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To: Superintendents and Principals, Reopening Advisors, School Nurses,
Charter School Leaders, Business Managers
From: Cindy Hunt, Chief of Staff
Date: July 22, 2021
Re: ESSER III District Plan Requirements and Templates
The purpose of this communication is to provide key information and equip school and district leaders with the tools needed to meet all requirements set forth by the U.S. Department of Education under the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER III) fund. ODE initially outlined the requirements in this July 16, 2021 memo.
All Oregon school districts are required to complete and submit the following items through a single Smartsheet form to ODE no later than August 23, 2021:
- An ESSER III District Plan; and
- A Safe Return to In-Person Instruction & Continuity of Services Plan.
About the ESSER III District Plan
The ESSER III District Plan is designed to be completed and submitted by school districts. Districts must include all public schools within the district boundaries that the district operates or sponsors, including district-sponsored charter schools, as part of their plan. In addition the ESSER III District Plan:
- Builds on learning from their Student Investment Account (SIA) Plan;
- Provides essential information required by ESSER III. It acts as a structure for collecting and aligning the ESSER III-specific information to support planning and sharing key information with your community and staff.
About the Safe Return to In-Person Instruction & Continuity of Services Plan
- Replaces the Ready Schools, Safe Learners Operational Blueprint under Executive Order 21-06;
- Fulfills the requirements of American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER III) State Plan; and
- Fulfills the requirements of the Oregon State Board of Education requirement. (OAR 581-022-0105).
- Should be informed by the Ready Schools, Safe Learners Resiliency Framework for the 2021-22 School Year.
Outcomes realized through the use of the ESSER III funds can set a foundation for years to come. Focusing on a small number of high-impact items, within a cohesive and aligned strategy, and investments rooted in research and best practice can set a foundation for strong growth and lasting legacy.
With the investment of ESSER III funds, Oregon can expand efforts already underway, such as:
- Addressing unfinished learning through asset-based acceleration strategies.
- Prioritizing health, safety, wellness, and connections for all communities.
- Strengthening high-quality, culturally-sustaining and revitalizing instruction, leadership, and pathways to graduation and post-secondary transitions.
Process Steps for Completing & Submitting All Plans by August 23, 2021
1. Access the Smartsheet Form
2. Review and utilize the following resources to help complete each Section in the Form:
- (Sections 1-3) - The ESSER III District Plan Guide to aid in the completion of the plan deliverables for the ESSER III District Plan. It includes context, a summary of key federal requirements, technical information, and resources.
- (Section 4) - The Continuity of Services Instructions as an accompanying resource to aid in the completion of the plan deliverables. It includes technical information and instructions.
3. Complete each Section:
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Section 1: District Use of ESSER III Funds to Address Unfinished Learning
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Section 2. District Community Engagement to Inform the Use of ESSER III Funds
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Section 3: ESSER III Integrated Planning Tool
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Section 4: Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan
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Section 5: Document Upload
Contacts
Ready Schools, Safe Learners Resiliency Framework and Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan Template: Katarina.E.Moseley@ode.state.or.us
Oregon ESSER III District Plan: ODE.ESSER@ode.state.or.us
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