The ESSA Network
Supporting Region 11 with ESSA Federal Programs & Compliance
March - May 2025
The goal is to provide reminders and resources within The ESSA Network newsletter to help you with all topics pertaining to ESSA federal programs and compliance.
— ESC Region 11 Federal Programs
ESSA Federal Programs Compliance
Upcoming Deadlines
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March 3, 2025 - Federal Report Cards
(Please read below under the Title I, Part A Section).
Rescinded Revised Timeline for Implementation of the New Federal Grant Regulation Changes
The implementation timeline for the new EDGAR and UGG guidelines has been pushed back to the original date: July 1, 2025
On February 10, 2025, USDE published a new notice in the Federal Register rescinding the previous notice of January 16 that led the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to issue the January 30, 2025, To the Administrator Letter under a similar subject line. This letter replaces the January 30 letter.
All federal grant rules and regulation changes go into effect July 1, 2025, unless the Local Educational Agency (LEA) has received a separate new federal grant award on or after October 1, 2024. LEAs should continue to create, revise, and/or update all applicable grant policies and procedures to align to the implementation of all the federal grant changes for a July 1, 2025, implementation as previously explained in TEA guidance and trainings.
Title I, Part A
Dissemination of the Federal Report Card
As per the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), requires each State education agency to prepare and publish an annual report card with state-, local education agency (LEA)- and campus-level data. The Federal Report Card data for 2023-2024 are now available.
LEAs must notify parents of the availability of the federal report card by Monday, March 3, 2025. As per recent guidance from the US Department of Education, each LEA shall have the federal report cards posted on its website for a minimum of 3 years.
Please read the TAA Correspondence and GCA Bulletin for more detailed information.
Now Available!
Title I, Part A Comparability of Services Notification Letters
TEA has completed the Title I, Part A Comparability of Services reviews for school year 2024-2025 (fiscal year 2025). Please click on the button below for the steps to find your notification letter in the GFFC Reports and Data Collections secure application.
Title I, Part A Parent and Family Engagement Timely Reminders
LEAs and Title I, Part A campuses should reflect on the Parent and Family Engagement (PFE) activities that took place in the fall to ensure compliance with Title I, Part A PFE requirements noted in Sections 1112 and 1116 of the Every Students Succeeds Act (ESSA). Please click below to review the list of reminders below and take appropriate action to ensure the requirements are carried out.
You may access resources for implementing the requirements on the Title I, Part A Parent and Family Engagement Statewide Initiative website.
Smartsheet WorkApp Updates
The Federal Program Compliance Division (FPC) utilizes the Smartsheet WorkApp system to automate and streamline the collection of LEA data and information for the various program monitoring processes conducted by the Division. An online training video has been developed, and a WorkApp general help form has been added to the system. Please click the button below for more details.
ESC Region 11 Federal Programs Support Professional Learning Offerings
2024-2025 Region 11 Federal Programs Leader Support Opportunities
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March 20
Title I, Part A Program Elements for LEAs and Schoolwide Campus Leaders
Register here
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Region 11 Federal Programs Fridays | Monthly Virtual Office Hours and Q&A
9 - 10 a.m.
Zoom Meeting Link
- March 21
- April 11
- May 2
- June 6
2024-2025 TEA Support Opportunities
Statewide Title I, Part A Capacity Building Initiative
Newbie Virtual Training Series
If you are new to federal programs in general—and to Title I, Part A in particular—this series of virtual trainings will help you absorb the basics and set yourself up for success in dealing with the world of federal grants. There is no cost for the trainings. Past presentation recordings are available.
Upcoming Events and Conferences
The Title I, Part A Compliance Academies are designed to provide intensive learning for compliance and academic best practices and enhance your skills to gain valuable insights and expertise in the world of Title I, Part. A.
Target Audience: LEA/Charter Directors, Administrators, Teachers, and Staff implementing a School-wide Program (SW) or a Targeted Assistance Program (TA)
ESC Region 11 - Charter School Roundtable Meetings
PFE Best Practices Virtual Expo
PFE Regional Cluster Meetings
2025 PFE Statewide Conference
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