More about Title I and eMINTS implementation

The eMINTS National Center offers a variety of programs. Funding for equipment, software and/or eMINTS professional developmnet programs can come from a variety of sources. Title I About Title I Process   eMINTS information Programs Professional development schedules Evaluation Request estimate for PD services   For more information about eMINTS programs, services or funding options, contact the eMINTS National Center office at emints-info@emints.org or (573) 884-7202.

Title I

Please note that the eMINTS National Center does not provide funds to teachers, schools, districts or other educational organizations interested in implementing the eMINTS instructional model. Schools, districts and other educational organizations may fund equipment, software and/or eMINTS professional development programs using a variety of funding sources.

About

Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 is a set of programs set up by the United States Department of Education to distribute funding to schools and school districts with a high percentage of students from low-income families. To qualify as a Title I school, a school typically has 40% or more of its students that come from families that qualify under the United States Census's definitions as low income. Once a school receives Title I funding it is regulated by an entire set of federal legislation such as the No Child Left Behind Act. Title I funds may be used for children from preschool age to high school, but most of the students served (65%) are in grades 1 through 6; another 12% are in preschool and kindergarten programs.

In Missouri, state Title I regulations have prohibited the purchase of capital equipment (such as computers, SMART Boards and projectors). These regulations have been modified and purchases of eMINTS equipment and professional development services are now allowed. Contact your Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education School Improvement Supervisor for additional information.

Title I funds can be used to purchase eMINTS equipment and professional development services.

• In Missouri, for questions about Title I, contact DESE's Division of School Improvement Federal Instructional Improvement Supervisors. Telephone information is available in the Missouri School Directory or from DESE's online directory.
• In all other states, contact your state or district Title I Coordinator.
• For information about eMINTS implementations or for specific questions about eMINTS professional development programs, contact the eMINTS National Center at emints-info@emints.org or (573) 884-7202.

Process

Beginning with the 2007-2008 school year, Title I funds may be used to purchase technology-related equipment, materials and supplies (such as computers, monitors and printers). The guidelines for purchasing technology-related equipment with Title I funds include the following:

• Purchases must support the instruction of challenging academic achievement standards.
• Purchases must be supplemental to what the school district provides for all students.
• Purchases must be for the exclusive use of Title I participants.
• Purchases must be "reasonable and necessary" for the Title I program.
• Technology/equipment purchased with Title I Targeted Assistance funds must be located in Title I classrooms only.
• Purchases must be addressed in the district's Technology Plan, including appropriate professional development in the use of technology in instruction.
• Schoolwide projects must include intended equipment expenditures in their Schoolwide plans.

If you have any questions, please contact your Federal Grants Management Supervisor at (573) 751-3468.

• School or district staff complete and submit eMINTS program services application form by June 15.
• eMINTS staff will contact school or district staff about initial program implementation.

Information

eMINTS program information

• Descriptions - Find specific information and frequently asked questions about each eMINTS professional development program.
• Matrix of eMINTS PD, by roles and programs - Use this matrix to ensure that all necessary participants are in the appropriate program(s).
• Costs - Use this table to learn about participation fees for eMINTS programs.
• Fact sheet (PDF 95 KB) - Use this fact sheet to share basic information about eMINTS.
• Equipment - This link provides current, minimum specifications for equipment and software required for eMINTS implementations

Professional development schedules

Use the links below to determine the number of hours program participants will engage in. The schedules also outline the time commitment for each program.

• Comprehensive eMINTS professional development (for fully equipped classrooms and teachers participating in Comp PD program)
  • Year 1 professional development topics (PDF 21 KB)
  • Year 2 professional development topics (PDF 20 KB)
• eMINTS4All (for classrooms with a complementary subset of equipment)
• eMINTS4All topics and implementation guidelines (PDF 65 KB)
• PD4ETS (professional development for educational technology specialists, "train-the-trainer" program)
• PD4ETS topics (PDF 10 KB)

Evaluation

Evaluation results/reports - Use these reports to provide in-depth information about eMINTS results to stakeholders.

• Analysis of 2005 MAP Results (Executive Summary, PDF 36 KB)
• Analysis of 2004 MAP Results (Executive Summary, PDF 32 KB)
• Analysis of 2003 MAP Results (Executive Summary, PDF 53 KB)
• Analysis of 2002 MAP Results (PDF 262 KB)
• Analysis of 2001 MAP Results (PDF 229 KB)
• The Effects of eMINTS Enrollment on Title I Students (2005) (PDF 309 KB)
• Professional Development of eMINTS Teachers: A Comparison of Delivery Methodology (2005) (Executive Summary, PDF 32 KB)

Request eMINTS services estimate now

Preliminary online request for eMINTS services estimate - Use this request form to obtain a preliminary estimate of participation fees and costs for eMINTS professional development services.

For more information

Contact the eMINTS National Center office at emints-info@emints.org or (573) 884-7202.

Reviewed June 5, 2008.