Lake Local Schools Special Education Grant Funding Plan
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The Frame
The district is allocating federal grant money to purchase a bus for transporting students with disabilities to specialized off-site facilities and to fund teacher training and classroom materials for early childhood education.
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Students with disabilities
These students receive specialized transportation to off-site schools and additional classroom support funded by the grant.
Teachers
Teachers will receive professional development training in early intervention strategies.
Lake Local Schools community
Community members were invited to provide public comment on the district's planned use of federal grant funds.
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Summary
Key Facts
- Lake Local Schools received a non-competitive ARP IDEA grant to address COVID-19 impacts on students with disabilities.
- The district will purchase a new bus to transport students with disabilities to a specialized school located 25 minutes outside the district.
- Grant funds will be used for professional development for teachers in 'Practical Early Intervention Strategies that Work'.
- Remaining funds are allocated for instructional supplies for early childhood classrooms serving students with disabilities.
- The district held a public comment opportunity regarding these funds at a Board of Education meeting on November 17, 2021.
- Public comments were also accepted via email to the district representative.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are these grant funds being used?
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Why It Matters
The district is allocating federal grant money to purchase a bus for transporting students with disabilities to specialized off-site facilities and to fund teacher training and classroom materials for early childhood education.
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Lobbying Activity
TAI GINSBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC
on behalf of NORTHEAST ILLINOIS REGIONAL COMMUTER RAILROAD CORPORATION
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Historical Document
The document refers to a meeting held in November 2021, indicating this is an archived notice rather than a current action item.
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Sources
www.lakeschools.org
Analysis Score
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