Wednesday, September 4, 2024

8:30 am - 3:30 pm Flyer

Federal Program Directors Meeting:

The Federal Program Directors will meet to discuss any updates or topics related to the Elementary Secondary Education Act (ESEA). The purpose of the Federal Program Director's meeting is to provide a forum for networking, sharing ideas, and building capacity for district and charter school federal program directors.

ESSA Title I, A; Title I, Part C; Title I, Part D; Title II, Part A; Title III, Part A; Title IV, Part A; and ESSER.

Event: 208822

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

1:30 pm CST - 3:30 pm CST



2024- 2025 Program Monitoring Validations Process Statewide VirtualTraining:

The Federal Program Compliance Division will be conducting programmatic monitoring of the following federal programs authorized under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) in the 2024-2025 grant year.

• Title I, Part A - Improving Basic Programs
• Title I, Part C - Education of Migratory Children
• Title I, Part D, Subpart 2 - Prevention and Intervention Programs for Children and Youth Who Are Neglected, Delinquent, or At-Risk
• Title II, Part A - Supporting Effective Instruction 
• Title IV, Part A - Student Support and Academic Enrichment
• ESSA Private Nonprofit School Equitable Services (PNP)

In preparation for the 2024-2025 Program Monitoring Validations process, the Federal Program Compliance Division (FPC) will provide a statewide virtual training. Information related to the LEA programmatic monitoring process the Division will use in 2024-2025 will be provided in the session. Participants will learn about the parameters for LEA selection, the programs included in the monitoring process, the requirements selected for documentation review, and process timelines. Additionally, resources will be shared, and time will be allotted for questions. Captions auto-generated by the Zoom platform will be made available during the virtual training. There is no cost to attend the training. A link to access the recording and handouts will be posted to the Statewide Training Series webpage after the training.

Additional information related to the 2024-2025 Program Monitoring Validations process will be announced via Statewide News Bulletin in mid-September.

Training & Registration Information

Date/Time: Wednesday, October 2, 2024 (1:30 pm CT – 3:30 pm CT)

Registration Link:  https://txr20.escworks.net/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=105155

Contact Information

For more information, please contact the Federal Program Compliance Division at ESSAsupport@TEA.Texas.gov.

For questions or assistance with registration, please contact the Statewide Title I, Part A Capacity Building Initiative at Education Service Center, Region 20 at TICB@esc20.net.

Wed.- Fri. October 16- 18, 2024

2024 Parent and Family Engagement Statewide Conference:

The Parent and Family Engagement Statewide Conference provides valuable instruction to educators to continually improve parent, family, and community engagement programs. Parents and families will gain information to build capacity to support their student’s efforts to meet academic achievement standards. Statewide practitioners, including TEA staff, will offer sessions on innovative approaches for supporting PFE programs and activities.

Houston, TX

Marriott Westchase

Important Dates:

• Friday, September 20, 2024
• Regular registration ends at 5:00 pm CST
• Last day to cancel with a partial refund is Friday, October 4, 2024
• Registration closes at 5:00 pm CST on Wednesday, October 11, 2024
• Last day to substitute at 5:00 pm CST

*No on-site registration for this event.

Wed. - Fri. Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, 2024 Conference

Tues. Oct. 29 - Pre- Conference



ACET Fall Conference:

We cannot wait to see you all in Houston in October for the Learn It! Do It! ACET! Conference!!

Registration opens Friday, August 30th, at 9 am CST. As a friendly reminder, you will need to register for the ACET Conference before getting the hotel registration link. Our Conference website is also up and running and information is being added daily.



Newbie Virtual Training Series:

We are pleased to announce the following schedule for the Title I, Part A – Newbie Training Series.

If you are new to federal programs in general—and to Title I, Part A in particular—this series of training will help you absorb the basics and set yourself up for success in dealing with the world of federal grants.

There is no cost for the training. Session materials and recordings will be posted on the Title I, Part A Capacity Building Initiative’s website.

2024- 2025 Federal eGrants Application Recordings

ESSA Part 1 – Accessing the Application

ESSA Part 2 – Completing the Program Schedules

ESSA Part 3 – Completing the Budget Schedules

ESSA Part 4 – Application Review Processes & Amending the Application

ESSA Part 5 – Shared Services Arrangements

Thurs- Fri, March 27- 28, 2025

Tues- Wed, April 1- 2, 2025

Save the Dates!

Join us for the New Title I, Part A Compliance Academy in 2025! This academy will provide intensive learning for compliance and academic best practices, and enhance your skills to gain valuable insights and expertise in the world of Title I, Part A! This one-and-a-half-day conference is open to all LEA/Charter Directors, Administrators, Teachers, and Staff implementing a schoolwide program (SWP) or a targeted assistance program (TAP). Plan to attend one location or come to both!