Are federal School Improvement Grants tied to RTTT participation?
PDE has clarified that School Improvement Grants will not be conditioned upon RTTT participation. However, schools that are recipients of such grants may be required to implement some RTTT-like reforms, including similar turnaround strategies, if the school meets the definition of “persistently low performing.” What can the grant money be used for? Can the money be spent only on professional development and compensation, or can it be used for other needs such as supplies, equipment, and building repairs? As explained above, if Pennsylvania receives a RTTT grant, each participating district must submit a final scope of work to PDE, including a proposed budget. Once approved by PDE, this budget will define the district’s allowable expenditures. PDE will likely approve budget items such as supplies directly related to increasing student achievement and tied to RTTT goals and program implementation. PDE may not approve expenses such as deferred maintenance costs and other expenses not clea
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