Resources and Technical Assistance

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The Federal Programs and Supports Unit delivers guidance and technical support on ESEA and ESSER programs through Resources (e.g., guidance documents, tools), Office Hours, and Regional Networking Meetings.

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Resources

COVID-19:

General Resources:

ESEA and ESSER Office Hours

The Federal Programs & Supports Unit will be hosting bi-weekly Office Hours on Thursdays from 2:00 to 3:30pm. This time is devoted to providing updates and answering questions, to the best of our abilities given the fast-changing current events.

Office Hours - Recordings and Resources

October 24, 2024

Agenda

School District Review Program
Cons App GAINS Feedback

Resources

October 24, 2024 PowerPoint
October 24, 2024 Recording

October 10, 2024

Agenda

Updates and Reminders
ESEA Foundations Training

Resources

October 10, 2024 PowerPoint
October 10, 2024 Recordings
- Updates and Reminders
- ESEA Foundations Training

September 26, 2024

Agenda

Updates and Reminders
- ESSER III
- ESEA Foundations Training
Overview of ESSA Identification Methodology and Categories
UIP Requirements for ESSA Identified Schools and Resources Overview
Four Week Notification Requirements Pertaining to Educator Qualifications

Resources

September 26, 2024 PowerPoint
September 26, 2024 Recording

September 12, 2024

Agenda

2024-25 Consolidated Application Updates
Request for Funds (RFF) Training
Program Monitoring Training

Resources

2024-25 Consolidated Application Updates
- PowerPoint | Recording
Request for Funds (RFF) Training
- PowerPoint | Recording
Program Monitoring Training
- PowerPoint | Recording

August 29, 2024

Agenda

Upcoming ESEA Foundations Training
ARP ESSER III Liquidation Extension
ESSER Reporting Requirements

Resources

August 29, 2024 PowerPoint
August 29, 2024 Recording

August 1, 2024

Agenda

BruMan Training - August 6
2024-2025 Learning Cohorts
U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid Visits
ESEA Clarifications and Consolidated Application Reminders and Updates
ESSER Reminders and Updates
Contracted Project Monitoring Update

Resources

August 1, 2024 PowerPoint
August 1, 2024 Recording

June 20, 2024

Agenda

Consolidated Application Q&A and Technical Assistance

Resources

June 20, 2024 PowerPoint
June 20, 2024 Recording

June 6, 2024

Agenda

Consolidated Application Q&A

Resources

June 6, 2024 PowerPoint
June 6, 2024 Recording

May 23, 2024

Agenda

Updates and Reminders
- Title IV Update
- 24-25 Cons App Reminders
- Contracted Project Monitoring
- ESSER Safe Return and Use of Funds Plans
BOCES Consolidated Application in GAINS

Resources

May 23, 2024 PowerPoint
May 23, 2024 Recording

May 9, 2024

Agenda

Updates and Reminders
- State Level Activities under Stronger Connections Grant
- Spring 2024 Grant Opportunities
- ESSER Countdown to Closeout
ESSER III Rapid Request
Streamlined UIP: Information for Federal Programs
Title III: LEAs with TIII Allocations less than $10,000 and Immigrant Set Aside

Resources

May 9, 2024 PowerPoint
May 9, 2024 Recording

March 28, 2024

Agenda

Updates and Reminders
- Title IV CSPR Reporting Q&A
- Upcoming Trainings and RNMs
Contract project's training, including construction projects and other contracts that are subject to Davis-Bacon and Related Acts

Resources

March 28, 2024 PowerPoint
March 28, 2024 Office Hours: Updates and Reminders Recording
March 28, 2024 Mandatory ESSER-Funded Project and Construction Training Recording

March 14, 2024

Agenda

Updates and Reminders
- Consolidated Application Work Sessions
Utilizing Title III for Newcomers
Schoolwide vs. Targeted Assistance
CCNetwork: The Investment Grid

Resources

March 14, 2024 PowerPoint
March 14, 2024 Recording

February 29, 2024

Agenda

Title I District Level Set Asides
Uses of Title II Funds to Address Teacher Shortages

Resources

February 29, 2024 PowerPoint
February 29, 2024 Recording

February 15, 2024

Agenda

Updates and Reminders
- Title III GAINS Training Opportunity
- Upcoming BruMan Training
ESSA Reporting Requirements
Title II State & District Uses of Funds

Resources

February 15, 2024 PowerPoint
February 15, 2024 Recording

January 25, 2024

Agenda

BruMan Group Special Training
- "The ESSER Funding Cliff: What it is, what to look out for, and where to go from here"

Resources

January 25, 2024 PowerPoint
January 25, 2024 Recording

*Viewing the BruMan trainings purchased by CDE for Colorado LEAs requires a passcode. Please email Emily Owen from a Colorado LEA email address to request the passcode to access the PowerPoint slides and recording.

January 11, 2024

Agenda

Updates and Reminders
- ESSER Reporting Requirements
- COVID Tests

Resources

January 11, 2024 PowerPoint
January 11, 2024 Recording

December 14, 2023

Agenda

Updates and Reminders;
- ESEA Report Cards
- ESSER Reporting Requirements
- Title IV CSPR
Federally Funded Construction;
SCG Call for Reviewers; and
Recent Federal Guidance on Non-public Schools.

Resources

December 14, 2023 PowerPoint
December 14, 2023 Recording

November 30, 2023

Agenda

Updates and Reminders;
- School District Review Program
- ESSER Reporting Requirements
- EASI Application Deadline
- Upcoming BruMan Training
Title IV CSPR Outreach;
SCG Round II;
Evaluating Effectiveness of ELD Programs; and
ESSA Identification.

Resources

November 30, 2023 PowerPoint
November 30, 2023 Recording

November 16, 2023

Agenda

Updates and Reminders;
- ESSER III Requirements
Updated Weapons Prohibition;
Ensuring English Language Students can Participate in Educational Programs; and
ESSER Reporting.

Resources

November 16, 2023 PowerPoint
November 16, 2023 Recording

October 26, 2023

Agenda

Updates and Reminders;
- Multi-year Subscription Guidance
- Prayer Certification Guidance
- USDE Monitoring of ESSER I, II, and III
- Equity and Excellence Conference
Post Award Revisions; and
ESSER Reporting.

Resources

October 26, 2023 PowerPoint
October 26, 2023 Recording

October 12, 2023

Agenda

Updates and Reminders;
- ESEA Planning & Implementation
- Upcoming ESSER Deadlines
- ESSER III Liquidation
- Program Monitoring Self-evaluation Deadline
ESSER Reporting; and
School District Review Program.

Resources

October 12, 2023 PowerPoint
October 12, 2023 Recording

September 28, 2023

Agenda

Updates and Reminders;
- Upcoming ESSA & ESSER Deadlines
- Fall Regional Network Meeting
- Equity and Excellence Conference
Reporting Requirements; and
Stronger Connections Grant.

Resources

September 28, 2023 PowerPoint
September 28, 2023 Recording

September 7, 2023

Agenda

ESSA Annual Financial Report (AFR); and
Monitoring Training.

Resources

September 7, 2023 PowerPoint
September 7, 2023 Recording

August 31, 2023

Agenda

Updates and Reminders;
- Upcoming ESSER Deadlines
- Consolidated Application Updates
CRSSA ESSER II Late Liquidation; and
DonorsChoose Grant.

Resources

August 31, 2023 PowerPoint
August 31, 2023 Recording

August 17, 2023

Agenda

Updates and Reminders;
- Upcoming ESSER Deadlines
- Consolidated Application Updates
Request for Funds; and
Requirements of Federally Funded Construction.

Resources

August 17, 2023 PowerPoint
August 17, 2023 Recording

August 3, 2023

Agenda

Updates and Reminders;
- Upcoming ESSER Deadlines
- Consolidated Application Updates
- Committee of Practitioners Recruitment
Paying out Leave for ESSER, Temporary Positions;
ESSER III 20% Set-aside; and
ESSER Reporting Requirements.

Resources

August 3, 2023 PowerPoint
August 3, 2023 Recording

June 22, 2023

Agenda

Reminders for Upcoming Deadlines
- 2023-24 Cons App (June 30, 2023)
- ESSER II & III PARs (June 30, 2023)
- ESSER II Funds Must be Spent (September 30, 2023)
- ESSER II Request for Funds (November 1, 2023)
Cons App & ESSER Deadlines Q&A

Resources

June 22, 2023 PowerPoint
June 22, 2023 Recording

June 15, 2023

Agenda

Updates and Reminders
- 2023-24 Cons App Optional Statements
- Upcoming ESSER II Deadlines
Corporal Punishment
Title II Funding
Liquidation Extension Process
ESSER Reporting Requirements Q&A

Resources

June 15, 2023 PowerPoint
June 15, 2023 Recording