Do private schools need to be contacted?
Yes, per federal legislation, private schools that serve high school students are eligible to participate. They need to be part of the planning process, and they too need to address low achieving, low performing students and teachers who are most in need. Ownership of equipment remains with the LEA. In the past, it was acceptable to create a plan and then invite the non-publics to attend the professional development sessions; this is no longer acceptable. Non-public schools must be able to actively participate in all areas of the plan that you are proposing.
