Did not complete high school in four years and is still in school Did not achieve proficiency on the English Language Arts (ELA), mathematics, science, or social studies State summative assessments At risk of not meeting the LEA's core academic curricular objectives in ELA or mathematics based on local assessments Funds allocated through Section 31a At-Risk are limited to instructional services and direct non-instructional services to pupils. They are intended to be spent in the current State fiscal year and may not be used for administration or other related costs. Section 41 Bilingual Program – The purpose of Section 41 funding is to support bilingual/English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction for pupils of English proficiency in speaking, “limited reading, writing, or comprehension.” The instruction must be conducted by a teacher with a Michigan bilingual or ESL endorsement. If LEAs do not currently employ endorsed teachers, a description of a five-year plan for employing endorsed teachers can suffice. Section 41 funds are intended to support students currently performing at the WIDA ELP levels of 0-2.9 only. Allowable expenditures include, in priority order, direct instruction by bilingually- or staff, professional development, computer-assisted instruction, parent engagement, the purchase of English language development instructional materials, transportation to support extended learning, and community activities. All expenditures are to be directed to the support of English language development and academic content attainment for the eligible students. Indirect costs, administrative costs, pupil support services, health and social needs, capital outlays, and school bus transportation services are not allowed.
Did not complete high school in four years and is still in school Did not achieve proficiency on the English Language Arts (ELA), mathematics, science, or social studies State summative assessments At risk of not meeting the LEA's core academic curricular objectives in ELA or mathematics based on local assessments Funds allocated through Section 31a At-Risk are limited to instructional services and direct non-instructional services to pupils. They are intended to be spent in the current State fiscal year and may not be used for administration or other related costs. Section 41 – Bilingual Program The purpose of Section 41 funding is to support bilingual/English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction for pupils of “limited English proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, or comprehension.” The instruction must be conducted by a teacher with a Michigan bilingual or ESL endorsement. If LEAs do not currently employ endorsed teachers, a description of a five-year plan for employing endorsed teachers can suffice. Section 41 funds are intended to support students currently performing at the WIDA ELP levels of 0-2.9 only. Allowable expenditures include, in priority order, direct instruction by bilingually- or staff, professional development, computer-assisted instruction, parent engagement, the purchase of English language development instructional materials, transportation to support extended learning, and community activities. All expenditures are to be directed to the support of English language development and academic content attainment for the eligible students. Indirect costs, administrative costs, pupil support services, health and social needs, capital outlays, and school bus transportation services are not allowed.
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