future.I ' Arkansas Democrat (gazette THURSDAY, MARCH 3,1994 Coovncnt /S Little Rock Newsoaoe^- Application errors by LRSD hold up
$4.2 million in aid One problem remains to be solved been resolved, Lovell said. Information on the final issue is e.xpected to be delivered to the Education De- BY CYNTHIA HOWELL Democrai-Gazene Education Writer State officials have withheld more than $4.2 million in federal compensatory education money for the Little Rock School District because of problems with the application. The districts initial Chapter I apolication had incomplete of conflicting information when it was submitted to the department in August 1993, said Clearance Lovell, associate director for fed^al programs in the state Department of Education. Federal Chapter I money partment this week. The final issue centers on Woodruff Elementary School and whether it is eligible for a schoolwide Chapter I pro- is used by districts to supplement mathematics and reading instruction. The ject. Lovell said Wednesday the department has problems , with the Little Rock district s application yearly, but the problems have not been^se- rious enough to cause the district to lose its funding. The district is one of two' in the state that has not re- j ceived its funding this Y^^r- The other is the Earle School District in east Arkansas.. I monVyts allotted based on The Little poverty rates of the families grant is the largest Chapter of children in a school. How- I grant awarded by the state. eUf seMces are provided Lovell said he doesn t be to any individual pupil based lieve the size of thedistnjit on academic need and not so- or the gra Rocks cioeconomic status. All Lit- shou d cause Little Rock s tie Rock elementary schools problems, since the ann 1 get at least some Chapter I grant money, although not all funds to pay administrati buildings have schoolwide costs. In addition to the Chapter I application problems, the Education Department had problems with the Little Rock districts accreditation report earlier this school year. As a result, the department was delayed in mining whether Little Rock schools complied with state education standards. The reporting problems were cor- a projects. . The fact the district had not received its money for this year became public last Friday during a federal court hearing on the Little Rock districts budget. Superintendent Henry Williams said the services are being provided to pupils despite the lack of funding. All but one of Little Rocks application problems have rected..-.i- * Arkansas DEPARTMENT of EDUCATION FEDERAL PROGRAMS 4 STATE CAPITOL MALL LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201-1071 . (501) 682-4475 GENE WILHOIT. Director, General Education Division fl n n *^771-^ id' SEP 9 1994 MEMORANDUM Oifics oi L TO
FROM: Ms. Ann Brown, Office of Desegregation Anita R. Farver, Program Advisor, Chapter 1 DATE: September 7, 1994 SUBJECT
Little Rock School District Please find enclosed a copy of the letter dated July 25, 1994, that was sent to the Little Rock School District concerning their cancellation of Chapter 1 school improvement meetings. STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Chiinnin . ELAINE SCOTT, Little Rock Vice Oiaiman RICHARD C SMITH JR.. Tillar Membera: CARL E BAGGETT, Rogers WILLIAM B. FISHER, Paragould a JAMES M. LLEWELLYN, JR, Fort Smith JAMES A McLARTY III, Newport a RAE RICE PERRY. Arkadelphia a SHERRY WALKER, bttle Rock a NANCY M. WOOD. Little Rock An Equal Opponunicy Empioyer I Arkansas DEPARTMENT of EDUCATION FEDERAL PROGRAMS 4 STATE CAPITOL MALL . UTTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201-1071 (501) 682-4475 GENE WILHOIT, Director, General Education Division July 25, 1994 J 1 -^RX LEA Code No: 60-01 SEP 9 iqqa Mr. Leon Adams, Coordinator Little Rock School District 810 West Markham Street iHico of :r
Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Mr. Adams: Mrs. Farver and I were disappointed to hear that the Chapter 1 school improvement meetings planned for July 27-29 have been cancelled by your district. Unfortunately, we will not be able to reschedule these meetings until late September. This of course means that Chapter 1 funds will not be available to the Little Rock School District until those plans are submitted and approved. In addition, the law is clear that these plans must be in place when school starts so delaying them any longer could cause problems. Sincerely, Elizabeth Gaston Program Advisor Chapter 1 )r- EG/mbm cc: Estelle Mathis Bob Kerr Clearance Lovell STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Ouirron ELAINE SCOTT, Little Rock Vee Ouimun RICHARD C SMITH JR.. Tillar Members CARL E BAGGETT, Rogen WILLIAM E HSHER, Paragould JAMES M. LLEWELLYN, JE, Fort Smith JAMES A McLARTY III, Newport RAE RICE PERRY, Arkadelphu SHERRY WALKER, Uttle Rock NANCY M. WOOD, Little Rock * Office of Desegregation Monitoring United States District Court Eastern District of Arkansas Ann S. Brown, Federal Monitor 201 East Markham, Suite 510 Heritage West Building Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501)376-6200 Fax (501) 371-0100 September 9, 1994 Anita R. Farver, Chapter 1 Program Advisor Arkansas Department of Education 4 State Capitol Mall Uttle Rock, AR 72201-1071 Dear Anita: Thank you for your memo letting me know that the Uttle Rock School District cancelled its summer Chapter 1 school improvement meetings. 1 am very concerned about both the financial and educational consequences of the districts action, and will follow up immediately. I very much appreciate your keeping me informed. Sincerely yours, Ann S. Brown Office of Desegregation Monitoring United States District Court Eastern District of Arkansas Ann S. Brown, Federal Monitor 201 East Markham, Suite 510 Heritage West Building Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (SOI) 376-6200 Fax (501) 371 -0100 September 12, 1994 Mark Milhollen Manager for Support Services Little Rock School District 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Dear Mark: I have just become aware that the Chapter 1 funds will not be available to the Little Rock School District until the district complies with the federal regulations regarding them. Apparently the scheduled July 27-29 1994 school improvement meetings that are a prerequisite for approval were not held. Recalling the late approval process that the district went through last fiscal year I am sure that you will give this matter your prompt attention. If this office can assist you please call upon us. Sincerely yours, Bob Morgan Associate Monitor Office of Desegregation Monitoring United States District Court Eastern District of Arkansas Ann S. Brown, Federal Monitor 201 East Markham, Suite 510 Heritage West Building Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501)376-6200 Fax (501) 371-0100 September 12, 1994 Mark Milhollen Manager for Support Services Little Rock School District 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Dear Mark: I have just become aware that the Chapter 1 funds will not be available to the Little Rock School District until the district complies with the federal regulations regarding them. Apparently the scheduled July 27-29 1994 school improvement meetings that are a prerequisite for approval were not held. Recalling the late approval process that the district went through last fiscal year I am sure that you will give this matter your prompt attention. I will be calling you soon to discuss your plans. Sincerely yours, Bob Morgan Associate Monitor Encl: Itr. Elizabeth Gaston to Leon Adams July 25,1994 /] * > 1 . I DENI IrI CAT I OU: a. LEA: t). c. 2 . 3. NU I !Gh OF GRANT AWARD FOR AN APPROVED PROGRAM UNDER CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE I, ESEA AS AMENDED Little Rock School District Name of Applicant Agency 60-01 LEA Code No. 801 West Markham Address Grant: Source 61 Class 4411 Program
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NOV 1 0 1994 Office of Desegregation Monitoring Little Rock, Arkansas C i ty State 72201 Zip Code Amount $ 4,456,721.23 Term - From July 1,1994 to June 30,1995 Program No. 93-3 Effective Dates F rom Approval Period July 1, 1994 to June 30, 1995 August 15, 1994 to June 30, 1995 Approval No. 95-293 Ihe above local educational agency (LEA) is hereby awarded a grant of funds under Chapter I of Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended for the purpose of providing assistance to meet the special needs of educationally deprived children served by it. The award is made to the LEA on the condition that it be used to support the program identified above and described in its original application and approved The applicant must develop and implement the program and projects described in its applications in accordance with the Assurances it has made to support its applications and in compliance with the provisions of Chapter I of Title I and the federal regulations and state policies for administration of amendments thereto. Chapter I. The amount of the grant identified above includes Chapter 1 funds as follows: A1 I Cash on Hand All Allotment Balance F rom $ $ Reallocation Funds $ From the 1995 Allotment . 168,511.23 25,212.00 -0- $ 4,262,998.00 AUTHORIZATION: Authorization for the above grant is based upon the information contained in the LEA's application relating to the above identified program which applications have been reviewed and determined to be in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
however, neither the approval of the applications by the State Education Agency nor the issuance of this grant shall in any way relieve the ITA of its responsibility to comply with all applicable requirements. In confirmation of the foregoing, we attest by signature. Recommended by: Approved by: Coordinator, Chapter 1 Pjblic Law No. 100-297
20 use 2701 ' Date ssociate F Ass ate Director for Federal Programs ADE Form No. FED-01-00-014 ////^ /! Date 6-91Office of Desegregation Monitoring United States District Court Eastern District of Arkansas Ann S. Brown, Federal Monitor 201 East Markham, Suite 510 Heritage West Building Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501)376-6200 Fax (501) 371-0100 Date: September 13, 1994 To: Hank Williams CONnODniAL From: Subject- m Brown Delays in Chapter 1 funds to the LRSD I wanted to let you know that 1 recently received a copy of the attached fetter from ADE. Although Mrs. Elizabeth Gaston signed the letter, it was a supervisor, not Mrs. Gaston, who forwarded the letter to me. Bob Morgan is "formally" following up the delayed Chapter 1 funds with Mark Milhollen, but I wanted to privately make sure that you knew about this. 1 dont know why the meetings were cancelled, but I cant imagine circumstances that should have resulted in their cancellation and the resulting m.oney delays. Enc.I Arkansas DEPARTMENT of EDUCA.T1ON FEDERAL PROGRAMS 4 STATE CAPITOL MALL UTTLE ROCK. ARKANSAS 72201-1071 . (501) 682-4475 GENE WILHOIT, Director. General Education Division July 2S, 1894 7^33 i 7 LEA Code No: 60-01 SE? 9 iQOi Mr. Leon Adams, Coordinator Little Rock School District 310 West Markham Street Little Rock, .AR 72201 of i Liear Mr. Adams: Mrs. Far'/er and I were disappointed to hear that the Chapter 1 school improvement meetings planned for July 27-29 have been cancelled by your district. Unfortxxnateiy, we will aox. be able to reschedule these meetings until late September. This of course means that Chapter 1 funds will not be available to the Little Rock School District until those plans are submitted and approved. In addition, the law is clear that these plans must be in place when school starts so delaying them any longer could cause problems. Sincerely, Elizabeth Gaston Program Advisor Chapter 1 ,1^ EG/mbm cc: Estelle Mathis Bob Kerr Clearance Lovell STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION: Chiinnin ELAINE SCOTT, Little Rock . Vm Ouirnuti RICHARD C SMITH JR, TllUr Membax CARL E BAGGETT. Root . WILLIAM B. FISHER. Paragould . JAMES M. LLEWELLYN. JR, Fort Smith JAMES A MclARTY HL Newport(c: .s: Arfonsas DEPARTMENT of EDUCATION FEDERAL PROGRAMS 4 STATE CAPITOL MALL LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201-1071 (501) 682-4475 GENE WILHOIT, Director, General Education Division September 14, 1994 Dr. Henry P. Williams Superintendent of Schools Little Rock School District 810 W. Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 received SEP 1 6 1994 Dear Dr. Williams: Ofiics CI usascrcgaiion Moi Thank you for your letter of September 2, 1994, and your expression' of appreciation. The Chapter 2, ESEA, staff has been working in a spirit of cooperation with the Little Rock School District by approving your district's requests to waiver excessive carryover in fiscal years 1989 ($84,386.54), 1990 ($41,061.03), 1991 ($55,438.79) and 1992 ($55,914.25). I., il__ 1 district was cautioned (see attached letter dated September 3, 1992) that excessive carryover could not be approved for a fifth consecutive year. In fiscal 1993, the 3, At the end of fiscal 1993, the Little Rock School District had balance of $90,919.70. - - ___ a carryover This was $69,767 over the 10% limit allowed. TLa Handbook for Chapter 2, ESEA, page 4, #7 states: "Excess balance will be defined as ten percent of the LEA grant or $2,500, whichever is greater. voiiuequentxy, * , fxscal 1994 Grant Allotment of $192,433.00 was decreased to a Grant Award of $122,666.00. Even with that reduction in monies and a May, 1994 expenditure of nearly $6,000 in Professional Development tapes, the Little Rock School District has an excessive balance for fiscal 1994. The t Consequently Annual Financial Report is $39,354.59. percent limit. The total carryover reported on the Thia is $20,111.29 over the allotted ten The sig- nificant carr.y over f-o-r - sixth" consecutive year, even after a $69,767 reduction xn fiscal 1994 grant monies a tt reauctxon xn fxscal 1994 grant monies, appears to indicate that the district needs less money to operate its Chapter 2, ESEA, programs. Your letter stated you ^Te "putting into place strategies that will prevent thia situation from takxng place in the future." Our office recognizes the Little Rock District's problems and will evaluate another waiver request if you will detail these strategies for fiscal 1995 and tell how they are different from past, unsuccessful efforts to reduce the excessive carryover. ESEA, programs. 1995 how they are different If you have any questions or if I can be of further help, please call the Chapter 2 office at 682-4278. Sincerely, Bernadine Hoffman Program Administrator Chapter 2, ESEA BH:rh attachment cc: Ann Brown STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Chainmn ELAINE SCOTT, Link Rock Vice Chaintun RICHARD C SMITH JR.. Tillar Memub er. /C'AADRIL nE n A B. FISHER---.- --P---a-ri^mKuouniwd w.k J AM 'E S M . LLEWEUYN, JR. Fo r(t\ iSLm,niAthA .U J AMOEMS I A1 n. M I tctL,A lRllTUYr HI. Newport lAnonsas_____________________ DEPARTMENT of EDUCATION FEDERAL PROGRAMS 4 STATE CAPITOL MALL LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201-1071 (501) 682-4475 Burton L. Elliott, Director, General Education Division September 3, 1992 Mr. Leon Adams Project Director Little Rock School District 310 W. Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Mr. Adams: Records in the Chapter 2 office verify that for the past five years. the Little Rock School District has extenuating circumstances and submitted a letter stating policy relating to excessive carryover. ESEA, pg. 4, #6 and #7 state: tl requesting a waiver on Chapter 2 The Handbook for Chapter 2, When an LEA has been determined to have excess balance on hand, payment from the current grant will be delayed until assurances are received as to the disposition of the balance. 6 . 7. Excess balance will be defined as ten percent of the LEA grant or $2,500, whichever is greater. letter will serve to notify the Little Rock School District a all monies in excess of 10% of the district's allocation as of June 30, 1993, will be withheld from current (1993-94) grant. If you have questions, please call the Chapter 2 office at 682-4276. Sincerely, Glenda Peyton Coordinator Chapter 2, ESEA GP:rjb cc: C. M. Bernd Superintendent An Equal Opportunity Employer cr Aikansas DEPARTMENT of EDUCATION FEDERAL PROGRAMS 4 STATE CAPITOL MALL . LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201-1071 . (501) 682-4475 GENE WILHOIT, Director, General Education Division RECEJVPO October 3, 1994 OCr 7 f994 Dr. Henry P. Williams Superintendent of Schools Little Rock School District 810 West Markham St. Little Rock, AR 72201 Office of Desegregation Monitoring Dear Dr. Williams: Thank you for your letter of September 29, 1994. The Chapter 2, ESEA, appreciative of your efforts to meet federal guidelines in the expenditure of your Chapter 2, ESEA, grant In your letter you have outlined some viable steps which agree will reduce the carryover balance at the end of office is 1994. monies. your 2 we ayxee reouce tne the fiscal Completion of the strategies mentioned in the letter will indeed guarantee that monies are spent in a timely manner. Therefore, we are pleased to be able to approve the entire fiscal 1994 carryover of $39,354.59. carried into your year. the strategies current fiscal year. This money is to be fiscal 1995 project for expenditure in the Sincerely, Program Administrator Chapter 2, ESEA BH:rjh cc: Ann Brown BOARD OF EDUCATION: Chairman ELAINE SCOTT, Little Rock Vice Chairman RICHARD C. SMITH JR. Tillar Members: CARL E BAGGETT, Rogers . WILLIAM B. FISHER, Paragould . JAMES M. LLEWELLYN, JR, Fort Smith . JAMES A. MclARTY III Newport RRAAEF RRIICCEF PPEFRRRRYV, AArrLkta./d4eal>plnhkiua * ScHuEcRdRdYv uWzA a Lr KveEnR , Little Rocik . vN, Aa NCY aM e. WOOiD lU, L, iitNtlCeW RpoOcrtk An Equal Opportunity Employer (PC.' LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT Planning, Research and Evaluation TO: Ms. Estelle Matthis, Deputy Superintendent Dr. Russell Mayo, Associate Superintendent Mr. Dennis Snider, Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Dr. Richard Hurley, Director of Human Resources y Ms. Ann Brown, Office of Desegregation Monitoring Mr. Jerry Malone, LRSD Attorney Mr. John Walker, Joshua Intervenors Attorney RECEIVED FROM/ r. Robert Glowers, Director APR 7 1995 RE: Chapter 1 Information for Secondary Schools from School Profiles OtIiCQ of Oosogrcgalion Monitoring DATE: April 6, 1995 Enclosed is the Chapter 1 enrollment information for those LRSD secondary schools tliat have Chapter 1. (Some secondary schools do not have Chapter 1 programs). As you may recall, Chapter 1 information for secondary schools was not available on February 20, 1995, when the school profiles for the second semester were provided to you. This data is current as of the printing date of March 17, 1995. As you know, the eru'ollment for these programs is constantly changing, and updates are made periodically as the information becomes available from the schools. If you have any questions regarding this data, please contact Dr. Paul J. Smith at 324-2120. RLC:pjs Enclosure cc: Dr. Elenry P. Williams SchoPr 2.Doc01 LRSD GIFTED , CHAPTER/PROGRAMS ENROLLMENT 03/17/95 SCHOOL
007 DUNBAR INT'L STUDIES MAGNET JH Program Black Male Black White White Other Other Total Female Male Female Male Female Count % Black Gifted/Talented 38 50 39 77 5 3 212 41.5% Chapter 1 Reading 78 49 6 3 1 0 137 92.7%01 LRSD GIFTED S, CHAPTER/PROGRAMS ENROLLMENT 03/17/95 SCHOOL: 009 FOREST HEIGHTS JR HIGH SCHOOL Program Black Male Black White White Female Male Other Other Female Male Total Female Count % Black Gif ted/Talented 34 65 22 15 0 2 138 71.7% Chapter 1 Reading 58 55 2 5 0 0 120 94.2%01 LRSD GIFTED & CHAPTER/PROGRAMS ENROLLMENT 03/17/95 SCHOOL: 010 PULASKI HEIGHTS JUNIOR HIGH Program Black Male Black White White Other Other Female Male Total Female Male Female Count % Black Gi fted/Talented 36 51 69 85 3 0 244 35.7% Chapter 1 Reading 72 54 4 0 0 0 130 96.9%01 LRSD GIFTED & CHAPTER/PROGRAMS ENROLLMENT 03/17/95 SCHOOL: on SOUTHWEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Program Black Male Black White White Female Male Other Other Female Male Total Female Count % Black G1fted/Talented 30 37 4 10 2 0 83 80,7% Chapter 1 Reading 45 55 5 2 3 3 113 88.5%01 LRSD GIFTED & CHAPTER/PROGRAMS ENROLLMENT 03/17/95 SCHOOL: 013 HENDERSON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Program Black Male Black White White Other Other Female Male Total Female Male Female Count % Black Gifted/Talented 62 73 34 31 3 4 207 65.2% Chapter 1 Reading 77 55 3 0 1 0 136 97.1% I01 LRSD GIFTED & CHAPTER/PROGRAMS ENROLLMENT 03/17/95 SCHOOL: 015 CLOVERDALE JUNIOIt HIGH SCHOOL Program Black Male Black White White Other Other Female Male Total Female Male Female Count % Black Gi f ted/Talented 21 35 9 2 0 0 67 83.6% Chapter 1 Reading 87 68 11 5 0 0 171 90.6% - i IR LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 W. MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS Jlii 19' June 29, 1995 Cffics ci Dassgi tVjor p.c MEMORANDUM TO
Title I (Chapter 1) Reading and Math Specialists FROM: Dr. Rici iuri^ Director of Human Resources SUBJECT: ELIMINATION OF CHAPTER 1 SPECIALISTS POSITIONS Due to changes in regulations regarding ESEA, Title I (Chapter 1) funding, the delivery of services will also change. As a result, the District has eliminated Title I reading and math specialists positions and established a new job title and job description under which these services win be provided by persons who are qualified to teach both reading and math.. The job description and a copy of the position announcement is attached. If you wish to be considered for this position, send a letter to Shirley Ridgel, Office of Human Resources, no later than the July 7 deadline. If you do not wish to be considered, or if you are not selected for a new position, you will be placed in a pool of teachers to be reassigned. On Tuesday, July 18, 9:00 a.m., in the Board Conference Room, you will be able to choose, by seniority , from a list of known vacant elementary teaching positions in the District.PLEASE POST LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 PLEASE POST June 30, 1995 The Little Rock School District is now accepting applications for the following positions for the 1995-96 school year: POSITIONS
Title I Instructional Specialists - Thirty-Seven (37) Positions QUALIFICATIONS
1. A bachelor's degree in elementary education. 2. Must meet Arkansas certification requirements. 3. 4. Minimum of three (3) years successful teaching experience with specific emphasis in the content area of teaching reading or mathematics. Consideration will be given to applicants with Chapter 1 experience. Evidence of successful teaching experiences with computers in a classroom or lab setting. 5. Evidence of successful experience in working with curriculum development and implementation. 6. Evidence of a strong commitment to quality desegregated education. 7. Evidence of strong interpersonal skills and a record of successful interaction with students, teachers, parents, and supervisory personnel. 8. Evidence of knowledge and skills in integrating reading and mathematics with each other and with other subject areas using an experimental approach. (K-4 Crusade Completion is desired). 9. Evidence of successful academic intervention with educationally disadvantages students. 10. Evidence of experience in working with other teachers as a trainer, coach, or mentor. note
APPLICANTS MUST BE PREPARED TO SHOW EVIDENCE OF THESE QUALIFICATIONS IN THE INITIAL SCREENING INTERVIEW.Title I Instructional Specialists REPORTS TO
Principal JOB GOAL: To provide direct instruction to Title I students in reading and mathematics, to provide assistance to students in the District's instructional computer program, and to conduct staff development at the building level. BASIC PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Provides academic support to target students in reading and mathematics. Plans and uses effective teaching strategies for Title I students in reading and mathematics - focus on use of reading and mathematics technology, manipulatives, cooperative team learning. Shows an understanding of early childhood practices in reading and math. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, and provides progress reports as required. Maintains Title I records on target students in assigned schools. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of instructional obj ectives. Conducts staff development for teachers through building level inservice meetings, demonstration lessons, team teaching, and joint lesson planning. Attends District level inservice on successful strategies for teaching reading and mathematics and serving students with educational needs in these areas. SALARY AND TERMS: Salary based on a teacher's nine and one-fourth (9.25) month salary schedule, plus benefits package. EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.Title I Instructional Specialists APPLICATION DEADLINE
July 13, 1995, or any time later until a satisfactory applicant is recommended and approved. SEND WRITTEN LETTERS OF INQUIRY TO
Dr. Richard E. Hurley Director, Human Resources Little Rock School District 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 NOTE: INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION MUST COMPLETE A VERY RIGOROUS SELECTION PROCESS. THEREFORE, BECAUSE AN INDIVIDUAL APPLIES FOR A POSITION DOES NOT NECESSARILY MEAN THAT AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONDUCTED. The Little Rock School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equity concerns may be addressed to the Associate Superintendent for Desegregation. It is the policy of the Little Rock School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.VACANT7.XLS i Elementary scools vacancy list 6/16/95 3/4 EXCESS EXCESS I TITLE lAUX PS I ELEM. - (ELEM.-1ST lELEM. - 1ST I ELEM. - IST I ELEM. - 1ST I ELEM. - 1ST I ELEM. - 2ND I ELEM. - 2ND !ELEM. - 2ND I ELEM. - 2ND I ELEM.-2ND iELEM.-2ND I ELEM. - 3RD (ELEM. - 3RD I ELEM. - 3RD (ELEM. - 3RD (ELEM. - 3RD (ELEM.-3RD (ELEM.-3RD (ELEM.-3RD (ELEM. - 3RD (ELEM.-4TH (ELEM.-4TH (ELEM.-4TH (ELEM. -4TH (SCHOOL (MITCHELL (CLOVERDALE - (BALE_________ (BRADY CHICOT FULBRIGHT GEYER SPRINGS EXCESS ELEM. - STH ELEM. - STH ELEM. - STH IELEM.-STH_________ (ELEM.-STH_________ IELEM. - STH_________ (ELEM. - STH_________ (ELEM. - STH/6TH (ELEM.-STH_________ IELEM. - STH_________ (ELEM. - STH lELEM.-STH_________ (ELEM. - ART_________ IELEM. - ART_________ lELEM.-K___________ IELEM. -K___________ (ELEM.-LIFE SCIENCE (BOOKER_________ (CARVER (DODD (FULBRIGHT (MITCHELL (RIGHTSELL (BOOKER (MEADOWCLIFF (PULASKI HEIGHTS (RIGHTSELL (ROCKEFELLER 'TERRY (WAKEFIELD (WASHINGTON (WOODRUFF (DODD (FRANKLIN (MABELVALE (GARLAND________ I BOOKER (FAIR PARK (GARLAND (GEYER SPRINGS (MEADOWCLIFF (ROCKEFELLER (WOODRUFF {forest PARK I BALE (CARVER_________ IFOREST PARK (WASHINGTON M.L.KING RIGHTSELL IFOREST PARK WATSON WASHINGTON |G & T__________ ' LIBRARIAN (LIBRARIAN (LIBRARIAN [math spec (.20) (MATH SPEC (.20) (MABELVALE/BADGETT (BADGETT___________ (ROCKEFELLER (WOODRUFF_________ [garland (JEFFERSON Page 1VACANTT.XLS MATH SPEC (.30) MATH-CHAPTER 1 MATH-CHAPTR 1 MATH-CHPTR 1 (.60) MUSIC MUSIC____________ ORCHESTRA READ CHPTR 1 READ - CHPTR 1 READING READING (.40) I READING (.40) EXCESS EXCESS READING (.40) SPE LD (.20) SPE-LD SPE-MP/HND SPEC EDUC SPEC EDUC N-CATEG SPEC EDUC N-CATEG SPEECH (.50) FOREST PARK FULBRIGHT BRADY/PUL.HGTS. WESTERN HILLS CHICOT GEYER S/WDRUFF BOOKER CHICOT TERRY GARLAND BRADY RIGHTSELL M.L.KING PUL. HEIGHTS ELEM MABELVALE WILSON GARLAND/McDERM BADGETT CARVER BASELINE BASELINE BASELINE WASHINGTON Page 2July 5, 1995 Shirley Ridgel Office of Human Resources Little Rock School District Little Rock, Arkansas Dear Ms. Ridgel: I wish to submit my letter to be considered for the job of Title I Instructional Specialist. I have been a teacher in the LRSD for 22 years, been a Chapter I - Math Teacher for 8 years. I have Thank you for your consideration of my request. Sincerely Janet Adams cc: LRCTA 929 W. Colonel Glenn Rd. Little Rock, AR 72210 821-2173
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