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Lake Local Schools Special Education Grant Funding Plan

Original title: Grant Information

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The Frame

What this does

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.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

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.

What changed

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What's next

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Summary

Lake Local Schools received a federal grant to support students with disabilities impacted by COVID-19. The district plans to use these funds to purchase a specialized school bus, provide teacher training, and buy classroom instructional supplies.

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?
The funds are used to buy a bus for specialized student transportation, provide teacher training on early intervention strategies, and purchase classroom supplies for early childhood students with disabilities.
Can I still provide feedback on this plan?
The document indicates the public comment period was tied to the November 17, 2021 Board of Education meeting, though you may contact the district via the provided email address for further inquiries.

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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Historical Document

The document refers to a meeting held in November 2021, indicating this is an archived notice rather than a current action item.

Connected Entities

organizationLake Local SchoolsThe school district receiving and managing the grant funds.Map →
locationWood County Children ServicesLocation associated with the specialized school services.Map →
personmleppelmeier@lakeschools.orgEmail address provided for public comment on the grant usage.Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.lakeschools.org

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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