Private School Participation in Federal Programs
Participation in Federal Programs Webinar
OSPI’s Federal Program Equitable Services Ombudsmen hosted a webinar focusing on the requirements and procedures for school districts and private schools for the 2023–24 school year.
Registration Open - Private School After-School Workshop
Registration is now open for the first Title II, Part A After-School Workshop with Neural Education on Wednesday, November 6, 4:00-6:00 pm. This workshop qualifies for 2 free CCDEI clock hours.
The students, parent/guardians, and educators of non-profit, private schools–approved by the Washington State Board of Education–may be eligible for services provided through some Elementary Secondary Education Act (ESEA) federal education programs. These services can provide a valuable supplement to the core programming and professional development of participating private schools.
- Program Basics
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- Private Participation in Federal Programs Application
- Detailed federal program descriptions for participation
- Non-Regulatory guidance for Title VIII
- Non-Regulatory Guidance-Title I, Part A
- Private School Participation in Federal Programs Bulletin, 007-21
- USDA Child Nutrition Family Income Guidelines
- School District Requirements
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District Requirements
- District Directions for participation in federal programs
- Education Data System (EDS) Log-In Instructions-Accessing the application to indicate a private school’s intent to participate in federal programs.
Required Documentation for Initial Consultation
- Complete an Affirmation of Consultation for each participating private school.
- For private schools participating in Title I, Part A, complete the Title I, Part A Record of Agreed Upon Services.
- Districts must provide and explain the Complaint Procedures.
Services to Out-of-District Private Schools
- Private School Requirements
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Private School Requirements
To be eligible to participate in federal programs, private schools must be state-approved and non-profit. The yearly approval process is completed through the Washington State Board of Education.Federal Program Participation
- Private School Directions
- Education Data System (EDS) Log-In Instructions-Accessing the application to participate in federal programs.
- Federal Programs & Non-Regulatory Guidance/Legislation
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- Title I, Part A guidance | Title I, Part A Program
- Title I, Part C guidance | Title I, Part C Program
- Title II, Part A guidance | Title II, Part A Program
- Title III, Part A guidance | Title III, Part A Program
- Title IV, Part A guidance | Title IV, Part A Program
- Title IV, Part B guidance | Title IV, Part B Program
- Perkins V Legislation
Sample Communications
- District to Out-of-District Private School
- Private School to Parents to Collect Title I Student Eligibility Information
- Interlocal Agreement 1
- Interlocal Agreement 2
Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools (EANS)
Review the EANS Frequently Asked Questions for questions related to the EANS program under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSA Act). Congress reiterated the need for non-public schools to participate in emergency education relief programs by establishing a separate program under GEER, rather than relying on the equitable services requirements that typically apply to elementary and secondary formula grant programs.