Districts/Schools in Need of Assistance (DINA/SINA)

The purpose of the Iowa Support System for Schools and Districts in Need of Assistance (SINA and DINA) is to assist the districts’/schools’ achievement of the following:

• Educate all students to high standards;
• Strengthen the internal capacity of each district and school;
• Focus accountability on results; and
• Integrate quality educational practices with local decision making

Resources:

A building identified as a school in need of assistance will receive Title I allocations based on the federal guidelines. A two-year action plan that has been reviewed by peers is required before allocations are distributed.  All Title I buildings and districts identified must allocate 10% of their Title I funding to professional development in the area for which the school/district is identified.

Structure Overview:

There are five phases in the Iowa Support System for Schools and Districts in Need of Assistance:

• Audit Phase
• Diagnosis Phase
• Design Phase
• Implementation/Monitoring Phase
• Monitoring/Assessment Phase

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