Accountability Under REAP
Adequate Yearly Progress

For districts that have received three or more years of funding under either the REAP grant programs, or have exercised REAP-Flex authority for three or more years, or a combination thereof, specific accountability requirements take effect:

1. If the district is making AYP after the third year of its participation in REAP, it may continue to receive a SRSA or RLIS REAP grant, or exercise REAP-Flex authority, assuming that it still meets the eligibility requirements of these programs. The district continues to have the broad flexibility available under REAP.
2. If the district is not making AYP after the third year of its participation in REAP, it may continue to receive a SRSA or RLIS REAP grant, or exercise REAP-Flex authority, only if its uses its REAP funds or REAP-Flex authority to carry out the requirements of section 1116 of the ESEA.

School Improvement Title I, Section 1116 activities include:

• Incorporate scientifically based learning in core academic subjects.
• Identify and implement strategies that have the greatest likelihood of improving student achievement.
• Address professional development needs of instructional staff.
• Include specific measurable objectives for identified low achieving students.
• Address fundamental teaching and learning needs in the schools and the specific academic problems of low-achieving students.
• Incorporate, as appropriate, before and after school and summer supplemental student academic improvement programs for low achieving students.
• Incorporate strategies to promote effective parental involvement in the school.
• Incorporate activities that support an improvement plan developed under section 1116.
• Support school choice activities and/or supplemental educational services required under section 1116.