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Federal Program Directors

Timely communication provided to you by the ESC Region 19 Federal Programs Team

January 29, 2024

ESC Region 19 Webpage
2023-2024 Meeting Calendar

Upcoming Deadlines


  • Due Dates/Timeline: 2023- 2024 ESSER II Final Expenditure Report/Revised Final Expenditure
  • TEA Bulletin 9/21/2023
  • Due February 12, 2024: School Safety Allotment Data Mandatory Survey
  • TEA Bulletin 1/4/2024
  • Due January 26, 2024: eGrants application changed to January 26, 2024 (was previously January 15, 2024).
  • TEA Bulletin 1/23/2024
  • Due January 28, 2024: Annual Financial and Compliance Report
  • Submission Reminder 1/8/2024
  • Due January 31, 2024: Compliance Assessment (School Safety-Related Grant Programs) - See below for additional information and resources
  • Due February 16, 2024: Year Four USDE ESSER Reporting Data Due
  • TEA Bulletin 1/26/2024

Upcoming Training

January 31, 2024

8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Flyer


Comprehensive Needs Assessment (CNA) Schoolwide Program Plan/CIP

This training will provide guidance and support regarding the Schoolwide Program Elements under ESSA. During this session participants will dive deep into the three SW Elements: Comprehensive Needs Assessment (CNA), Schoolwide Program Plan or (CIP), and Evaluation of Program Effectiveness. Programs impacted: Title I, Part A; Title I, Part C; Title I, Part D; Title II, Part A; Title III, Part A (ELA & Immigrant); Title IV, Part A. 

Event: 199914


Register for CNA Training

February 14, 2024

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM (Module 1) Flyer

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Module 2) Flyer


Module 3: Making Sense of Title I PFE Requirements. The Content & Cycle of Written PFE Policies

This session covers the requirements of both the LEA and school policy. Attendees will discuss ways to get parent input on the policies as well as different evaluation methods. Even if the policy already exists, this training can help attendees revise it as needed to meet compliance as well as better serve their families and school(s). Attendees will walk away with sample policies, policy templates, evaluation methods, and knowledge of the requirements outlined in ESSA 1116.

Event: 199890



Module 4: Making Sense of Title I PFE Requirements. PFE program evaluation annual Title I meeting.

This session helps review the data over their PFE documents and program to prepare for next year’s PFE Program cycle beginning with the Annual Title I Meeting. Attendees will walk away with a plan for their PFE program, PFE documents, as well as an agenda for the required Annual Title I Meeting.

Event: 199893


Register Here for Module 3
Register Here for Module 4

January 30, 2024

10:00 AM CST


Title I, Part A: Who's Who and What's What:

Capacity Building Initiative

New to federal programs? Feeling overwhelmed by all the jargon, acronyms, key players and resources? Join us as we navigate through who and what you need to know and which resources are a must to get you through the year!


Session facilitated via Zoom (click date to register)

Register Here


2024 Parent and Family Engagement Title I, Part A Compliance Academy:

Association for Compensatory Educators of Texas

The PFE Summit has undergone a thoughtful rebranding to better align with its enhanced purpose. The shift from "PFE Summit" to "Title I, Part A Compliance Academy" reflects a move away from a traditional summit-style gathering towards a dynamic workshop environment. The Academies will be focused on maintaining compliance with ESSA 1116 with a heavy emphasis on improving the engagement of the families in their schools and their communities. This event will benefit classroom teachers, school administrators, district administrators, counselors, paraprofessionals, superintendents, and so many more.


There will be a north and south academy held in different locations to provide multiple opportunities for educators to learn strategies for empowering all stakeholders to increase relationships with parents.

 

Carla Hempstead, with Cleveland Public Schools, will deliver an insightful presentation on leveraging data dashboards to gauge the effectiveness of engagement activities. This session will offer a comprehensive exploration into how data analytics can be employed to enhance the caliber of family and community engagement initiatives, ultimately contributing to heightened student achievement while ensuring adherence to Title I, Part A regulations.


Furthermore, the Title I, Part A Building Capacity Initiative, as well as the Texas Education Agency, will host additional breakout sessions during the Academies. These sessions share a common focus on both Title I, Part A and ESSA 1116 compliance, intricately intertwined with advanced strategies for family and community engagement. 

 

The overarching aim is to provide educators and school administrators with a consolidated platform to enhance both compliance and engagement in a singular, impactful event.

 

February 22 – 23, 2024 - Hyatt Regency in Baytown, Texas

Registration closes February 6, 2024


April 8 - 9, 2024 - Renaissance Dallas North Hotel in Dallas, Texas 75234

Registration closes April 4, 2024

 

Register Here

April 3-5, 2024

Pre-Conference April 2, 2024



ACET Spring Conference 2024:

Association for Compensatory Educators of Texas

The ACET website has been updated with date changes. ACET will take place at the Westin San Antonio North. Spring 2024 Conference Registration will open at midnight on January 31, 2024. No one will be able to register for the conference or hotel until that time.


9821 Colonnade Boulevard San Antonio, TX

Register Here

TEA Updates & Information

Recent TEA Bulletins


2023-2024 Final Entitlements Amounts are available for ESSA

The 2023-2024 ESSA final entitlement amounts are now available and may be found on TEA's Entitlements web page. IMPORTANT: The carryover and reallocation amounts are NOT included in the “final” 2023-2024 entitlement amounts referenced below. Those will be released in February, at which point, LEAs will submit one amendment. 


Per the bulletin:

“As a reminder, local educational agencies (LEAs) will not be able to apply for their final entitlements at this time. To reduce the administrative burden, LEAs will instead be able to submit one amendment to apply for their final entitlements, carryover, and any reallocation amounts when they are announced in February. This new timeline for LEAs receiving and applying for final amounts, and carryover is caused by the new federal requirement for a longer liquidation period on federal funds. TEA will send a separate notification when LEAs can submit amendments to apply for final entitlements, carryover, and any reallocation amounts. TEA anticipates sending the notification regarding the availability of carryover and any reallocation amounts by end of February.”


For questions regarding final amounts, please email the Federal Fiscal Compliance and Reporting Division at entitlements@tea.texas.gov.  

Click to View Sample Assessment




School Safety-Related Grant Programs:

Compliance Assessment

The Compliance Assessment is due January 31, 2024. This assessment can be found in the LEA's Intruder Detection Audit Dashboard. This must be completed if your LEA is applying for the Cycle 2: SAFE Grant.

2023- 2025 School Safety Standards

ESSER Corner

ESSER Annual Performance Reporting Workbook



Planning for ESSER Closeout


TEA ESSER Annual Performance Reporting FAQs


Recorded trainings and videos playlist

REMINDER: ESSER USDE Year Four ESSER Annual Performance Reporting Data Collection


TEA Bulletin - January 26, 2024


Per the bulletin:

"The online system for LEAs to complete this reporting requirement will close Friday, February 16, 2024 at 11:59 pm CST. Ensure that you complete all the required reports, failure to complete the reports by the specified deadline could lead to:

  • Referral to the Federal Compliance Officer for non-compliance with grant requirement (could lead to an increased risk designation), and/or;
  • Suspension of federal funds"


Year Four USDE ESSER Reporting (TEA) Office Hours

  • Tuesdays from 9:00 am - 10:00 am (MST), January 9, 2024, to February 13, 2024 - Register here
  • Thursdays from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (MST), January 11, 2024, to February 15, 2024 - Register here


Key Upcoming Dates:

  • 7/2/2024: Last day to amend ESSER III Application for funding


TEA ESSER Reporting Specialist for Region 19:

  • Luis Garza: luis.garza@tea.texas.gov


Resources

TEA: Federal Program Compliance
TEA: ESSA Random Validations Resources
TEA: Private School Equitable Services





ESC Region 19 Federal Programs Team

Nicole Morales

nmorales@esc19.net

Title I, Part A

Parent & Family Engagement

Natalie Spalloni

nfspalloni@esc19.net

Title I, Part D

Title II, Part A

PNP

Kim Guerrero

koguerrero@esc19.net

Title IV, Part A

ESSER

Safety Grants

Laura Zuniga

lzuniga@esc19.net

Title I, Part C

Rita Monsivais

ramonsivais@esc19.net

Title III, Part A

Yoscelina Hernandez yhernandez2@esc19.net ESSER Compliance

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