Submit applications electronically to: Title1@iowa.gov Submit assurances and all other original signatures to: Sandy Johnson Education for Homeless Children & Youth Iowa Department of Education 400 E 14th St. Des Moines, IA 50319 Application Timetable March 16, 2015 April 15, 2015 May 6, 2015 May 30, 2015 July 30, 2015 IDE releases application to school districts and their partners Applicants send Intent to Submit notice via email to IDE All applications are received by IDE no later than 4:00 CDT LEAs are notified as to their approval status Grant agreements submitted to IDE Application Submission Requirements Checklist Please check the application for each of the following requirements: _____ 1. Completed Cover Page including all contact information. (Read & Sign Assurances)
Attachment A Total Number of Homeless Students Reported on Student Reporting in Iowa (SRI) Spring 2014 Grade Level Number of Homeless students ENROLLED in LEA Spring 2014 SRI Ages 3-5 (not K) K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Total Homeless Students Type of Primary Nighttime Residence on SRI Spring 2014 Report Shelter (including transitional housing, awaiting foster care) Doubled-up (i.e., living with another family) Unsheltered (e.g., cars, parks, campgrounds, substandard, etc.) Hotels/Motels
Attachment C Budget Proposal – One Year The budget will be reviewed as to whether or not the objective, activities, etc. are reflected in the proposed budget. The budget should show a clear connection between the allocation of funds and the program components. One-year Budget Proposal Summary to Implement Activities School Programs and Support Services for Homeless Children and Youth Cost Category Subgrant Amount Other Funds (Amount & Source) General Description 100 Salaries 200 Employee Benefits 300 Purchased Professional Services (e.g. professional development) 400 – 500 Purchased Services (e.g. pupil transportation, food services) 600 Supplies 800-900 Other Expenses (Specify) Total Budget will be reviewed as to whether or not the objective, activities, etc. are reflected in the proposed budget. The budget should show a clear connection between the allocation of funds and the program components.
Appendix A Scoring Rubric Applications will be evaluated by a subgrant review panel according to the following rubric. Final funding decisions will be made by the Iowa Department of Education. I. Needs Assessment 1. Provide information on the total number of homeless children and youth, disaggregated by grade level, within the attendance area of the school district using Attachment A. Please provide information as to how this number was obtained. (NOTE: this number must reflect an actual count submitted on Spring 2014 SRI and not a general estimate or guess. To receive points for this section, Attachment A must be included). (5 points) 0 1 3 5 No information is provided, OR information is not broken down by grade level. Information provided is broken down by grade level but appears to be inaccurate, or appears to be based on a guess or estimate. Information appears to be accurate and is broken down by grade level; description of how number was obtained is adequate. Information appears to be accurate and is broken down by grade level; description of how number was obtained is extensive and methods for determining count seem extensive and appropriate. 2. Describe the needs of homeless children and youths unique to your school’s service area (including barriers to enrollment, attendance, and school success) and your ability to meet those needs. (5 points) 0 1 3 5 No information is provided. Description is partial or vague; applicant demonstrates poor understanding of needs; applicant demonstrates poor ability to meet needs. Description is generally clear; applicant demonstrates adequate understanding of needs; applicant demonstrates adequate ability to meet needs. Description is extensive; applicant demonstrates deep and extensive understanding of needs; applicant demonstrates strong ability to meet needs. II. Project Description 1. Provide a brief description of the proposed project. This should include basic information about the project’s mission and target audience, collaborating partners, and expected activities and outcomes. (10 points) 0 3 7 10 No information is provided. Description of project mission, audience, partners, activities, & outcomes is partial or vague; project appears inadequate or inappropriate; project appears poorly planned; project does not seem adequate to address and achieve goals. Description of project mission, audience, partners, activities, & outcomes is generally clear; project appears appropriately planned; project seems adequate and somewhat likely to address and achieve goals. Description of project mission, audience, partners, activities, & outcomes is extensive; project is very project is likely to address and achieve goals.
2. Describe how the project will increase the academic success of students experiencing homelessness and high mobility. (10 points) 0 3 7 10 No information is provided. Description is partial or vague; project does not appear likely to increase academic success; clear connections between the project activities and academic success are not made. Description is generally clear; project appears somewhat likely to increase academic success; adequate connections between the project and academic success are made. Description is extensive; project appears very likely to increase academic success; strong connections between the project and academic success are made. 3. Describe steps that are currently taken by the applicant to ensure that it is in compliance with McKinney-Vento law and applicable state laws related to homelessness. (5 points) 0 1 3 5 No information is provided OR LEA does not appear to be in compliance. Description is partial or vague; steps taken are inadequate; applicant demonstrates poor knowledge of applicable federal and state laws related to homelessness. Description is generally clear; steps taken are adequate; applicant demonstrates adequate knowledge of applicable federal and state laws. Description is extensive; steps taken are extensive; applicant demonstrates extensive knowledge of applicable federal and state laws. 4. Describe current policies and procedures that the district already has in place to ensure that homeless children and youth are informed of their rights and are not isolated or stigmatized. (NOTE: To receive points for this section, a copy of your district’s official notice of rights for homeless students AND your district’s written dispute resolution process as Attachment F MUST be included). (5 points) 0 1 3 5 No information is provided, OR no copies of statement of rights and dispute resolution are provided. Description is partial or vague; policies & procedures in place seem unlikely to prevent isolation or stigmatization; policies & procedures do not seem appropriate. Description is generally clear; policies & procedures may prevent isolation or stigmatization; policies & procedures seem adequate and generally appropriate. Description is extensive; policies & procedures appear likely to prevent isolation & stigmatization; policies & procedures are highly appropriate. III. Project Management Plan 1. Describe how homeless children and youth will be identified and recruited for the project. (5 points) 0 1 3 5 No information is provided. Description is partial or vague; process for identification & recruitment seems infeasible or inappropriate or may stigmatize children and youth. Description is generally clear; process for identification & recruitment seems adequate and generally appropriate. Description is extensive; process for identification & recruitment is highly appropriate and more than adequate.