Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Provider Application Information

The application for new providers to join the Supplemental Educational Services Program must be completed on-line. Detailed instructions are provided in the online environment. Each applicant will have to create a unique password to begin the application process. The application will require information about the type of services the organization intends to provide and documentation of the applicant's ability to provide an educational program that will meet the needs of eligible students and their families. Applicants must also sign and submit an Assurance form and provide evidence of financial soundness.

Application Form for New Providers: The SES application window is January-April. The online application can be found at: http://www2.dpi.state.wi.us/ESEA_SES/MainMenu.asp

Assurances and Certification of Debarment Forms: SES provider applicants in Wisconsin are required to submit both the Assurances and Certification of Debarment forms. Paper copies with an original signature must be submitted to the DPI by the deadline date.

http://dpi.wi.gov/forms/doc/f9550-s.doc (Assurances Form)

http://dpi.wi.gov/forms/doc/f9550-debarment-ses.doc (Debarment Form)

Application Mediasite Presentation: A MediaSite presentation provides a tutorial for completing, saving, and submitting the SES online application. MediaSite features audio, video, and a PowerPoint presentation. To view the presentation, go to the catalog of DPI presentations at https://media2.wi.gov/DPI/Catalog/. On the Catalog screen, on the left side navigation bar, choose "Title I & School Supoprt." Then choose "SES Application Help" from the list. The presentation should begin automatically.

The annual deadline for applications is APRIL 1, 2008. Applicants will be notified of approval or denial via certified mail 4-8 weeks after the application deadline.

Resources: New SES applicants may wish to review the documents linked below before going forward with the application process.

Reviewer Benchmarks indicating the information that reviewers will look for in determining whether or not to approve an application can be found at http://dpi.wi.gov/esea/pdf/ses_benchmarks.pdf

The Guidance for Determination of Financial Soundness used by DPI staff to determine if an applicant has sufficient financial viability to offer services can be found at http://dpi.wi.gov/esea/pdf/ses_fin_sound_guidance.pdf

The Supplemental Educational Services Review Criteria for Financial Soundness form used by DPI reviewers can be found at http://dpi.wi.gov/esea/pdf/ses_fin_sound_rev_crit.pdf

Questions related to financial soundness of SES applicants may be referred to:

Janice Zmrazek School Management Services janice.zmrazek@dpi.wi.gov 608-266-2803

For questions about this information, contact Elizabeth McClure (608) 261-6324

Last updated on 6/10/2008 2:27:55 PM