Office of Federal Programs
June Newsletter
Office of Federal Programs
June Newsletter
Students - Service - Solutions
Legal Disclaimer
The information in our Federal Programs newsletter is intended solely to provide general information and guidance on federal programs (ESSA & ESSER). It reflects Region 10's current understanding of the topics based on TEA guidance and is not intended as legal advice. The content is subject to change as a result of additional information and guidance is provided by state and federal agencies.
Office of Federal Programs Team
Welcome
We would like to extend a warm welcome to Anne Caldwell, our new McKinney Vento/Homeless Consultant. We are so happy to have her join our team!
Links to Prior Federal Programs Newsletters
June Action Items
All LEAs
The 2024-2025 Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Consolidated Federal Grant Application is now available in eGrants. Allocations for eligible applicants are available and can be viewed on the Entitlements page.
Don't forget to amend your ESSA 23-24 application by today, June 3, 2024! Revised final amounts for programs in the 2023–2024 ESSA Consolidated Federal Grant Application are now available on the Entitlements page. Grantees must start an amendment to the 2023–2024 ESSA Consolidated Federal Grant Application in eGrants to budget their revised final amounts, 2022–2023 carryover amounts, and any applicable reallocation amounts. Once an amendment has been initiated, these updated amounts will populate on the BS6001 – Program Budget Summary and Support schedule. Grantees will complete the program and budget schedules as appropriate, then certify and submit the amendment.
Gun-Free Schools (GFS) 23-24 is now available under the Compliance Report tab on eGrants | Only submit once you have completed the last day of school. Due June 28. Contact is Idalia Ibanez, TEA. ESSAsupport@TEA.Texas.gov
2024-2025 Federal Program Compliance Division Program Monitoring (Random Validation) Statewide Feedback Session, June 11 1:30 – 3:30
The last day to amend your ESSER III application is July 2, 2024.
SSA Only
- Don't forget to review your remaining balances and submit reimbursements on your ESSA SSA grants.
- 24-25 ESSA budgets are due June 13, 2024.
- The last day to amend your ESSER III application is June 14, 2024.
TEA Communications
Save the Date!
Federal Fiscal Compliance and Reporting Division Training Opportunities
Special Education Consolidated (Federal) Grant Application: Focus on Eligibility Standard and Random Data Validation Process
TEA staff will focus on the Special Education Consolidated (Federal) BS6016 Fiscal Compliance Requirement related to the IDEA-B LEA Maintenance of Effort Eligibility Standard and the random data validation process.
Federal Fiscal Compliance and Reporting Division WorkApp
The Federal Fiscal Compliance and Reporting Division will be launching a WorkApp in June 2024. Within the WorkApp, LEAs and ESCs will be able to access information and resources related to the post award compliance application reviews and information about the IDEA-B LEA Maintenance of Effort eligibility standard random data validations.
Register Below!
The training sessions will be conducted through video conference webinars. Register for each session in advance by clicking on the session title below. These trainings will be recorded and posted on the Federal Fiscal Compliance and Reporting Division's Post Award Compliance webpage.
June 20, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Federal Fiscal Compliance and Reporting Division WorkApp Training
June 26, 2024
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
For Further Information
For additional information on the trainings, email pac@tea.texas.gov.
Check out the Professional Learning Opportunities for June
Federal Grants Basics (SSA Only)
6/6/2024
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Spring Valley Location - Grayson Room
Session ID 2655499
Title II, Part A Program Requirements & Use of Funds
6/13/2024
9:00 - 10:30 AM
Virtual
Session ID 2656502
Title IV, Part A Program Requirements, Use of Funds, Special Data Collection & Objectives & Measurable Outcomes
6/18/2024
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual
Session ID 2656503
Federal Grants Basics Series ALL - Application Work Session
6/20/2024
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Spring Valley Location - Collin Room
Session ID 2656501
ESSA & ESSER Coffee Hour
6/25/2024
Virtual
Session ID 2656399
Resources for New Federal Program Directors
The office of Federal Programs is here to help and support you. Please complete the Office of Federal Programs Technical Support Form if you would like to request support.
Title I, Part A Parent & Family Engagement
Title II, Part A
Monthly Reminder
- Plan for Meaningful Consultation & Coordination of Professional Development
- Plan for Prioritization of Funds - Meeting as appropriate
- Work on the description on the DIP and their Alignment with the Challenging State Academic Standards
Title III - ELA & Immigrant
2023-2024 Title III Leaders Quarterly Meeting
The 2023-2024 Title III Leaders Quarterly Meeting are scheduled! Please add the following date to your calendar and click on the link to register.
April 23, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. - Session ID 2653165
Title IV, Part A
June Reminders
Consult with required stakeholders and gather input/feedback on the TIVA program and activities being supported with funds (2023-24).
Review and evaluate program objectives and intended outcomes, and evaluate for effectiveness data for the activities funded with TIVA (2023-24).
Share final TIVA program objectives, intended outcomes, and evaluation for effectiveness tool with stakeholders for the current year (2023-24).
Set and prepare data collection/documentation for the TIVA program objectives, intended outcomes, and evaluation of effectiveness data for activities to be implemented in the upcoming year (2024-25).
Review Program Compliance Self-Check and Resources for ESSA Consolidated Compliance Report.
Collect information and documentation for the 2023-24 ESSA Consolidated Compliance Report (submission due September 30, 2024).
Title IV, Part A Resources!
Title IV, Part A Frequently Asked Questions
Title IV, Part A Program Guide
Title IV, Part A Use of Funds One Pager
Title IV, Part A ESC School Safety State Initiative
Title IV, Part A Program Webinar
TEA Mental Health and Behavioral Health
TEA Safe, Supportive, and Positive School Climate
TEA Safe and Supportive Schools
Texas Department of Public Safety iWatch Texas School Safety
School Safety & Security
Safety Training Active Shooter Tabletop Exercise Development
The goal of the Active Shooter Exercise Development Workshop is to provide individuals with knowledge, skills, and abilities to lead an Active Shooter Tabletop Exercise. Past active shooter events have proven the need for realistic exercises delivered in the community. This course answers that need by providing a train the trainer (TtT) course on how to design and deliver a tabletop exercise (TTX). This course will also provide template materials needed to deliver five (5) different TTXs, with one (1) of the five TTXs delivered in the afternoon of the training day.
Targeted Audience: First responders, emergency managers, security directors, school-based law enforcement, superintendents, school administrators, school counselors, and elected or appointed officials.
Date: June 3, 2024
Location: 400 E. Spring Valley Rd. Richardson, TX, 75081
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Register for the free training through the Texas A & M Extension Services website - Sign up here.
Gun-Free Schools (GFS) Report Available | Due June 29, 2024
The GFS Report for 2023-2024 is now available under the Compliance Reports tab on eGrants.
Submission of the Gun-Free Schools Report - District (PR6000) is required of all LEAs that request any federal funds in 2024-2025 for any of the programs authorized by ESSA. This includes any program in the ESSA Consolidated, School Improvement, and Rural and Low-Income Schools grant applications. If an LEA does not submit its Gun-Free Schools Report, TEA cannot issue NOGAs for the LEA’s federal grants.
A campus level report (PR6100) is required only for campus(es) that had a gun related incident.
The due date for the district and campus report(s), if applicable, is June 29, 2024.
If reports are not submitted by the due date, LEAs will be contacted to come into compliance before NOGAs can be released.
The following links will provide you with the instructions for completing the district and campus reports, if applicable: District (PR6000) Instructions | Campus (PR6100) Instructions
Questions? ESSAsupport@TEA.Texas.gov, or (512) 463-9499.
Title IX Regulations + Texas Response: Sex-Based Discrimination in Schools Receiving Federal Funding
Safety & Security - R10 Contacts
John Lawton
Program Coordinator
Michelle Hall
Consultant
ESSA Padlets & Resources
ESSER Updates
ESSER III Grant: All funds encumbered by September 30, 2024
The last day for LEAs to amend your ESSER III application is July 2, 2024.
SSA Members: The last day to amend your ESSER III application is June 14, 2024.
ESSER III Standard Liquidation and Liquidation Extension
ARP ESSER III funds must be properly obligated for allowable uses by September 30, 2024
Standard ESSER III Liquidation Period: October 1, 2024, to January 2, 2025
ARP ESSER III Liquidation Extension Period: 1/3/2025 to 2/28/2026
Prior approval is required. Liquidation extension application will be available Summer of 2024.
Data from LEAs requesting the liquidation extension will be due to TEA by November 2024.
In addition, for Educational Software Subscriptions only, Multi-year contracts may extend to 9/30/28. Prior TEA approval is required.
Homeless Technical Assistance Tuesdays
Join us for our next Homeless Technical Assistance Tuesday.
McKinney-Vento Homeless Convention
District Homeless Liaisons and other Homeless Support Staff,
June 3-5, 2024 will be the Homeless Convention!
Session ID 2661044 Register Here!
All LEA Homeless and Federal Program Staff are welcome to attend. Great training opportunities, community resources, and more! Do not miss this great opportunity!
Location: Plano Collin County Community College
Schedule: June 3-5 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.