District-Managed Federal Funds
At the district level, DMPS administers numerous programs under Titles I, II, III, and IV. The DMPS Federal Programs Steering Committee provides leadership and DMPS Federal Programs staff provide administrative support.
DMPS uses a process similar to the school CPSP to identify data-based needs, plan supplemental investments, monitor progress, and evaluate impact.
Step 1: Needs Assessment
To maximize stakeholder input and ensure a comprehensive needs assessment, DMPS conducts a multi-step needs assessment.
Part 1: Initial Identification
This step uses a common data protocol to engage a variety of stakeholder groups in analysis of student outcome data. The data protocol prompts participants to identify needs and possible root causes. This initial step is focused on engaging a breadth of stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive perspective.
Part 2: Synthesis & Alignment
Next, the Federal Programs Steering Committee reviews initial needs to identify themes and connections. A consolidated list of data-based needs is aligned to existing initiatives and strategic priorities to avoid duplicating efforts or competing initiatives.
To maximize stakeholder input and ensure a comprehensive needs assessment, DMPS conducts a multi-step needs assessment.
Part 1: Initial Identification
This step uses a common data protocol to engage a variety of stakeholder groups in analysis of student outcome data. The data protocol prompts participants to identify needs and possible root causes. This initial step is focused on engaging a breadth of stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive perspective.
Part 2: Synthesis & Alignment
Next, the Federal Programs Steering Committee reviews initial needs to identify themes and connections. A consolidated list of data-based needs is aligned to existing initiatives and strategic priorities to avoid duplicating efforts or competing initiatives.
Step 2: Analyze Problem and Verify Causes
Next, the Federal Programs team takes identified needs and conducts supplemental data analysis to verify hypothesized root causes and establish initial allowability considerations.
Next, the Federal Programs team takes identified needs and conducts supplemental data analysis to verify hypothesized root causes and establish initial allowability considerations.
Step 3: Development and Implement a Plan
The Federal Programs Steering Committee prioritizes verified data-based needs and directs district leaders to design supplemental programs that respond to these needs.
A new Program Plan tool based on the school CPSP centralizes program justification and design. Click the link below to see an example Program Plan for Title IV, Part A.
The Federal Programs Steering Committee prioritizes verified data-based needs and directs district leaders to design supplemental programs that respond to these needs.
A new Program Plan tool based on the school CPSP centralizes program justification and design. Click the link below to see an example Program Plan for Title IV, Part A.
Step 4: Monitor and Evaluate Plan
On a quarterly basis, the Federal Programs Team meets with program sponsors to monitor implementation and proactively problem solve challenges. At the end of the year, each program plan culminates in a short-cycle evaluation.
On a quarterly basis, the Federal Programs Team meets with program sponsors to monitor implementation and proactively problem solve challenges. At the end of the year, each program plan culminates in a short-cycle evaluation.
