REMINDER: ESSER USDE Year Four ESSER Annual Performance Reporting Data Collection 

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Texas Education Agency and Grants Compliance Administration

01/26/2024

Department of Grant Compliance and Administration

REMINDER: ESSER USDE Year Four ESSER Annual Performance Reporting Data Collection 


Year Four USDE ESSER Reporting Data Due Date

The online system for LEAs to complete this reporting requirement will close Friday, February 16, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. CST. Ensure that you complete all of the required reports, failure to complete the reports by the specified deadline could lead to:

  • Referral to the Federal Compliance Officer for non-compliance with grant requirement (could lead to an increased risk designation), and/or;
  • Suspension of federal funds.

If you need assistance with your Year Four USDE ESSER Reporting, please contact your assigned ESSER Reporting Specialist:

Name

ESC Region

Email

Donna Rios

5, 6, 10, 11, 13, All CROSSACT Questions

donna.rios@tea.texas.gov

Luis Garza

12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19

luis.garza@tea.texas.gov

Jaedon Seagler

1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9

jaedon.seagler@tea.texas.gov

 

 

 

 

  

How do I Access the USDE ESSER Reporting WorkApp?  

To access the USDE ESSER Reporting Workapp, LEAs, ESCs, and other grantees must be listed as your organization’s contact and have completed the New User Certification Form. Individuals with current access to the EDGAR (Education Department General Administrative Regulations) Connect SmartSheet Workapp will automatically have access to the USDE ESSER Reporting Workapp.  

Data Collection Timeline for Year Four Reporting

The time for Year Four ESSER Annual Performance Reporting is as follows (and is subject to change):  

  • 10/30/2023: TEA (Texas Education Agency) launches Year Four ESSER Annual Performance Reporting Tool in SmartSheet via USDE ESSER Reporting WorkApp. 
  • 10/31/2023 to 02/15/2024: TEA hosts office hours for LEAs and ESCs.  
  • 02/16/2024 at 11:59pm CST: Data collection tool closes for LEA (Local Educational Agency) submission. 
  • 04/2023: TEA verifies data collection for quality, and officially uploads into USDE system.  

Year Four USDE ESSER Reporting Office Hours

TEA staff will be hosting the following office hours sessions to provide technical assistance for Year Four USDE ESSER Annual Performance Reporting (these are open to LEAs and ESCs):

  • Tuesdays, from 10am to 11am (January 9, 2024, to February 13, 2024) – Register Here 
  • Thursdays, from 2pm to 3pm (January 11, 2024, to February 15, 2024) – Register Here 

Year Four USDE ESSER Reporting Resources

TEA staff have prepared the following resources: