The ESSA Network
Supporting Region 11 with ESSA Federal Programs & Compliance
September - November 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 Support Team
ESSA Federal Programs Compliance
Upcoming Deadlines
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September 3 - 2025-2026 ESSA Consolidated Federal Grant Application
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September 30 - 2024-2025 ESSA Consolidated Compliance Report
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September 30 - PNP Affirmation of Consultation Forms - via Smartsheet WorkApp
(Only required for ISDs providing ESSA equitable service to PNPs. Not required for Charter Schools). Click here for more information and resources.
Federal Programs Support Professional Learning Offerings
2025-2026 Region 11 Federal Programs Leader Support Opportunities
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Region 11 Federal Programs Fridays | Monthly Virtual Office Hours and Q&A
Zoom Meeting Link
- September 12
- October 3
- November 7
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September 10
ESSA Basics for NEW Federal Programs Directors (VIRTUAL)
Register here
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September 18
Risk Assessment and Internal Controls - Presented by Cal Lopez/TEA
Register here
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September 30
Title IV, Part A Program Requirements: Objectives, Intended Outcomes, and Evaluations (VIRTUAL)
Register here
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October 2
Parent and Family Engagement (PFE) Module 1: The Content & Cycle of the School-Parent Compact (VIRTUAL)
Register here
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October 30
Fall Federal Programs Directors Meeting (HYBRID)
Register here
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November 13
Parent and Family Engagement (PFE) Module 2: Building Parent/Guardian & Family Capacity is More than Building Relationships
Registration coming soon
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November 18
State Compensatory Education (SCE) - Presented by Dahlinda Alaniz/TEA (VIRTUAL)
Registration coming soon
2024-2025 TEA Support Opportunities
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September 5
TEA Statewide PNP Affirmations WorkApp Virtual Training
Register here
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September 19
TEA Statewide PNP Affirmations WorkApp Virtual Office Hours
Register here
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September 25
25-26 Program Monitoring Validations Process Overview Statewide Virtual Training Register here
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October 6
TEA Statewide Title IV, Part A, LEA Special Data Collection Virtual Office Hours #1 Register here
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November 14
TEA Statewide Title IV, Part A, LEA Special Data Collection Virtual Office Hours #2 Register here
Upcoming Events and Conferences
2025-26 ESC Region 11 Charter Roundtables
October 28 & December 11, 2025
March 24 & May 12, 2026 • 9 a.m. - noon
Join our 2025-26 Charter School Roundtable meetings. These meetings will consist of charter-specific information and networking opportunities for charter school leaders. Moreover, participants will learn about TEA legislative updates and upcoming professional development sessions directly from ESC Region 11 experts.
The Charter Roundtable Meetings, designed to foster collaboration, problem-solving, and sharing of innovative practices among charter leaders. Some of this year’s meetings will be hosted on-site at partner campuses. Please register for each session separately.
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2025-2026 Executive Leadership Compass
September 12 & November 12, 2025
February 18 & May 28, 2026 • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
This four-part professional learning series equips superintendents and executive-level leaders with the tools to lead strategically through change, build sustainable leadership pipelines, and drive system-wide improvement. Each session integrates timely just-in-time updates, expert panels, and high-impact district practices aligned to TEA priorities.
Sessions are designed to support both in-person and virtual participants through collaborative problem-solving, strategic planning, and alignment of vision, culture, and outcomes.
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Fall into Success with the Right Resources
McKinney-Vento Resource Fair
Thursday, October 9 • 8 a.m. - noon
Join us for the McKinney-Vento Resource Fair, a collaborative event connecting Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and community providers across ESC Region 11. This fair is designed to strengthen the support for students and families who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability by highlighting available services and fostering partnerships.
The event will begin with a spotlight session on key community resources, followed by opportunities to engage directly with providers offering emergency housing, counseling, healthcare, transportation, and other vital supports
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2025 PFE Statewide Conference
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)
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