INTRODUCTION Monitoring the implementation of federal grant programs and the use of federal program funds is an essential function of the U. S. Department of Education (USDE). Federal grant programs awarded to state educational agencies (SEA) have the potential for positively impacting the education of of the mission of improving the our nation’s children. In support teaching and learning of children attending high-poverty schools, this document, designed for the 2015-2016 school year, describes the purpose, rationale, and process used by the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) for monitoring local educational implementation of federal programs in alignment with the guidelines agencies’ (LEA) provided by USDE. Pursuant to monitoring and reporting program performance, grantees are Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 200.331, responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of grant and subgrant supported activities to assure compliance with federal regulations. It is the to ensure that federal funds are spent according to the prescribed grantee’s responsibility federal program requirements. In accordance with (NCLB) and the Elementary and Secondary Education P.L. 107-110 No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (ESEA) Flexibility Waiver, USDE requires that all LEA sub-recipients receiving federal funds participate in a monitoring process as an accountability component. Federal grant monitoring enables SEAs to work collaboratively with LEAs by providing them with high quality technical assistance for fiscal and programmatic planning and implementation of all services provided for students, teachers, and principals, on behalf of their federally funded programs. Definition and Purpose of Monitoring-Monitoring is the regular and systematic examination of a state’s administration and implementation of a federal education grant, contract, or cooperative agreement administered by the USDE. Monitoring the use of federal funds, in accordance with assures compliance with applicable federal CFR 200.300, requirements and ensures that all children have an equitable opportunity to obtain a high-quality education. Monitoring assesses the extent to which states provide leadership and guidance to LEAs and schools in the implementation of policies and procedures that comply with the statutes and regulations of all participating federal programs. monitoring process was created in alignment with Achievement and School Accountability OSDE’s USDE’s Student Program (SASA) monitoring and is grounded in the to provide guidance and support to LEAs and SEA’s responsibilities schools as outlined in the ESEA.
INTRODUCTION Monitoring the implementation of federal grant programs and the use of federal program funds is an essential function of the U. S. Department of Education (USDE). Federal grant programs awarded to state educational agencies (SEA) have the potential for positively impacting the education of our nation’s children. In support of the mission of improving the teaching and learning of children attending high-poverty schools, this document, designed for the 2015-2016 school year, describes the purpose, rationale, and process used by the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) for monitoring local educational agencies’ (LEA) implementation of federal programs in alignment with the guidelines provided by USDE. Pursuant to Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 200.331, monitoring and reporting program performance, grantees are responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of grant and subgrant supported activities to assure compliance with federal regulations. It is the grantee’s responsibility to ensure that federal funds are spent according to the prescribed federal program requirements. In accordance with P.L. 107-110 No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) and the Elementary and Secondary Education (ESEA) Flexibility Waiver, USDE requires that all LEA sub-recipients receiving federal funds participate in a monitoring process as an accountability component. Federal grant monitoring enables SEAs to work collaboratively with LEAs by providing them with high quality technical assistance for fiscal and programmatic planning and implementation of all services provided for students, teachers, and principals, on behalf of their federally funded programs. Definition and Purpose of Monitoring-Monitoring is the regular and systematic examination of a state’s administration and implementation of a federal education grant, contract, or cooperative agreement administered by the USDE. Monitoring the use of federal funds, in accordance with CFR 200.300, assures compliance with applicable federal requirements and ensures that all children have an equitable opportunity to obtain a high-quality education. Monitoring assesses the extent to which states provide leadership and guidance to LEAs and schools in the implementation of policies and procedures that comply with the statutes and regulations of all participating federal programs. OSDE’s monitoring process was created in alignment with USDE’s Student Achievement and School Accountability Program (SASA) monitoring and is grounded in the SEA’s responsibilities to provide guidance and support to LEAs and schools as outlined in the ESEA.
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