Agenda Item
b. Division of Student Services-Instructional Resources (Not to exceed $4,000,000)
Summary: Presented by: Dr. Norman C. Sauce III, Chief of Student Services, Division of Student Services
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the purchase of supplemental instructional resources for the Division of Student Services in an amount not to exceed $­­4,000,000.
Why: The selected vendors have been carefully vetted and identified to
improve access to meaningful content,
increase awareness of sound instructional practices,
provide technological assets that promote creativity, connections, and innovation, and
engage students in rigorous activities and appropriate assessments.
These research-based supplemental instructional resources provide full access to the DCSD’s rigorous curriculum to the school district’s diverse population.
DeKalb County School District adheres Title III (Federal) funding allocation to provide supplemental services to improve the English language proficiency and academic achievement of English Learners.
IDEA funds are allocated to purchase instructional materials for students with disabilities to ensure that these students receive a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) tailored to address their unique needs. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) mandates that schools provide specialized support and resources necessary for students with disabilities to access the general education curriculum and achieve academic success.
In compliance with the Georgia Department of Education SBOE Rule 160-4-2-.38 Education Programs for Gifted Students Evaluation and Eligibility, the use of these state approved assessments in DeKalb County School District’s gifted identification process will increase the number of students considered for gifted services thus closing the gap of the underrepresentation of minority, special education, EL, and/or low socio-economic groups for placement in state funded programs.
Details: The DeKalb County School District will purchase supplemental instructional resources to support the academic success of students served through the Division of Student Services in accordance to Board Policy DJE (III.D.3.g).
Financial impact: The total financial impact for SY2024-2025 is not to exceed the amount of $4,000,000.
The purchase amount will be paid using Title III grant, IDEA federal funding, and general funds.
Charge codes:
Exceptional Education
404.2100.553200.05021.7340.2824.8010.094.2024 ( )
100.1000.553200.00011.7340.2021.8010.094.0000
English Learners Department
460.1000.553200.07221.7130.1816.6015.094.2024
Title III Funds will be used to purchase these resources.
Gifted
100.2213.553200.00011.7340.2021.8010.094.0000
100.1000.561000.00011.7340.2021.8010.094.0000
Contact: Presented by: Dr. Norman C. Sauce III, Chief of Student Services, Division of Student Services
Dr. Evelyn Hall, Executive Director of English Learners Department, Division of Student Services
Mrs. Kiana King, Executive Director of Exceptional Education, Division of Student Services
Mrs. Emmika Atkinson, Coordinator III, Gifted & Talented, Division of Student Services
Effective: August 12, 2024-August 11, 2025
Status: Attorney Approval Not Required
DATE: July 2024
This memorandum will serve an agreement between Metropolitan Regional Educational Service Agency (MRESA) and DeKalb County Schools
regarding offering the following MRESA’s Professional Standards Commission (PSC) approved endorsement program(s).
*An endorsement cohort supports 25 candidates on average.
District/Organization
Endorsement Program Cost To District/Organization
Contact Person
ESOL
(4 courses)
• $350 Per Participant Per Course*
Courses Offered: __4___ o Residency Course (Course 4) is $300 Per Participant and offered at district request
• Four Courses with a Total Per Participant Cost of $1350*
DeKalb County School District
Anticipated Participants: 90___ • Teacher Candidate Cohorts (3) consisting of 30 participants = total of 90 = 121,500.00
English Learners Dept.
One course completed Aug.-Nov. • A minimum of 12 participants must be guaranteed financially
Dr. Evelyn Hall
2024 678-676-6602 • District/Organization may contract for a cohort smaller than 12 with a guaranteed financial commitment of
Two courses completed Nov. – April $16,200
2025 • MRESA will contract with and pay instructors
*Fourth course-Residency – April – • Books and required resources may be paid by individual participant or district
May 2025
*If a candidate registers for and begins a course, the course fee is applied
*If a candidate withdraws from the program, the course fee will not be required for additional courses unless the minimum participant
requirement is impacted
PLEASE NOTE: To support the MRESA and District/Organization agreement, program Intent to Offer and Cohort Plan of Delivery documents must be completed
by the district contact person or district defined instructor and submitted to the MRESA Program Coordinator Two (2) Weeks prior to the beginning of each
course at minimum.
ESOL Coordinator: Rita Gimenez; rita.gimenez@mresa.org
Endorsement Instructor Instructor Email Phone Number(s)
Please indicate below how your system should be invoiced for this endorsement:
_____Please invoice our system for this entire amount now.
_____Please invoice our system at the end of each course.
*Residency is provided on this agreement at request of district
In support of all collaborative Endorsement Program offerings, MRESA agrees to:
• Provide leadership and structure for the requested endorsement program(s).
• Provide the endorsement application packets to each eligible participant.
• Review and approve instructors identified by the system.
• Conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the endorsement programs’ effectiveness.
• Maintain ongoing training and support for instructors.
• Provide final recommendation for endorsement candidates to the PSC.
• Complete required PSC documents for system to send to the PSC on behalf of the participants in order for them to receive their endorsement.
In support of all collaborative Endorsement Program offerings COOPERATING SCHOOL SYSTEM/ORGANIZATION agrees to:
• Implement endorsement program as approved by the PSC.
• Verify eligibility requirements for candidates as stipulated by the endorsement program.
• Identify and provide appropriate meeting sites with technology access.
• Complete paperwork needed for MRESA to provide the PSC documents. (Copies of certifications, assurances, signatures, etc.)
• Work with school leadership to assure support for the participants’ comprehensive involvement in the endorsement program.
• Identify potential instructors to be approved by MRESA and submit resumes and quality documentation for potential instructors.
• Ensure that instructors attend MRESA’s instructor training session.
• Provide required instructor supplies and resources.
• Provide a system contact person for each endorsement offered. This individual will be responsible for communicating with MRESA regarding endorsement
program requirements and other pertinent issues regarding the offering of said endorsement program.
• Pay MRESA the amount designated to cover the cost of the program as offered by the system.
• Commit to provide all of the courses of the endorsement program to allow the enrolled candidates to complete the requirements of the endorsement for
certification.
• Submit Program “Intent to Offer” and “Cohort Plan of Delivery” documents to the MRESA Program Coordinator two weeks prior to the first class for each
course.
I have read the above Memorandum of Agreement and understand my responsibilities as a partner in this agreement.
School System Representative
Metro Regional Educational Service Agency (MRESA) Representative