- Equitable Services FAQ
- Non-Public Schools Contact List
- FFY2022 Non-Public School Preliminary Allocations
- The equitable share preliminary allocations are subject to change throughout the year based on unforeseen circumstances. Non-public schools may close or waive services ultimately changing the proportional allocation for equitable services. These totals reflect submitted, reviewed, or approved applications in spring 2023.
The state education agency (SEA) must designate an ombudsman to monitor and enforce the requirements related to equitable services provided to non-public school children, teachers, and other educational personnel in non-public schools as outlined in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).[Sec. 1117(a)(3)(B) and Sec.8501(a)(3)(B)].
The ombudsman’s role as a fair and impartial mediator helps to ensure equitable services for non-public school children, teachers, and other educational personnel. Please contact IDOE's Ombudsman at ombudsman@doe.in.gov.
Ombudsman’s Roles and Responsibilities
- Monitors and enforces equitable services requirements under Title I, Part A and programs governed under Title VIII: Title I, Part C; Title II, Part A; Title III, Part A; and Title IV, Part A & B;
- Monitors consultation between school districts and non-public schools;
- Addresses questions and concerns from non-public school officials and public school administrators regarding the provision of equitable services under Titles I and VIII;
- Serves as the primary point of contact for responding to and resolving any formal complaints regarding equitable services that the SEA receives under its ESEA complaint procedure;
- Provides resources, processes and training for equitable services;
- Works in partnership with the Office of Title Grants and Support to develop monitoring protocols applicable to the provision of equitable services under each program.
Documents and Resources
- General Resources
- Equitable Services Processes and Policies
Equitable Services Processes
- Non-Public School Equitable Share Transfer Process
- Non-Public School Possible Poverty Measures
- Memo Regarding Title II-A Non Pub
- Memo Regarding Non-Public IRS
Equitable Services Complaint Policy
- Equitable Services Complaint Resolution and Appeal Process for Title I and Title VIII
- Letter of Concern to the LEA
- Letter of Complaint
Equitable Services Unexpended Funds
- Timely, Meaningful, & Ongoing Consultation Requirements
Initial Consultation Meeting
- New Sample Introduction Letter & Letter of Intent
- IDOE ESSA Title I Equitable Share Calculator
- IDOE ESSA Title II Equitable Share Calculator
- Introduction to Non-Public School Consultation
- Non-Public School Possible Poverty Measures
- Sample LEA Letter to Non-Public Officials Outside the LEA
- Consultation Expectations for Non-Public School Officials
- Initial Consultation Requirements for Title I and Title VIII
Mid-Year Consultation Meeting
- Using Assessment Results to Modify Instruction, PD and PI (Sample)
- Reading Achievement Chart for Title I K-6 Students (Sample)
Year End Consultation Meeting
- Assessing the Non-Public School Title I Program
- Title I Assessment Data Summary Chart with Analysis (Sample)
- End-of-Year Non-Public School Teacher Survey (Sample)
- End-of Year Non-Public School Parent Survey (Sample)
- Nonpublic School Waiver of Services Form & Flow Chart
- Nonpublic School Unexpended Equitable Share Released Form
Timeline for Title I Consultation
Sample Agendas for Consultation Meetings Throughout the School Year
- Title I
- Title III, English Learners, Migrant Education
- The CRRSA Act (EANS I) and The ARPA (EANS II)
Looking for EANS I & II Resources?
- Visit EANS