Federal Programs Mission Statement:

Our goal is to support the Destination APS Strategic Plan by allocating and monitoring federal resources throughout Aurora Public Schools.

The Department of Federal Programs, under the Division of Finance, is responsible for maintaining compliance with No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and newly authorized Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Our department works with district staff and school staff to ensure federal funds are allocated appropriately.

Notice of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Aurora Public Schools District Plan

Notice is hereby given that the proposed Aurora Public Schools District Plan listed below is posted for comment for 30 days, beginning June 3, 2024 and ending July 3, 2024. Comments can be submitted to federalprograms@aurorak12.org.

The plan has been presented to the District Accountability Advisory Committee and will be presented to the Board of Education by June 18, 2024.

The proposed plan will be submitted to the Colorado Department of Education for review and approval for the 2024-25 school year.

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Plan

Title I, Title II, Title III, Title IV and Title VII
(Presented as of May 14, 2024)

Overview:

The Every Student Succeeds Act, allocated by the US Department of Education to each state educational agency, provides formula funding to school districts for supplementary programming. Below is a summary of plans for these funds in 2024-25.

  • Title I-A provides classroom and district-level resources to improve the academic achievement of traditionally underserved populations.
  • Title II provides support for teacher and principal training
  • Title III serves English language learners by providing teachers and staff with research-based instructional strategies
  • Title IV supports academic achievement by increasing access to well-rounded education, improving school conditions, and improving technology for all students.
  • Title VII: serves Native American and Native Alaskan students.

Elementary Schools served with Title I-A funds:

Altura, Crawford, Elkhart, Fulton, Iowa, Jewell, Kenton, Lansing, Laredo, Montview, Park Lane, Tollgate, Vaughn, Virginia Court, and Yale

K-8 Schools served with Title I-A funds:

Boston, Clyde Miller, and Del Mar

Middle Schools served with Title I-A funds:

Aurora Hills, East, Mrachek, North, and Aurora West Preparatory Academy (AWCPA) 6-8

High Schools served with Title I-A funds:

Aurora Central, Gateway, Hinkley, and AWCPA 9-12

Charter Schools served with Title I-A funds:

Aurora Science and Tech, Lotus, Rocky Mountain Prep, Vanguard Classical School - West, and Vega

Allocations

FY vs. Title FY25 FY24 FY23 FY22 FY21 FY20 FY19
Title I-A $12,991,434 $13,299,615 $10,146,230 $10,249,462 $10,339,562 $10,443,439 $11,566,911
Title II $1,590,289 $1,655,935 $1,352,560 $1,417,246 $1,410,138 $1,286,425 $1,461,880
Title III $1,452,293 $1,451,576 $1,319,342 $1,203,466 $1,221,843 $1,105,362 $1,096,416
Title IV $939,141 $746,486 $747,793 $735,014 $732,036 $820,121 $812,908

Title I:

  • Allocations for all Title I schools
  • Family engagement at all Title I buildings
  • Family Literacy program at eight elementary sites
  • Kindergarten readiness program
  • Supplement the district’s efforts to serve homeless, immigrant, and refugee students.

Title II:

  • Teaching Partners across all buildings
  • Individualized charter and nonpublic school plans

Title III:

  • English Language Acquisition consultants across all buildings
  • Professional development for staff across all buildings
  • Welcome Center Family Liaisons
  • Family engagement activities for ELA parents

Title IV:

  • Exam fees for students taking AP and IB exams
  • Individualized charter and nonpublic school plans

Title VII:

  • Additional online and in-person tutoring
  • School Supplies
  • Cultural Events

View the ESSA plan as a printable PDF.

Ver el Plan ESSA como PDF imprimible.