National Evaluation and Technical Assistance Center for the Education of Children and Youth Who Are Neglected, Delinquent, or At-Risk
Title I, Part D State Coordinator’s
Orientation Handbook
This guide attempts to address some of the questions that new coordinators and staff members working with Part D programs may have, from the most basic, such as “What is Title I, Part D?” to some more advanced questions about funding, reporting, monitoring, planning, and other key areas.
The Handbook is designed to:
- Give new State-level coordinators and administrators of Title I, Part D programs a basic overview of the purpose and operational structure of such programs
- Outline some of the key responsibilities of the Title I, Part D coordinator position
- Illustrate the relationship between program requirements and Title I, Part D coordinator responsibilities
The Handbook is organized as follows:
Title I, Part D State Coordinator’s |
Section I: What Is Title I, Part D? This section provides a one-page overview of Part D program purpose, subparts, and requirements. You can also use this section as handout for other staff members, partners, or stakeholders to give them a basic introduction to the program.
Section 2: Part D Coordinators: Overview of Roles, Responsibilities, and Lessons Learned. This section reviews the “core” and “supplemental” responsibilities of the Part D coordinator. These categories were determined based on NDTAC’s interviews with coordinators, both new and seasoned, and analysis of Part D law and requirements. This section also includes global “lessons learned” from seasoned Part D coordinators.
Section 3: Core Responsibilities. This section reviews the four core responsibilities of Part D coordinators: funding, planning, monitoring, and reporting. Each subsection will provide general information about each area and outline responsibilities and resources related to that area.
Section 4: Supplemental Responsibilities. This section outlines what Part D coordinators can do beyond their mandated responsibilities to improve Part D programs in their State. Supplemental responsibilities included in this section are coordinating and collaborating with subgrantees and partner agencies; leveraging funds, resources, and human capital; and supporting and training subgrantees. This section includes relevant resources and examples in each of these identified areas to help you implement these strategies in your State.
Section 5: Spotlight on Challenging Issues. This section provides some additional information on two key areas that Part D coordinators have identified as being particularly challenging: transition and pre-posttesting.
Published April 2007