Title IV, Part A
The purpose of Title IV, Part A and Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) is to improve student academic achievement by increasing the capacity of state and local educational agencies in the following areas by:
• Providing all students with access to a well-rounded education
• Improving school conditions for student learning to support safe and healthy schools
• Improving the use of technology in order to advance the academic achievement and digital literacy of all students.
The role of the North East Florida Educational Consortium
· To provide support and guidance to Title IV Part A, SSAE Project sub-recipients to ensure the applications are in approvable form as per federal and state requirements.
· Assist sub-recipients in achieving and maintaining compliance with federal and state rules and regulations by providing technical assistance, sample process and forms, trainings and other items as appropriate.
· Present professional development workshops, webinars and trainings to subrecipients, Title IV Part A, SSAE Project staff and other stakeholders on topics such as Title IV Part A programming, quality initiatives, academic instruction, enrichment activities, grants management and others.
· Assist with developing and implementing process improvement measures, including the development of new and more efficient reporting documents and systems.
ESEA section 4107
Improving access to foreign language instruction, arts, and music education
Supporting College and career counseling, including providing information on opportunities for financial aid through the early FAFSA
Providing programming to improve instruction and student engagement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), including access to these subjects for underrepresented groups.
Promoting access to accelerated learning opportunities including Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureatte (IP) programs, dual or concurrent enrollment programs and early college high schools.
Strengthening instruction in American history, civics, economics, geography, government education, and environmental education.
ESEA section 4108
Promoting community and parent involvement in schools
Providing supportive school climates to reduce the use of exclusionary discipline and promoting supportive school discipline
Establishing or improving dropout prevention
Supporting the re-entry programs and transition services for justice-involved youth
Implementing programs that support a healthy, active lifestyle (nutritional and physical education
Implementing systems and practices to prevent bullying and harrassment
Developing relationship building to help improve safety through the recognition and prevention of coercion, violence, or abuse
Establishing community partnerships.
ESEA section 4109
Supporting high-quality professional development for educators, school leaders, and administrators to personalize learning and improve academic achievement
Building technological capacity and infrastructure
Carrying out innovative blended learning projects
Providing students in rural, remote, and underserved areas with the resources to benefit from high-quality digital learning opportunities
Delivering specialized or rigorous academic courses and curricula using technology, including digital learning tecnhologies and assistive technology
This table provides examples of allowable activities and is not an exhaustive list.