Developing a Title I Desk Manual with Jack O'Connor
Bigfork Public School, Bigfork, MT (In-Person Only)
October 16, 2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Jack O’Connor served as the Federal Grants Unit Director for the past eight years. The Federal Grants Unit distributes and monitors Title I, Parts A, C, and D; Title II, Part A; Title III; Title V (RLIS); and Title IX (McKinney-Vento Homeless Education) Programs. Before serving in this position, Jack was the Montana Title I Director for two years, Assistant Title I Director for six years, and the School Improvement Unit Manager for two years. Since 2016, Jack has also worked as the Private School Ombudsman for the Montana Office of Public Instruction. Jack has incredible expertise in working with the Egrants grant management system, Targeted Assistance and Schoolwide Programs and Private/Non-public participation in federal educational programs. He has also done extensive work in moving Targeted Assistance programs to Schoolwide Title I programs and school improvement plan development, implementation and evaluation. Jack has been a member of the National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators for 17 years, one of the largest educational advocacy groups in the United States. In this organization he has served as Vice President, President-Elect, President (SY20-21) and as Past President
This workshop is focused upon developing a high-quality Title I program, which is a daunting task. Administrators and teachers need to be able to navigate the complex world of federal and state laws while meeting student needs. Districts must also be able to complete required Title I monitoring that occurs. This session will give an overview of Title I law, help districts review their existing Title I plans, and help districts in developing a desk manual for its Title I program in the future.
Outcomes: Districts will better understand Title I, Part A programs, learn about effective practices from colleagues, and develop a desk manual that will contain testing procedures, timelines, set up windows for parent communication, assigned staff and roles, and much, much more.
Date/Time:
October 16, 2025
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location:
Bigfork Public School
600 Commerce Street
Bigfork, MT 59911
Costs:
$250/person
6 OPI renewal units provided
Course Number: 26561201
For more information, contact [email protected]
Register at https://forms.gle/KwmPZVosJxB934hQA
Bigfork Public School, Bigfork, MT (In-Person Only)
October 16, 2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Jack O’Connor served as the Federal Grants Unit Director for the past eight years. The Federal Grants Unit distributes and monitors Title I, Parts A, C, and D; Title II, Part A; Title III; Title V (RLIS); and Title IX (McKinney-Vento Homeless Education) Programs. Before serving in this position, Jack was the Montana Title I Director for two years, Assistant Title I Director for six years, and the School Improvement Unit Manager for two years. Since 2016, Jack has also worked as the Private School Ombudsman for the Montana Office of Public Instruction. Jack has incredible expertise in working with the Egrants grant management system, Targeted Assistance and Schoolwide Programs and Private/Non-public participation in federal educational programs. He has also done extensive work in moving Targeted Assistance programs to Schoolwide Title I programs and school improvement plan development, implementation and evaluation. Jack has been a member of the National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators for 17 years, one of the largest educational advocacy groups in the United States. In this organization he has served as Vice President, President-Elect, President (SY20-21) and as Past President
This workshop is focused upon developing a high-quality Title I program, which is a daunting task. Administrators and teachers need to be able to navigate the complex world of federal and state laws while meeting student needs. Districts must also be able to complete required Title I monitoring that occurs. This session will give an overview of Title I law, help districts review their existing Title I plans, and help districts in developing a desk manual for its Title I program in the future.
Outcomes: Districts will better understand Title I, Part A programs, learn about effective practices from colleagues, and develop a desk manual that will contain testing procedures, timelines, set up windows for parent communication, assigned staff and roles, and much, much more.
Date/Time:
October 16, 2025
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location:
Bigfork Public School
600 Commerce Street
Bigfork, MT 59911
Costs:
$250/person
6 OPI renewal units provided
Course Number: 26561201
For more information, contact [email protected]
Register at https://forms.gle/KwmPZVosJxB934hQA