GPA ESSER III

American Rescue Plan (ARP)

Global Preparatory Academy use of ESSER III funds under the

American Rescue Plan (ARP)

Purpose of ARP ESSER III Funds

ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund) III is a third stimulus and emergency COVID relief funding stream authorized as a part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act that was enacted in March 2021.

The allocation of funds, for public and charter schools, has been based on the proportional share of Title 1 funds.

The intent and purpose of ESSER III funds is to safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools, as well as address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on students.

The remaining funds may be utilized in a wide range of activities to address needs arising from the COVID-19 Pandemic.

GPA ESSER (I-III) Funds Plans

Allowable Use of ESSER III Funds

ESSER III funds are used to prevent, prepare, or respond to the Covid-19 pandemic. There is an additional emphasis on addressing learning loss.

LEAs receiving funds under ESSER III are required to reserve no less than 20 percent of their allocation for the purpose of addressing learning loss through the implementation of evidence-based interventions. These interventions must respond to students’ academic, social, and emotional needs and address the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on students from low-income families, students of color, English learners, students with disabilities, students experiencing homelessness, children and youth in foster care, and migratory students.

Other allowable use of ESSER III funds include: purchasing technology for students; providing social and emotional support; providing professional development for teachers and instructional staff; and providing measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to the greatest extent practical consistent with CDC guidance.

Global Preparatory Academy’s Total Allocation

& Preliminary Plan

Global Preparatory Academy is eligible to receive $3,041,401.24 in ESSER III funds.

The funds must be encumbered by September 30, 2024.

To increase academic proficiency in English Language Arts, Spanish Language Arts, and Math, Global Preparatory Academy has and will hire Instructional Interventionists for each grade level (grades 1-7th). The instructional interventionist will work specifically with the grade level team to provide small group and in class interventions to students who are not at grade level. When they are not providing literacy intervention, they are assigned to a specific grade level to provide intervention to Title 1, Sped and/or ESL students. GPA uses both English and Spanish to instruct students in all core content areas.

To assist students with proficiency in Spanish, we will offer an After Care Tutoring Spanish program.

Students enrolled in the program will receive tutoring and participate in activities in 100% Spanish.

Global Preparatory Academy will use a portion of the funds to hire a COVID Specialist. The primary responsibility of the COVID Specialist is to make sure the staff and students are following COVID safety protocols and the school is in COVID compliance. The specialist will distribute masks to students. The specialist will assist with required cleaning and disinfection of the classrooms throughout the day. The specialist will assist with keeping track of PPE inventory and making sure teachers have enough PPE items in the classrooms. We will also use the funds to purchase PPE items.

GLOBAL PREPARATORY ACADEMY'S BUDGET ALLOCATION

Addressing Academic Loss- $2,295,408

Academic Loss Activities- ( 1st-7th grade interventionists, staff performance stipends & bonuses, Saturday school,

Spanish Immersion After Care Program, Data Coach, take home books for students and resources for families.

Socio- Economic Learning/ Mental Health

Support- $160,500

Socio-Economic/ Mental Health Support- (Playworks, student clubs, staff wellness memberships & wellness retreats, Shalom Nursing Healthcare, calming activities and classroom supplies for students.

Curriculum & Professional Development-

$226,600

Curriculum & Professional Development- (Lavinia Close Reading Curriculum and Math Story Problem Curriculum, Lavinia Summer Institute and year long professional development for staff)