• 2025-26 CIP Budget Narrative
  • Titles I-A, I-D, V-B (RLIS): Opens August 14th, Due October 31st 
  • Titles I-C, II-A, III-A, IV-A, V-B (REAP): Opens August 21st, Due November 7th  

• Consolidated District Performance Report (CDPR) - Opens August 7th, closes September 26th  

• Federal Programs Webinar: Federal Funding Updates – 10-11 AM
  • August 12th or August 19th (content will be repeated)  
• Office Hours (Titles I-A, II-A, IV-A, and V-B) 
  • September 2nd 10-11 AM on Zoom. Register here.
• CIP Budget Narrative Prerequisites – Due October 1st 
  •  These required submissions (Contacts, Private Schools & Consolidated Spending Page) are linked within the district’s CIP Budget Narrative dashboard. Districts are unable to draw any federal funds until these assurances are submitted. 
• CIP Budget Narrative Carryover Application (2024-25 Funds): Opens November 20th, Closes January 15th 

ODE received a revised Grant Award Notice (GAN) from the ED for Title IV-B (21st Century Learning Centers) on July 21st. For questions about the 21st CCLC program, please contact ode.or21stcclc@ode.oregon.gov.  

The CIP Budget Narrative is where districts describe how ESSA grant funds will be used in service of school and district plans for continuous improvement.  

• August 14, 2025: 2025-26 CIP Budget Narrative Applications (Titles I-A, I-D subpart 2, & V-B RLIS) are scheduled to open. 

• August 21, 2025: 2025-26 CIP Budget Narrative Applications (Titles I-C, II-A, III, IV-A & V-B REAP) are scheduled to open. 

• October 1, 2025: 2025-26 CIP Budget Narrative Prerequisite Sections (Contacts, Private Schools, & Consolidated Spending) are due. 

• October 31, 2025: 2025-26 CIP Budget Narrative Applications (Titles I-A, I-D subpart 2, & V-B RLIS) are due. 

• November 7, 2025: 2025-26 CIP Budget Narrative Applications (Titles I-C, II-A, III, IV-A & V-B REAP) are due. 

• November 14, 2025: Last day to submit claims for 2023-24 Carryover funds and 2024-25 original year funds. 

• November 20, 2025: 2024-25 CIP Budget Narrative Carryover applications are scheduled to open. 

• January 15, 2026: 2024-25 CIP Budget Narrative Carryover applications are due. 

• February 2, 2026: Funds are frozen for unapproved CIP Budget Narrative applications. 

Resources

• The CIP Budget Narrative Quick Start Guide provides a high-level overview of the CIP Budget Narrative requirements and timeline. 

• Checklists are available that districts can use in reviewing their Title I-A, II-A, IV-A and REAP narratives prior to submission. These checklists are aligned with the guides that ODE program specialists use when reviewing budget narratives.  

• The CIP Budget Narrative User Guide is designed to assist districts in understanding how the CIP Budget Narrative application works and provides guidance on the submission process. 

• The Oregon Federal Funds Guide provides an overview of formula grants under ESEA as amended by ESSA and provides information on the purpose, allowable uses and resources related to each program. 

The Federal Systems Team (FST) provides support to districts across Titles I-A, II-A, IV-A, and V-B by ESD region. As our colleague Lisa Plumb retires at the end of August, support for districts within Lane ESD, Linn-Benton-Lincoln ESD, and Willamette ESD will be shifting. We look forward to working with you this year! 

• Jen Engberg - Clackamas, Columbia Gorge, Linn-Benton-Lincoln, Multnomah, and Northwest Regional 

• Sarah Martin - Douglas, Lake, Lane, Malheur, South Coast, and Southern Oregon 

• Amy Tidwell - Grant, Harney, High Desert, InterMountain, Jefferson, North Central, Region 18, and Willamette 

Beginning in September, the Federal Systems Team will offer twice-monthly opportunities in support of Titles I-A, II-A, IV-A, and V-B.  

• First Tuesday: Office Hours – Office hours are a drop in space for district staff to ask questions of their colleagues and ODE's title program specialists. No formal presentations are provided. Register here. 

• Third Tuesday: Federal Programs Webinars - These webinars are presentations on important and timely topics related to Titles I-A, II-A, IV-A, and V-B with time for Q&A at the end. Register here. 

All sessions will be from 10-11 on Zoom. We look forward to learning with you! 

 There are many moving parts to track as a Federal Programs director. Whether you are new to the position or a seasoned veteran, 10 Tips for Federal Program Directors highlights key practices to follow. From accessing the CIP Budget Narrative, to tracking timelines, to learning more about program requirements, this document is designed to help you get started, stay informed, and feel supported.  

For districts who are providing ESEA equitable services to private schools, services must be timely. Generally, this means that services should begin for private school students around the same time that they begin for public school students.  

Additionally, consultation must be ongoing. This means that districts must meet with private school leaders several times throughout the school year to ensure the effective administration and implementation of services.  

Finally, the district must ensure that services are based on the specific academic needs of the private school and evaluate all equitable services at the conclusion of the program.  Documentation of both processes must be provided during desk monitoring. 

For more information on and resources for equitable services, please see the Equitable Services Learning Modules and the Toolkit on the Private School Participation under ESEA webpage.  

Questions? Comments? Concerns? Contact Janette Newton, the Private School Ombuds, at Janette.Newton@ODE.Oregon.Gov or Call/Text 503-551-9405. 

• Jen Engberg is one of three program specialists that supports districts across Titles I-A, II-A, IV-A and V-B. (Clackamas, Columbia Gorge, Linn-Benton-Lincoln, Multnomah, and Northwest Regional) Jen Engberg  

• Sarah Martin is one of three program specialists that supports districts across Titles I-A, II-A, IV-A and V-B. (Douglas, Lake, Lane, Malheur, South Coast, and Southern Oregon) Sarah Martin 

• Janette Newton, Private School Ombudsman, supports the relationship between districts and private schools who access ESSA equitable services under Title programs I-A, I-C, II-A, III, IV-A, IV-B and IV-F. Janette Newton 

• Laura Remondino, Office Specialist for the Federal Systems Team, supports communications, information tracking, and website content and serves as the district contact for submission of desk monitoring materials. Laura Remondino 

• Serena Robinson, Federal Systems Administrative Specialist for the Federal Systems Team, supports operations with project management and Director support, coordination of Teacher Loan Forgiveness, and Stronger Connections Grant reimbursements. Serena Robinson  

• Liz Ross is the Director of the Federal Systems Team and responsible for oversight and management of all the programs. Liz Ross 

• Amy Tidwell is one of three program specialists on the Formula Grants Team that supports districts across Titles I-A, II-A, IV-A and V-B. (Grant, Harney, High Desert, InterMountain, Jefferson, North Central, Region 18, and Willamette) Amy Tidwell 

• Kyle Walker is a program analyst that supports FST and district partners with the CIP-Budget Narrative application and the Consolidated District Performance Report (CDPR) data collections. Kyle Walker