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December 12, 2023
Prior editions of the ESEA Update can be found on the MDE ESEA Federal Title Programs webpage. "ICYMI" means "in case you missed it" and highlights when a topic is a repeat from a prior ESEA Update.
Timeline Reminders
Review the SY24 Timeline for ESEA Applications in MEGS and SERVS.
Review the SY24 Timeline for ESSER III Applications in MEGS and SERVS.
Upcoming Dates:
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December 20, 2023, at 3 p.m.: SY24 Initial ESSER III Application Window Closes in MEGS
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January 19, 2024, at 3 p.m.: SY24 ESEA Consolidated Application Fall Amendment Window closes
U.S. Department of Education Training Opportunity
The U.S. Department of Education’s Region 15 Comprehensive Center (R15CC) Cross-State Rural Community of Practice (COP) is thrilled to announce a special one-hour virtual meeting to explore Why Rural Matters 2023, a recent report by the National Rural Education Association (NREA) and their partners. This report is the tenth in a series analyzing the contexts and conditions of rural education in each of the 50 states. This session will provide key findings of the report and highlight data related to rural Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah. This session is primarily for State Education Agency staff, along with rural Local Education Agency leaders. Registration for December 15, 2023, 3 p.m. Why Rural Matters 2023. If you have any questions, please email Julie Duffield, R15CC Rural COP project co-lead.
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Requirement Reminder: Allowable Costs
For a cost to be allowable, it must be necessary and reasonable in meeting the unique purpose of the specific federal fund. To clarify, the Distinct Purposes of ESEA Title Funds is available on MDE’s ESEA webpage. Depending on the cost, there may be other more specific requirements. In general, the cost must be consistent with a written plan and/or procedure and also be supplemental to what would occur without the availability of federal funds. For more information, please refer to guidance documents found on the ESEA website or contact the program specialist or monitor for the specific fund.
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Upcoming Training Opportunities
Join the MDE Student Access and Opportunity staff for upcoming trainings. All links to join can be found on the MDE Calendar. There is no need to register unless otherwise noted.
ESSER III State Priority Webinar: Indigenous Education for All
This session will focus on the use of ESSER III funds for Indigenous Education for All (one of 20 state identified priorities for these funds). You will learn about program design and implementation and sustainable funding with ESSER and beyond.
Completing the ESEA Fall Amendment Window in MEGS
This session will focus on the process to complete the requirements of the fall amendment window for the ESEA Consolidated Window in MEGS that is open November 1, 2023, through January 19, 2024, at 3 p.m. The session will be repeated multiple times; there is no need to register.
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McKinney-Vento Act 101
Learn the basics of homeless liaison responsibilities, including identifying students and connecting to resources through McKinney-Vento, ARP-HCY, Title I, Part A and other sources.
Completing the ESSER III Consolidated Application in MEGS
This session will provide an overview of the ESSER III Consolidated Application in the Minnesota Education Grants System (MEGS). This application includes funding under finance codes 159, 160, 161, and 169. The session will be repeated multiple times; there is no need to register.
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Title Tuesday – December
Join members of the MDE Student Access and Opportunity team every third Tuesday of the month to learn about topics that apply to many Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Title programs. Example topics include application requirements, program implementation and monitoring, and documentation of activities. There is time reserved in each session for participant questions. There is no need to register.
ESEA Nonpublic Services Quarterly Training
Join members of the MDE Student Access and Opportunity Division for a training on nonpublic equitable services in ESEA Title programs.
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