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Equitable Services Panel
Nicolle Tanner
Equitable Services Ombudsman
www.fldoe.org 
Notes: Sections 1117 and 8501 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), require participating local educational agencies (LEAs) to provide eligible private school students, their teachers, and their families with services that are equitable to those services provided to eligible public school students, their teachers and their families.

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The Panel
•	Dr. Mary R. Conage, Director of Special Projects, Pinellas County Public Schools
•	Dr. Jacquelyn Flanigan, Associate Superintendent, Office of Catholic Schools Diocese of Orlando
•	Dr. Maria Longa, Senior Director, Federal Programs and Grants Management, Polk County Public Schools
•	Pam Tapley, M.Ed., Head of School, Pace Brantley School (Member of the Florida Council Independent Schools)
Notes: Nicolle introduces the panel- Panel’s purpose, process and connections.

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Discussion
•	Purpose: Understanding each program’s purpose.
•	Processes: Creating transparency by understanding statutory required processes and school district processes.
•	Connection: Creating a collaborative environment that builds connections.
Notes: Nicolle introduces the topics that will be discussed.

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Understanding the “what”
What is the purpose of these programs?
•	What is the purpose of consultation?
•	What is the purpose of these federal programs? Title I Part A, Title I Part C, Title II Part A, Title III Part A, Title IV Part A, and Title IV Part B (21st Century).
Notes: Dr. Conage will speak to the purpose of consultation, and Dr. Longa will speak to the purpose of understanding the federal programs and examples of what each one does in their district to implement this.

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The impact of understanding the “what”
•	Provides knowledge as to what services are available and applicable to private school children, teachers and families.
•	Encourages input and discussion.
•	Provides additional meaning to the consultation meeting.
Notes: Dr. Flanigan and Mrs. Tapley will speak to the benefits of understanding the purpose consultation and the federal programs.

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Table Talk
How do you ensure that all participants understand the purpose of all applicable title programs?

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Understanding the “why”
Why this process?
•	Outline processes in a handbook: Streamline and consistent, Timelines, and Forms.
•	Share Request for Application (RFA).
•	Florida Department of Education and U.S. Department of Education guidance.
Notes: Dr. Conage and Dr. Longa will both speak about how they outline their processes and make them available to private school administrators in their district.

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The impact of understanding the “why”
•	Creates: Transparency and Clear private school expectations.
•	Builds relationships.
•	Develops plan that are compliant with federal, state and district requirements.
•	Utilizes allocations.
Notes: Dr. Flanigan will speak to the benefits of understanding procedures and requirements. Mrs. Tapley will speak about how this assists the plan development and implementation stage.

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Table Talk
What have you done in the past to increase transparency while implementing equitable services?
Notes: The goal of consultation is reaching an agreement between the LEAs and appropriate private school officials on how to provide equitable and effective programs for eligible private school children, teachers and other educational personnel, and families. Transparency can assist LEAs and private school administrators reach an agreement.

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Understanding the “how”
How to create a collaborative environment?
•	Builds upon the previously mentioned “what” and “why”.
•	Student focused: My vs. Our Students.
•	Fostering connections.
•	Dedicated individual to work with private schools.
•	Consultation needs to be continuous and real – useful, transparent and accessible.
Notes: Dr. Conage and Dr. Longa will speak to their experience creating a collaborative environment that leads to meaningful connections.

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The impact of understanding the “how”
Building meaningful connections with collaborative environments leads to the successful implementation of equitable services.
•	Use district as a resource.
•	Serve the students.
•	Foster openness to provide feedback.
Notes: Dr. Flanigan and Mrs. Tapley will speak about experiences they’ve had where environment was collaborative and it lead to meaningful connections; and therefore, successful implementation of equitable services.

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Table Talk
What activities have assisted you in the creation of a collaborative environment that build connections?

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Thank you to our Panel

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www.fldoe.org
Nicolle Tanner
Equitable Services Ombudsman
Nicolle.Tanner@fldoe.org  
850-245-9349 (Office)
www.fldoe.org/finance/equitable-services/