 Federal Programs provide multiple areas of support
under the guidelines of federal legislation. The No
Child Left Behind Act outlines significant changes
to past legislation directly impacting Boise School
District’s federally funded programs. (For additional
information on No Child Left Behind, please visit: http://www.nochildleftbehind.gov/)
Boise School District projects funded by federal
programs include the following:
Title I
Title I provides support to over 7,000 students at
13 elementary and 2 secondary schools in reading and
math. Highly qualified certified and classified personnel
provide instruction. Title I schools are currently
updating Schoolwide Improvement Plans (SWIP) which
define instructional and performance objectives. These
plans provide the foundation for decision-making at
each site. Title I schools are involved in continuous
collaboration and staff development as they work toward
school goals supporting district initiatives. Schools
included are: Whittier, Taft, Whitney,
Jefferson, Koelsch, Lowell, Hawthorne, Garfield,
Hillcrest, Mt. View, and Frank Church.
Please visit our Title
I web site.
English Language Learners (ELL)
Boise Schools have over 2,900 English language learners
from 94 different countries. Our students represent
90 languages and come with various levels of English
fluency.
English language learners who are still developing
their English fluency may attend one of 11 elementary
magnet
sites, a 7th-12th newcomer school, 6 junior highs,
or one of 4 high schools. Assessment and consultation
are
additionally provided to all schools in the district.
Elementary ELL: 1st through 6th
grade English language learners are enrolled in one
of 11 magnet sites- Grace Jordon, Horizon,
Jefferson, Koelsch, Lowell, Morley Nelson, Mt. View,
Taft, Whitney, White Pine, Whittier. Students participate
in integrated instruction provided by highly qualified
certified and classified
staff. Kindergarten students are enrolled in their
neighborhood schools unless they have older siblings
attending an ELL school.
Secondary ELL: The ELL Program at
the secondary level consists of several formats. Students
living in the United States two years or less may enroll
at the ELL Language Academy located at Boise Language
Academy, 334 South Cole Road. This school provides
intensive language instruction through
content
courses and allows students to transition
into their new surroundings and home school more effectively.
Other secondary students are supported at their home
schools through sheltered content classes and/or ELL
study skills classes. These classes provide access
to the district curriculum through specialized instructional
strategies.
For more information on the ELL program, including
the District ELL Handbook and staff information, visit
our ELL
web site.
Additional Federal Programs
Other programs supported by federal funding include:
- Title II- professional development
- Title V- innovative programs
- Safe and Drug-free Schools
- Homeless
- Neglected and Delinquent
A District Consolidated Plan is submitted each year
by the Federal Programs Supervisor. This plan combines
all programs and budgets under seven state goals.
Professional Development Opportunities
- On-going paraprofessional training
- October Strategies for Success conferences (in
conjunction with State workshops)
- ELL Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol
(SIOP) training
- Training in reading and math strategies
Boise Schools Federal Programs
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Dr.
Ann Farris, Supervisor 854-4133
Molly Jo de Fuentealba, Federal Programs Consultant 854-4160
Dr. Ruth Calnon, Federal Programs Consultant 854-4161
Sharon Hutton, Administrative Assistant 854-4163 |
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8169 W. Victory Rd.
Boise, Idaho 83709
Phone ~ (208) 854-4000
Fax ~ (208)854-4003
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