ESSA NEWS - ESC 17 Accountability
April 29, 2020 - COVID-19 Updates
Meeting Reminder: ACET Update Session with Cory Green
Title: ACET presents an Update Session with Cory Green
Information: Please see the attached flyer with the link to participate in a TEA presentation with Cory Green this Thursday, April 30th from 9:00-1:00.This event is being provided free of charge and is available to anyone wishing to participate, not just ACET members. A recording of the presentation will be made available as well, if you are unable to attend.
TEA Reminders - FEMA & TDEM Funding/End of Year Assessment Info
FEMA and the Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM) will host an informational webinar for school districts and charters only this Friday, May 1 from 2:00 - 3:00pm. The agencies will provide clarity on what expenses are allowed and not allowed, the process to apply for public assistance, and answer any questions. You must register at this link to attend the webinar: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMqdeGsqz0rGNM58i_JsJg9EjZU3cPD607I
Important TEA Updates!
Please use the link above to access these important updates and pay special attention to the following:
Flexibility and Waivers
#1 (Cancellation Costs)
#2 (General Listing of Flexibility and Waivers)
#4 (EDGAR Procurement Processes and Procedures still in place – AS OF NOW)
Carryover and Application Issues
#1 (Carryover)
#5 (Application Amendment)
#6 (Suspension of PR3001 – SMART Goal reporting)
Required Documentation
#1 (Receiving Reimbursements)
#3 (Time & Effort Requirements)
Extensions for Grants – All extensions will be communicated as information is received.
Salary Compensation
#1 (Federally Funded Staff)
Grant Planning for School Year (SY) 2020-2021 – Please read this section as it relates to program compliance for the upcoming school year.
Eligible Uses of Grant Funds
#2 (Updated Learning from Home Allowable Costs)
#3 (Travel provision)
Specific Federal Grants – Migrant Students
Stimulus Finding under the Federal CARES Act – More to come….stay tuned.
Region 17 ESC Accountability and Compliance Training Update
Title: Federal Programs Update via ZOOM
Date: May 7th, 2020
Time: 10am-12pm
Link to Register: https://txr17.escworks.net/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=700048
Title: Private Non Profit (PNP) Training via ZOOM
Date: May 7th, 2020
Time: 1:30pm-3pm
Link to Register: https://txr17.escworks.net/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=702010
Please Note: This training is for districts who collaborate with or have Private Non Profit (PNP) schools residing in their district. It is required that LEAs with PNPs located within district boundaries offer a meaningful consultation with the PNP. This training will provide necessary information and updates to assist with the consultation, collaboration, equitable services, and compliance.
The following are summer sessions that focus on improving instructional systems and practices!
Title: Summer Splash – Effective School Summit (VIRTUAL)
Date: June 2nd, 2020
Time: 9am-4pm
Link to Register: https://txr17.escworks.net/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=667178
Announcing Dates for Back to School Conference!
The Region 17 Back-to-School Conference is open for registration! We have changed the structure a bit to better serve our teachers and leaders by creating a one-day event geared to gear up your team. We will be repeating the same day to serve more of our schools, both through session options, seating, and even parking! We now can serve up to 800 participants each day. We hope that your district can benefit from one of these options, so choose the day you would like to have your team attend:
One-Day Back-to-School Conference on August 10th:
https://txr17.escworks.net/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=672464
OR
One-Day Back-to-School Conference on August 11th:
https://txr17.escworks.net/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=672465
If you would like to have access to Group Registration, you will need to email a contact name to Lora Villanueva, loravillanueva@esc17.net . Lora will then give them access to group registration. Lora will not actually register your group, her role is to give access to whomever you chose to do so.
All other trainings have been postponed until further guidance/updates are
received from TEA. We will be in touch!
Training Recordings
The recordings from the CNA/ Improvement Planning Trainings from April 15th and the 22nd are below. Please note, there may be some down time in the recordings.
Topic: ESSA CNA Training
Date: April 15, 2020
Share recording with viewers:
https://zoom.us/rec/share/psB0JZTgtTxLZqfy50rhU40oWZq7eaa81ihL-6EPmEqAJHrCuHs64j0ukdEnMgxJ
(Access Password: a5$P?X*x)
Topic: ESSA Campus/ District Improvement Plans
Date: Apr 22, 2020
Share recording with viewers:
https://zoom.us/rec/share/xJVKJL3hzj9LU6_f9EXvcYwFAar9aaa80yIdr6FZyEzsyBE131WlmLO3pAE7bXNg
(Access Password: 0h$852B9)
IMPORTANT - Census 2020
The 2020 Census will determine congressional representation, inform hundreds of billions in federal funding every year, and provide data that will impact communities for the next decade!
Please use the following link to complete your 2020 Census Report.
Spring To-Do List
Take a look at the following spring reminders (just in case you need something
to do during the quarantine!
Please know you can call any of us with questions during this uncertain time! Stay well and wash your hands!
ACE Component Contact Info:
Camie Holcombe
806-281-5808
Andrea Moreno-Juarez
806-281-5888
Francisco Rodriguez
806-281-5890