The ESSA Network | Quarterly Newsletter (Vol. 2, Issue 4)

Education Service Center Region 11 sent this bulletin at 06/04/2026 10:51 AM CDT

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The ESSA Network

Supporting Region 11 with ESSA Federal Programs & Compliance

June - August 2026

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

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Upcoming Deadlines

June 29 - 2025-2026 Gun Free Schools (GSF) Report
September 3 - 2026-2027 ESSA Consolidated Federal Grant Application
September 30 - 2025-2026 ESSA Consolidated Compliance Report (Opens July 29)

Learning Opportunities

2025-2026 Region 11 Federal Programs Leader Support Opportunities

June 10
State Compensatory Education (SCE) | Via Zoom | Presented by TEA
Register Here
June 12
Region 11 Federal Programs Fridays | Monthly Virtual Office Hours and Q&A
Zoom Meeting Link

2025-2026 TEA Support Opportunities

June 11
Title I, Part A Within-LEA Allocations and SC5000 Statewide Virtual Training
The training will provide attendees with the processes associated with determining Title I, Part A campus eligibility and allocating Title I, Part A funds to eligible campuses. Participants will also learn about the changes made to the SC5000 –
Title I, Part A Campus Selection schedule in the 2026-2027 ESSA Consolidated Federal Grant Application, and how to complete the schedule. Time will be set aside at the end of the presentation for responses to questions submitted during the presentation.
Register Here

More learning opportunities:

View Full 2025-2026 R11 Federal Programs PD Calendar

2026-2027 Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Consolidated Grant Application

The 2026-2027 Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Consolidated Federal Grant Application is available in eGrants. Planning amounts for eligible school systems, including school districts and open-enrollment charter schools, can be viewed using TEA’s Interactive Dashboards for Entitlements, available on the Grant Allocations and Award Balances webpage.

Please read the TEA bulletin for detailed information about the grant program application, how to apply for a grant, and the different schedules.

Read TEA Bulletin Here

NEW WorkApp Access and Contact List Resource
for School Systems

The TEA Federal Program Compliance (FPC) Division has published a new, condensed reference document to help school systems manage WorkApp access and related contact lists. Please use this document to keep your WorkApp access contact list current.

WorkApps Guide for School Systems

Upcoming Events and Conferences

The ACET Summer Virtual Academy is almost here!

Featured sessions include:
• Fiscal guidance with Rebecca Estrada, TASBO
• Procurement updates with Cory Green, Nick Davis & David Marx- TEA

June 25 | Virtual Event
Registration Fee: $200
Register here: https://acetx.org/2026virtualacademy/

2026 GCA CON

Register Here

Title III Symposium

Registration is open for the 2026 Title III Symposium, taking place July 12–14, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.
This annual event focuses on Title III program implementation, compliance, and effective practices to support emergent bilingual students.

Click HERE for more details.

PFE Compliance One-Pagers

Fall Regional Cluster Meetings!

Come learn how to bridge the gap between federal compliance and genuine connection to better support our students. Find a meeting near you and register HERE.

First impressions can change a school’s culture. Master the art of building trust and meeting needs in your classroom with our Customer Service in Education training module. Build stronger bonds with parents, students, and staff for just $35.

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