Supplemental Educational Services Provider Application

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 1) submit an Assurances and Financial Soundness survey, 2) submit a Certification of Debarment survey, and 3) provide evidence of financial soundness in hard copy. Complete applications include a submitted online application, both submitted surveys, and appropriate 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: SES provider applicants in Wisconsin are required to submit both the Assurances and Certification of Debarment surveys.

Assurances and Financial Soundness Survey

Certification of Debarment Survey

The deadline for applications is APRIL 2, 2012 at 3:00 PM CST. 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

Provider Fiscal Year:

A fiscal year is a period of time during which financial transactions are identified for administrative and accounting purposes. The Wisconsin school district fiscal year starts July 1st and ends June 30th. Some organizations use the calendar year, January 1st to December 31st, as their fiscal year for accounting and tax purposes. SES providers in Wisconsin will be asked to submit audits on a regular schedule determined by their identified fiscal year. Applicants may wish to consult with an accountant to determine which fiscal year would best fit their organization's functions and objectives.

Financial Soundness:

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

Send financial soundness information to:

WI Department of Public Instruction
Attn: Angela DeSmit
Title I and School Support Team
PO Box 7841
Madison, WI 53707-7841

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 Rachael Bergstrom (608) 266-2813

Last updated on 1/5/2012 6:56:36 PM

Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Provider Application Information