Guidance
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) issues written guidance to support the implementation of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). It is important to remember that guidance documents are non-binding both in law and in practice.
Guidance and Policy Support Documents
In general, OESE’s policy support documents provide written guidance and clarification regarding implementation of the ESSA. OESE typically issues these documents, sometimes in the form of letters, in response to trending issues raised in the field by parents, educators, advocacy organizations, state educational agencies, and other interested parties.
OESE also issues broader written guidance in the form of memos, Dear Colleague Letters, or frequently asked questions (FAQ) documents, as determined appropriate, based on:
- Information gathered through OESE’s oversight of implementation of the ESSA by state educational agencies.
- Stakeholder-identified needs for clarification of the ESSA’s provisions.
- Needs identified due to new statutory or regulatory provisions or court cases.
| Unique ID | Program Office | Title | Original Title | Summary | Links | Date Issued | Topic | Category | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSA unique ID tbd | SSA | Dear Colleague Letter on Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Determinations | Dear Colleague Letter on Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Determinations | The purpose of this letter is to clarify institutional and applicants' roles and responsibilities related to Title IV of the Higher Education Act dependency determinations for unaccompanied homeless youth. | https://ifap.ed.gov/dear-colleague-letters/07-29-2015-gen-15-16-subject-unaccompanied-homeless-youth-determinations | 01/29/2015 | Homeless Children and Youth | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| OESE-2000-01 | SSA, CSP | Allocating Funds to Charter Schools | Allocating Funds to Charter Schools | This document provides guidance to SEAs and LEAs on allocating funds under Title I, Part A of the ESEA and Part B of the IDEA to charter schools that are new or significantly expanding their enrollment. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/cguidedec2000.pdf | 12/01/2000 | Title I, Part A; Charter Schools Program | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2002-01 | IA | IAP - Indian Preference Memo | IAP - Indian Preference Memo | This memo provides examples for local educational agencies receiving Impact Aid Discretionary Construction grants on how Indian Preference should be applied during the procurement process. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/ipprevmemo.doc | 02/06/2002 | Impact Aid Program | Memorandum | |
| OESE-2002-02 | SSS | Non-regulatory Guidance: Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants | Non-regulatory Guidance: Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants | The guidance provides key information on the provisions of the Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) program, including a discussion of the allowable uses of funds, role of the SEA, fiscal responsibilities, and the local application requirements. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/essassaegrantguid10212016.pdf | 01/10/2016 | Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants | Non-regulatory guidance | |
| OESE-2017-34 | SSA | FAQs for the Transition to the ESSA Requirements for the 21st CCLC Program | FAQs for the Transition to the ESSA Requirements for the 21st CCLC Program | This document provides information to support States transition to the new requirements in ESSA for the 21st CCLC program. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/21stcclcessafaqs3202017.pdf | 03/20/2017 | 21st CCLC Program | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2002-03 | SSA | Joint guidance between Education and Agriculture Guidance on Requirements for Title I Schools that Operate School Lunch Programs | Joint guidance between Education and Agriculture Guidance on Requirements for Title I Schools that Operate School Lunch Programs | The letter provides guidance on implementation of the new requirements of Title I by schools that operate School Lunch Programs -- Title I, Part A Program ; And, the follow-up, joint Education/Agriculture letter providing guidance on implementation of the new requirements of Title I by schools that operate School Lunch Programs -- Title I, Part A Program. | https://www2.ed.gov/programs/titleiparta/letter121702.html | 12/17/2002 | Title I, Part A | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| OESE-2003-01 | SSA | Joint U.S. Department of Education and Department of Agriculture Letter Providing Guidance on Implementation of the New Requirements of Title I by Schools that Operate School Lunch Programs | Joint U.S. Department of Education and Department of Agriculture Letter Providing Guidance on Implementation of the New Requirements of Title I by Schools that Operate School Lunch Programs | This letter provides guidance on the implementation of the requirements of Title I of the ESEA, as reauthorized by the NCLB, by schools that operate school lunch programs under Provision 2 and Provision 3 of the National School Lunch Program. | https://www2.ed.gov/programs/titleiparta/22003.html | 02/20/2003 | Title I, Part A | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| OESE-2003-02 | SSA | 21st CCLC Non-Regulatory Guidance | 21st CCLC Non-Regulatory Guidance | This document provides information on the requirements under Title IV-B of the ESEA as amended by NCLB. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/guidance2003.pdf | 02/01/2003 | 21st Century Community Learning Center | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2003-03 | SSA | State Educational Agency Procedures for Adjusting Basic, Concentration, Targeted, and Education Finance Incentive Grant Allocations Determined by the U.S. Department of Education | State Educational Agency Procedures for Adjusting Basic, Concentration, Targeted, and Education Finance Incentive Grant Allocations Determined by the U.S. Department of Education | This document provides guidance on basic rules that an SEA must follow in adjusting ED-determined LEA Title I allocations (Basic, Concentration, Targeted, and Education Finance Incentive Grant) to account for the existence of eligible LEAs that were not included in the Department's LEA calculations and to make final grants to LEAs. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/seaguidanceforadjustingallocations.doc | 05/23/2003 | Title I, Part A | Non-regulatory guidance | |
| OESE-2003-04 | SSA | Local Educational Agency Identification and Selection of School Attendance Areas and Schools and Allocation of Title I Funds to Those Areas and School | Local Educational Agency Identification and Selection of School Attendance Areas and Schools and Allocation of Title I Funds to Those Areas and School | This guidance outlines how LEAs identify and allocate funds to eligible Title I school attendance areas and schools, as required in Title I, Part A, section 1113 of the ESEA, as amended by the NCLB. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/wdag.doc | 08/01/2003 | Title I, Part A | Non-regulatory guidance | |
| OESE-2003-05 | OESE | Policy letter regarding the applicability of civil rights requirements to nonpublic schools that have students and teachers who participate in Federal education programs | Policy letter regarding the applicability of civil rights requirements to nonpublic schools that have students and teachers who participate in Federal education programs | This letter addresses the applicability of civil rights requirements to nonpublic schools that have students and teachers who participate in Federal education programs and to private schools that are recipients of federal assistance. It also addresses whether an LEA can impose on private schools’ civil rights policies that go beyond Federal civil rights requirements as a condition to providing services funded by Federal programs to students and teachers in those private schools. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/broward071403.pdf | 07/14/2003 | Nonpublic Schools; Equitable Services | Policy Letter | |
| OESE-2003-06 | RINAP | Guidance on the Rural Education Achievement Program | Guidance on the Rural Education Achievement Program | This document provides guidance on all parts of REAP for LEA administrators that may use or receive funds under this program, and SEA personnel who provide oversight and technical assistance under this program. The focus is implementation of educational programs. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/reap03guidance.doc | 06/24/2003 | Rural Education Achievement Program | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2004-01 | SSA | Letter to New Hampshire regarding the use State Assessment Grant funds | Letter to New Hampshire regarding the use State Assessment Grant funds | This letter emphasizes the appropriate uses of State assessment formula grant funds. | https://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/guid/stateletters/uofnh.html | 02/13/2004 | Grants for State Assessments; Assessments | Letter | |
| OESE-2004-02 | SSA | Title I Paraprofessionals Non-Regulatory Guidance | Title I Paraprofessionals Non-Regulatory Guidance | This document provides guidance to SEAs, LEAs, and schools on paraprofessional requirements under Title I of the ESEA. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/paraguidance.doc | 03/01/2004 | Title I, Part A | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2004-03 | SSA | Parental Involvement: Title I, Part A, Non-Regulatory Guidance | Parental Involvement: Title I, Part A, Non-Regulatory Guidance | The purpose of this guidance is to assist SEAs, LEAs, and schools in administering the parental involvement provisions of Title I, Part A of the ESEA. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/parentinvguid.doc | 04/23/2004 | Title I, Part A | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2004-04 | SSA | Letter regarding the calculation of participation rates for assessments | Letter regarding the calculation of participation rates for assessments | This letter outlines the process by which States may claim medical exemption for participation rates in assessment. | https://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/guid/stateletters/prates.html | 05/19/2004 | Title I, Part A; Assessments | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| OESE-2004-05 | SSS | Unsafe School Choice Option, Non-Regulatory Guidance | Unsafe School Choice Option, Non-Regulatory Guidance | The document provides guidance on the requirements that each State receiving funds under the ESEA establish and implement a statewide policy requiring that students attending a persistently dangerous public elementary or secondary school, or students who become victims of a violent criminal offense while in or on the grounds of a public school that they attend, be allowed to attend a safe public school. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/unsafeschoolchoice.doc | 01/05/2004 | Unsafe School Choice Option | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2004-06 | SSA, SSS | Final Guidance on the Transferability Authority | Final Guidance on the Transferability Authority | This document provides guidance on the transferability provision under NCLB. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/finalsummary04.doc | 08/06/2004 | Transferability | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2004-07 | SSA, CSP | The Impact of the Title I Requirements on Charter Schools | The Impact of the Title I Requirements on Charter Schools | This guidance covers the impact of Title I requirements in the ESEA, as amended by NCLB, on charter schools, particularly with regards to: accountability requirements, Title I public school choice provisions, supplemental educational services, corrective action, and qualifications of teachers and paraprofessionals. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/charterguidance03.doc | 07/01/2004 | Title I, Part A; Charter Schools Program | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2004-08 | SSS | Guidance Concerning State and Local Responsibilities Under the Pro-Children Act of 2001 | Guidance Concerning State and Local Responsibilities Under the Pro-Children Act of 2001 | The document provides guidance on the requirements that States not permit smoking in any indoor facility, or in some cases a portion of a facility, used routinely or regularly for the provision of children’s services to persons under the age of 18 if the services are funded by Federal programs either directly or indirectly. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/Guidance-Concerning-State-and-Local-Responsibilities-Under-the-Pro-Children-Act-of-2001.pdf | 01/01/2004 | Pro-Children Act of 2001 | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2006-01 | SSA | The Prevention and Intervention Programs for Children and Youth Who Are Neglected, Delinquent, or At-Risk Non-Regulatory Guidance | The Prevention and Intervention Programs for Children and Youth Who Are Neglected, Delinquent, or At-Risk Non-Regulatory Guidance | This guidance provides information about the requirements related to Title I, Part D of the ESEA. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/nord.doc | 06/19/2006 | Title I, Part D | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2006-02 | IA | IAP - Section 7003 FAQs | IAP - Section 7003 FAQs | The frequently asked questions provide general information about the application process and review procedures intended to inform local educational agencies of the general procedures to participate in the program. | https://www2.ed.gov/programs/8003/faq.html | 06/19/2006 | Impact Aid Program | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2006-03 | SSA | Ensuring Equitable Services to Private School Children: A Title I Toolkit | Ensuring Equitable Services to Private School Children: A Title I Toolkit | The tool kit provides examples of the ways in which various LEAs and private school officials have addressed Title I requirements to serve eligible private school children. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/titleitoolkit.pdf | 09/01/2006 | Title I, Part A; Equitable Services | Tool Kit | |
| OESE-2006-04 | SSA | Improving Teacher Quality State Grants: Title II, Part A Non-Regulatory Guidance | Improving Teacher Quality State Grants: Title II, Part A Non-Regulatory Guidance | This guidance provides information on Title II requirements of the ESEA as amended by NCLB. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/titleIIAguidance.pdf | 10/05/2006 | Title II, Part A | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2007-01 | SSA | Dear Colleague Letter regarding the transition to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) | Dear Colleague Letter regarding the transition to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) | This letter addresses ESSA implementation questions, including key questions arising from delayed implementation of accountability systems: supporting low-performing schools, and school improvement resources. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/essatranistiondcl11817.pdf | 01/13/2007 | Transition to the Every Student Succeeds Act | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| OESE-2007-02 | SSA | Guidance on regulations regarding assessment and accountability for recently arrived and former limited English proficient (LEP) students | Guidance on regulations regarding assessment and accountability for recently arrived and former limited English proficient (LEP) students | This document provides guidance to SEAs and LEAs regarding regulations in 2007 that provided flexibility for the assessment of recently arrived English learners and their inclusion in the State's accountability system under the ESEA as amended by NCLB. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/lepguidance.doc | 05/01/2007 | Title I, Part A; Title III, Part A; English Learners | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2007-03 | IA | IAP - Construction Grant Guidance Memo | IAP - Construction Grant Guidance Memo | This memo provides guidance on the requirements for Federally-funded construction projects, with the goal of helping grantees avoid common audit findings for the Impact Aid Discretionary Construction program. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/8007guidancememo-1.pdf | 08/27/2007 | Impact Aid Program | Memorandum | |
| OESE-2008-01 | SSA | Fiscal Issues: Title I, Part A, Non-Regulatory Guidance | Fiscal Issues: Title I, Part A, Non-Regulatory Guidance | This guidance addresses a number of fiscal issues under Title I of the ESEA , as amended by NCLB, including: maintenance of effort; comparability; carryover; consolidating funds in schoolwide programs; and grantback requirements. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/fiscalguid.pdf | 02/06/2008 | Title I, Part A | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2008-02 | CSP | Guidance Letter on Lottery Exemptions and Awards to Multiple Charter Schools Operating under a Single Charter | Guidance Letter on Lottery Exemptions and Awards to Multiple Charter Schools Operating under a Single Charter | This letter provides guidance on when an SEA may award CSP start-up subgrants to multiple charter schools established under a single charter and exemptions to lottery requirements. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/2008-02-13-2.pdf | 02/13/2008 | Charter Schools Program | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| OESE-2008-03 | SSA | Questions and Answers on Special Education and Homelessness | Questions and Answers on Special Education and Homelessness | This document provides information to support States and districts providing services to homeless students with disabilities. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/spec-ed-homelessness-q-a.pdf | 02/01/2008 | Homeless Children and Youth | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2008-04 | OME | Memorandum to State Directors of Migrant Education Regarding Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Migrant Student Information Exchange (MSIX) | Memorandum to State Directors of Migrant Education Regarding Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Migrant Student Information Exchange (MSIX) | The memorandum responds to several questions related to the applicability of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) to the Migrant Student Information Exchange (MSIX). | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/MEP-FERPA-2008-Joint-Letter-Updated-03.30.20-FINAL.pdf | 11/18/2008 | Title I, Part C; Migrant Education Program; Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) | Memorandum | |
| OESE-2008-05 | CSP | Guidance for the Credit Enhancement for Charter School Facilities program | Guidance for the Credit Enhancement for Charter School Facilities program | This document provides guidance and frequently asked questions for the Credit Enhancement for Charter School Facilities Program. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/facilitiesguidance.pdf | 11/18/2008 | Charter Schools Program | Competition Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2009-01 | SSA | Supplemental Educational Services -- Non-Regulatory Guidance | Supplemental Educational Services -- Non-Regulatory Guidance | This document provides information about the requirements under the ESEA as amended by NCLB to provide supplemental educational services (i.e., tutoring) to students. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/suppsvcsguid.doc | 01/14/2009 | Title I, Part A | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2009-02 | SSA, SSS, OME, WREP | Title IX, Part E Uniform Provisions, Subpart 1—Private Schools Guidance on Equitable Services to Eligible Private School Students and Teachers | Title IX, Part E Uniform Provisions, Subpart 1—Private Schools Guidance on Equitable Services to Eligible Private School Students and Teachers | This guidance document is intended to assist LEAs and other entities receiving Federal financial assistance under Title IX of NCLB to fulfill their obligations to provide equitable services to eligible private school students, teachers, and other educational personnel, and, under some programs, to parents. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/equitableserguidance.doc | 03/01/2009 | Equitable Services | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2009-03 | CSP | The State Charter School Facilities Incentive Grants Program Guidance | The State Charter School Facilities Incentive Grants Program Guidance | This document provides guidance and frequently asked questions for the Charter School Facilities Incentive Grants Program. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/facilitiesincentivegrantsguidance.pdf | 04/06/2009 | Charter Schools Program | Competition Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2009-04 | SSA | Response to Intervention (RTI) Guidance | Response to Intervention (RTI) Guidance | This presentation addresses how funds under Title I and Title III of the ESEA and Coordinated Early Intervening Services under the IDEA may be used to support Response to Intervention, which is a multi-level framework to maximize student achievement by supporting students at risk for poor learning outcomes. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/rti.pdf | 08/01/2009 | Title I, Part A; Title III, Part A | Presentation | |
| OESE-2009-05 | SSA | Title I, Part A Recovery Funds for Grants to Local Educational Agencies Uses of Funds Guidance | Title I, Part A Recovery Funds for Grants to Local Educational Agencies Uses of Funds Guidance | This document provides guidance on the use of Title I, Part A funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/titlei-reform.pdf | 09/03/2009 | Title I, Part A | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2009-06 | OESE | Guidance on Flexibility and Waivers for SEAs, LEAs, Postsecondary Institutions, and Other Grantee and Program Participants in Responding to Pandemic Influenza (H1N1 Virus) | Guidance on Flexibility and Waivers for SEAs, LEAs, Postsecondary Institutions, and Other Grantee and Program Participants in Responding to Pandemic Influenza (H1N1 Virus) | This document provided guidance to help prepare state educational agencies (SEAs), local educational agencies (LEAs), the Department of Interior’s Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), schools, and postsecondary institutions in the event of an outbreak of the H1N1 influenza virus during the 2009-2010 school year. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/titlei-reform-1.pdf | 09/29/2009 | |||
| OESE-2010-01 | SSA | Foreign Exchange students and assessment and accountability provisions | Foreign Exchange students and assessment and accountability provisions | This document provides information on assessment and accountability provisions for foreign exchange students receiving Title III services. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/InfoBulletinServingforeignstudentsDec2010FedGuidance.pdf | 12/01/2010 | Title I, Part A; Title III, Part A; English Learners; English Language Proficiency Assessment; Assessments | ||
| OESE-2010-02 | OME | Technical Assistance Guide on Re-interviewing | Technical Assistance Guide on Re-interviewing | This guide is intended to help States develop, in accordance with the MEP regulations, re-interviewing processes that provide useful, valid, and reliable information about State MEP identification and recruitment (ID&R) procedures and practices. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/mep-reinterviewing-guide-dec-10.pdf | 12/01/2010 | Title I, Part C; Migrant Education Program | Guide | |
| OESE-2011-01 | SSA | Dear Colleague Letter regarding definition of immigrant children and youth | Dear Colleague Letter regarding definition of immigrant children and youth | This letter to Title III state directors defines “immigrant children and youth” and provides additional guidance on applying the definition for the purpose of identifying and counting these students for immigrant subgrants. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/Letter-to-Title-III-Directors-regarding-Definition-of-Immigrant-Children-and-Youth.pdf | 01/13/2011 | Title III, Part A; Immigrant children and youth | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| OESE-2011-02 | SSA | Title III Supplement, not Supplant Guidance | Title III Supplement, not Supplant Guidance | This document provides information about the requirement that Title III funds supplement, and not supplant, other federal, state, and local funds. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/supplefinalattach1.doc | 01/13/2011 | Title III, Part A | Non-regulatory guidance | |
| OESE-2011-03 | OESE | The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: Provisions Related to Children With Disabilities Enrolled by Their Parents in Private School | The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: Provisions Related to Children With Disabilities Enrolled by Their Parents in Private School | This document outlines the provisions in IDEA that are related to children with disabilities enrolled by their parents in private school. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/idea.pdf | 03/01/2011 | Nonpublic Schools; Equitable Services | Policy letter | |
| OESE-2011-04 | OME | Dear Colleague Letter from OME Group Leader Patricia Meyertholen to State Directors of Migrant Education Regarding Acceptable User Access to the Migrant Student Information Exchange (MSIX) | Dear Colleague Letter from OME Group Leader Patricia Meyertholen to State Directors of Migrant Education Regarding Acceptable User Access to the Migrant Student Information Exchange (MSIX) | The letter explains restrictions on access to the Migrant Student Information Exchange (MSIX) and the records contained therein, for High School Equivalency Program (HEP), College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP), and Migrant Head Start. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/HEP-CAMP-Dear-Colleague-Letter-FINAL-w-Signature.pdf | 06/03/2011 | Title I, Part C; Migrant Education Program | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| OESE-2011-05 | OESE | Secretary’s Guidance on Military-Connected Children and Public School Attendance Policies | Secretary’s Guidance on Military-Connected Children and Public School Attendance Policies | This letter provides information about attendance for military-connected children. | https://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/guid/secletter/110301.html | 03/01/2011 | Military-connected students | ||
| OESE-2012-01 | OME | Recruitment and Eligibility Guidance under section 418A of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. | Recruitment and Eligibility Guidance under section 418A of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. | This non-regulatory guidance provides information about participant recruitment and eligibility for the High School Equivalency Program (HEP) and the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP), authorized under section 418A of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA). | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/hep-camp-eligibility-non-regulatory-guidance-2012.pdf | 05/01/2012 | High School Equivalency Program (HEP); College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2012-02 | OME | Migrant Education Program (MEP) Policy Questions & Answers (Q&As) | Migrant Education Program (MEP) Policy Questions & Answers (Q&As) | The MEP Policy Q&As are based on inquiries received from individual grantees. The Q&As are a complement to the Non-Regulatory Guidance (NRG), and like the NRG, are provided as a resource for States in considering how best to administer and operate the MEP. | https://results.ed.gov/legislation | 01/01/2012 | Title I, Part C; Migrant Education Program | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2013-01 | SSA | Dear Colleague Letter regarding defining the arts as a core academic subject under Title I, Part A | Dear Colleague Letter regarding defining the arts as a core academic subject under Title I, Part A | This letter to Title I State coordinators addresses how the arts can be used to improve the educational achievement of children served under Title I of the ESEA. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/artsineducltr62013.pdf | 06/03/2013 | Title I, Part A | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| OESE-2013-02 | SSA | Letter to States on how to leverage federal and non-federal funds efficiently and effectively | Letter to States on how to leverage federal and non-federal funds efficiently and effectively | This letter to State Directors describes certain flexibilities available to Title I schoolwide programs, with regards to leveraging Federal and non-Federal funds. The letter provides examples of how IDEA, Title I, and Title II funds may be used by SEAs and LEAs to support reform in schoolwide programs. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/flexibility-swp091313.pdf | 09/13/2013 | Title I, Part A; Title II, Part A; Schoolwide Programs | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| OESE-2013-03 | SSA | Race to the Top Assessment Program: Frequently Asked Questions on Intellectual Property | Race to the Top Assessment Program: Frequently Asked Questions on Intellectual Property | This guidance provides useful information about intellectual property rights under the Department's discretionary grants. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/ip-faqs.pdf | 09/27/2013 | Intellectual Property Rights | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2014-01 | CSP | Charter Schools Program Nonregulatory Guidance | Charter Schools Program Nonregulatory Guidance | This document provides guidance and frequently asked questions for the Charter School Programs. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/fy14cspnonregguidance.doc | 01/01/2014 | Charter Schools Program | Competition Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2014-02 | OME | Dear Colleague Letter from OME Director Francisco Garcia Regarding Categorical Eligibility of Migratory Children for Free School Meals | Dear Colleague Letter from OME Director Francisco Garcia Regarding Categorical Eligibility of Migratory Children for Free School Meals | The letter explains categorical eligibility of migratory children for free school meals. Attached to the Letter is guidance from the US Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) that was developed in coordination with OME. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/All-States-Categorical-eligibility-for-school-lunch-2-14-05.pdf | 02/05/2014 | Title I, Part C; Migrant Education Program | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| OESE-2014-03 | OME | Non-Regulatory Guidance on Allowable Services to High School Equivalency Program and College Assistant Migrant Program Students | Non-Regulatory Guidance on Allowable Services to High School Equivalency Program and College Assistant Migrant Program Students | This non-regulatory guidance, published in 2014, provides information about allowable services to participants in the High School Equivalency Program (HEP) and the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP), authorized under section 418A of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA). | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/nrg-services.pdf | 02/10/2014 | High School Equivalency Program (HEP); College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2014-04 | SSA | 2014 Webinar on the Use of Title I, Part A Funds For Homeless Children and Youth | 2014 Webinar on the Use of Title I, Part A Funds For Homeless Children and Youth | This webinar provides information about a new authority in 2014 for providing support for homeless students under Title I, Part A of the ESEA as amended by NCLB. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/homelesswebinarppt041014.pdf | 04/10/2014 | Title I, Part A; Homeless Children and Youth | Presentation | |
| OESE-2014-05 | SSA | Guidance regarding the inclusion of English Learners (ELs) with disabilities in English language proficiency (ELP) assessments under Titles I and III of the ESEA | Guidance regarding the inclusion of English Learners (ELs) with disabilities in English language proficiency (ELP) assessments under Titles I and III of the ESEA | This document provides guidance on the requirements under Title I and Title III for English learners who are students with disabilities. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/q-and-a-on-elp-swd.pdf | 07/18/2014 | Title I, Part A; Title III, Part A; English Learners | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2014-06 | SSA | Guiding Principles for Providing High-Quality Education in Juvenile Justice Secure Care Settings | Guiding Principles for Providing High-Quality Education in Juvenile Justice Secure Care Settings | This document from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) identifies promising practices for improving education programs in juvenile justice facilities, as well as areas in which Federal legal obligations apply. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/guiding-principles.pdf | 12/01/2014 | Title I, Part D; Education programs in juvenile justice facilities | Report | |
| OESE-2014-07 | CSP | CSP Guidance On the Use of Funds to Support Preschool Education | CSP Guidance On the Use of Funds to Support Preschool Education | This document provides information regarding the circumstances under which CSP funds may be used for grants that support preschool education in charter schools. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/csppreschoolfaqs.doc | 01/01/2014 | Charter Schools Program | Competition Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2014-08 | IELP | Preschool Development Grants Guidance and Frequently Asked Questions for Applicants | Preschool Development Grants Guidance and Frequently Asked Questions for Applicants | The purpose of this guidance is to provide information about the Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 competition of the Preschool Development Grants program. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/faqrevised10314.pdf | 10/03/2014 | Preschool Development Grants | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2014-09 | IELP | Preschool Development Grants Guidance and FAQs - Addendum 1 | Preschool Development Grants Guidance and FAQs - Addendum 1 | The purpose of this guidance is to provide information about the Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 competition of the Preschool Development Grants program. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/2014faq-addendum.pdf | 09/19/2014 | Preschool Development Grants | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2014-10 | IELP | Preschool Development Grants Guidance and FAQs - Addendum 2 | Preschool Development Grants Guidance and FAQs - Addendum 2 | The purpose of this guidance is to provide information about the Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 competition of the Preschool Development Grants program. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/faqaddendum-10214.pdf | 10/03/2014 | Preschool Development Grants | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2015-01 | SSA | Letter to Alaska on assessment and participation requirements under the ESEA | Letter to Alaska on assessment and participation requirements under the ESEA | This letter outlines the requirements to include all public schools and public school students in the statewide assessment system and the consequences for states and districts with low participation rates. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/aksar232015ltr.pdf | 02/03/2015 | Title I, Part A; Assessments | Letter | |
| OESE-2015-02 | SSA | The Community Eligibility Provision and Selected Requirements Under Title I, Part A of the ESEA | The Community Eligibility Provision and Selected Requirements Under Title I, Part A of the ESEA | The purpose of this guidance is to show how SEAs and LEAs can implement Title I requirements using National School Lunch Program data that incorporate the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). The guidance covers within-district allocations, equitable services to eligible private school students, within-State allocations, and accountability. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/15-0011.doc | 03/01/2015 | Title I, Part A | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2015-03 | SSA | SIG guidance for awards made with FY 2014 funds and later fiscal years | SIG guidance for awards made with FY 2014 funds and later fiscal years | This guidance provides information to support SEA and LEA implementation of the School Improvement Grants program in the ESEA as amended by NCLB. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/sigguidance032015.doc | 03/01/2015 | School Improvement Grants | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2015-04 | IA | IAP - Construction Grant FAQs | IAP - Construction Grant FAQs | This guidance provides frequently asked questions for the Impact Aid section 8007b Discretionary Construction Grant Program. | https://www2.ed.gov/programs/8007b/faq.html | 04/13/2015 | Impact Aid Program | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2015-05 | OIE | State Tribal Education Partnership (STEP) FAQs | State Tribal Education Partnership (STEP) FAQs | This site provides frequently asked questions for the State Tribal Education Partnership. | https://www2.ed.gov/programs/step/faq.html | 04/21/2015 | State Tribal Education Partnership (STEP) | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2015-06 | SSA | EHCY Interagency Data Disclosure Tip Sheet | EHCY Interagency Data Disclosure Tip Sheet | This document provides guidance for organizations supporting homeless children and youth on sharing data to better coordinate services. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/ehcy-interagency-data-disclosure.pdf | 05/01/2015 | Homeless Children and Youth | Tip sheet | |
| OESE-2015-07 | OESE | Advancing Tribal Consultation Policy on Education | Advancing Tribal Consultation Policy on Education | The Department of Education has developed a tribal consultation policy pursuant to the Administration’s consultation policy and in recognition of the federal government’s trust responsibility. The Department will further strengthen its relationship with Indian tribes by implementing a process that ensures meaningful consultation and collaboration with Indian tribes when developing ED policies and actions that have tribal implications. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/tribalpolicyfinal.pdf | 05/22/2015 | Consultation and Coordination with American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments | Policy | |
| OESE-2015-08 | IELP | Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs | Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs | The guidance provides useful information on the inclusion of children with disabilities in early childhood programs. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/joint-statement-full-text.pdf | 09/14/2015 | Early learning | Policy Statement | |
| OESE-2015-09 | CSP, SSA | Dear Colleague Letter - Guidance and Federal Resources on Appropriate and Effective Oversight of Public Charter Schools | Dear Colleague Letter - Guidance and Federal Resources on Appropriate and Effective Oversight of Public Charter Schools | This letter provides guidance to State educational agencies regarding monitoring and oversight of charter management organizations (CMO) and educational management organizations (EMO). | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/finalsignedcsp.pdf | 09/28/2015 | Charter Schools Program | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| OESE-2015-10 | SSA | Dear Colleague Letter on Chronic Absenteeism | Dear Colleague Letter on Chronic Absenteeism | This letter discusses the importance of combating chronic absenteeism and announces the release of the Community Toolkit to Address and Eliminate Chronic Absenteeism. | https://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/guid/secletter/151007.html | 10/07/2015 | Chronic absenteeism | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| OESE-2015-11 | SSA | Letter to Louisiana on assessment requirements under Title I of NCLB | Letter to Louisiana on assessment requirements under Title I of NCLB | This letter cites Louisiana for non-compliance with assessment requirements in the ESEA and identifies the potential consequences. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/laltrasse2212015.pdf | 12/21/2015 | Title I, Part A; Alternate Assessment | Letter | |
| OESE-2015-12 | SSA | Letter to Massachusetts on assessment requirements under Title I of NCLB | Letter to Massachusetts on assessment requirements under Title I of NCLB | This letter sets out consequences for non-compliance with the requirement in the ESEA to administer a single, statewide assessment to all public schools and public school students. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/maltrasse2212015.pdf | 12/21/2015 | Title I, Part A; Assessments | Letter | |
| OESE-2015-13 | SSA | Letter to States regarding assessment participation requirements | Letter to States regarding assessment participation requirements | This letter describes expectations regarding participation of all students in Statewide assessment. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/eseadclpartrate12222015.pdf | 12/22/2015 | Title I, Part A; Assessments | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| OESE-2015-14 | IELP | Policy Statement to Support the Alignment of Health and Early Learning Systems | Policy Statement to Support the Alignment of Health and Early Learning Systems | The guidance provides useful information about the alignment of health and early learning systems. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/health-early-learning-statement.pdf | 01/01/2015 | Early learning | Policy Statement | |
| OESE-2015-15 | IELP | Policy Statement on Expulsion and Suspension Policies in Early Childhood Settings | Policy Statement on Expulsion and Suspension Policies in Early Childhood Settings | The guidance provides useful information about suspension and expulsion of children in early learning settings. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/policy-statement-ece-expulsions-suspensions.pdf | 01/01/2015 | Early learning | Policy Statement | |
| OESE-2015-16 | SSA | Addendum to guidance regarding the inclusion of ELs with disabilities in ELP assessments under Titles I and III of the ESEA | Addendum to guidance regarding the inclusion of ELs with disabilities in ELP assessments under Titles I and III of the ESEA | This document is an addendum to guidance regarding the inclusion of English Learners (ELs) with disabilities in English language proficiency (ELP) assessments under Titles I and III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended (ESEA) | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/addendum-q-and-a-on-elp-swd.pdf | 01/01/2015 | English Learners | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2015-17 | SSA | Title III, Part A English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, and Academic Achievement Equitable Services to Private School Students, Teachers, and Other Educational Personnel, Equitable Services, Non-Regulatory Guidance | Title III, Part A English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, and Academic Achievement Equitable Services to Private School Students, Teachers, and Other Educational Personnel, Equitable Services, Non-Regulatory Guidance | This document provides information about the requirement to provide equitable services to eligible private school children and families under Title III of the ESEA. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/titlethree.pdf | 01/01/2015 | Title III, Part A; English Learners | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2015-18 | SSA | EAG- FAQs for Competition in FY 2015 | EAG- FAQs for Competition in FY 2015 | The document provides frequently asked questions for the Enhanced Assessment Grant competition held in 2015. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/faqeag2015.doc | 01/01/2015 | Enhanced Assessment Grant | Competition Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2015-19 | SSA | Letter regarding if a student using American Sign Language is an English learner | Letter regarding if a student using American Sign Language is an English learner | This letter concerns whether a student using American Sign Language (ASL) is an English learner and whether or not this qualifies the user for Title III services. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/Larsen-outgoing-response-7.27.2015.pdf | 07/27/2015 | English Learners, American Sign Language | Letter | |
| OESE-2016-01 | SSA | Guidance to States on How Federal Funds can Support Reducing Over-Testing | Guidance to States on How Federal Funds can Support Reducing Over-Testing | This memorandum outlines the use of Federal funds for activities that may reduce district over-testing. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/16-0002signedcsso222016ltr.pdf | 02/02/2016 | Assessments | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| OESE-2016-02 | OIE | Indian Education–Demonstration Grants for Indian Children FAQs | Indian Education–Demonstration Grants for Indian Children FAQs | This site provides frequently asked questions for the Indian Education Demonstration Grants for Indian Children. | https://www2.ed.gov/programs/indiandemo/faq.html | 02/26/2016 | Indian Education–Demonstration Grants for Indian Children | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2016-03 | SSA | Requirements under ESSA for the McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youths Program | Requirements under ESSA for the McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youths Program | This Federal Register notice identifies the requirements in ESSA for the McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youths program. | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/03/17/2016-06073/mckinney-vento-education-for-homeless-children-and-youths-program | 03/17/2016 | Homeless Children and Youth | Guidelines | |
| OESE-2016-04 | IELP | Policy Statement on Family Engagement from the Early Years to the Early Grades | Policy Statement on Family Engagement from the Early Years to the Early Grades | The guidance provides useful information about family engagement for families with children in their early years to the early grades. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/policy-statement-on-family-engagement.pdf | 05/05/2016 | Early learning | Policy Statement | |
| OESE-2016-05 | OIE | Indian Education Professional Development Grants FAQs | Indian Education Professional Development Grants FAQs | This site provides frequently asked questions for the Indian Education Professional Development Grants. | https://www2.ed.gov/programs/indianprofdev/faq.html | 05/05/2016 | Indian Education Professional Development Grants | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2016-06 | SSA | Foster Care Transition Toolkit | Foster Care Transition Toolkit | This document provides guidance for students in foster care transitioning into adulthood. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/youth-transition-toolkit.pdf | 05/26/2016 | Foster Care | Tool Kit | |
| OESE-2016-07 | SSA | Dear Colleague Letter on Foster Care Guidance | Dear Colleague Letter on Foster Care Guidance | This letter outlines current Title I, Part A requirements to ensure the educational stability of students in foster care. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/edhhseffectivedatesdcl.pdf | 06/23/2016 | Title I, Part A; Foster Care | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| OESE-2016-08 | SSA | Foster Care Guidance | Foster Care Guidance | This document provides information to states, districts, and other organizations regarding the requirement to provide educational stability to children in foster care. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/edhhsfostercarenonregulatorguide.pdf | 06/23/2016 | Title I, Part A; Foster Care | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2016-09 | SSA | Dear Colleague Letter on Foster Care Guidance | Dear Colleague Letter on Foster Care Guidance | This letter outlines current Title I, Part A requirements to ensure the educational stability of students in foster care. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/edhhsfostercaredcl.pdf | 06/23/2016 | Title I, Part A; Foster Care | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| OESE-2016-10 | PGSS | Equity Assistance Centers (EAC) – Notice of Final Priority and Requirement | Equity Assistance Centers (EAC) – Notice of Final Priority and Requirement | This is the 2016 Notice of Final Priority and Requirement for the Equity Assistance Centers Program. It announces a priority and a requirement under the program. | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/07/18/2016-16810/final-priority-and-requirement-equity-assistance-centers | 07/18/2016 | Equity Assistance Centers | Final priority and requirement | |
| OESE-2016-11 | SSA | Homeless Student Guidance Fact Sheet (for LEA personnel) | Homeless Student Guidance Fact Sheet (for LEA personnel) | This fact sheet provides information about homeless children and youth for teachers, principals, school leaders, counselors, and other school staff. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/160315ehcyfactsheet072716.pdf | 07/27/2016 | Homeless Children and Youth | Fact sheet | |
| OESE-2016-12 | SSA | An Overview of the ED/HHS Joint Guidance PowerPoint | An Overview of the ED/HHS Joint Guidance PowerPoint | This is a webinar describing the Title I, Part A educational stability provisions for students in foster care. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/hhsedfostercarewebinarppt72716.pdf | 07/27/2016 | Title I, Part A; Foster Care | Presentation | |
| OESE-2016-13 | SSA | Public Notice to Federal Agencies and their Local Grant Recipients of the Educational Rights of Homeless Children and Youth | Public Notice to Federal Agencies and their Local Grant Recipients of the Educational Rights of Homeless Children and Youth | This letter to Federal, state, regional, and local organizations that target or prioritize services to homeless children and youth reminds them of the requirement to provide a free, appropriate public education to children experiencing homelessness. | https://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/guid/secletter/160726.html | 07/27/2016 | Homeless Children and Youth | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| OESE-2016-14 | CSP | Dear Colleague Letter - Guidance Regarding the Oversight of Charter Schools Program and Regulatory Requirements, Including the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards | Dear Colleague Letter - Guidance Regarding the Oversight of Charter Schools Program and Regulatory Requirements, Including the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards | This letter provides guidance to State educational agencies on the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal awards. It focuses on the responsibilities related to fiscal monitoring of Federal funds. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/CSP-Letter-to-SEA-on-Uniform-Guidance-FINAL-08.04.2016.pdf | 08/04/2016 | Charter Schools Program | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| OESE-2016-15 | SSA | Education and Child Welfare Points of Contact Webinar PowerPoint | Education and Child Welfare Points of Contact Webinar PowerPoint | This webinar slide deck describes the Title I, Part A educational stability provisions for students in foster care. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/essaeducationalstabilitywebinar81716.pdf | 08/17/2016 | Title I, Part A; Foster Care | Presentation | |
| OESE-2016-16 | SSA | Best Interest Determinations and Immediate Enrollment PowerPoint | Best Interest Determinations and Immediate Enrollment PowerPoint | This webinar outlines current Title I, Part A requirements to ensure best interest determinations and immediate enrollment of students in foster care. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/essaedstabilitywebinar082416.pdf | 08/24/2016 | Title I, Part A; Foster Care | Presentation | |
| OESE-2016-17 | SSA | Effective Collaboration Webinar PowerPoint | Effective Collaboration Webinar PowerPoint | This webinar outlines current Title I, Part A requirements to ensure effective collaboration for students in foster care. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/essaeffectivecollaboration-090716.pdf | 09/07/2016 | Title I, Part A; Foster Care | Presentation | |
| OESE-2016-18 | EBP | Using Evidence to Strengthen Education Investments | Using Evidence to Strengthen Education Investments | This document provides non-regulatory guidance to support States, districts, and schools to use evidence-based activities, strategies, and interventions. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/guidanceuseseinvestment.pdf | 09/16/2016 | Evidence-based practices | Non-regulatory guidance | |
| OESE-2016-19 | SSA | Supporting School Reform by Leveraging Federal Funds in a Schoolwide Program | Supporting School Reform by Leveraging Federal Funds in a Schoolwide Program | This document explains how operating a schoolwide program under Title I can be beneficial to LEAs and schools in order to promote school reforms and raise student achievement. In particular, this document highlights specific advantages and flexibilities inherent in schoolwide programs, clarifies common misunderstandings about schoolwide programs, and serves as a resource, in conjunction with existing guidance, for SEAs, LEAs, and schools. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/essaswpguidance9192016.pdf | 09/19/2016 | Title I, Part A; Schoolwide Programs | Non-regulatory guidance | |
| OESE-2016-20 | SSA | Non-Regulatory Guidance: English Learners and Title III of the ESEA as amended by ESSA | Non-Regulatory Guidance: English Learners and Title III of the ESEA as amended by ESSA | This guidance document provides SEAs and LEAs with information to assist them in meeting their obligations under Title III of the ESEA, including how Title III funds may be used to provide supplemental services that improve the English language proficiency and academic achievement of English learners. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/essatitleiiiguidenglishlearners92016.pdf | 09/23/2016 | Title III, Part A; English Learners | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2016-21 | SSA | Presentation on Non regulatory guidance: English Learners and Title III of the ESSA | Presentation on Non regulatory guidance: English Learners and Title III of the ESSA | This presentation covers selected topics in the Department's 2016 non-regulatory guidance on Title III. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/essatitleiiiguidanceppt102016.pdf | 10/05/2016 | Title III, Part A; English Learners | Presentation | |
| OESE-2016-22 | OESE | Dear Colleague Letter providing guidance on the Tribal Consultation requirement under ESEA, as amended by ESSA | Dear Colleague Letter providing guidance on the Tribal Consultation requirement under ESEA, as amended by ESSA | This letter provides information about new requirements for Tribal consultation in the ESEA as amended by ESSA. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/essafaqtribalconsultation.pdf | 09/26/2016 | Consultation with Indian tribes and tribal organizations | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| OESE-2016-23 | SSA | ESSA Title II, Part A Guidance – Supporting Educators | ESSA Title II, Part A Guidance – Supporting Educators | This guidance document provides SEAs and LEAs with information to assist them in meeting their obligations under Title II of the ESEA to provide students from low-income families and minority students with greater access to effective educators. This document highlights some of the new and important ways SEAs and LEAs can use their Title II funds more strategically and for greater impact. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/essatitleiipartaguidance.pdf | 09/27/2016 | Title II, Part A | Non-regulatory guidance | |
| OESE-2016-24 | SSA | Update on the U.S. Department of Education’s process for peer review and approval of State assessment systems | Update on the U.S. Department of Education’s process for peer review and approval of State assessment systems | This document describes the outcome framework for State assessment peer review and outlines consequences. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/dcletterassepeerreview1072016ltr.pdf | 10/06/2016 | Title I, Part A; Assessments | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| OESE-2016-25 | SSA | Building Systems of Support for Excellent Teaching and Leading | Building Systems of Support for Excellent Teaching and Leading | This slide deck provides a summary of the 2016 guidance document on Title II, part A of the ESEA, as amended by ESSA. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/essatitleiinonregguidance10132016.pdf | 10/13/2016 | Title II, Part A | Presentation | |
| OESE-2016-26 | OME | Dear Colleague Letter from Ann Whalen, Delegated the Authority to Perform the Functions and Duties of Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education, announcing regulations to implement the Migrant Student Information Exchange (MSIX) | Dear Colleague Letter from Ann Whalen, Delegated the Authority to Perform the Functions and Duties of Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education, announcing regulations to implement the Migrant Student Information Exchange (MSIX) | The Dear Colleague Letter announces regulatory requirements for use of the Migrant Student Information Exchange (MSIX), applicable to each State educational agency (SEA) receiving Title I, Part C funds. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/All_States_-_MSIX_Regulations_Dear_Colleague_Letter_-_10_13_2016.pdf | 10/13/2016 | Title I, Part C; Migrant Education Program | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| OESE-2016-27 | SSA, SSS, OME, WREP | ESSA Fiscal Changes & Equitable Services Guidance | ESSA Fiscal Changes & Equitable Services Guidance | This guidance document is designed to support SEAs, LEAs, and schools in understanding changes under ESSA to: Title I, Part A within-State allocations; Title I, Part A within-district allocations; Title II, Part A allocations; maintenance of effort requirements; transferability requirements; and equitable services requirements for private school students in Title I and Title VIII. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/essaguidance160477.pdf | 11/21/2016 | Title I, Part A; Title II, Part A; Equitable Services; Transferability | Non-regulatory guidance | |
| OESE-2016-28 | SSA | Dear Colleague Letter on Implementation of Educational Stability Requirements | Dear Colleague Letter on Implementation of Educational Stability Requirements | This letter outlines current Title I, Part A requirements to ensure the educational stability of students in foster care. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/16-021539dclfostercare.pdf | 12/05/2016 | Title I, Part A; Foster Care | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| OESE-2016-29 | SSA | Dear Colleague Letter regarding Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and assessments | Dear Colleague Letter regarding Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and assessments | This letter provides information and principles to help states and LEAs reduce overtesting by eliminating unnecessary, redundant, or low-quality tests. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/essaassessmentdcltr1207.pdf | 12/07/2016 | Title I, Part A; Title II, Part B; Assessments | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| OESE-2016-30 | SSA | Non-regulatory Guidance, Early Learning in the Every Student Succeeds Act, expanding Opportunities to Support our Youngest Learners | Non-regulatory Guidance, Early Learning in the Every Student Succeeds Act, expanding Opportunities to Support our Youngest Learners | This document provides guidance to SEAs and LEAs on opportunities to support early learning through a number of specific provisions in the ESEA, including: Title I, Part A preschool programs; Charter Schools Program in Title IV, Part X; Preschool Development Grants; programs for special populations; and supporting educators through Title I, Title II, and Title III. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/essaelguidance10202016.pdf | 01/01/2016 | Early learning | Non-regulatory guidance | |
| OESE-2016-31 | SSA | EAG- FAQs for Competition in FY 2016 | EAG- FAQs for Competition in FY 2016 | The document provides frequently asked questions for the Enhanced Assessment Grant competition held in 2016. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/faqeag2016.docx | 01/01/2016 | Enhanced Assessment Grant | Competition Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2017-01 | IELP | Policy Statement on Supporting the Development of Children who are Dual Language Learners in Early Childhood Programs | Policy Statement on Supporting the Development of Children who are Dual Language Learners in Early Childhood Programs | The guidance provides useful information about supporting dual language learners in early childhood programs. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/dll_policy_statement_final.pdf | 01/05/2017 | Early learning | Policy Statement | |
| OESE-2017-02 | SSA | Every Student Succeeds Act High School Graduation Rate Non-Regulatory Guidance | Every Student Succeeds Act High School Graduation Rate Non-Regulatory Guidance | This guidance provides SEAs, LEAs, and schools with information about how to implement the graduation rate requirements in the ESEA, particularly with regards to definitions, calculations, and implementation and reporting requirements. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/essagradrateguidance.pdf | 01/06/2017 | Title I, Part A; High School Graduation Rate | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2017-03 | OME | HEP/CAMP Supplemental Eligibility FAQs | HEP/CAMP Supplemental Eligibility FAQs | This document provides supplementary FAQs to the eligibility guidance document. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/supplemental-hep-camp-eligibility-faqs.docx | 01/18/2017 | High School Equivalency Program (HEP); College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2017-04 | SSA, OIE, WREP, CSP | Transitioning to the Every Student Succeeds Act FAQs | Transitioning to the Every Student Succeeds Act FAQs | This guidance provides information to support states as they transition to the new requirements in the ESEA as amended by ESSA. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/essatransitionfaqs11817.pdf | 01/18/2017 | Transition to the Every Student Succeeds Act | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2017-05 | OIE | Indian Education—Formula Grants To Local Education Agencies 2017 EASIE Part I FAQ | Indian Education—Formula Grants To Local Education Agencies 2017 EASIE Part I FAQ | This site contains information about all sections of the Indian Education formula grant, including program contacts, legislative requirements and programmatic documents. | https://easie.grads360.org/ | 03/01/2017 | Indian Education Formula Grants to Local Education Agencies | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2017-06 | OME | Non-Regulatory Guidance for Title I, Part C, Education of Migratory Children | Non-Regulatory Guidance for Title I, Part C, Education of Migratory Children | This document is one of many resources for SEAs and local operating agencies (LOAs) to use as they determine how best to meet the needs of migratory children in a manner consistent with the requirements of the ESEA and program regulations. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/MEP-Non-Regulatory-Guidance-March-2017.docx | 01/10/2003 | Title I, Part C; Migrant Education Program | Non-regulatory guidance | |
| OESE-2017-07 | OIE | Indian Education—Formula Grants To Local Education Agencies 2017 EASIE Part II FAQ | Indian Education—Formula Grants To Local Education Agencies 2017 EASIE Part II FAQ | This site contains information about all sections of the Indian Education formula grant, including program contacts, legislative requirements and programmatic documents. | https://easie.grads360.org/ | 04/01/2017 | Indian Education Formula Grants to Local Education Agencies | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2017-08 | SSA, SSS, OME, WREP | Letter to SEAs regarding Ombudsman | Letter to SEAs regarding Ombudsman | This letter explains a change to the equitable services requirements under ESSA, specifically the requirement that an SEA designate an ombudsman. It also states that new or modified equitable services provisions under the ESEA must be fully implemented beginning in the 2017-2018 school year. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/sea-ombudsman-letter.pdf | 04/06/2017 | |||
| OESE-2017-09 | SSA | Dear Colleague Letter regarding ESSA School Support and Improvement Activities and Stakeholder Consultation Requirements | Dear Colleague Letter regarding ESSA School Support and Improvement Activities and Stakeholder Consultation Requirements | This letter follows up on the Dear Colleague Letter sent on January 13, 2017, regarding school support and improvement activities in the 2017–2018 school year and clarifies the stakeholder consultation requirements that apply to consolidated State plans. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/dcltr410207.pdf | 04/10/2017 | Title I, Part A; Consolidated State Plans | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| OESE-2017-10 | SSA | Memo to States Regarding the Requirements for Locally Selected, Nationally Recognized High School Assessments | Memo to States Regarding the Requirements for Locally Selected, Nationally Recognized High School Assessments | This memorandum to states provides information on the requirements for states regarding locally selected, nationally recognized high school assessments under the ESEA as amended by ESSA. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/locallyselected72117.pdf | 05/15/2017 | Title I, Part A; Assessments | Memorandum | |
| OESE-2017-11 | SSA | Memo to States Regarding the Cap on the Percentage of Students who may be Assessed with an Alternate Assessment | Memo to States Regarding the Cap on the Percentage of Students who may be Assessed with an Alternate Assessment | This memorandum to states provides information regarding the requirement to assess no more than one percent of students with an alternate assessment. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/onepercentcapmemo51617.pdf | 05/16/2017 | Title I, Part A; Alternate Assessment | Memorandum | |
| OESE-2017-12 | SSA | Consolidated State Plan Frequently Asked Questions | Consolidated State Plan Frequently Asked Questions | This document describes the process the U.S. Department of Education used to review ESEA consolidated State plans and responds to frequently asked questions from SEAs. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/essastateplansfaqs.pdf | 06/16/2017 | Title I, Part A; Consolidated State Plans | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2017-13 | SSA | Dear Colleague Letter on per-pupil expenditures reporting | Dear Colleague Letter on per-pupil expenditures reporting | This letter informs SEAs of an additional year to implement the new requirement under Title I, Part A of the ESEA to include on annual State and LEA report cards per-pupil expenditures of Federal, State, and local funds. SEA and LEAs may delay reporting information on per-pupil expenditures until the 2018-2019 school year. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/perpupilreqltr.pdf | 06/28/2017 | Title I, Part A; State and Local Report Cards | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| OESE-2017-14 | SSA | Memo to States Regarding English Language Proficiency Assessments | Memo to States Regarding English Language Proficiency Assessments | This memorandum to states provides information on the requirements for states to demonstrate the quality of their English language proficiency assessments. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/elpassessments72117.pdf | 06/28/2017 | Title I, Part A; English Learners | Memorandum | |
| OESE-2017-15 | SSA | Update on English language proficiency and alternate assessments, 2017 | Update on English language proficiency and alternate assessments, 2017 | This memorandum provides information on the ELP assessment requirements in the ESEA as amended by ESSA, including the requirement for ED to peer review ELP assessments. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/elpassessments72117.pdf | 06/28/2017 | Title I, Part A; English Language Proficiency Assessments; Assessments | Memorandum | |
| OESE-2017-16 | DRU | Non-Regulatory Guidance on Flexibility and Waivers for Grantees and Program Participants Impacted by Federally Declared Disasters | Non-Regulatory Guidance on Flexibility and Waivers for Grantees and Program Participants Impacted by Federally Declared Disasters | This document discusses waivers and other forms of relief from Federal requirements to provide education stakeholders with the operational flexibility necessary to continue operations as they recover from extended closures due to a disaster. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/disaster-guidance.pdf | 09/01/2017 | Disaster Recovery | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2017-17 | SSA | Process for Transferring State-Level Funds (Section 5103(a) of the ESEA) | Process for Transferring State-Level Funds (Section 5103(a) of the ESEA) | This document provides information for states wishing to transfer funds between ESEA programs. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/transferabilityfundsltr102517.pdf | 10/25/2017 | Transferring State-Level Funds; Transferability | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| OESE-2017-18 | CSP | November 15, 2017 Dear Colleague Letter | November 15, 2017 Dear Colleague Letter | This letter provided Charter School Programs grants received in fiscal year 2016 and earlier the opportunity to request grant amendments to implement new flexibility authorized under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/CSP-DCL.pdf | 11/15/2017 | Charter Schools Program | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| OESE-2017-19 | CSP | ESSA Flexibility Webinar | ESSA Flexibility Webinar | This webinar provides guidance related to new flexibility for the Charter School Programs under the Every Student Succeeds Act. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/ESSA-DCL-Webinar-Slides-11.17.17.pdf | 11/17/2017 | Charter Schools Program | Presentation | |
| OESE-2017-20 | SSA | Memorandum to Title I Directors Regarding the Timeline for Implementing the New Title I Supplement, Not Supplant Requirements | Memorandum to Title I Directors Regarding the Timeline for Implementing the New Title I Supplement, Not Supplant Requirements | This memorandum informs SEAs and LEAs of additional time to implement the new requirement in section 1118(b)(2) of the ESEA for demonstrating compliance with the supplement not supplant requirement under Title I, Part A. Specifically, an SEA and its LEAs may delay meeting this requirement until the start of the 2018-2019 school year. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/snstransition126.pdf | 12/06/2017 | Title I, Part A | Memorandum | |
| OESE-2017-21 | CSP | ESSA Flexibility Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) | ESSA Flexibility Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) | This letter provides guidance and frequently asked questions related to new flexibility for the Charter School Programs under the Every Student Succeeds Act. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/CSP-ESSA-Flexibilities-FAQ-2017.pdf | 12/01/2017 | Charter Schools Program | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2017-22 | EEDP | Teacher and School Leader Incentive Program Frequently Asked Questions | Teacher and School Leader Incentive Program Frequently Asked Questions | This non-regulatory guidance document is a compilation of questions and answers posed by prospective applicants during current and previous related competitions. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/FY17-TSL-FAQs_2-22-2017.pdf | 01/01/2017 | Teacher and School Leader Incentive Program | Competition Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2017-23 | EEDP | Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) Program Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Competition Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) | Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) Program Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Competition Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) | This non-regulatory guidance document is a compilation of questions and answers posed by prospective applicants during current and previous related competitions. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/2017-SEED-FAQs.pdf | 01/01/2017 | Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) Program | Competition Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2017-24 | EEDP | American History and Civics Academies FY 2017 Frequently Asked Questions | American History and Civics Academies FY 2017 Frequently Asked Questions | This non-regulatory guidance document is a compilation of questions and answers posed by prospective applicants during current and previous related competitions. | https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-discretionary-grants-support-services/effective-educator-development-programs/american-history-and-civics-academies/applicant-info-and-eligibility/ | 01/01/2017 | American History and Civics Academies | Competition Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2017-25 | EEDP | American History and Civics Academies National Activities FY 2017 Frequently Asked Questions | American History and Civics Academies National Activities FY 2017 Frequently Asked Questions | This non-regulatory guidance document is a compilation of questions and answers posed by prospective applicants during current and previous related competitions. | https://www2.ed.gov/programs/ahc/faq.html | 01/01/2017 | American History and Civics Academies National Activities | Competition Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2017-26 | EEDP | TSL Program 2017 Pre-Application Webinar | TSL Program 2017 Pre-Application Webinar | This webinar is intended to provide prospective applicants with key information on the eligibility requirements, priorities, selection criteria, and application instructions for TSL discretionary grant competitions | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/FY-2017-TSL-Pre-App-Webinar_1-10-2017.pdf | 01/01/2017 | Teacher and School Leader Incentive Program | Presentation | |
| OESE-2017-27 | SCIP | Promise Neighborhoods FY 2017 Frequent Asked Questions | Promise Neighborhoods FY 2017 Frequent Asked Questions | This document is used for applicants interested in applying for Promise Neighborhoods grants. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/Promise-Neighborhoods-FAQs2016-8-3-16-final.doc | 01/01/2017 | Promise Neighborhoods | Competition Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2017-28 | WREP | FY17 Professional Development For Arts Educators Frequently Asked Questions | FY17 Professional Development For Arts Educators Frequently Asked Questions | This document provides frequently asked questions for the Professional Development For Arts Educators program. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/FY17-PDAE-FAQ-_-FINAL.docx | 01/01/2017 | Professional Development for Arts Educators | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2017-29 | IELP | FY 2017 Education Innovation and Research (EIR) Competitions Frequently Asked Questions | FY 2017 Education Innovation and Research (EIR) Competitions Frequently Asked Questions | This document provides FAQs for the FY 2017 Education Innovation and Research grant competition. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/Education-Innovation-and-Research-FAQs.doc | 01/01/2017 | Education Innovation and Research (EIR) | Competition Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2017-30 | SCIP | Magnet Schools Assistance Program Frequently Asked Questions | Magnet Schools Assistance Program Frequently Asked Questions | This document is used to assist applicants with understanding key issues related to the Magnet School Assistance Program. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/Magnet-Schools-Assistance-Program-FAQs.doc | 01/01/2017 | Magnet Schools Assistance Program | Competition Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2017-31 | RINAP | SRSA - 25 FAQs | SRSA - 25 FAQs | This document provides necessary technical assistance to small, rural schools by responding to frequently asked questions regarding the purpose of SRSA, who is eligible, how to apply, allowable uses of funds, and flexibility provisions. | https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-formula-grants/rural-insular-native-achievement-programs/rural-education-achievement-program/small-rural-school-achievement-program/faq/ | 01/01/2017 | Small, Rural School Achievement (SRSA) | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2017-32 | OIE | Native American Language Program FAQs | Native American Language Program FAQs | This document provides frequently asked questions for the Native American Language Program. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/nativeamericanlanguageprogramfaq.docx | 01/01/2017 | Native American Language Program | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2017-33 | SSA, SCIP, SSS | Dear Colleague Letter Regarding Federal funding for STEM | Dear Colleague Letter Regarding Federal funding for STEM | The purpose of this letter is to help SEAs, LEAs, and their partners better understand how to use Federal funds to support innovative, equity-focused pre-kindergarten through grade 12 (Pre-K– 12) STEM education strategies under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/dcl1-18-17.pdf | 01/01/2017 | STEM | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| OESE-2018-01 | SSA | Dear Colleague Letter on the use of remaining School Improvement Grants (SIG) Funds | Dear Colleague Letter on the use of remaining School Improvement Grants (SIG) Funds | This letter provides guidance to SEAs and LEAs about the transition to requirements of section 1003 of the ESEA, as amended by ESSA. The letter describes the use of remaining School Improvement Grant (SIG) funds and SIG-specific reporting requirements. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/sigflexibilitiesdci.pdf | 01/09/2018 | School Improvement Grants | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| OESE-2018-02 | SSA | 21st CCLC Program Income PowerPoint | 21st CCLC Program Income PowerPoint | This PowerPoint provides information about the requirements around program income and the Uniform Guidance. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/21stcclc-program-income-parent-fee-presentation.pdf | 01/24/2018 | 21st Century Community Learning Center | Presentation | |
| OESE-2018-03 | DRU | Immediate Aid to Restart School Operations – Frequently Asked Questions: 2018 | Immediate Aid to Restart School Operations – Frequently Asked Questions: 2018 | The purpose of this document is to provide general information about the 2018 Immediate Aid to Restart School Operations (Restart) program, as authorized by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, P.L. 115-123 (February 9, 2018). | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/restartfaq2018.pdf | 04/01/2018 | Disaster Recovery | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2018-04 | DRU | Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for the 2018 Hurricane Education Recovery Assistance for Homeless Children and Youth Program | Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for the 2018 Hurricane Education Recovery Assistance for Homeless Children and Youth Program | The purpose of this document is to provide general information about the Hurricane Education Recovery Assistance for Homeless Children and Youth Program, as authorized by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, P.L. 115-123 (February 9, 2018). | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/homeless-faq.docx | 05/01/2018 | Disaster Recovery | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2018-05 | SSA | Local Flexibility Demonstration Agreements for Student-Centered Funding Authorized by Section 1501 of the ESEA | Local Flexibility Demonstration Agreements for Student-Centered Funding Authorized by Section 1501 of the ESEA | The purpose of this document is to provide general information about local flexibility demonstration agreements for student-centered funding authorized by section 1501 of the ESEA. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/faqs.pdf | 05/31/2018 | Title I, Part A | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2018-06 | SSA | Dear Colleague Letter on ESEA Section 8546 Requirements | Dear Colleague Letter on ESEA Section 8546 Requirements | This letter describes a provision in section 8546 of the ESEA requiring policies to be in place in States, SEAs, and LEAs to prohibit the aiding and abetting of sexual abuse. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/section8546dearcolleagueletter.pdf | 06/27/2018 | ESEA Section 8546; requiring policies to prohibit the aiding and abetting of sexual abuse. | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| OESE-2018-07 | SSA | ESEA Sec. 1003 Funding for School Improvement & ESEA Sec. 1003A Direct Student Services Webinar | ESEA Sec. 1003 Funding for School Improvement & ESEA Sec. 1003A Direct Student Services Webinar | This presentation provides guidance to SEAs and LEAs on requirements under ESEA section 1003 school improvement funds and ESEA section 1003A direct student services. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/1003awebinarandpresentation.pdf | 07/18/2018 | ESEA Section 1003; ESEA Section 1003A | Presentation | |
| OESE-2018-08 | SSA | Dear Colleague Letter regarding Title I, Part A reservation to serve homeless students | Dear Colleague Letter regarding Title I, Part A reservation to serve homeless students | This letter provides information about the Title I, Part A set-aside to support students experiencing homelessness. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/letterforessatitleialeahomelesssetaside.pdf | 07/30/2018 | Title I, Part A; Homeless Children and Youth | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| OESE-2018-09 | SSA | Education for Homeless Children and Youths Program Non-Regulatory Guidance | Education for Homeless Children and Youths Program Non-Regulatory Guidance | This guidance document provides information on implementation of the EHCY program. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/letterforessatitleialeahomelesssetaside.pdf | 08/01/2018 | Education for Homeless Children and Youth | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2018-10 | SSA | Memo to States with Additional Information Regarding the Cap on the Percentage of Students Who May Be Assessed with an Alternate Assessment | Memo to States with Additional Information Regarding the Cap on the Percentage of Students Who May Be Assessed with an Alternate Assessment | This memorandum to states provides information regarding the requirement to assess no more than one percent of students with an alternate assessment. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/ossstateassessmentltr.pdf | 08/27/2018 | Title I, Part A; Alternate Assessment | Memorandum | |
| OESE-2018-11 | SSA | A State’s Guide to the U.S. Department of Education’s Assessment Peer Review Process | A State’s Guide to the U.S. Department of Education’s Assessment Peer Review Process | This document provides the process and criteria for state assessment peer review under ESSA. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/assessmentpeerreview.pdf | 09/24/2018 | Title I, Part A; Assessments | Guide | |
| OESE-2018-12 | SSA | Education for Homeless Children and Youths Program Profile | Education for Homeless Children and Youths Program Profile | This brief document provides a high-level overview of the EHCY program. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/ehcyprogramprofile.pdf | 10/01/2018 | Homeless Children and Youth | Fact sheet | |
| OESE-2018-13 | SSA | Dear Colleague Letter on State Plan Amendments | Dear Colleague Letter on State Plan Amendments | This letter describes the process for an SEA to submit an amendment to its approved ESEA consolidated State plan in March 2019 in order for the State to implement changes to its accountability determinations for the 2019-2020 school year. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/dclessaspamendmentprocessltr.pdf | 11/14/2018 | Title I, Part A; Consolidated State Plans | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| OESE-2018-14 | SSS | Guidance Concerning State and Local Responsibilities Under the Gun-Free Schools Act | Guidance Concerning State and Local Responsibilities Under the Gun-Free Schools Act | The guidance provides information concerning State and Local responsibilities under the Gun-Free Schools Act (GFSA). | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/Guidance.Gun-Free-Schools-Act.pdf | 11/01/2018 | Gun-Free Schools Act | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2018-15 | EEDP | 2018 SEED Grant Competition Pre-Application Webinar | 2018 SEED Grant Competition Pre-Application Webinar | This webinar is intended to provide prospective applicants with key information on the eligibility requirements, priorities, and application instructions, for SEED discretionary grant competitions. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/2018-SEED-Pre-App-Webinar-Compiled.pdf | 01/01/2018 | Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) Program | Presentation | |
| OESE-2018-16 | WREP | 2018 Innovative Approaches to Literacy FAQs | 2018 Innovative Approaches to Literacy FAQs | This document provides frequently asked questions for the Innovative Approaches to Literacy program. | https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-discretionary-grants-support-services/well-rounded-education-programs/innovative-approaches-to-literacy/frequently-asked-questions/ | 01/01/2018 | Innovative Approaches to Literacy | Competition Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2018-17 | WREP | Javits FAQ | Javits FAQ | This document provides frequently asked questions for the Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education (Javits) program. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/FAQs-Javits.docx | 01/01/2018 | Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education program | Competition Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2019-01 | SSA | Addendum to 2016 Non regulatory guidance on Title III | Addendum to 2016 Non regulatory guidance on Title III | This is question and answers document regarding the Title III standardized entrance and exit requirements and is an addendum to the 2016 non regulatory Title III guidance. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/elandiitleiiiaddendum1219.pdf | 01/01/2019 | Title III, Part A; English Learners | Non-regulatory guidance | |
| OESE-2019-02 | SSA | Memo to States Regarding Consequences for States Not Meeting the Requirement to Assess Not More than 1.0 Percent of Students on the Alternate Assessment | Memo to States Regarding Consequences for States Not Meeting the Requirement to Assess Not More than 1.0 Percent of Students on the Alternate Assessment | This memorandum to states provides information regarding the requirement to assess no more than one percent of students with an alternate assessment. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/state1capconsequences19final.pdf | 03/28/2019 | Title I, Part A; Alternate Assessment | Memorandum | |
| OESE-2019-03 | WREP | 2020 Professional Development for Arts Educators Grantee Report Guidance | 2020 Professional Development for Arts Educators Grantee Report Guidance | These guidelines have been developed for AIE principal investigators to assist in completing the annual performance reports (APR) and the ad hoc APR. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/PDAEGranteeReportGuidance.docx | 03/01/2019 | Professional Development for Arts Educators | Report Guidance | |
| OESE-2019-04 | WREP | 2020 Assistance for Arts Education Development and Dissemination Grantee Report Guidance | 2020 Assistance for Arts Education Development and Dissemination Grantee Report Guidance | These guidelines have been developed for AIE principal investigators to assist in completing the annual performance reports (APR) and the ad hoc APR. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/AAEDDGranteeReportGuidance.docx | 03/01/2019 | Assistance for Arts Education Development and Dissemination | Report Guidance | |
| OESE-2019-05 | SSA | Competitive Grants for State Assessments FAQs -- 2019 | Competitive Grants for State Assessments FAQs -- 2019 | This document provides frequently asked questions to support the Competitive Grants for State Assessments competition in 2019. | https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-formula-grants/school-support-and-accountability/competitive-grants-for-state-assessments/frequently-asked-questions/ | 03/01/2019 | Competitive Grants for State Assessments | Competition Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2019-06 | PGSS | Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Performance Measures-Comprehensive Centers Program | Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Performance Measures-Comprehensive Centers Program | This is the 2019 Notice of Final Priorities for the Comprehensive Centers Program. It announces the priorities, requirements, definitions, and performance measures under the program. | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/04/04/2019-06583/final-priorities-requirements-definitions-and-performance-measures-comprehensive-centers-program | 04/04/2019 | Comprehensive Centers Program | Final priorities, requirements, definitions, and performance measures | |
| OESE-2019-07 | SSA | Letter to the California Department of Education to waive certain statewide academic standards and assessment requirements due to a natural disaster for 2018-19 | Letter to the California Department of Education to waive certain statewide academic standards and assessment requirements due to a natural disaster for 2018-19 | This letter provides an example of waivers from assessment and reporting requirements under the ESEA as amended by ESSA for LEAs impacted by a natural disaster. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/cdeparadiseassessmentwaiverresponse5162019.pdf | 05/16/2019 | Title I, Part A; Academic Standards: Assessments | Letter | |
| OESE-2019-08 | SGR | A State’s Guide to the U.S. Department of Education’s Educational Flexibility (Ed-Flex) Program | A State’s Guide to the U.S. Department of Education’s Educational Flexibility (Ed-Flex) Program | This document provides frequently asked questions about the Educational Flexibility (Ed-Flex) Program. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/EDFlex-FAQs_2020_Update.docx | 06/13/2019 | Ed-Flex Program | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2019-09 | SGR | Application for the Educational Flexibility (Ed-Flex) Program | Application for the Educational Flexibility (Ed-Flex) Program | This document provides the application for the Educational Flexibility (Ed-Flex) Program. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/Ed-Flex_Application_2020_Update.docx | 06/13/2019 | Ed-Flex Program | Application Guidance | |
| OESE-2019-10 | SSA | Title I Supplement, not Supplant Non-Regulatory Informational Document | Title I Supplement, not Supplant Non-Regulatory Informational Document | The purpose of this guidance is to help SEAs and LEAs understand both the intent of and ways to comply with the supplement not supplant requirement under Title I of the ESEA. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/snsfinalguidance06192019.pdf | 06/19/2019 | Title I, Part A; Fiscal Requirements | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2019-11 | SGR | Educational Flexibility Program | Educational Flexibility Program | This webinar slide deck provides general information about the Educational Flexibility (Ed-Flex) Program. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/ed-flex-naespa-presentation.pdf | 08/05/2019 | Ed-Flex Program | Presentation | |
| OESE-2019-12 | OESE | ONPE General Issues Frequently Asked Questions Related to Nonpublic Schools | ONPE General Issues Frequently Asked Questions Related to Nonpublic Schools | This webpage provides questions and answers to a few frequently asked questions related to nonpublic schools. | https://www2.ed.gov/about/inits/ed/non-public-education/faqs.html | 08/01/2019 | Nonpublic Schools | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| OESE-2019-13 | SSA | Opportunities and Responsibilities for State and Local Report Cards | Opportunities and Responsibilities for State and Local Report Cards | This document is intended to assist SEAs and LEAs in implementing the requirements under Title I, Part A of the ESEA to prepare and disseminate report cards that provide information on SEA, LEA, and school performance in an understandable and uniform format. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/report-card-guidance-final.pdf | 09/01/2019 | Title I, Part A; State and Local Report Cards | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2019-14 | SSA | Title I, Part A Equitable Services Non-Regulatory Guidance | Title I, Part A Equitable Services Non-Regulatory Guidance | This guidance document addresses requirements under Title I, Part A of the ESEA to provide equitable services to eligible private school children, their teachers, and their families. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/equitable-services-guidance-100419.pdf | 10/04/2019 | Title I, Part A; Equitable Services | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2019-15 | SSA | 21st CCLC FAQs on Renewability | 21st CCLC FAQs on Renewability | This provides information on a few key elements of the 21st CCLC program, including renewability of subgrants. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/21stcclrenewability.ppt | 10/21/2019 | 21st Century Community Learning Center | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2019-16 | SSA | Dear colleague letter on state plan amendments, school identification, reporting, and technical assistance | Dear colleague letter on state plan amendments, school identification, reporting, and technical assistance | This letter to Chief State School Officers provides updates and reminders on submitting State plan amendments in February 2020 school identification requirements, State and local report cards, and technical assistance opportunities. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/schoolidandamendments102419.pdf | 10/24/2019 | Title I, Part A; Consolidated State Plans | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| OESE-2019-17 | DRU | Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for the Temporary Emergency Impact Aid for Displaced Students (Emergency Impact Aid) Program: 2019 | Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for the Temporary Emergency Impact Aid for Displaced Students (Emergency Impact Aid) Program: 2019 | The purpose of this document is to provide general information about the Temporary Emergency Impact Aid for Displaced Students program, as authorized by the Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, 2019, P.L. 116-20 (June 06, 2019). | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/Frequently-Asked-Questions-2019-Program.pdf | 12/01/2019 | Disaster Recovery | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2019-18 | DRU | Immediate Aid to Restart School Operations – Frequently Asked Questions | Immediate Aid to Restart School Operations – Frequently Asked Questions | The purpose of this document is to provide general information about the Immediate Aid to Restart School Operations (Restart) program, including the award process and allowable uses of funds. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/Updated-RESTART-Frequently-Asked-Questions_Final_12.19.docx | 12/19/2019 | Disaster Recovery | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2019-19 | EEDP | FY 2019 Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) Competition Frequently Asked Questions | FY 2019 Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) Competition Frequently Asked Questions | This non-regulatory guidance document is a compilation of questions and answers posed by prospective applicants during current and previous related competitions. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/WRO0000.doc.docx | 01/01/2019 | Teacher Quality Partnership | Competition Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2019-20 | EEDP | TQP Program 2019 Grant Competition Webinar | TQP Program 2019 Grant Competition Webinar | This webinar is intended to provide prospective applicants with key information on the eligibility requirements for TQP discretionary grant competitions. | https://educateevents.webex.com/mw3300/mywebex/nbrshared.do?action=playback&siteurl=educateevents&portalLink=nbrRecordingPlayback&recordID=127322952&recordKey=4832534b00000004f00f1a635642889de18cfbf99854c41385bc05d5a8f3fcfb9e3b7599a4760462&serviceRecordID | 01/01/2019 | Teacher Quality Partnership | Presentation | |
| OESE-2019-21 | RINAP | Quick Guide to Using Small, Rural School Achievement (SRSA) and Rural Low-Income School (RLIS) Funds | Quick Guide to Using Small, Rural School Achievement (SRSA) and Rural Low-Income School (RLIS) Funds | This document provides accessible information on the allowable uses of REAP funds by summarizing and referencing existing guidance from the applicable Title programs. This document supports LEAs in understanding the allowable uses of REAP funds and flexibility provisions. | https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-formula-grants/rural-insular-native-achievement-programs/rural-education-achievement-program/quick-guide-using-small-rural-school-achievement-srsa-rural-low-income-school-rlis-funds/ | 01/01/2019 | Small, Rural School Achievement (SRSA); Rural Low-Income School (RLIS) Funds | Guide | |
| OESE-2019-22 | RINAP | Considerations for Dual Eligible LEAs - RLIS and SRSA | Considerations for Dual Eligible LEAs - RLIS and SRSA | This one-page document provides a topical comparison of the two REAP programs (RLIS and SRSA) in order to support LEAs eligible for funding under both programs. | https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-formula-grants/rural-insular-native-achievement-programs/rural-education-achievement-program/considerations-dual-eligible-leas/ | 01/01/2019 | Small, Rural School Achievement (SRSA); Rural Low-Income School (RLIS) Funds | Guide | |
| OESE-2019-23 | RINAP | GEPA | GEPA | This one-page document explains the requirements of the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) on SRSA grantees in order to ease the burden of the application process on LEAs. | https://oese.ed.gov/gepa/ | 01/01/2019 | Small, Rural School Achievement (SRSA); General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2020-01 | OESE | Guidance on Constitutionally Protected Prayer in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools | Guidance on Constitutionally Protected Prayer in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools | This document provides information on the requirement to provide the opportunity for Constitutionally protected prayer in public schools | https://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/religionandschools/prayer_guidance.html | 01/16/2020 | Constitutionally protected prayer | Non-regulatory guidance | |
| OESE-2020-02 | OESE | Fact Sheet: Impact of COVID-19 on Assessments and Accountability | Fact Sheet: Impact of COVID-19 on Assessments and Accountability | This fact sheet provides information on flexibilities that may be needed with respect to assessments and accountability due to COVID-19. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/COVID-19-OESE-FINAL-3.12.20.pdf | 03/12/2020 | Title I, Part A; Assessments | Fact sheet | |
| OESE-2020-03 | IELP | FY 2020 Ready to Learn Programming Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) | FY 2020 Ready to Learn Programming Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) | This document answers common questions about the RTL legislation, NIA, and application procedures. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/RTL-2020-FAQs-Final.-TP-bl-JS-RP-3-15-2020.docx | 03/16/2020 | Ready to Learn Programming | Competition Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2020-04 | OESE | Secretary’s letter to Chief Staff School Officers regarding waiver of assessment and accountability requirements under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) during COVID-19 national emergency | Secretary’s letter to Chief Staff School Officers regarding waiver of assessment and accountability requirements under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) during COVID-19 national emergency | The letter invites States to request a waiver, for the 2019-2020 school year, of the assessment requirements in section 1111(b)(2) of the ESEA, the accountability and school identification requirements in sections 1111(c)(4) and 1111(d)(2)(C)-(D), and certain reporting requirements related to assessments and accountability in section 1111(h). | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/assessmentwaiver-19-20.pdf | 03/20/2020 | Title I, Part A | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| OESE-2020-05 | RINAP | FY 2020 SRSA Application Webinar Recording | FY 2020 SRSA Application Webinar Recording | This document provides necessary technical assistance to support LEAs in accessing and completing the SRSA application, which is using a new process beginning in FY 2020. | https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-formula-grants/rural-insular-native-achievement-programs/rural-education-achievement-program/small-rural-school-achievement-program/resources/ | 01/01/2020 | Small, Rural School Achievement (SRSA) | Presentation | |
| OESE-2020-06 | RINAP | FY 2020 SRSA Application Webinar Slides | FY 2020 SRSA Application Webinar Slides | This document provides necessary technical assistance to support LEAs in accessing and completing the SRSA application, which is using a new process beginning in FY 2020. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/FY-2020-SRSA-LEA-Webinar.pdf | 01/01/2020 | Small, Rural School Achievement (SRSA) | Presentation | |
| OESE-2020-07 | EEDP | FY 2020 Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) Competition Frequently Asked Questions | FY 2020 Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) Competition Frequently Asked Questions | This non-regulatory guidance document is a compilation of questions and answers posed by prospective applicants during current and previous related competitions. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/FY-20-TQP-FAQs-Final.docx | 01/01/2020 | Teacher Quality Partnership | Competition Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2020-19 | SSA | Optional State template to review assessments, accountability and reporting waiver for the 2019-2020 school year | Optional State template to review assessments, accountability and reporting waiver for the 2019-2020 school year | This template is an example that may be used for the submission of a request for waivers of assessments, accountability and school identification, and reporting requirements under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/template-assessmentwaiver-19-2020.pdf | 03/19/2020 | Assessments; Title I, Part A | Template | |
| OESE-2020-08 | OESE | Optional State template for waiver from fiscal requirements due to COVID-19 for the 2019-2020 school year | Optional State template for waiver from fiscal requirements due to COVID-19 for the 2019-2020 school year | This template is an example that may be used for the submission of a request of waivers from fiscal requirements, pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/template-covid-fiscal-waiver-19-2020.pdf | 04/03/2020 | CARES Act; Title I, Part A; Title I, Part B; Title I, Part C; Title I, Part D; Title II, Part A; Title III, Part A; Title IV, Part A; Title IV, Part B; Title V, Part B, Subpart 2; Homeless Children | Termplate | |
| OESE-2020-09 | OESE | Invitation to waiver of fiscal requirements due to COVID-19 for the 2019-2020 school year | Invitation to waiver of fiscal requirements due to COVID-19 for the 2019-2020 school year | The letter invites waiver requests for specific fiscal requirements, pursuant to flexibililties udner the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/invite-covid-fiscal-waiver-19-20.pdf | 04/03/2020 | CARES Act; Title I, Part A; Title I, Part B; Title I, Part C; Title I, Part D; Title II, Part A; Title III, Part A; Title IV, Part A; Title IV, Part B; Title V, Part B, Subpart 2; Homeless Children | Letter | |
| OESE-2020-10 | OESE | Providing Equitable Services to Students and Teachers in Non-Public Schools Under the CARES Act Programs | Providing Equitable Services to Students and Teachers in Non-Public Schools Under the CARES Act Programs | The purpose of this document is to provide information about equitable services for students and teachers in non-public schools under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/FAQs-Equitable-Services.pdf | 04/30/2020 | CARES Act; Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund; Equitable Services | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2020-11 | OESE | Frequently Asked Questions about the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER Fund) | Frequently Asked Questions about the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER Fund) | The purpose of this document is to answer Frequently Asked Questions about the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER Fund). Under the GEER Fund, established in the CARES Act1, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) awards grants to Governors for the purpose of providing local educational agencies (LEAs), institutions of higher education (IHEs), and other education related entities with emergency assistance as a result of the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/FAQs-GEER-Fund.pdf | 05/01/2020 | CARES Act; Governor's Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER Fund) | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2020-12 | OESE | Frequently Asked Questions about the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER Fund) | Frequently Asked Questions about the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER Fund) | The purpose of this document is to answer Frequently Asked Questions related to the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER Fund). Under the ESSER Fund, established as part of the Education Stabilization Fund in the CARES Act, 1 State educational agencies (SEAs) will award subgrants to local educational agencies (LEAs) to address the impact that the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has had, and continues to have, on elementary and secondary schools across the Nation. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/ESSER-Fund-Frequently-Asked-Questions.pdf | 05/01/2020 | CARES Act; Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER Fund) | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| OESE-2020-13 | SSA | Fact Sheet: Providing Services to English Learners During the COVID-19 Outbreak | Fact Sheet: Providing Services to English Learners During the COVID-19 Outbreak | This fact sheet outlines States’ responsibilities to English learners (ELs) and their parents during the extended school closures and, in some cases, the move to remote learning2 due to the national emergency caused by the novel Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/covid-19-el-factsheet.pdf | 05/18/2020 | English Learners; COVID-19 | Fact Sheet | |
| OESE-2020-14 | OIE | Office of Indian Education (OIE) Formula/Title VI Flexibilities Letter | Office of Indian Education (OIE) Formula/Title VI Flexibilities Letter | This letter describes flexibilities related to formula grants awarded under Title VI of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended (ESEA), for existing fiscal year (FY) 2019 (school year 2019-2020) awards, as well as for applications for new FY 2020 (school year 2020- 2021) awards in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/OIE-TVI-Flexibilities.pdf | 05/13/2020 | Title VI, Office of Indian Education; COVID-19 | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| OESE-2020-15 | OME | Fact Sheet: Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 While Serving Migratory Children | Fact Sheet: Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 While Serving Migratory Children | The fact sheet provides information to assist State educational agencies and local operating agencies in determining how to continue to identify eligible migratory children and provide services to address their needs, while taking into consideration the health, safety, and well-being of staff and migratory families during the COVID-19 pandemic. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/COVID-19-MEP-Fact-Sheet-final.pdf | 05/11/2020 | Title I, Part C; Migrant Education Program; COVID-19 | Fact Sheet | |
| OESE-2020-16 | OESE | Fact Sheet for Transferring State-and Local-Level Funds (Section 5103 of the ESEA) | Fact Sheet for Transferring State-and Local-Level Funds (Section 5103 of the ESEA) | The fact sheet re-releases the information, originally distributed to SEAs in 2017, about opportunities available under the ESEA for transferring certain ESEA formula grant funds used for State-level activities. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/covid19-transfer-funds.pdf | 04/29/2020 | Transferring State-Level Funds; Transferability | Fact Sheet | |
| OESE-2020-17 | OESE | Fact Sheet for Repurposing Federal Equipment and Supplies to Combat COVID-19 | Fact Sheet for Repurposing Federal Equipment and Supplies to Combat COVID-19 | This fact sheet provides inforation on repurposing federal equipment and supplies to combat COVID-19. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/covid19-repurposing-equipment-supplies.pdf | 04/29/2020 | COVID-19 | Fact Sheet | |
| OESE-2020-18 | OESE | Donation or Loan of Personal Protective Equipment and Other Medical Supplies and Equipment Purchased with Federal Funds | Donation or Loan of Personal Protective Equipment and Other Medical Supplies and Equipment Purchased with Federal Funds | This document provides information on the donation or loan of personal protective equipment and other medical supplies and equipment purchased with Federal funds. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/20-0114_Guidance_on_Donation_or_Loan_of_PPE.pdf | 04/14/2020 | COVID-19 | Fact sheet | |
| OESE-2020-21 | OESE | PowerPoint presentation for OESE’s Webinar: Constitutionally Protected Prayer and Religious Expression in Public Schools | PowerPoint presentation for OESE’s Webinar: Constitutionally Protected Prayer and Religious Expression in Public Schools | This is the PowerPoint presentation that accompanied OESE’s August 20, 2020 webinar for State educational agencies (SEAs), local educational agencies (LEAs), and the public on constitutionally protected prayer in public elementary and secondary schools. The webinar advises students and teachers of their constitutionally protected rights to prayer and religious expression in public schools, as outlined in the Department’s guidance. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/08/OESE-Webinar-on-Guidance-for-Constitutionally-Protected-Prayer-PPT-1.pptx | 08/20/2020 | Constitutionally protected prayer | ||
| Office of Civil Rights | OESE, CSP | Guidance on the Voluntary Use of Race to Achieve Diversity and Avoid Racial Isolation in Elementary and Secondary Schools | Guidance on the Voluntary Use of Race to Achieve Diversity and Avoid Racial Isolation in Elementary and Secondary Schools | The United States Department of Education (ED) and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) issued this guidance to explain how, consistent with existing law, elementary and secondary schools can voluntarily consider race to further compelling interests in achieving diversity and avoiding racial isolation. | https://www2.ed.gov/programs/charter/diversityguidance.pdf | 01/01/2011 | Charter Schools Program | Non-regulatory guidance | |
| Office of Civil Rights | SSA | Dear Colleague Letter on English Learner students and limited proficient parents | Dear Colleague Letter on English Learner students and limited proficient parents | This letter provides information on civil rights obligation to serving English learner students. | https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/letters/colleague-el-201501.pdf | 01/07/2015 | Limited English Proficient; English Learners | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| Office of Civil Rights | SSA | Dear Colleague Letter on the Civil Rights of Students in Juvenile Justice Residential Facilities | Dear Colleague Letter on the Civil Rights of Students in Juvenile Justice Residential Facilities | This letter from ED’s Office for Civil Rights and DOJ’s Civil Rights Division clarifies that those juvenile justice residential facilities that receive Federal funding, like all other public schools, must comply with Federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, and disability. | https://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/correctional-education/cr-letter.pdf | 12/08/2014 | Civil Rights of Students in Juvenile Justice Residential Facilities | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| Office of Civil Rights | SSA | Information on the Rights of All Children to Enroll in School | Information on the Rights of All Children to Enroll in School | This document provides questions and answers for States, school districts and parents regarding the to assist states and school districts in meeting their legal obligations to ensure that their enrollment policies and practices do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin, and do not bar or discourage students’ enrollment in school based on their or their parents’ actual or perceived immigration status. | https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/qa-201101.html | 07/01/2012 | Right of All Children to Enroll in School | Frequently Asked Questions | |
| Office of Civil Rights | SSA | Policy Update on Schools' Obligations Toward National Origin Minority Students With Limited-English Proficiency | Policy Update on Schools' Obligations Toward National Origin Minority Students With Limited-English Proficiency | This document provides information on compliance with Castaneda and Lau requirements. | https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/lau1991.html | 09/27/1991 | Limited English Proficient; English Learners | Memorandum | |
| Office of Civil Rights | Equal Access Act and the Recognition of Student-Led Noncurricular Group (Open letter from Secretary Duncan, enclosing Legal Guidelines Regarding the Equal Access Act and the Recognition of Student-Led Noncurricular Groups) | Equal Access Act and the Recognition of Student-Led Noncurricular Group (Open letter from Secretary Duncan, enclosing Legal Guidelines Regarding the Equal Access Act and the Recognition of Student-Led Noncurricular Groups) | This letter describes how the Equal Access Act requires public secondary schools to treat all student-initiated groups equally, regardless of the religious, political, philosophical, or other subject matters discussed at their meetings. | https://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/guid/secletter/110607.html | 06/14/2011 | ||||
| Office of Educational Technology | SSA, SSS | Dear Colleague Letter with examples of how funds under Titles I through IV of the ESEA, as amended by the ESSA, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), may support the use of technology to improve instruction and student outcomes | Dear Colleague Letter with examples of how funds under Titles I through IV of the ESEA, as amended by the ESSA, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), may support the use of technology to improve instruction and student outcomes | The Dear Colleague Letter provides examples of how funds under Titles I through IV of the ESEA, as amended by the ESSA, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), may support the use of technology to improve instruction and student outcomes. | https://tech.ed.gov/files/2017/01/2017.1.18-Tech-Federal-Funds-Final-V4.pdf | 01/18/2007 | Use of technology to improve instruction and student outcomes | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| Office of Postsecondary Education | SSA | Dear Colleague Letter on Access to Pell Grants for Students in Juvenile Justice Facilities | Dear Colleague Letter on Access to Pell Grants for Students in Juvenile Justice Facilities | This letter From ED’s Office of Postsecondary Education clarifies that otherwise-eligible youth who are confined in juvenile justice facilities are eligible to receive Federal Pell Grants, subject to the modified cost of attendance statutory provisions that apply to incarcerated students. | https://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/correctional-education/pell-letter.pdf | 12/08/2014 | Access to Pell Grants for Students in Juvenile Justice Facilities | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services | SSA | Dear Colleague Letter on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act for Students with Disabilities in Correctional Facilities | Dear Colleague Letter on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act for Students with Disabilities in Correctional Facilities | This letter from ED’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services clarifies State and public agency obligations under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to ensure the provision of a free and appropriate public education to eligible students with disabilities in correctional facilities. | https://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/correctional-education/idea-letter.pdf | 12/05/2014 | Students with disabilities in correctional facilities | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services | SSA | Letter and Guidance to Chief State School Officers on the Amendments to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act by the Uninterrupted Scholars Act | Letter and Guidance to Chief State School Officers on the Amendments to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act by the Uninterrupted Scholars Act | This document provides information for States, districts, and child welfare agencies regarding the Uninterrupted Scholars Act and its interplay with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act to support students in foster care. | https://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/uninterrupted-scholars-act-guidance.pdf | 05/27/2014 | Title I, Part A; Foster Care | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services | SSA | Dear Colleague Letter on IEP transition | Dear Colleague Letter on IEP transition | This letter is from OSEP regarding the need to translate an IEP for limited English proficient parents. | https://www2.ed.gov/policy/speced/guid/idea/memosdcltrs/iep-translation-06-14-2016.pdf | 06/14/2016 | Limited English Proficient; Individualized Education Program | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services | SSA | Guidance on IDEA and Highly Mobile Students | Guidance on IDEA and Highly Mobile Students | This document provides information on providing educational services to highly mobile students with disabilities. | https://www2.ed.gov/policy/speced/guid/idea/memosdcltrs/12-0392dclhighlymobile.pdf | 07/19/2016 | Highly mobile students with disabilities | Dear Colleague Letter | |
| Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services | SSA | Letter to the National Center on Homeless Education (NCHE) regarding homeless children with disabilities | Letter to the National Center on Homeless Education (NCHE) regarding homeless children with disabilities | This letter provides questions and answers regarding providing services for homeless students with disabilities. | https://www2.ed.gov/policy/speced/guid/idea/memosdcltrs/nc-bowman-homeless-final-8-5-13.pdf | 08/05/2013 | Homeless Children and Youth | Letter | |
| Office of the Chief Financial Officer | SSA | Guidance for Late Liquidation of Federal Education Funds | Guidance for Late Liquidation of Federal Education Funds | This memorandum addresses procedures and circumstances under which the Department of Education will consider requests for late liquidations of obligations under SEA programs and approval of related accounting adjustments. | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/lateliquidation.doc; https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/lateliquidation-cfo2007.pdf | 09/27/2007 | Late Liquidation of Federal Education Funds | Memorandum | |
| Student Privacy Policy Office | OESE | Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and H1N1 | Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and H1N1 | The purpose of this guidance is to answer questions that school officials may have concerning the disclosure of personally identifiable information from students’ education records to outside entities when addressing an H1N1 flu outbreak | https://oese.ed.gov/files/2020/07/ferpa-h1n1.pdf | 10/01/2009 | |||
| Student Privacy Policy Office | Technical Assistance on Student Privacy for State and Local Educational Agencies When Administering College Admissions Examinations | Technical Assistance on Student Privacy for State and Local Educational Agencies When Administering College Admissions Examinations | This document provides technical assistance on student privacy for State and local educational agencies when administering college admissions examinations. | https://studentprivacy.ed.gov/sites/default/files/resource_document/file/TA%20College%20Admissions%20Examinations.pdf | 05/01/2018 | ||||
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