Essay:Draft Conservapedia Application to Become SES Provider

This is a working draft of an application by Conservapedia to become an SES provider.

In New Jersey, there are seven key parts to the application for assessment, in addition to absolute requirements. Each section below represents a part of the application:

Section A

Alignment to the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards (CCCS) and the district's instructional programs (40 points maximum)

The courses provided by Conservapedia include:

• American History
• World History
• American Government
• Writing
• Economics

In addition, courses can be easily developed to address:

• pre-college mathematics
• pre-college science
• reading
• grammar

15 points

Describe how the services offered are aligned with language arts literacy, reading, science and mathematics standards as outlined in the NJ CCCS. Cite examples of specific standards and elements of the program.

15 points

Demonstrate a clear link between the academic program that a student experiences during the regular school day and the instruction of the SES program provided. Explain how your program complements the district’s prevailing instructional program.

5 points

Describe specific methods and strategies for serving eligible students from special populations such as students with learning disabilities, English Language Learners, etc.

5 points

Describe the organizational structure of service delivery (location, supervision, staff). In this section, include a typical schedule for SES. The schedule must be included for any program that exceeds three consecutive hours of instruction in one time period. (Do not include “snack time”.)

Section B

Key instructional practices and major program elements must be (1) high quality, (2) based on research (citations required), and (3) specifically designed to increase student academic achievement (10 points maximum)

Section C

Provide a clear, concise narrative including evidence of program effectiveness in improving student's academic achievement (35 points maximum)

Examples of Evidence of Effectiveness:

-Student achievement data from valid and reliable performance tests from a state, district, and/or an independent test developer.

-Student performance data using a measure that is not nation- or statewide, using a measure developed by the SES provider, or using school grades, homework completion, or results from a school/teacher administered subject area test.

-Letters of reference from previous clients, such as parents or students, offering testimonials on the positive impact of your program.

-Additional evidence of improved outcomes, such as student attendance, retention/promotion rates,graduation rates, family/parent satisfaction, and/or improved student behavior/discipline, as well as narrative excerpts from students themselves.

Section D

Describe clearly the specific assessment programs and practices used to diagnose a student's needs, prescribe an instructional program to meet that student's needs, and evaluate and monitor that student's progress towards clearly identified goals (15 points maximum)

Section E

Explain the proposed process of engaging parents/families and schools/teachers in the development of the Individual Student Learning Plans and the process of providing student progress reports to parents/families and schools (10 points maximum)

Section F

Provide evidence of employment of qualified instructional staff (at a minimum 60 college credits or an associate's degree) and a demonstrated commitment to the provision of ongoing professional development and improvement of services (10 points maximum)

Section G

Provide evidence that the program complies with federal, state, and local health and safety standards and that your agency has a plan to address discipline problems and emergency situations to ensure the safety of students while in the program (20 points maximum)

Application Format

The final application must:

• use single space and twelve-point font.
• In the footer, add the name of the applicant agency/district.
• be printed one-sided, on 8 1/2 x 11 three hole punched white paper.
• assembled in loose-leaf binders, with each section separated by inserting tabbed dividers with each section clearly identified;
• submitted as an original and two copies
• insert a copy of the Provider Profile in the clear slip sheet of the cover.
• limit necessary attachments to no more than will fit into a 2” binder.
• DO NOT PERMANENTLY BIND THE APPLICATION OR RELEVANT ATTACHMENTS.

Be sure to include:

• Provider Profile (Part I of the Application).
• Provider Program Proposal (Part II of the Application).
• Provider Assurances (Part III of the Application).
• Requested attachments.