Federal ProgramsHelping all students achieve success

Division of Federal ProgramsDr. Robert Ketterer Charter School (RKCS) receives the following federal funds.

• Title 1, Part A – all students in RKCS are eligible for funds (School-Wide Program)

• Title 1, Part D - Residential Programs only – Scatena and Middle Creek 1 & 2

• Title 2 – Professional Development for Educators – all teachers in RKCS

• All are federal dollars and administered by the state

Title 1, Part D

Part D – Neglected and Delinquent• State awards funds to institutions

(agencies) providing services• Our Agency - Adelphoi Village Group Homes• Local Education Agency (LEA) – Dr. Robert Ketterer

Charter SchoolFunding is based on the number of children served – a

count is taken each year and submitted to the state. This generates our funding.

Who is Eligible for Services?

Title 1, Part D, subpart 2 – all students in a group home are eligible for services

Services Provided

• Teachers

• Technology

• Supplies

• Academic and Career Classes

TeachersTeam B Scatena – Language Arts – Ms. Moyher Mathematics – Mrs. Guy

Middle Creek – Language Arts – Ms. Moyher Mathematics – Mrs. Guy Mrs. Sucke

Team A Scatena - Language Arts – Mrs. White Mathematics – Mrs. Sandolfini

Types of Academic Services

• Teachers go into the English and math classrooms to assist students

• Students are enrolled in Math Proficiency and Language Arts Proficiency classes.

Supplies

Supplies for students include among others:

Calculators, classroom resources

Library supplies

Token rewards to improve classroom behavior

TechnologyStudents each have a laptop to use in Proficiency Classes.Smart Boards for presentations are

available in every classroomStudents use software to help them with

PSSA/Keystones preparation (Study Island) and improving math and language arts skills (Successmaker).

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Title 1- Part DSupplement not Supplant – program is to

support regular class room initiatives and content.

Not a School-Wide Program but follow SWPTitle 1 and regular classroom teachers work

together as a team to help your student. If your child receives special education services that department is included in the team.

Evaluation of Program• Student progress BASI (Basic Achievement Skills Inventory)

Study Island gains Successmaker gains Teacher Assessments• Program Initiatives Surveys help us evaluate our program Annual faculty team meeting to evaluate program

and data Meetings such as Parent Involvement Day allows

you to make suggestions and comment about our program.

Parental Involvement

• Your feedback about our program Helps your child Helps us help your child Helps us improve our program Helps us help you

You will be asked to evaluate our efforts later today. Thank you in advance for your participation.

Title 2 – Professional Development

• Stipends for time spent outside of the workday (evenings, weekends and summer sessions) and registration fees and expenses for training

• Concentration is content area and technology integration and curriculum development

• Feedback from the parents last year was used when planning for this school year.

Adelphoi Promise

• “Finishing Adelphoi is not an ending…. it’s the beginning of a journey that offers a world of possibilities”

• Up to 2 years tuition free at affiliated Community Colleges.

• WCCC, BC3, BCCC, CCAC

Curriculum

- Keystone Exams

Career Readiness

Monday- Thursday 3:15-5:15

Culinary Arts, Building Grounds and Maintenance, Small Engine Repair

Portfolios and Job Skills

Soft Skills and Employability

• Ms. Moyher – Language Arts– Career Cruising website

• Research interests

– FAFSA form• Learn facts

– Job applications– Cover letter/resume– Interview skills

BASI/STUDY ISLANDMrs. Guy

•Why test?

•Using the data – Title 1, Special Education and Reporting

•Review of your child’s report