Equitable Services Ombudsman is sponsored by Indiana Department of Education. Title Grants Fiscal Handbook Title Grants Handbook Federal Grants Monitoring Appendix <a href="/doe/f

DOE: Equitable Services Ombudsman Equitable Services Ombudsman State and Federal Grants and Programs Equitable Services Ombudsman Non-Public Schools Contact List FFY2025 (FY2026) Non-Public School Final Allocations FFY2024 Non-Public School Preliminary Allocations FFY2023 Non-Public School Preliminary Allocations FFY2022 Non-Public School Preliminary Allocations The equitable share preliminary allocations are subject to change throughout the year based on unforeseen circumstances.

Non-public schools may close or waive services ultimately changing the proportional allocation for equitable services. These totals reflect submitted, reviewed, or approved applications in the spring.

The state education agency (SEA) must designate an ombudsman to monitor and enforce the requirements related to equitable services provided to non-public school children, teachers, and other educational personnel in non-public schools as outlined in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). [Sec. 1117(a)(3)(B) and Sec.

8501(a)(3)(B)]. The ombudsman&rsquo;s role as a fair and impartial mediator helps to ensure equitable services for non-public school children, teachers, and other educational personnel. Please contact IDOE's Ombudsman at ombudsman@doe.

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gov. Ombudsman&rsquo;s Roles and Responsibilities Monitors and enforces equitable services requirements under Title I, Part A and programs governed under Title VIII: Title I, Part C; Title II, Part A; Title III, Part A; and Title IV, Part A & B; Monitors consultation between school districts and non-public schools; Addresses questions and concerns from non-public school officials and public school administrators regarding the provision of equitable services under Titles I and VIII; Serves as the primary point of contact for responding to and resolving any formal complaints regarding equitable services that the SEA receives under its ESEA complaint procedure; Provides resources, processes and training for equitable services; Works in partnership with the Office of Title Grants and Support to develop monitoring protocols applicable to the provision of equitable services under each program.

ESEA Equitable Services Consultation & Agreement - FFY25/FY26 General Resources General Summary of Federal Programs (ESEA/ESSA & CARES) Equitable Services Non-Regulatory Guidance (Title I-C, II-A, III-A, IV-A, IV-B, IV-F) IDOE ESSA TI Equitable Share Calculator IDOE ESSA TII Equitable Share Calculator Equitable Services Processes and Policies Equitable Services Processes Non-Public School Equitable Share Transfer Process Non-Public School Possible Poverty Measures Memo Regarding Title II-A Non Pub Memo Regarding Non-Public IRS Equitable Services Complaint Policy Equitable Services Complaint Resolution and Appeal Process for Title I and Title VIII Letter of Concern to the LEA Equitable Services Unexpended Funds Nonpublic School Waiver of Services Form & Flow Chart Timely, Meaningful, & Ongoing Consultation Requirements Initial Consultation Meeting Sample Introduction Letter & Letter of Intent IDOE ESSA Title I Equitable Share Calculator IDOE ESSA Title II Equitable Share Calculator Introduction to Non-Public School Consultation Non-Public School Possible Poverty Measures Sample LEA Letter to Non-Public Officials Outside the LEA Consultation Expectations for Non-Public School Officials Initial Consultation Requirements for Title I and Title VIII Mid-Year Consultation Meeting Using Assessment Results to Modify Instruction, PD and PI (Sample) Reading Achievement Chart for Title I K-6 Students (Sample) Year End Consultation Meeting Assessing the Non-Public School Title I Program Title I Assessment Data Summary Chart with Analysis (Sample) End-of-Year Non-Public School Teacher Survey (Sample) End-of Year Non-Public School Parent Survey (Sample) Nonpublic School Waiver of Services Form & Flow Chart Timeline for Title I Consultation Sample Agendas for Consultation Meetings Throughout the School Year An Explanation for Pooling of Funds and Contracted Services Ensuring Equitable Services to Private School Children: A Title I Tool Kit Title 1-C: Migrant Education Program Updated Non-Public School Non-Regulatory Guidance Non-Public Initial Roster with Poverty Metrics Equitable Services Guidance for Out-of-District Non-Public School Students Title III, English Learners, Migrant Education Guidance Regarding Non-Public School Participation in Title III and Requirements for English Learners English Learners at CHOICE Schools Title III and Non-Public Schools FAQ Indiana Department of Education School Financial Reports (Form 9) Licensing Verification and Information System (LVIS) Dr. Jenner Scheduling Requests