You are invited to attend a federal programs meeting for all private schools, which will be held virtually on Wednesday, March 6 at 10:00-11:00 AM. During this Spring Consultation, we will meet with Private School Officials to consult on private school participation in Titles I, II, III, IV-A, 21st Century Community Learning Center (Title IV-B) programs.

Please mark your calendar and plan to attend this important informational meeting via computer or phone:

Private School Consultation

Wednesday, March 6 · 10:00 – 11:00am

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/btk-xszp-sae

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 956-335-0496‬ PIN: ‪420 433 389‬#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/btk-xszp-sae?pin=3612156356630

Your students and teachers may be eligible for federal services under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, which includes Titles I, II, III, IV-A, 21st Century Community Learning Centers (Title IV-B).  Because the programs operate under the umbrella of the Santa Fe Public Schools, programs in the private nonprofit schools are considered public school programs and must operate through Santa Fe Public Schools and in consultation (with support, planning and monitoring) with the private nonprofit schools. There are a number of steps your school must take to participate; we will address those steps during this consultation. Please see the attached Information sheet for more information on Titles I, II, III, IV-A, 21st Century Community Learning Centers (Title IV-B).

Intent to Participate response is required no later than 5:00 PM, March 22, 2024. Regardless if you attend the meeting or not, you must complete the attached Participation Form and return it no later than the above date and time in order to participate; if not participating, please complete the form or respond to this email no later than the above date and time. All questions must be received prior to the deadline. Responses received after the deadline will not be considered for participation in SFPS Federal Programs for SY 2024-2025.

Contact Information

• Title I, II or IV-A, please contact  Ryanne Cooper, rcooper@sfps.k12.nm.us

• Title III, please contact Daniel Pastrana, dpastrana@sfps.k12.nm.us 

• 21st Century Community Learning Centers (Title IV-B), please contact wrodriguez@sfps.k12.nm.us

We hope that you are able to attend this important meeting and look forward to seeing you.

Santa Fe Public Schools will be participating in funding provided under the American Relief Plan Act, Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds (ESSER III). These funds support SFPS's response to pandemic-related needs and will support students and families to make up for any learning loss caused by the pandemic.

• Board presentation on the SFPS ARP ESSER III Application/Spending Plan >>

• Community Input Town Hall and Survey Results >>

• SFPS Approved APR ESSER III Application/Spending Plan >> 

• SFPS LEA Plan for Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services >> Updated June 2022

• Plan para el regreso seguro a la instrucción en persona y la continuidad de los servicios >> Reviso Junio 2022

The Title I, Part A program helps students in high poverty schools meet the same high academic standards expected of all children. Title I, Part A funding is distributed to districts primarily based on poverty as determined by the US Census Bureau. Title I, Part A funds are used to address the academic needs of students. For school year 2022-23, Santa Fe Public Schools has twenty-one schools participating in school-wide Title I programs.

View this important information on parents' right to know information on teacher qualifications at Title I Schools.

Teachers at Title I schools may be eligible for student loan forgiveness. Please visit Federal Student Aid's website for more
information: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/teacher

The purpose of the Title II, Part A program is to increase academic achievement by improving teacher and principal quality. This program is carried out by:

• increasing the number of high qualified teachers in classrooms

• increasing the number of highly qualified principals and assistant principals in schools

• increasing the effectiveness of teachers and principals by holding school districts and schools

• accountability for improvements in student academic achievement 

Title IV, Part A focuses on well-rounded educational opportunities for students. Through this program, the Office of Student Wellness programs provide social-emotional support for at-risk students; and through the Office of Teaching and Learning, Title IV provides College and Career and STEM programs.