ESSA NEWS

Please join us on Friday March 22nd from 9-11am for an overview on the Title III Parental Engagement portal and Title III district responsibilities. This is a key workshop for federal program directors and Title III staff. We will review the Parental Engagement Resource Tool which was created by Region 20 in collaboration with TEA and discuss ideas and documentation methods for 2018/2019 random validations. It is important for each district to send a Title III coordinator/leader. We look forward to seeing everyone!

Please use the link below to register.

https://txr17.escworks.net/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=631112

Tuesday, April 2, 2019 ~ 9:00 AM

Region 17 ESC

https://txr17.escworks.net/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=628075

Spring Administrator Roundtable

Tuesday, April 30, 2019 ~ 9:00 AM

Region 17 ESC

https://txr17.escworks.net/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=621400

ESSA Consolidated Application/Compliance Training

Thursday, May 30, 2019 ~ 9:00 AM

Region 17 ESC

https://txr17.escworks.net/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=621401

ESSA Consolidated Application/Compliance Training - (Repeat Session)

Wednesday, June 6, 2019 ~ 9:00 AM

Region 17 ESC

https://txr17.escworks.net/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=621433

We look forward to seeing you at these important training sessions!

The FY 2019 Small, Rural School Achievement (SRSA) grant application is now open in Grants.gov. To access the application package, click this link: https://www.grants.gov/view-opportunity.html?dpp=1&oppId=313089. SRSA-eligible local educational agencies (LEAs) have until April 26, 2019, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time to submit an SRSA application.

Applicants must complete the following pre-application actions in order to complete and submit an FY 2019 SRSA application in Grants.gov:

1. Check Column K on the FY 2019 REAP Eligibility Spreadsheet for your LEA's SRSA eligibility status. Only those LEAs listed as eligible on this spreadsheet can receive an FY 2019 SRSA grant award.
2. Make sure you accurately record your LEA’s NCES ID number from Column A of the spreadsheet. You will need this number to successfully complete the SRSA application in Grants.gov.
3. Make sure your LEA’s DUNS number is active and registered in SAM.gov.
4. Register in Grants.gov as an Organization Applicant.
5. Create a Workspace profile in Grants.gov for your SRSA application.

FY 2019 SRSA Application Walk-Through Webinars

The REAP Team will offer SRSA APPLICATION WALK-THROUGH WEBINARS again this year. To register, click the hyperlink under any of the dates listed below for the webinar session you plan to attend:

Thursday, March 6, 3-4:00 p.m. EST

https://educateevents1.webex.com/educateevents1/onstage/g.php?MTID=ead60df04133007260bc62d4487bdacfe

Tuesday, March 21, 3-4:00 p.m. EST

https://educateevents1.webex.com/educateevents1/onstage/g.php?MTID=eb8782fc8f5f4ec69aa9bea95f39450af

Tuesday, April 10, 3:30-4:30 p.m. EST

https://educateevents1.webex.com/educateevents1/onstage/g.php?MTID=e481002b22dafe6e3e19ebc51bfb18262

Please contact your ACE consultant if you need assistance with the SRSA grant application.

The TEA is working with internal and legal staff to develop state-vetted guidance on the purchase of electronic devices (i.e., iPads, computers, laptops, chrome books, Smartboards, Elmo, etc.) with federal funds for use in participating private nonprofit schools. The final document, which will also include guidance provided by the USDE, will be distributed as soon as it is available.

As a reminder, the 2018 - 2019 funds may be used for PNP equitable services until September 30, 2019. A plan for PNP equitable services for a June through September implementation would need to be communicated with the district by their deadline (usually prior to June 1, 2019). Then, a district would request for an extension of PNP equitable services through September 30th.

Carryover funds for extenuating circumstances may not be requested until November 2019 by LEAs. With the ability to receive equitable services for 7 months (February – September), a discussion and decision on possible carryover is too early. The PNP school could decide to use 2018 - 2019 equitable services for other allowable activities as TEA guidance is pending concerning all electronic devices.

If there are any questions about the above message, please feel free to email questions directly to PNPOmbudsman@tea.texas.gov or contact your ACE consultant at the Region 17 for assistance.

• Be sure to amend your ESSA Application to reflect final amount/carryover if you have not already done so. ACE districts, your ACE consultant will be contacting you regarding your amendments if they haven't already done so.
• 2019-2020 ESSA Application will include IDEA-B and Perkins

Camie Holcombe

cholcombe@esc17.net

806-281-5808

Andrea Moreno-Juarez

amjuarez@esc17.net

806-281-5888

Shauna Lane

slane@esc17.net

806-281-5862

Francisco Rodriguez

frodriguez@esc17.net

806-281-5890