Title IVA-Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act

Fostering a safe and drug-free learning environment that supports academic achievement.

Funding

One percent increase for 2007-0815.3 percent decrease for 2008-09

Legal and Regulatory Requirements

Consultation

Participation by Private School Children and Teachers

Principles of EffectivenessAdministrative Costs (2 percent cap)

Security Cap (20 percent for hardware-40 percent with staff)

Periodic Evaluation

Reporting

Scientifically-Based Research

Required to use proven programs, practices and methods. (Web-based list of approved programs)

Defined as the application of rigorous, systematic, and objective procedures to obtain reliable and valid knowledge relevant to educational activities and programs.

Approved waivers are required for programs not on the list of programs supported by science-based research (web page)

No Substantial Changes

If there are no substantial changes from the previous year and you do not have an approved waiver then check the continuation box and submit suspension data.If there are no substantial changes from the previous year and you have an approved waiver then check the continuation box, check the waiver box, submit a new waiver request which includes evaluation data for the previous year’s approved waiver, and submit suspension data.

Program Narrative for Applications with Substantial Changes

Performance MeasuresActivities and programsAssessment of need-analysis of risk and protective factorsPeriodic evaluation used to refine programCoordination with other strategies, programs and activitiesParent and community involvementSuspension of students with respect to firearms

Authorized Activities-Page 1 of 2

Drug and violence prevention programs that are developmentally appropriate, skill-based, learner centered and effective.

Parent and community-wide involvement

Professional development related to drug and violence prevention (teachers, administrators and other staff)

Expanded and improved mental health services provided by qualified staff (certified mental health professionals)

Authorized Activities –Page 2 of 2

Conflict resolution, peer mediation and character education programs

Programs for students who are truant or suspended

Community service projects

Alternative education programs

Counseling, mentoring and student assistance programs

School safety and security

Technical Assistance

Web address: http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/sss/Student Support Services network staffStudent Support Service staff

Budget Requirements

Budget NarrativeFS-10 budget by cost categoriesWeb address for forms:http://www.oms.nysed.gov/cafe/

Web-based assistance

Principle of Effectiveness Rubric

Listing of programs supported by SBR

Links to sites that validated programs

Waiver

Bullying Resources