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Title I, Part A and Learning Assistance Program (LAP) Statewide Network Meeting

Date: January 28, 2026 

Time: 9:00–11:00 a.m. 

Join us for the Title I, Part A and LAP Statewide Network Meeting, where we will share updates, reminders, and resources to support program implementation across districts. 

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88212156469  

Clock Hours Available: To receive clock hours, please register through pdEnroller. Sessions are listed under: Title I, Part A and LAP Statewide Network Meeting. 

Can’t attend live? The session will be recorded and shared via email and uploaded to pdEnroller for on-demand access. 

Title I, Part A Compliance Requirements – 2024–25 Audits

Below are the Title I, Part A compliance requirements that are applicable to Local Educational Agencies’ (LEA) audits for the 2024–25 school year. 

Important note: The auditor will determine which compliance requirements are considered direct and material and therefore subject to audit. 

Applicable Compliance Areas 

• Activities Allowed or Unallowed (Includes Schoolwide Programs, Transferability, and Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP); see the Department of Education Cross-Cutting Section) 

• Allowable Costs/Cost Principles (Includes Time and Effort and Indirect Costs; see the Department of Education Cross-Cutting Section) 

• Eligibility (Group of Individuals or Area of Service Delivery) Includes school attendance areas or schools, allocation of funds to school attendance areas or schools, and serving students experiencing homelessness (see the Title I, Part A section) 

Special Tests and Provisions 

• N1: Participation of Private School Children (Department of Education Cross-Cutting Section) 
• N3: Annual Report Card/High School Graduation Rate (Title I, Part A section) 
• N4: Assessment System Security (Title I, Part A section) 
• N5: Supplement, Not Supplant (Title I, Part A section) 

The Matrix of Compliance Requirements shows the six compliance areas that are applicable to Title I, Part A (see page 6): https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Part-2-Matrix-of-Compliance-Requirements.pdf. However, some of these compliance areas are applicable only to State Educational Agencies (SEAs) and are not included above.

On the Department of Ed link, the Dept of Ed Cross-Cutting section starts on page 1 and the Title I, Part A section starts on page 35: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Part-4-Department-of-Education-ED-Revised-8.11.25.pdf.  

Technical questions related to the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), federal programs, or audit requirements should be directed to Felicia DenAdel via the State Auditors Office (SAO) Help Desk. To submit a Help Desk request, go to the website at www.sao.wa.gov and click on the Help Desk box, which will take you to the login page. Once you login with Secure Access Washington (SAW), you can submit a Help Desk request. If your LEA is asking about a particular federal program, it’s helpful to include the Assistance Listing Number (ALN) and program title.   

Professional Learning Opportunity: 2026 National ESEA Conference 

LEAs may also be interested in an upcoming professional learning opportunity through the National ESEA Conference, which focuses on federal program implementation, compliance, coordination, and best practices under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).

The conference is offered in both in-person and virtual formats, allowing flexibility for staff participation across roles (e.g., federal programs, fiscal, administrators, and family engagement staff). 

Learn more and register: eseanetwork.org/conference26.

Private School Participation in ESEA Federal Programs

Equitable Services to Private Schools Technical Assistance Training 

The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction’s (OSPI) Federal Program Equitable Services Ombudsman will be hosting an informational training session for school district and private school personnel. Registration is not required, and the presentation will be recorded. 

When: Thursday, February 26, from 10-11am Join Zoom Here 

This training focuses on the requirements and responsibilities for school districts and private schools for participation in federal program equitable services and required procedures for submitting the intent to participate in federal programs application for the 2026–27 school year. 

For questions, please contact Sheila Gerrish at sheila.gerrish@k12.wa.us. 

Finding Help with Title I, Part A & LAP 

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Contact Us:   

• Title I, Part A: title1a@k12.wa.us  
• LAP: LAP@k12.wa.us  
• Phone: 360-725-6100 

Participate in our Network Meetings:   

• Professional Learning Opportunities for Title I, Part A and LAP

Note: These sessions are offered during the school year. Alternative support options are available during the summer—please reach out via email. 

Zoom Support:   

• Zoom meetings for support beyond office hours and network meetings are available. Contact title1a@k12.wa.us.  

Get Office Hours Support for EGMS and CGA Questions:   

• OSPI provides office hours on Tuesdays (10–11am) and Thursdays (1–2pm). Find the office hours Zoom link, resources and guides here.

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