Purpose
The purpose of Supplemental Educational Services as provided in the No
Child Left Behind Act of 2001 is to increase the academic achievement of economically
disadvantaged students in low-performing schools, by providing additional academic
instruction outside of the regular school day or school year.
Benefits of SES
If the student’s tutor provides effective instruction that targets the
student’s academic needs and the student actively participates during each scheduled
session, academic gains should be expected.
Student eligibility
To be eligible to receive SES, a student must receive free or
reduced-price lunch and attend a Title I school that is in NCLB School Improvement
Status – Level 2* – or higher as a result of not making Adequate Yearly Progress for
two* or more years. It is not required that the student be in a subgroup that did not make
AYP or be in a grade level that was tested, though those issues may be considered in the
student ranking described below if funds or capacity are at maximum.
Student priority ranking
Districts are required to set-aside a certain portion of their
Title IA funds to provide for choice-related transportation and/or supplemental services.
If the district’s required set-aside or the capacity of approved Providers cannot meet the
demand for services, eligible students will be ranked according to the greatest academic need as determined on state assessments.
Parent notification and selection of providers
Schools in Level 2* or higher must
inform parents about SES. The Title I office will send a second notice to those parents
whose students are eligible for service outlining the process and providing information
about the service Providers available. Based on availability of funds and the capacity of
each Provider, the district will then inform applicants in an authorization form as to
which students may receive SES from a particular Provider. The authorization will
include the Provider’s contact information. Students may receive SES up to the SES per
pupil funding limit for the district.
Parent responsibilities
A parent of an eligible student may submit an application for
services indicating a list of preferences for service providers. Once the parent receives a
form from the district authorizing service, the parent will make contact with the Provider
to arrange for a meeting to create a “Statement of Goals” and must present the
authorization of services form at that meeting. Parents are responsible for any
transportation associated with the provision of supplemental services.
Service providers
Information on the state-approved providers will be supplied to the
eligible schools. Schools should arrange with Providers to present program information to
parents. This could be done, in part, at an SES fair at the school or in other informational
meetings. Written information should also be provided to parents. After the parent
selects a Provider and is informed by the district via an authorization form that the
student is granted service, the Provider, parent, and school representative develop a “Statement of Goals,” which is an agreement of services. The Provider provides SES in
reading, writing, and/or math; administers pre- and post-assessments; and reports on
student progress to the school and parent/student. The Provider submits monthly
invoices to the district and receives payment for services, based on an hourly rate, and
documented with attendance charts, up to but not exceeding the SES district per pupil
funding limit for the school year.
Statement of goals meeting
The parent will contact the Provider to arrange a meeting
to create the Statement of Goals and sign the agreement. If possible, a school
representative will meet with the parent and the Provider to sign the agreement. If not,
the Provider and the parent shall meet to develop and sign the agreement, and the
Provider will forward it to the principal for approval and signature. Signed copies will be
provided to all parties.
Evaluation of service providers
The school will distribute, collect and submit parent
satisfaction surveys, as requested, to the ASD Director of Accountability for forwarding
to the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development.
Reports to school and parent
The Provider will provide the school and the parent
with periodic progress reports as specified in the Statement of Goals agreement.
Payment for services
The Provider will maintain accurate records of hours of services
provided and charges per student on the appropriate form supplied by the district. The
Provider will insure that total billings submitted for an individual student in a school year
do not exceed the SES district per pupil funding limit.
Attendance
Parents must notify the Provider at least four hours before a scheduled
session if the child is unable to attend. After two absences without the four-hour
notification, services can be terminated. If the Provider wishes to terminate service, the
Provider must request authorization from the school district. The Provider should also
keep the parent informed as to the student’s attendance. (Provider attendance policies
may vary. If so, the Statement of Goals will reflect the Provider’s attendance policy.)
* In 2006-2007, the US Department of Education granted the Anchorage School District a
flexibility agreement, which allows the ASD to implement Supplemental Educational Services
at NCLB Level 2.
Additionally, in 2006-2007, the US Department of Education has granted the ASD the
flexibility to be an SES Provider itself.
