
2025 Private Non-Profit Schools Compliance Academy
Private Non-Profit Schools Compliance Academy-Sept. 4-5, 2025 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Private Non-Profit Schools Compliance! Where do you start? Ever wish documentation was easier to manage and monitor equitable services for PNP schools? This two-day training will provide federal grant administrators, school district leaders, directors, and private non-profit schools with the tools and knowledge for success throughout the school year. Participants will develop and refine their skills to analyze documentation for the essential components and enhance leaders’ understanding of how to meet compliance with a step-by-step process. This session includes valuable information and resources for success with all ESSA programs: Title I-A, Title I-C, Title II, Title III, and Title IV.
Registration: link to register for the 2025 Private Non-Profit Schools Compliance Academy. https://forms.office.com/r/pYng8EMSp1
Are you responsible for managing your district’s Private Non-Profit schools’ equitable services? Are you a private school administrator trying to understand how to access equitable services under the ESEA/ESSA? This two-day academy is designed for your success! The content of this training is based on the book "Private Non-Profit Schools Compliance by Design-How to Manage Equitable Services from Start to Finish". This user-friendly guide provides practical resources in a format that is organized to help any school district or private school administrator to understand all the complex requirements for implementing, managing, monitoring, and evaluating equitable services for Title I, Part A; Title I, Part C; Title II, Part A; Title III; and Title IV, Part A.
Below is a sample agenda for Day 1:
Background and history of PNP schools and equitable services.
“All Things PNP” that covers all the common compliance requirements across all ESSA programs: how to conduct an information meeting, timely and meaningful consultation, allocations, program planning, budget monitoring, role of the PNP school official, payroll and extra-duty pay, documentation, and much more.
Title I, Part A: How to manage, monitor, and implement equitable services for Title I, Part A
Low-income survey, targeted assistance model, contracted services, consultation, and much more.
Title I, Part C: How to manage, monitor, and implement equitable services
Qualified move, parent notifications, consultation, equitable services allocations, and much more.
Title II: How to manage, monitor, and implement equitable services
Consultation, equitable services allocation, procedures for travel reimbursement, and much more.
Below is a sample agenda for Day 2:
Title III: How to manage, monitor, and implement equitable services
Home Language Surveys, PNP student assessment, consultation, equitable services for English language learners and allocations, and much more.
Title IV: How to manage, monitor, and implement equitable services
Consultation and equitable services for Well-Rounded Education, Safe & Healthy Students, and Effective Uses of Technology
Fiscal rules that govern all equitable services that relate to PNP school services: supplement not supplant, reasonable and necessary, allowable/allocable, and procurement.
Program administration includes examples of policies and procedures to set up and guide PNP schools on how to submit travel reimbursement requests, inventory, contract management with external service providers, and much more.
About the Presenter/Author: Kish Russell-Yoquelet started working with equitable services for Private Non-Profit schools in 2012 as a Federal Programs Compliance Coordinator for San Antonio ISD in San Antonio, TX. She continues to work and support school districts across the state of Texas and the nation. Her experience brings direct knowledge and experience that goes beyond the knowledge of federal legislative requirements and provides practical insight to understand the necessary elements to effectively manage a successful equitable services program under your leadership.

2025 Fall ESSA Compliance Academy Sept. 22-26, 2025 in San Antonio, TX
Join your federal friends at this three-day event to learn how to understand, manage, monitor, implement, and evaluate Title I program, Title I fiscal, and Title II compliance requirements.

2025 Parent & Family Engagement Compliance Academy
Parent & Family Engagement Compliance Academy
In-person event at location TBA in San Antonio, TX.
Parent & Family Engagement Compliance Academy-Dec. 9th 8:30 am to 4 pm and Dec. 10 8:30-12 pm (in-person)
Compliance! Where do you start? Ever wish Title I Parent & Family Engagement compliance documentation was easier to manage and monitor? This two-day event will provide parent and family engagement staff, federal and state grant administrators, leaders, directors, parent/family liaisons, coordinators, principals, counselors, and community engagement staff with the tools and knowledge excel their role with compliance success. This two day training starts with learning about all of the Title I parent and family engagement (PFE) compliance requirements. In Day 2, attendees will extend their learning of PFE compliance with engaging, interactive, practical, and hands-on activities to apply and develop a model approach designed for success throughout the school year.
Registration https://forms.office.com/r/pYng8EMSp1 Space is limited!
Cost includes breakfast, box lunch, and a copy of the book, “Parent & Family Engagement Compliance by Design”.
Lodging: Coming soon
This exciting and innovative training will guide attendees to strengthen their knowledge and understanding of how to manage, implement, and effectively monitor Title I parent and family engagement program compliance documentation for each of the following Title I requirements: Comprehensive Needs Assessment, Schoolwide Plan (D/CIP), Parents' Right to Know, Federal School Report Card, Annual Title I Meeting, School/Parent Compact, School/Parent Compact during Parent/Teacher Conferences, Parent & Family Engagement Policy, Value & Utility of Working with Parents-Staff Training, and Title I Program Evaluation. Additional Title I fiscal topics include: time and effort reporting, allowable/unallowable uses of funds, timeline, checklists, sample job descriptions and work schedules, home visits, Title I and parent meetings, and how to recruit and retain parents and community members for your school/district Comprehensive Needs Assessment and Schoolwide/District/Campus Improvement Plan meetings. Registration costs include a free copy of the book “Parent & Family Engagement Compliance by Design” with access to the Digital Documents Drive.
Target Audience: Campus & District Administrators; Parent, Family & Community Directors/Coordinators/Specialists, Assistant Principals, Parent & Family Liaisons; Title I Program Staff, State Education Agency staff; Directors and Coordinators of Federal Programs, Title I Specialists; Title I Directors and Coordinators; Compliance Administrators/Coordinators; Compensatory Education staff, Auditors, and State Education Agency staff.Registration costs include a free copy of the book “State Compensatory Education Compliance by Design” with access to the Digital Documents Drive.

2025 ESSA Compliance Academy May 28-29, 2025 in Union Parish School District, Louisiana
Join your federal friends at this three-day event to learn how to understand, manage, monitor, implement, and evaluate Title I program, Title I fiscal, and Title II compliance requirements.

Last 60 Days of ESSA Compliance-Virtual-May 5-7, 2025
Last 60 Days of ESSA Compliance-Virtual,
May 5-7, 2025
This session is recommended for anyone who previously attended an ESSA Compliance Academy session or just needs a refresher on ESSA compliance requirements.
Compliance! Want to learn how to close out the school year like an ESSA compliance rockstar? Finish the year strong with this quick two-hour virtual learning session that will boost your knowledge of and skills to effectively close out all the many Title I, Title II, Title III, Title IV, and Parent & Family Engagement compliance requirements with useful resources and information necessary for compliance success in during the last 60 days of the grant period. BONUS: A planning checklist will be available for download during each session to use as a guide or to communicate with other staff to close out the grant period. Example topics include: program evaluation, documentation, time and effort reporting, inventory, review policy and procedures, compliance reporting, conducting an internal monitoring of documentation, planning for the new grant period, public notice, private non-profit school consultation, review budget expenditures, how to utilize summer months to plan for the new grant period, posting federally funded job positions, conducting a Comprehensive Needs Assessment, reviewing Schoolwide plans, budget planning, procurement, joining Shared Service Arrangement or consortium, updating Administrative Procedures Manual for federal grants, analyzing end of the year survey results for program improvements, and much more. Each live virtual session will be held via Zoom with a weblink that will be sent in a separate email once payment has been received for the session. Kish Russell-Yoquelet will facilitate each session in a synchronous virtual format that will be recorded and made available asynchronously for up to one week following each session.
The cost for each virtual session is $150. The cost does not include the cost for a book which can be purchased separately.
Last 60 Days of ESSA Compliance Virtual-one hour training
Register today for one or more of these quick one-hour and informative sessions that will provide relevant and timely support to close out the school year like a #ComplianceRockstar!
May 5-Last 60 Days of Title I Compliance-virtual 10-11:30 am CST
May 5-Last 60 Days of Title II Compliance-virtual 1-2:30 pm CST
May 6-Last 60 Days of Title III Compliance-virtual10-11:30 am CST
May 6-Last 60 Days of Title IV Compliance-virtual 1-2:30 pm CST
May 7-Last 60 Days of Parent & Family Engagement Compliance-virtual 10-11:30 am CST
Register https://forms.gle/WdVDmdHGK7aUQnU38
Each session will reference information from the Compliance by Design books that can be purchased at this link. Click here to learn more. These books are optional but are recommended.

2025 Private Non-Profit Schools Compliance Academy
Private Non-Profit Schools Compliance Academy-May 1-2, 2025 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR MAY 1-2, 2025
Private Non-Profit Schools Compliance! Where do you start? Ever wish documentation was easier to manage and monitor equitable services for PNP schools? This two-day training will provide federal grant administrators, school district leaders, directors, and private non-profit schools with the tools and knowledge for success throughout the school year. Participants will develop and refine their skills to analyze documentation for the essential components and enhance leaders’ understanding of how to meet compliance with a step-by-step process. This session includes valuable information and resources for success with all ESSA programs: Title I-A, Title I-C, Title II, Title III, and Title IV.
Registration: to access the link to register for the 2025 Private Non-Profit Schools Compliance Academy.
Are you responsible for managing your district’s Private Non-Profit schools’ equitable services? Are you a private school administrator trying to understand how to access equitable services under the ESEA/ESSA? This two-day academy is designed for your success! The content of this training is based on the book "Private Non-Profit Schools Compliance by Design-How to Manage Equitable Services from Start to Finish". This user-friendly guide provides practical resources in a format that is organized to help any school district or private school administrator to understand all the complex requirements for implementing, managing, monitoring, and evaluating equitable services for Title I, Part A; Title I, Part C; Title II, Part A; Title III; and Title IV, Part A.
Below is a sample agenda for Day 1:
Background and history of PNP schools and equitable services.
“All Things PNP” that covers all the common compliance requirements across all ESSA programs: how to conduct an information meeting, timely and meaningful consultation, allocations, program planning, budget monitoring, role of the PNP school official, payroll and extra-duty pay, documentation, and much more.
Title I, Part A: How to manage, monitor, and implement equitable services for Title I, Part A
Low-income survey, targeted assistance model, contracted services, consultation, and much more.
Title I, Part C: How to manage, monitor, and implement equitable services
Qualified move, parent notifications, consultation, equitable services allocations, and much more.
Title II: How to manage, monitor, and implement equitable services
Consultation, equitable services allocation, procedures for travel reimbursement, and much more.
Below is a sample agenda for Day 2:
Title III: How to manage, monitor, and implement equitable services
Home Language Surveys, PNP student assessment, consultation, equitable services for English language learners and allocations, and much more.
Title IV: How to manage, monitor, and implement equitable services
Consultation and equitable services for Well-Rounded Education, Safe & Healthy Students, and Effective Uses of Technology
Fiscal rules that govern all equitable services that relate to PNP school services: supplement not supplant, reasonable and necessary, allowable/allocable, and procurement.
Program administration includes examples of policies and procedures to set up and guide PNP schools on how to submit travel reimbursement requests, inventory, contract management with external service providers, and much more.
About the Presenter/Author: Kish Russell-Yoquelet started working with equitable services for Private Non-Profit schools in 2012 as a Federal Programs Compliance Coordinator for San Antonio ISD in San Antonio, TX. She continues to work and support school districts across the state of Texas and the nation. Her experience brings direct knowledge and experience that goes beyond the knowledge of federal legislative requirements and provides practical insight to understand the necessary elements to effectively manage a successful equitable services program under your leadership.
Comprehensive Needs Assessment in 60-virtual training 1-3 pm CST
Are you new to Comprehensive Needs Assessment? Do you want to learn some new ways to streamline your CNA process? Join this quick and engaging session to gain the knowledge and resources to help your schools to succeed with an innovative and easy to follow model and approach to Comprehensive Needs Assessment in one hour. Learn how to transform your school’s CNA into a meaningful and relevant process that will support the Improvement Planning process for the new school year. Includes access to valuable templates and checklists that will set you up for compliance success!
This session is presented by Kish Russell-Yoquelet who has helped hundreds of school and district level administrators to succeed at ESSA compliance and Comprehensive Needs Assessment since 2012. This session will be recorded and available for up to one month following the live virtual session date. After payment has been received, a registration link through zoom will be sent to the email address listed on the registration form.
Register at this link: https://forms.gle/xyE2U4LmnDYJcQN18

Title III and IV ESSA Compliance Academy April 14-15, 2025 in San Antonio, TX
Title III & IV Compliance Academy
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR APRIL 14 AND 15TH
Two-Day Event in San Antonio, TX!
Day 1-Title III Compliance Academy-4/14/25 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Day 2-Title IV Fiscal Compliance Academy-4/15/25 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Compliance! Where do you start? Ever wish documentation was easier to manage and monitor? This event will provide federal grant administrators, leaders, directors, and business managers with the tools and knowledge to start off the new school year with compliance success. Participants will develop and refine their skills to analyze documentation for the essential components and enhance leaders’ understanding of how to meet compliance with a step-by-step process.
Registration: Click here to access the link to register for the Title III & IV ESSA Compliance Academy. Register early…space is limited!
Lodging: TBD
Each session will start at 8:30 am and end by 4 pm and be held in the Kish Russell Grants & Compliance Training Center in San Antonio, TX.
Day 1- April 14th-Title III Compliance Academy. Day 1 will include training on how to understand, manage, and effectively monitor Title III program compliance documentation for each of the following Title III requirements: Eligibility/Student Identification, Language Proficiency Assessment Committee-Monitor EL Achievement, Language Instruction Education Program/Comprehensive Needs Assessment, Schoolwide Plan/Title III Local Plan, Comprehensive Professional Development Plan, Annual Title I Meeting, School/Parent Compact, Compact review during Parent/Teacher Conferences (Elementary Only), Parent & Family Engagement Policy, Staff Quality/Parents’ Right to Know, Federal School Report Card, Program Evaluation, and Private Non-Profit Schools.
Day 2 - April 15th- Title IV Compliance Academy. Day 2 will include training on how to integrate and coordinate Title IV within other ESSA programs such as Title I, Title II, and Title III programs. It provides information on the following topics that will boost knowledge of compliance requirements and understand how to effectively manage and monitor Title I throughout the school year: Well-Rounded Education, Safe & Healthy Students, Effective Uses of Technology, allowable and unallowable uses of funds, Comprehensive Needs Assessment, Title IV District/Campus Improvement Plan strategies and activities, Time & Effort reporting, Title I job descriptions and work schedules, Private Non-Profit Schools equitable services, administrative costs, required policies, documentation, social-emotional learning, school safety and security, school-based mental health, instructional technology, enrichment activities, REAP/Transferability, how to process expenditure requests, budgeting, administrative procedures, procurement, supplement not supplant, EDGAR requirements, program evaluation, and much more.
You can select to register for one or both days based on your professional learning needs. A discount is available when registering for both days and with multiple people.
Target Audience: Campus & District Administrators, Directors of Finance, Assistant Principals, Title I Program Staff, State Education Agency staff, Directors and Coordinators of Federal Programs, Title I Specialists, Title III Directors and Coordinators, Grant Administrators, Business Managers, Auditors, Analysts, Human Resources, Professional Development Coordinators/DirectorsTitle IV administrators (Well-Rounded Education, Safe & Healthy Students, and Effective Uses of Technology staff), counselors, school resource officers, community-based organization staff responsible for managing Title IV programs and services, technology staff, ESSA staff, well-rounded education staff, SEL staff, school-based mental health staff, technology instructional coaches

2025 ESSA Compliance Academy April 9-11, 2025 in San Antonio, TX
Join your federal friends at this three-day event to learn how to understand, manage, monitor, implement, and evaluate Title I program, Title I fiscal, and Title II compliance requirements.
Comprehensive Needs Assessment in 60-virtual training 1-3 pm CST
Are you new to Comprehensive Needs Assessment? Do you want to learn some new ways to streamline your CNA process? Join this quick and engaging session to gain the knowledge and resources to help your schools to succeed with an innovative and easy to follow model and approach to Comprehensive Needs Assessment in one hour. Learn how to transform your school’s CNA into a meaningful and relevant process that will support the Improvement Planning process for the new school year. Includes access to valuable templates and checklists that will set you up for compliance success!
This session is presented by Kish Russell-Yoquelet who has helped hundreds of school and district level administrators to succeed at ESSA compliance and Comprehensive Needs Assessment since 2012. This session will be recorded and available for up to one month following the live virtual session date.
Register at this link: https://forms.gle/xyE2U4LmnDYJcQN18

2024 Parent & Family Engagement Compliance Academy
Parent & Family Engagement Compliance Academy
In-person event at 816 Camaron St., Suite 2.16, San Antonio, TX 78213
Parent & Family Engagement Compliance Academy-Dec. 10th 8:30 am to 4 pm and Dec. 11 8:30-12 pm (in-person)
Compliance! Where do you start? Ever wish Title I Parent & Family Engagement compliance documentation was easier to manage and monitor? This two-day event will provide parent and family engagement staff, federal and state grant administrators, leaders, directors, parent/family liaisons, coordinators, principals, counselors, and community engagement staff with the tools and knowledge excel their role with compliance success. This two day training starts with learning about all of the Title I parent and family engagement (PFE) compliance requirements. In Day 2, attendees will extend their learning of PFE compliance with engaging, interactive, practical, and hands-on activities to apply and develop a model approach designed for success throughout the school year.
Registration: https://forms.gle/E52v5Vu5KWNcdmhT9 Space is limited!
Cost includes breakfast, box lunch, and a copy of the book, “Parent & Family Engagement Compliance by Design”.
Lodging: Coming soon
This exciting and innovative training will guide attendees to strengthen their knowledge and understanding of how to manage, implement, and effectively monitor Title I parent and family engagement program compliance documentation for each of the following Title I requirements: Comprehensive Needs Assessment, Schoolwide Plan (D/CIP), Parents' Right to Know, Federal School Report Card, Annual Title I Meeting, School/Parent Compact, School/Parent Compact during Parent/Teacher Conferences, Parent & Family Engagement Policy, Value & Utility of Working with Parents-Staff Training, and Title I Program Evaluation. Additional Title I fiscal topics include: time and effort reporting, allowable/unallowable uses of funds, timeline, checklists, sample job descriptions and work schedules, home visits, Title I and parent meetings, and how to recruit and retain parents and community members for your school/district Comprehensive Needs Assessment and Schoolwide/District/Campus Improvement Plan meetings. Registration costs include a free copy of the book “Parent & Family Engagement Compliance by Design” with access to the Digital Documents Drive.
Target Audience: Campus & District Administrators; Parent, Family & Community Directors/Coordinators/Specialists, Assistant Principals, Parent & Family Liaisons; Title I Program Staff, State Education Agency staff; Directors and Coordinators of Federal Programs, Title I Specialists; Title I Directors and Coordinators; Compliance Administrators/Coordinators; Compensatory Education staff, Auditors, and State Education Agency staff.Registration costs include a free copy of the book “State Compensatory Education Compliance by Design” with access to the Digital Documents Drive.

2024 Fall ESSA Compliance Academy
Title I Compliance Academy-Oct. 1, 2024 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Title I Fiscal Compliance Academy-Oct. 2, 2024 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Title II Compliance Academy Oct. 3, 2024 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Compliance! Where do you start? Ever wish documentation was easier to manage and monitor? This five-day event will provide federal grant administrators, leaders, directors, and business managers with the tools and knowledge for success throughout the school year. Participants will develop and refine their skills to analyze documentation for the essential components and enhance leaders’ understanding of how to meet compliance with a step-by-step process.
Registration: Click here to access the link to register for the 2024 Fall ESSA Compliance Academy.
Title I Program Compliance Academy. This will include training on how to understand, manage, and effectively monitor Title I program compliance documentation for each of the following Title I requirements: Comprehensive Needs Assessment, Schoolwide Plan (D/CIP), Parents' Right to Know, Federal School Report Card, Annual Title I Meeting, School/Parent Compact, School/Parent Compact during Parent/Teacher Conferences, Parent & Family Engagement Policy, Value & Utility of Working with Parents-Staff Training, Title I Program Evaluation, Public Notice of Intent to Apply for ESSA Programs, and Private Non-Profit Schools. Registration costs include a free copy of the book “Compliance by Design” with access to the Digital Documents Drive.
Title I Fiscal Compliance Academy. This will include training on Title I fiscal compliance to include eligibility, Rank & Serve, Comparability, Supplement Not Supplant Methodology, Maintenance of Effort, Procurement, District Reservations, REAP/Transferability, Equitable Services for Private Non-Profit schools Title I allocations, allowable use of funds, Title I budget codes, and much more. Registration costs include a free copy of the book “Title I Fiscal Compliance by Design” with access to the Digital Documents Drive.
Title II Compliance Academy. This training will provide attendees with knowledge and skills on how to understand, plan, coordinate, manage, and monitor Title II compliance requirements with useful templates, checklists, and forms to ensure your success: Title II Comprehensive Professional Development Plan, Allowable uses of funds, Class-size reduction, Professional Development, Travel Reimbursement, Title II Private Non-Profit Schools, Memorandums of Understanding, Contract Management, Procurement, Title II job descriptions and Time & Effort reporting, Budgeting and Allocations, Title II funds for Teacher Mentoring & Induction Programs or Teacher & Principal Resident Programs, Teacher and Staff Recruitment and Retention, Requests for Proposals/Qualifications, and much more. Registration costs include a free copy of the book “Title II Compliance by Design” with access to the Digital Documents Drive.

Allen Parish ESSA Compliance Academy- Oberlin, LA
In-person event in Oberlin, Louisiana
Title IV Compliance Academy- 9/24/24 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Parent & Family Engagement- 9/25/24 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Compliance! Where do you start? Ever wish documentation was easier to manage and monitor? This five-day event will provide federal grant administrators, leaders, directors, and business managers with the tools and knowledge for success throughout the school year. Participants will develop and refine their skills to analyze documentation for the essential components and enhance leaders’ understanding of how to meet compliance with a step-by-step process.
Registration: Click here to access the link to register for the Allen Parish ESSA Compliance Academy. [[Registration Link]]
Each session will start at 8:30 am and end by 4 pm and be held in the Allen Parish Media Center located at 1111 W. 7th Street, Oberlin, LA
Title IV Compliance Academy. This training will teach you how to integrate and coordinate Title IV within other ESSA programs such as Title I, Title ~ and Title III programs. This training provides information on the following topics that will boost knowledge of compliance requirements and understand how to effectively manage and monitor Title IV throughout the school year: Well-Rounded Education, Safe & Healthy Students, Effective Uses of Technology, allowable and unallowable uses of funds, Comprehensive Needs Assessment, Title IV District/Campus Improvement Plan strategies and activities, Time & Effort reporting, Title IV job descriptions and work schedules, Private Non-Profit Schools equitable services, administrative costs, required policies, documentation, social emotional learning, school safety and security, school based mental health, instructional technology, enrichment activities, REAP/Transferability, how to process expenditure requests, budgeting, administrative procedures, procurement, supplement not supplant, EDGAR requirements, program evaluation, and much more.
Parent & Family Engagement Compliance Academy. This training will focus on how to understand, manage, and effectively monitor Title I parent and family engagement program compliance documentation for each of the following Title I requirements: Comprehensive Needs Assessment, Schoolwide Plan (D/CIP), Parents' Right to Know, Federal School Report Card, Annual Title I Meeting, School/Parent Compact, School/Parent Compact during Parent/Teacher Conferences, Parent & Family Engagement Policy, Value & Utility of Working with Parents-Staff Training, Title I Program Evaluation, and Private Non-Profit Schools. Registration costs include a free copy of the book “Parent & Family Engagement Compliance by Design” with access to the Digital Documents Drive.

2024 Private Non-Profit Schools Compliance Academy
Private Non-Profit Schools Compliance Academy-Sept. 17-18, 2024 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Private Non-Profit Schools Compliance! Where do you start? Ever wish documentation was easier to manage and monitor equitable services for PNP schools? This two-day training will provide federal grant administrators, school district leaders, directors, and private non-profit schools with the tools and knowledge for success throughout the school year. Participants will develop and refine their skills to analyze documentation for the essential components and enhance leaders’ understanding of how to meet compliance with a step-by-step process. This session includes valuable information and resources for success with all ESSA programs: Title I-A, Title I-C, Title II, Title III, and Title IV.
Registration: Click here to access the link to register for the 2024 Private Non-Profit Schools Compliance Academy.
Are you responsible for managing your district’s Private Non-Profit schools’ equitable services? Are you a private school administrator trying to understand how to access equitable services under the ESEA/ESSA? This two-day academy is designed for your success! The content of this training is based on the book "Private Non-Profit Schools Compliance by Design-How to Manage Equitable Services from Start to Finish". This user-friendly guide provides practical resources in a format that is organized to help any school district or private school administrator to understand all the complex requirements for implementing, managing, monitoring, and evaluating equitable services for Title I, Part A; Title I, Part C; Title II, Part A; Title III; and Title IV, Part A.
Below is a sample agenda for Day 1:
Background and history of PNP schools and equitable services.
“All Things PNP” that covers all the common compliance requirements across all ESSA programs: how to conduct an information meeting, timely and meaningful consultation, allocations, program planning, budget monitoring, role of the PNP school official, payroll and extra-duty pay, documentation, and much more.
Title I, Part A: How to manage, monitor, and implement equitable services for Title I, Part A
Low-income survey, targeted assistance model, contracted services, consultation, and much more.
Title I, Part C: How to manage, monitor, and implement equitable services
Qualified move, parent notifications, consultation, equitable services allocations, and much more.
Title II: How to manage, monitor, and implement equitable services
Consultation, equitable services allocation, procedures for travel reimbursement, and much more.
Below is a sample agenda for Day 2:
Title III: How to manage, monitor, and implement equitable services
Home Language Surveys, PNP student assessment, consultation, equitable services for English language learners and allocations, and much more.
Title IV: How to manage, monitor, and implement equitable services
Consultation and equitable services for Well-Rounded Education, Safe & Healthy Students, and Effective Uses of Technology
Fiscal rules that govern all equitable services that relate to PNP school services: supplement not supplant, reasonable and necessary, allowable/allocable, and procurement.
Program administration includes examples of policies and procedures to set up and guide PNP schools on how to submit travel reimbursement requests, inventory, contract management with external service providers, and much more.
About the Presenter/Author: Kish Russell-Yoquelet started working with equitable services for Private Non-Profit schools in 2012 as a Federal Programs Compliance Coordinator for San Antonio ISD in San Antonio, TX. She continues to work and support school districts across the state of Texas and the nation. Her experience brings direct knowledge and experience that goes beyond the knowledge of federal legislative requirements and provides practical insight to understand the necessary elements to effectively manage a successful equitable services program under your leadership.

First 60 Days of ESSA Compliance-Virtual (Copy)
First 60 Days of ESSA Compliance-virtual 10:00 am -12:00 pm CST, July 29-Aug. 2, 2024
This session is recommended for anyone who previously attended an ESSA Compliance Academy session or just needs a refresher on ESSA compliance requirements.
Want to learn how to launch the school year for ESSA compliance success? This quick two-hour virtual learning session will boost your knowledge of Title I, Title II, Title III, Title IV, and Parent & Family Engagement compliance requirements with useful resources and information to plan for ESSA compliance success in the first 60 days of the school year.
Click here to register.
July 29, 2024: First 60 Days of ESSA Title I Compliance 10 am -11:30 am CST- Virtual
This session will cover the following topics:
How to utilize the Comprehensive Needs Assessment to align Title I budget expenses
Reviewing your Schoolwide Plan for required strategies/activities
Supporting principals to effectively schedule Annual Title I Meetings and required parent and family engagement requirements
How to create a quick reference guide or learning session for school staff to understand success criteria for managing and monitoring Title I programs
How to engage federal friends and stakeholders to effectively implement, manage, and monitor the Title I program
Ways to communicate Title I compliance requirements with a timeline/checklist
How to plan for and schedule Title I compliance throughout the school year
Title I funded job descriptions and work schedules
Setting up and monitoring Title I budget
Question and answer time
This session will reference information from the book: “Compliance by Design-How to Manage Title I Compliance from Start to Finish” that can be purchased at this link. Click here to learn more. The book is optional but is recommended.
July 30, 2024: First 60 Days of ESSA Title II Compliance 10 am -11:30 am CST- Virtual
This session will cover the following topics:
How to plan for Title II compliance
Ways to communicate and train staff on travel and reimbursement policies and procedures
Establishing Title II success criteria
Training staff to process Title II expenditure requests and create an internal controls process to effectively manage and monitor Title II professional development and travel expenditures
Allowable uses of Title II funds
How to facilitate and develop a Comprehensive Needs Assessment and Professional Development Plan
Title II funded job descriptions and work schedules
Setting up and monitoring the Title II budget
Question and answer time
This session will reference information from the book: “Title II Compliance by Design-How to Manage Title II Compliance from Start to Finish” that can be purchased at this link. Click here to learn more. The book is optional, but is recommended.
July 31, 2024: First 60 Days of ESSA Title III Compliance 10 am -11:30 am CST- Virtual
This session will cover the following topics:
How to plan for Title III compliance
Develop a schedule to fulfill student identification requirements for Title III services
Setting up and monitoring Title III budget
Training staff on Title III requirements
Title III funded positions, job descriptions, and work schedules
How to facilitate and monitor time and effort reporting requirements
Managing and monitoring Title III contracted service providers
Establishing the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee
Facilitating the Home Language Survey and student identification process
Reviewing and updating the Comprehensive Needs Assessment for the needs of Title III students
Reviewing and updating the Schoolwide Plan/District or Campus Improvement Plan for the needs of Title III students, Language Instruction Education Plan
Question and answer time
This session will reference information from the book: “Title III Compliance by Design-How to Manage Title III Compliance from Start to Finish” that can be purchased at this link. Click here to learn more. The book is optional, but is recommended.
Aug. 1, 2023: First 60 Days of ESSA Title IV Compliance 10 am -11:30 am CST- Virtual
This session will cover the following topics:
Creating and implementing a Title IV plan for compliance
Creating and updating the Title IV Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Developing and implementing the Title IV strategies and activities in the Schoolwide /District/Campus Improvement Plan
Communicating and training staff for Title IV compliance
Title IV budget set-up and monitoring
Training and strategies for staff to manage and process Title IV expenditure requests for Title IV compliance
Title IV funded job descriptions, work schedules, and time and effort monitoring
Private Non-Profit Schools consultation: implementing and monitoring services
Allowable and unallowable uses of Title IV funds
Well-Rounded Education
Safe and Healthy Students
Effective Uses of Technology
Question and answer time
This session will reference information from the book: “Title IV Compliance by Design-How to Manage Title IV Compliance from Start to Finish” that can be purchased at this link. Click here to learn more. The book is optional, but is recommended. (Book will be available in June 2023)
Aug. 2, 2024: First 60 Days of ESSA Parent & Family Engagement Compliance 10 am -11:30 am CST- Virtual
This session will cover the following topics:
Recruiting parents to serve on the school and district committee of required stakeholders for compliance with Comprehensive Needs Assessment, Schoolwide Plan, and Program Evaluation
Scheduling and facilitating the Annual Title I Meeting
Facilitating parent input on the School Compact and Parent & Family Engagement Policy
Allowable uses of Title I funds for Parent & Family Engagement
Parent and Family Engagement Title I funded job positions: job descriptions, work schedules, and time and effort reporting
Setting up and managing Title I budget for compliance with PFE requirements
Creating a calendar of Title I PFE activities
Title I communication and parent engagement aligned with Title I purpose and intent
Allowable Title I home visits
Reporting mileage for allowable Title I travel and parent home visits
Questions and answers
This session will reference information from the book: “Parent & Family Engagement Compliance by Design” that can be purchased at this link. Click here to learn more. The book is optional, but is recommended.

Last 60 Days of SCE-Texas Compliance-Virtual
Last 60 Days of State Compensatory Education-Texas Compliance-Virtual 1:00 pm-3:00 pm CST, May 10, 2024
Want to learn how to close out the school year for State Compensatory Education-Texas compliance success? This quick two-hour virtual learning session will enhance your knowledge of SCE compliance requirements with useful resources and information to achieve SCE compliance success in the Last 60 days of the school year.
Click here to register.
May 10, 2024: Last 60 Days of SCE-Texas Compliance 1 pm -3 pm CST- Virtual
This session will cover the following topics:
How to utilize the Comprehensive Needs Assessment to align SCE budget expenses for at-risk student needs
Reviewing your Schoolwide/District/Campus Improvement Plan for required SCE strategies/activities
How to identify and understand the 15 At-Risk Criteria
Ways to identify at-risk students and maintain compliance with FERPA
SCE master schedules
Understanding SCE documentation for student eligibility
SCE entrance procedures and documentation
SCE funded job descriptions, work schedules, and time and effort reporting
Allowable uses of SCE funds
Setting up and managing and monitoring SCE budget
Training staff on how to review and understand eligible SCE allowable expenses
Ways to communicate SCE compliance requirements with a timeline/checklist
How to plan for and schedule SCE compliance throughout the school year
Question and answer time
This session will reference information from the book: “State Compensatory Education-Compliance by Design-Texas Volume 1” that can be purchased at this link. Click here to learn more. The book is optional but is recommended.

April ESSA Compliance Academy- San Antonio, TX
In-person event in San Antonio, TX (in-person) at 816 Camaron St, Suite 2.16, San Antonio, TX 78212
Title I Program Compliance Academy- 4/10/24 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Title I Fiscal Compliance Academy- 4/11/24 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Title II Compliance Academy- 4/12/24 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Title III Compliance Academy- 4/15/24 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Title IV Compliance Academy- 4/16/24 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Parent & Family Engagement- 4/17/24 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Compliance! Where do you start? Ever wish documentation was easier to manage and monitor? This five-day event will provide federal grant administrators, leaders, directors, and business managers with the tools and knowledge for success throughout the school year. Participants will develop and refine their skills to analyze documentation for the essential components and enhance leaders’ understanding of how to meet compliance with a step-by-step process.
Registration: Click here to access the link to register for the April ESSA Compliance Academy. [Registration Link]
Each session will start at 8:30 am and end by 4 pm and be held in the Kish Russell Grants & Compliance Training Center
Lodging: [Passkey]
Title I Program Compliance Academy. This will include training on how to understand, manage, and effectively monitor Title I program compliance documentation for each of the following Title I requirements: Comprehensive Needs Assessment, Schoolwide Plan (D/CIP), Parents' Right to Know, Federal School Report Card, Annual Title I Meeting, School/Parent Compact, School/Parent Compact during Parent/Teacher Conferences, Parent & Family Engagement Policy, Value & Utility of Working with Parents-Staff Training, Title I Program Evaluation, Public Notice of Intent to Apply for ESSA Programs, and Private Non-Profit Schools. Registration costs include a free copy of the book “Compliance by Design” with access to the Digital Documents Drive.
Title I Fiscal Compliance Academy. This will include training on Title I fiscal compliance to include eligibility, Rank & Serve, Comparability, Supplement Not Supplant Methodology, Maintenance of Effort, Procurement, District Reservations, REAP/Transferability, Equitable Services for Private Non-Profit schools Title I allocations, allowable use of funds, Title I budget codes, and much more. Registration costs include a free copy of the book “Title I Fiscal Compliance by Design” with access to the Digital Documents Drive.
Title II Compliance Academy. This training will provide attendees with knowledge and skills on how to understand, plan, coordinate, manage, and monitor Title II compliance requirements with useful templates, checklists, and forms to ensure your success: Title II Comprehensive Professional Development Plan, Allowable uses of funds, Class-size reduction, Professional Development, Travel Reimbursement, Title II Private Non-Profit Schools, Memorandums of Understanding, Contract Management, Procurement, Title II job descriptions and Time & Effort reporting, Budgeting and Allocations, Title II funds for Teacher Mentoring & Induction Programs or Teacher & Principal Resident Programs, Teacher and Staff Recruitment and Retention, Requests for Proposals/Qualifications, and much more. Registration costs include a free copy of the book “Title II Compliance by Design” with access to the Digital Documents Drive.
Title III Compliance Academy. This training will include training on how to understand, manage, and effectively monitor Title III program compliance documentation for each of the following Title III requirements: Eligibility/Student Identification, Language Proficiency Assessment Committee-Monitor EL Achievement, Language Instruction Education Program/Comprehensive Needs Assessment, Schoolwide Plan/Title III Local Plan, Comprehensive Professional Development Plan, Annual Title I Meeting, School/Parent Compact, Compact review during Parent/Teacher Conferences (Elementary Only), Parent & Family Engagement Policy, Staff Quality/Parents’ Right to Know, Federal School Report Card, Program Evaluation, and Private Non-Profit Schools.
Title IV Compliance Academy. This training will teach you how to integrate and coordinate Title IV within other ESSA programs such as Title I, Title ~ and Title III programs. This training provides information on the following topics that will boost knowledge of compliance requirements and understand how to effectively manage and monitor Title IV throughout the school year: Well-Rounded Education, Safe & Healthy Students, Effective Uses of Technology, allowable and unallowable uses of funds, Comprehensive Needs Assessment, Title IV District/Campus Improvement Plan strategies and activities, Time & Effort reporting, Title IV job descriptions and work schedules, Private Non-Profit Schools equitable services, administrative costs, required policies, documentation, social emotional learning, school safety and security, school based mental health, instructional technology, enrichment activities, REAP/Transferability, how to process expenditure requests, budgeting, administrative procedures, procurement, supplement not supplant, EDGAR requirements, program evaluation, and much more.
Parent & Family Engagement Compliance Academy. This training will focus on how to understand, manage, and effectively monitor Title I parent and family engagement program compliance documentation for each of the following Title I requirements: Comprehensive Needs Assessment, Schoolwide Plan (D/CIP), Parents' Right to Know, Federal School Report Card, Annual Title I Meeting, School/Parent Compact, School/Parent Compact during Parent/Teacher Conferences, Parent & Family Engagement Policy, Value & Utility of Working with Parents-Staff Training, Title I Program Evaluation, and Private Non-Profit Schools. Registration costs include a free copy of the book “Parent & Family Engagement Compliance by Design” with access to the Digital Documents Drive.

State Compensatory Education Compliance Academy November 9, 2023 in San Antonio, TX
State Compensatory Education Compliance Academy-TX
In-person event at 816 Camaron St., Suite 2.16, San Antonio, TX 78212
State Compensatory Education Compliance Academy-11/9/23 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Compliance! Where do you start? Ever wish SCE compliance documentation was easier to manage and monitor? This one-day event will provide federal and state grant administrators, leaders, directors, At-Risk directors/coordinators, SCE directors/coordinators, PEIMS staff, and business managers with the tools and knowledge to close out the 2022-2023 school year with SCE compliance success. Participants will learn how to implement, manage, and monitor the SCE program from the start to the end of the school year with an SCE roadmap that will provide useful tools, templates, forms, and checklists to ensure the success of your SCE program.
Registration: Click here to access the link to register for the 2023 ESSA Compliance Academy. The Early Bird Rate is available through October 1, 2023. Space is limited!
Each session will start at 8:30 am and end by 4 pm and be held in San Antonio, TX (in-person).
Lodging: https://book.passkey.com/go/SCEComplianceAcademy
November 9th-State Compensatory Education Compliance Academy. This will include training on how to understand, manage, and effectively monitor the State Compensatory Education compliance documentation for each of the following requirements: 15 At-Risk Criterion, student eligibility and identification, sample entrance and exit procedures, required documentation for student eligibility, Texas Education Code, SCE Comprehensive Needs Assessment and District/Campus Improvement Plan, decision-making committee, SCE staff roles and responsibilities, allowable and unallowable uses of SCE funds, building and monitoring the SCE budget to meet the 55% expenditure requirement, SCE program evaluation, public hearing, supplement not supplant, tracking and monitoring SCE implementation and performance, SCE reporting requirements, Class-size reduction, developing master schedule for SCE positions, PEIMS codes for at-risk students and SCE budget, SCE funded job descriptions, Time and Effort reporting, and how to conduct SCE monitoring reviews.
Registration costs include a free copy of the book “State Compensatory Education Compliance by Design” with access to the Digital Documents Drive.
BONUS! This book includes digital access to al templates, checklists, and forms are provided on the Digital Document Drive.
Target Audience: SCE Coordinators/Directors, SCE budget staff, At-Risk Coordinators/Directors, Principals, Guidance Counselors, Compliance Coordinators/Directors, State Compensatory Education Managers, Business Managers, PEIMS staff, district administrators, At-Risk Services staff, Student Support Services staff, Executive Directors and anyone new to working with SCE funds and at-risk student programs and budgets.

Montana ESSA Compliance Academy
Day 1-Title I Compliance Academy-10/30/23 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Day 2-Title I Fiscal Compliance Academy-10/31/23 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Day 3-Parent & Family Engagement-11/01/23 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Bonus Days! (Contingent upon number of registrations)
Day 4-Title II Compliance Academy-11/02/23 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Day 5-Title IV Compliance Academy-11/03/23 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Compliance! Where do you start? Ever wish documentation was easier to manage and monitor? This five-day event will provide federal grant administrators, leaders, directors, and business managers with the tools and knowledge for success throughout the school year. Participants will develop and refine their skills to analyze documentation for the essential components and enhance leaders’ understanding of how to meet compliance with a step-by-step process.
Registration: Click here to access the link to register for the 2023 Montana ESSA Compliance Academy. Click here to register
Each session will start at 8:30 am and end by 4 pm and be held in Missoula, Montana (in-person).
Day 1- Title I Program Compliance Academy. Day 1 will include training on how to understand, manage, and effectively monitor Title I program compliance documentation for each of the following Title I requirements: Comprehensive Needs Assessment, Schoolwide Plan (D/CIP), Parents' Right to Know, Federal School Report Card, Annual Title I Meeting, School/Parent Compact, School/Parent Compact during Parent/Teacher Conferences, Parent & Family Engagement Policy, Value & Utility of Working with Parents-Staff Training, Title I Program Evaluation, Public Notice of Intent to Apply for ESSA Programs, and Private Non-Profit Schools. Registration costs include a free copy of the book “Compliance by Design” with access to the Digital Documents Drive.
Day 2- Title I Fiscal Compliance Academy. Day 2 will include training on Title I fiscal compliance to include eligibility, Rank & Serve, Comparability, Supplement Not Supplant Methodology, Maintenance of Effort, Procurement, District Reservations, REAP/Transferability, Equitable Services for Private Non-Profit schools Title I allocations, allowable use of funds, Title I budget codes, and much more. Registration costs include a free copy of the book “Title I Fiscal Compliance by Design” with access to the Digital Documents Drive.
Day 3- Parent & Family Engagement Compliance Academy. This training will focus on how to understand, manage, and effectively monitor Title I parent and family engagement program compliance documentation for each of the following Title I requirements: Comprehensive Needs Assessment, Schoolwide Plan (D/CIP), Parents' Right to Know, Federal School Report Card, Annual Title I Meeting, School/Parent Compact, School/Parent Compact during Parent/Teacher Conferences, Parent & Family Engagement Policy, Value & Utility of Working with Parents-Staff Training, Title I Program Evaluation, and Private Non-Profit Schools. Registration costs include a free copy of the book “Parent & Family Engagement Compliance by Design” with access to the Digital Documents Drive.
Title II Compliance Academy. This training will provide attendees with knowledge and skills on how to understand, plan, coordinate, manage, and monitor Title II compliance requirements with useful templates, checklists, and forms to ensure your success: Title II Comprehensive Professional Development Plan, Allowable uses of funds, Class-size reduction, Professional Development, Travel Reimbursement, Title II Private Non-Profit Schools, Memorandums of Understanding, Contract Management, Procurement, Title II job descriptions and Time & Effort reporting, Budgeting and Allocations, Title II funds for Teacher Mentoring & Induction Programs or Teacher & Principal Resident Programs, Teacher and Staff Recruitment and Retention, Requests for Proposals/Qualifications, and much more. Registration costs include a free copy of the book “Title II Compliance by Design” with access to the Digital Documents Drive.
Title IV Compliance Academy. This training will teach you how to integrate and coordinate Title IV within other ESSA programs such as Title I, Title ~ and Title III programs. This training provides information on the following topics that will boost knowledge of compliance requirements and understand how to effectively manage and monitor Title IV throughout the school year: Well-Rounded Education, Safe & Healthy Students, Effective Uses of Technology, allowable and unallowable uses of funds, Comprehensive Needs Assessment, Title IV District/Campus Improvement Plan strategies and activities, Time & Effort reporting, Title IV job descriptions and work schedules, Private Non-Profit Schools equitable services, administrative costs, required policies, documentation, social emotional learning, school safety and security, school based mental health, instructional technology, enrichment activities, REAP/Transferability, how to process expenditure requests, budgeting, administrative procedures, procurement, supplement not supplant, EDGAR requirements, program evaluation, and much more.
You can select to register for one, two, three, four, or all five days based on your professional learning needs.

Parent & Family Engagement Compliance Academy October 18th, 2023 in San Antonio, TX
Parent & Family Engagement Compliance Academy
In-person at the FineSilver Building 816 Camaron St., Suite 2.16, San Antonio, TX 78212
Compliance! Where do you start? Ever wish Title I Parent & Family Engagement documentation was easier to understand, manage and monitor? This event will provide Parent & Family Liaisons, Parent & Community directors/coordinators, administrators, leaders, directors, and anyone working with Title I parent engagement requirements with the tools and knowledge to start off the 2023-2024 school year with compliance success. Participants will develop and refine their skills to analyze documentation for the essential components and enhance leaders’ understanding of how to meet compliance with a step-by-step process.
Registration: Click here to access the link to register for the 2023 ESSA Compliance Academy.
The session will start at 8:30 am and end by 4 pm and be held in San Antonio, TX (in-person).
Lodging: https://book.passkey.com/go/Fa
October 18th-Parent & Family Engagement Compliance Academy. This training will focus on how to understand, manage, and effectively monitor Title I parent and family engagement program compliance documentation for each of the following Title I requirements: Comprehensive Needs Assessment, Schoolwide Plan (D/CIP), Parents' Right to Know, Federal School Report Card, Annual Title I Meeting, School/Parent Compact, School/Parent Compact during Parent/Teacher Conferences, Parent & Family Engagement Policy, Value & Utility of Working with Parents-Staff Training, Title I Program Evaluation, and Private Non-Profit Schools. Registration costs include a free copy of the book “Parent & Family Engagement Compliance by Design” with access to the Digital Documents Drive.
Target Audience: Campus & District Administrators; Parent, Family & Community Directors/Coordinators/Specialists, Assistant Principals, Parent & Family Liaisons; Title I Program Staff, State Education Agency staff; Directors and Coordinators of Federal Programs, Title I Specialists; Title I Directors and Coordinators; Compliance Administrators/Coordinators; Compensatory Education staff, Auditors, and State Education Agency staff.

Title III and IV ESSA Compliance Academy October 16 & 17, 2023 in San Antonio, TX
Title III & IV Compliance Academy
Two-Day Event in San Antonio, TX!
Day 1-Title III Compliance Academy-10/16/23 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Day 2-Title IV Fiscal Compliance Academy-10/17/23 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Compliance! Where do you start? Ever wish documentation was easier to manage and monitor? This event will provide federal grant administrators, leaders, directors, and business managers with the tools and knowledge to start off the 2023-2024 school year with compliance success. Participants will develop and refine their skills to analyze documentation for the essential components and enhance leaders’ understanding of how to meet compliance with a step-by-step process.
Registration: Click here to access the link to register for the Title III & IV ESSA Compliance Academy. Register early…space is limited! Click here to register
Lodging: https://book.passkey.com/go/FallESSA
Each session will start at 8:30 am and end by 4 pm and be held in the Kish Russell Grants & Compliance Training Center in San Antonio, TX.
Day 1- October 16-Title III Compliance Academy. Day 1 will include training on how to understand, manage, and effectively monitor Title III program compliance documentation for each of the following Title III requirements: Eligibility/Student Identification, Language Proficiency Assessment Committee-Monitor EL Achievement, Language Instruction Education Program/Comprehensive Needs Assessment, Schoolwide Plan/Title III Local Plan, Comprehensive Professional Development Plan, Annual Title I Meeting, School/Parent Compact, Compact review during Parent/Teacher Conferences (Elementary Only), Parent & Family Engagement Policy, Staff Quality/Parents’ Right to Know, Federal School Report Card, Program Evaluation, and Private Non-Profit Schools.
Day 2 - October 17- Title IV Compliance Academy. Day 2 will include training on how to integrate and coordinate Title IV within other ESSA programs such as Title I, Title II, and Title III programs. It provides information on the following topics that will boost knowledge of compliance requirements and understand how to effectively manage and monitor Title I throughout the school year: Well-Rounded Education, Safe & Healthy Students, Effective Uses of Technology, allowable and unallowable uses of funds, Comprehensive Needs Assessment, Title IV District/Campus Improvement Plan strategies and activities, Time & Effort reporting, Title I job descriptions and work schedules, Private Non-Profit Schools equitable services, administrative costs, required policies, documentation, social-emotional learning, school safety and security, school-based mental health, instructional technology, enrichment activities, REAP/Transferability, how to process expenditure requests, budgeting, administrative procedures, procurement, supplement not supplant, EDGAR requirements, program evaluation, and much more.
You can select to register for one or both days based on your professional learning needs. A discount is available when registering for both days and with multiple people.
Target Audience: Campus & District Administrators, Directors of Finance, Assistant Principals, Title I Program Staff, State Education Agency staff, Directors and Coordinators of Federal Programs, Title I Specialists, Title III Directors and Coordinators, Grant Administrators, Business Managers, Auditors, Analysts, Human Resources, Professional Development Coordinators/DirectorsTitle IV administrators (Well-Rounded Education, Safe & Healthy Students, and Effective Uses of Technology staff), counselors, school resource officers, community-based organization staff responsible for managing Title IV programs and services, technology staff, ESSA staff, well-rounded education staff, SEL staff, school-based mental health staff, technology instructional coaches

2023 ESSA Compliance Academy October 11-13, 2023 in San Antonio, TX
Title I Program, Title I Fiscal, and Title II Compliance Academies
Three-Day event!!!
In-person trainings at the FineSilver Building located at 816 Camaron St., San Antonio, TX 78212
Day 1-Title I Compliance Academy-10/11/23 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Day 2-Title I Fiscal Compliance Academy-10/12/23 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Day 3-Title II Compliance Academy-10/13/23 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Compliance! Where do you start? Ever wish documentation was easier to manage and monitor? This three-day event will provide federal grant administrators, leaders, directors, and business managers with the tools and knowledge to close out the 2022-2023 school year with compliance success. Participants will develop and refine their skills to analyze documentation for the essential components and enhance leaders’ understanding of how to meet compliance with a step-by-step process.
Registration: Click here to access the link to register for the 2023 ESSA Compliance Academy. The Early Bird Rate is available through September 1, 2023. Register at this link: https://forms.gle/9uqtWjaDUTK5gfhX9
Each session will start at 8:30 am and end by 4 pm and be held in San Antonio, TX (in-person).
Lodging: https://book.passkey.com/go/FallESSAC
Day 1- October 11th-Title I Program Compliance Academy. Day 1 will include training on how to understand, manage, and effectively monitor Title I program compliance documentation for each of the following Title I requirements: Comprehensive Needs Assessment, Schoolwide Plan (D/CIP), Parents' Right to Know, Federal School Report Card, Annual Title I Meeting, School/Parent Compact, School/Parent Compact during Parent/Teacher Conferences, Parent & Family Engagement Policy, Value & Utility of Working with Parents-Staff Training, Title I Program Evaluation, Public Notice of Intent to Apply for ESSA Programs, and Private Non-Profit Schools. Registration costs include a free copy of the book “Compliance by Design” with access to the Digital Documents Drive.
Day 2-October 12th- Title I Fiscal Compliance Academy. Day 2 will include training on Title I fiscal compliance to include eligibility, Rank & Serve, Comparability, Supplement Not Supplant Methodology, Maintenance of Effort, Procurement, District Reservations, REAP/Transferability, Equitable Services for Private Non-Profit schools Title I allocations, allowable use of funds, Title I budget codes, and much more. Registration costs include a free copy of the book “Title I Fiscal Compliance by Design” with access to the Digital Documents Drive.
Day 3-October 13th Title II Compliance
Title II Compliance Academy will provide attendees with knowledge and skills on how to understand, plan, coordinate, manage, and monitor Title II compliance requirements with useful templates, checklists, and forms to ensure your success: Title II Comprehensive Professional Development Plan, Allowable uses of funds, Class-size reduction, Professional Development, Travel Reimbursement, Title II Private Non-Profit Schools, Memorandums of Understanding, Contract Management, Procurement, Title II job descriptions and Time & Effort reporting, Budgeting and Allocations, Title II funds for Teacher Mentoring & Induction Programs or Teacher & Principal Resident Programs, Teacher and Staff Recruitment and Retention, Requests for Proposals/Qualifications, and much more. Registration costs include a free copy of the book “Title II Compliance by Design” with access to the Digital Documents Drive.
You can select to register for one, two, or all three days based on your professional learning needs. A discount is available when registering for two or more days.
Target Audience: Campus & District Administrators, Directors of Finance, Assistant Principals, Title I Program Staff, State Education Agency staff, Directors and Coordinators of Federal Programs, Title I Specialists, Title II Directors and Coordinators, Grant Administrators, Business Managers, Auditors, Analysts, Parent and Family Coordinators, Human Resources, Professional Development Coordinators or Directors.

Oklahoma-2023 ESSA Compliance Academy September 26-28, 2023 in Broken Arrow, OK
Oklahoma ESSA Compliance Academy
Three-Day event in Oklahoma!!! (In-person) Broken Arrow Public Schools
Day 1-Title III Compliance Academy-9/26/23 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Day 2-Title IV Fiscal Compliance Academy-9/27/23 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Day 3-Parent & Family Engagement Compliance Academy-9/28/23 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Compliance! Where do you start? Ever wish documentation was easier to manage and monitor? This three-day event will provide federal grant administrators, leaders, directors, and business managers with the tools and knowledge to start off the 2023-2024 school year with compliance success. Participants will develop and refine their skills to analyze documentation for the essential components and enhance leaders’ understanding of how to meet compliance with a step-by-step process.
Registration: Click here to access the link to register for the Oklahoma 2023 ESSA Compliance Academy. Register early…space is limited! Click here to register
Each session will start at 8:30 am and end by 4 pm and be held in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma (in-person).
Day 1- September 26-Title III Compliance Academy. Day 1 will include training on how to understand, manage, and effectively monitor Title III program compliance documentation for each of the following Title III requirements: Eligibility/Student Identification, Language Proficiency Assessment Committee-Monitor EL Achievement, Language Instruction Education Program/Comprehensive Needs Assessment, Schoolwide Plan/Title III Local Plan, Comprehensive Professional Development Plan, Annual Title I Meeting, School/Parent Compact, Compact review during Parent/Teacher Conferences (Elementary Only), Parent & Family Engagement Policy, Staff Quality/Parents’ Right to Know, Federal School Report Card, Program Evaluation, and Private Non-Profit Schools.
Day 2 - September 27- Title IV Compliance Academy. Day 2 will include training on how to integrate and coordinate Title IV within other ESSA programs such as Title I, Title II, and Title III programs. It provides information on the following topics that will boost knowledge of compliance requirements and understand how to effectively manage and monitor Title I throughout the school year: Well-Rounded Education, Safe & Healthy Students, Effective Uses of Technology, allowable and unallowable uses of funds, Comprehensive Needs Assessment, Title IV District/Campus Improvement Plan strategies and activities, Time & Effort reporting, Title I job descriptions and work schedules, Private Non-Profit Schools equitable services, administrative costs, required policies, documentation, social emotional learning, school safety and security, school based mental health, instructional technology, enrichment activities, REAP/Transferability, how to process expenditure requests, budgeting, administrative procedures, procurement, supplement not supplant, EDGAR requirements, program evaluation, and much more.
Day 3 - September 28- Parent & Family Engagement Compliance Academy. Day 3 will focus on how to understand, manage, and effectively monitor Title I parent and family engagement program compliance documentation for each of the following Title I requirements: Comprehensive Needs Assessment, Schoolwide Plan (D/CIP), Parents' Right to Know, Federal School Report Card, Annual Title I Meeting, School/Parent Compact, School/Parent Compact during Parent/Teacher Conferences, Parent & Family Engagement Policy, Value & Utility of Working with Parents-Staff Training, Title I Program Evaluation, and Private Non-Profit Schools. Registration costs include a free copy of the book “Parent & Family Engagement Compliance by Design” with access to the Digital Documents Drive.
You can select to register for one, two, or all three days based on your professional learning needs. A discount is available when registering for two or more days.
Target Audience: Campus & District Administrators, Directors of Finance, Assistant Principals, Title I Program Staff, State Education Agency staff, Directors and Coordinators of Federal Programs, Title I Specialists, Title III Directors and Coordinators, Grant Administrators, Business Managers, Auditors, Analysts, Parent and Family Coordinators, Human Resources, Professional Development Coordinators/DirectorsTitle IV administrators (Well-Rounded Education, Safe & Healthy Students, and Effective Uses of Technology staff), counselors, school resource officers, community-based organization staff responsible for managing Title IV programs and services, technology staff, ESSA staff, well-rounded education staff, SEL staff, school-based mental health staff, technology instructional coaches

Parent & Family Engagement Compliance Academy September 6, 2023 in San Antonio, TX
Parent & Family Engagement Compliance Academy
In-person at the FineSilver Building 816 Camaron St., Suite 2.16, San Antonio, TX 78212
Compliance! Where do you start? Ever wish Title I Parent & Family Engagement documentation was easier to understand, manage and monitor? This event will provide Parent & Family Liaisons, Parent & Community directors/coordinators, administrators, leaders, directors, and anyone working with Title I parent engagement requirements with the tools and knowledge to start off the 2023-2024 school year with compliance success. Participants will develop and refine their skills to analyze documentation for the essential components and enhance leaders’ understanding of how to meet compliance with a step-by-step process.
Registration: Click here to access the link to register for the 2023 ESSA Compliance Academy. The Early Bird Rate is available through August 1, 2023. https://forms.gle/H1cSRGyk3c8ci1Sy6
The session will start at 8:30 am and end by 4 pm and be held in San Antonio, TX (in-person).
Lodging: https://book.passkey.com/go/FallComplianceAcademy
September 6th-Parent & Family Engagement Compliance Academy. This training will focus on how to understand, manage, and effectively monitor Title I parent and family engagement program compliance documentation for each of the following Title I requirements: Comprehensive Needs Assessment, Schoolwide Plan (D/CIP), Parents' Right to Know, Federal School Report Card, Annual Title I Meeting, School/Parent Compact, School/Parent Compact during Parent/Teacher Conferences, Parent & Family Engagement Policy, Value & Utility of Working with Parents-Staff Training, Title I Program Evaluation, and Private Non-Profit Schools. Registration costs include a free copy of the book “Parent & Family Engagement Compliance by Design” with access to the Digital Documents Drive.
Target Audience: Campus & District Administrators; Parent, Family & Community Directors/Coordinators/Specialists, Assistant Principals, Parent & Family Liaisons; Title I Program Staff, State Education Agency staff; Directors and Coordinators of Federal Programs, Title I Specialists; Title I Directors and Coordinators; Compliance Administrators/Coordinators; Compensatory Education staff, Auditors, and State Education Agency staff.
First 60 Days of SCE-Texas Compliance-Virtual
First 60 Days of State Compensatory Education-Texas Compliance-virtual 10:00 am -12:00 pm CST, Aug. 14, 2023
Want to learn how to launch the school year for State Compensatory Education-Texas compliance success? This quick two-hour virtual learning session will boost your knowledge of SCE compliance requirements with useful resources and information to plan for SCE compliance success in the first 60 days of the school year.
Click here to register.
Aug. 14, 2023: First 60 Days of SCE-Texas Compliance 10 am -12 pm CST- Virtual
This session will cover the following topics:
How to utilize the Comprehensive Needs Assessment to align SCE budget expenses for at-risk student needs
Reviewing your Schoolwide/District/Campus Improvement Plan for required SCE strategies/activities
How to identify and understand the 15 At-Risk Criteria
Ways to identify at-risk students and maintain compliance with FERPA
SCE master schedules
Understanding SCE documentation for student eligibility
SCE entrance procedures and documentation
SCE funded job descriptions, work schedules, and time and effort reporting
Allowable uses of SCE funds
Setting up and managing and monitoring SCE budget
Training staff on how to review and understand eligible SCE allowable expenses
Ways to communicate SCE compliance requirements with a timeline/checklist
How to plan for and schedule SCE compliance throughout the school year
Question and answer time
This session will reference information from the book: “State Compensatory Education-Compliance by Design-Texas Volume 1” that can be purchased at this link. Click here to learn more. The book is optional but is recommended.
First 60 Days of ESSA Compliance-Virtual
First 60 Days of ESSA Compliance-virtual 10:00 am -12:00 pm CST, Aug. 1-Aug. 7, 2023
This session is recommended for anyone who previously attended an ESSA Compliance Academy session or just needs a refresher on ESSA compliance requirements.
Want to learn how to launch the school year for ESSA compliance success? This quick two-hour virtual learning session will boost your knowledge of Title I, Title II, Title III, Title IV, and Parent & Family Engagement compliance requirements with useful resources and information to plan for ESSA compliance success in the first 60 days of the school year.
Click here to register.
Aug. 1, 2023: First 60 Days of ESSA Title I Compliance 10 am -12 pm CST- Virtual
This session will cover the following topics:
How to utilize the Comprehensive Needs Assessment to align Title I budget expenses
Reviewing your Schoolwide Plan for required strategies/activities
Supporting principals to effectively schedule Annual Title I Meetings and required parent and family engagement requirements
How to create a quick reference guide or learning session for school staff to understand success criteria for managing and monitoring Title I programs
How to engage federal friends and stakeholders to effectively implement, manage, and monitor the Title I program
Ways to communicate Title I compliance requirements with a timeline/checklist
How to plan for and schedule Title I compliance throughout the school year
Title I funded job descriptions and work schedules
Setting up and monitoring Title I budget
Question and answer time
This session will reference information from the book: “Compliance by Design-How to Manage Title I Compliance from Start to Finish” that can be purchased at this link. Click here to learn more. The book is optional but is recommended.
Aug. 2, 2023: First 60 Days of ESSA Title II Compliance 10 am -12 pm CST- Virtual
This session will cover the following topics:
How to plan for Title II compliance
Ways to communicate and train staff on travel and reimbursement policies and procedures
Establishing Title II success criteria
Training staff to process Title II expenditure requests and create an internal controls process to effectively manage and monitor Title II professional development and travel expenditures
Allowable uses of Title II funds
How to facilitate and develop a Comprehensive Needs Assessment and Professional Development Plan
Title II funded job descriptions and work schedules
Setting up and monitoring the Title II budget
Question and answer time
This session will reference information from the book: “Title II Compliance by Design-How to Manage Title II Compliance from Start to Finish” that can be purchased at this link. Click here to learn more. The book is optional, but is recommended.
Aug. 3, 2023: First 60 Days of ESSA Title III Compliance 10 am -12 pm CST- Virtual
This session will cover the following topics:
How to plan for Title III compliance
Develop a schedule to fulfill student identification requirements for Title III services
Setting up and monitoring Title III budget
Training staff on Title III requirements
Title III funded positions, job descriptions, and work schedules
How to facilitate and monitor time and effort reporting requirements
Managing and monitoring Title III contracted service providers
Establishing the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee
Facilitating the Home Language Survey and student identification process
Reviewing and updating the Comprehensive Needs Assessment for the needs of Title III students
Reviewing and updating the Schoolwide Plan/District or Campus Improvement Plan for the needs of Title III students, Language Instruction Education Plan
Question and answer time
This session will reference information from the book: “Title III Compliance by Design-How to Manage Title III Compliance from Start to Finish” that can be purchased at this link. Click here to learn more. The book is optional, but is recommended.
Aug. 4, 2023: First 60 Days of ESSA Title IV Compliance 10 am -12 pm CST- Virtual
This session will cover the following topics:
Creating and implementing a Title IV plan for compliance
Creating and updating the Title IV Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Developing and implementing the Title IV strategies and activities in the Schoolwide /District/Campus Improvement Plan
Communicating and training staff for Title IV compliance
Title IV budget set-up and monitoring
Training and strategies for staff to manage and process Title IV expenditure requests for Title IV compliance
Title IV funded job descriptions, work schedules, and time and effort monitoring
Private Non-Profit Schools consultation: implementing and monitoring services
Allowable and unallowable uses of Title IV funds
Well-Rounded Education
Safe and Healthy Students
Effective Uses of Technology
Question and answer time
This session will reference information from the book: “Title IV Compliance by Design-How to Manage Title IV Compliance from Start to Finish” that can be purchased at this link. Click here to learn more. The book is optional, but is recommended. (Book will be available in June 2023)
Aug. 7, 2023: First 60 Days of ESSA Parent & Family Engagement Compliance 10 am -12 pm CST- Virtual
This session will cover the following topics:
Recruiting parents to serve on the school and district committee of required stakeholders for compliance with Comprehensive Needs Assessment, Schoolwide Plan, and Program Evaluation
Scheduling and facilitating the Annual Title I Meeting
Facilitating parent input on the School Compact and Parent & Family Engagement Policy
Allowable uses of Title I funds for Parent & Family Engagement
Parent and Family Engagement Title I funded job positions: job descriptions, work schedules, and time and effort reporting
Setting up and managing Title I budget for compliance with PFE requirements
Creating a calendar of Title I PFE activities
Title I communication and parent engagement aligned with Title I purpose and intent
Allowable Title I home visits
Reporting mileage for allowable Title I travel and parent home visits
Questions and answers
This session will reference information from the book: “Parent & Family Engagement Compliance by Design” that can be purchased at this link. Click here to learn more. The book is optional, but is recommended.

Parent & Family Engagement Compliance Academy July 27, 2023 in San Antonio, TX
Parent & Family Engagement Compliance Academy-July 27, 2023-San Antonio, TX
In-person at the FineSilver Building 816 Camaron St., Suite 2.16, San Antonio, TX 78212
Compliance! Where do you start? Ever wish Title I Parent & Family Engagement documentation was easier to understand, manage and monitor? This event will provide Parent & Family Liaisons, Parent & Community directors/coordinators, administrators, leaders, directors, and anyone working with Title I parent engagement requirements with the tools and knowledge to close out the 2022-2023 school year with compliance success. Participants will develop and refine their skills to analyze documentation for the essential components and enhance leaders’ understanding of how to meet compliance with a step-by-step process.
Registration: Click here to access the link to register for the Parent & Family Engagement Compliance Academy. The Early Bird Rate is available through June 1, 2023.
Click here to register.
The session will start at 8:30 am and end by 4 pm and be held in San Antonio, TX (in-person).
September 6th-Parent & Family Engagement Compliance Academy. This training will focus on how to understand, manage, and effectively monitor Title I parent and family engagement program compliance documentation for each of the following Title I requirements: Comprehensive Needs Assessment, Schoolwide Plan (D/CIP), Parents' Right to Know, Federal School Report Card, Annual Title I Meeting, School/Parent Compact, School/Parent Compact during Parent/Teacher Conferences, Parent & Family Engagement Policy, Value & Utility of Working with Parents-Staff Training, Title I Program Evaluation, and Private Non-Profit Schools. Registration costs include a free copy of the book “Parent & Family Engagement Compliance by Design” with access to the Digital Documents Drive.
Target Audience: Campus & District Administrators; Parent, Family & Community Directors/Coordinators/Specialists, Assistant Principals, Parent & Family Liaisons; Title I Program Staff, State Education Agency staff; Directors and Coordinators of Federal Programs, Title I Specialists; Title I Directors and Coordinators; Compliance Administrators/Coordinators; Compensatory Education staff, Auditors, and State Education Agency staff.

Summer 2023 ESSA Compliance Academy July 11-13, 2023 in San Antonio, TX
ESSA Compliance Academy
Three-Day event in San Antonio, TX!!! (In-person) 816 Camaron Street, Suite 2.16, San Antonio, TX 78212
Day 1-Title I Compliance Academy-7/11/23 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Day 2-Title I Fiscal Compliance Academy-7/12/23 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Day 3-Title II Compliance Academy-7/13/23 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Compliance! Where do you start? Ever wish documentation was easier to manage and monitor? This three-day event will provide federal grant administrators, leaders, directors, and business managers with the tools and knowledge to launch the 2023-2024 school year with compliance success. Participants will develop and refine their skills to analyze documentation for the essential components and enhance leaders’ understanding of how to meet compliance with a step-by-step process.
Registration: Click here to access the link to register for the Summer 2023 ESSA Compliance Academy. Register early…space is limited! Click here to register
Lodging: Click on the link to access the discount hotel room block: Book Your Group/Corporate Rate | Marriott Rivercenter
Each session will start at 8:30 am and end by 4 pm and be held in San Antonio, TX (in-person).
Day 1-July 11th-Title I Program Compliance Academy. Day 1 will include training on how to understand, manage, and effectively monitor Title I program compliance documentation for each of the following Title I requirements: Comprehensive Needs Assessment, Schoolwide Plan (D/CIP), Parents' Right to Know, Federal School Report Card, Annual Title I Meeting, School/Parent Compact, School/Parent Compact during Parent/Teacher Conferences, Parent & Family Engagement Policy, Value & Utility of Working with Parents-Staff Training, Title I Program Evaluation, Public Notice of Intent to Apply for ESSA Programs, and Private Non-Profit Schools. Registration costs include a free copy of the book “Compliance by Design” with access to the Digital Documents Drive.
Day 2-July 12th- Title I Fiscal Compliance Academy. Day 2 will include training on Title I fiscal compliance to include eligibility, Rank & Serve, Comparability, Supplement Not Supplant Methodology, Maintenance of Effort, Procurement, District Reservations, REAP/Transferability, Equitable Services for Private Non-Profit schools Title I allocations, allowable use of funds, Title I budget codes, and much more. Registration costs include a free copy of the book “Title I Fiscal Compliance by Design” with access to the Digital Documents Drive.
Day 3-July 13th Title II Compliance
Title II Compliance Academy will provide attendees with knowledge and skills on how to understand, plan, coordinate, manage, and monitor Title II compliance requirements with useful templates, checklists, and forms to ensure your success: Title II Comprehensive Professional Development Plan, Allowable uses of funds, Class-size reduction, Professional Development, Travel Reimbursement, Title II Private Non-Profit Schools, Memorandums of Understanding, Contract Management, Procurement, Title II job descriptions and Time & Effort reporting, Budgeting and Allocations, Title II funds for Teacher Mentoring & Induction Programs or Teacher & Principal Resident Programs, Teacher and Staff Recruitment and Retention, Requests for Proposals/Qualifications, and much more. Registration costs include a free copy of the book “Title II Compliance by Design” with access to the Digital Documents Drive.
You can select to register for one, two, or all three days based on your professional learning needs. A discount is available when registering for two or more days.
Target Audience: Campus & District Administrators, Directors of Finance, Assistant Principals, Title I Program Staff, State Education Agency staff, Directors and Coordinators of Federal Programs, Title I Specialists, Title II Directors and Coordinators, Grant Administrators, Business Managers, Auditors, Analysts, Parent and Family Coordinators, Human Resources, Professional Development Coordinators or Directors.

State Compensatory Education Compliance Academy June 22, 2023 in San Antonio, TX
State Compensatory Education Compliance Academy-TX
In-person event in San Antonio, TX at the FineSilver Building, 816 Camaron Street, Suite 2.16, San Antonio, TX 78212.
State Compensatory Education Compliance Academy-6/22/23 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Compliance! Where do you start? Ever wish SCE compliance documentation was easier to manage and monitor? This one-day event will provide federal and state grant administrators, leaders, directors, At-Risk directors/coordinators, SCE directors/coordinators, PEIMS staff, and business managers with the tools and knowledge to close out the 2022-2023 school year with SCE compliance success. Participants will learn how to implement, manage, and monitor the SCE program from the start to the end of the school year with an SCE roadmap that will provide useful tools, templates, forms, and checklists to ensure the success of your SCE program.
Registration: Click here to access the link to register for the 2023 SCE Compliance Academy. The Early Bird Rate is available through May 1, 2023.
Each session will start at 8:30 am and end by 4 pm and be held in San Antonio, TX (in-person).
Lodging: Click on the link to access the discount hotel room block: Book Your Group/Corporate Rate | Marriott International
June 22nd-State Compensatory Education Compliance Academy. This will include training on how to understand, manage, and effectively monitor the State Compensatory Education compliance documentation for each of the following requirements: 15 At-Risk Criterion, student eligibility and identification, sample entrance and exit procedures, required documentation for student eligibility, Texas Education Code, SCE Comprehensive Needs Assessment and District/Campus Improvement Plan, decision-making committee, SCE staff roles and responsibilities, allowable and unallowable uses of SCE funds, building and monitoring the SCE budget to meet the 55% expenditure requirement, SCE program evaluation, public hearing, supplement not supplant, tracking and monitoring SCE implementation and performance, SCE reporting requirements, Class-size reduction, developing master schedule for SCE positions, PEIMS codes for at-risk students and SCE budget, SCE funded job descriptions, Time and Effort reporting, and how to conduct SCE monitoring reviews.
Registration costs include a free copy of the book “State Compensatory Education Compliance by Design” with access to the Digital Documents Drive.
BONUS! This book includes digital access to al templates, checklists, and forms are provided on the Digital Document Drive.
Target Audience: SCE Coordinators/Directors, SCE budget staff, At-Risk Coordinators/Directors, Principals, Guidance Counselors, Compliance Coordinators/Directors, State Compensatory Education Managers, Business Managers, PEIMS staff, district administrators, At-Risk Services staff, Student Support Services staff, Executive Directors and anyone new to working with SCE funds and at-risk student programs and budgets.
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Oklahoma-2023 ESSA Compliance Academy May 16-18, 2023 in Broken Arrow, OK
Oklahoma ESSA Compliance Academy
Three-Day event in Oklahoma!!! (In-person) Broken Arrow Public Schools located at 501 S. Main Street, Broken Arrow, OK 74012.
Day 1-Title I Compliance Academy-5/16/23 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Day 2-Title I Fiscal Compliance Academy-5/17/23 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Day 3-Title II Compliance Academy-5/18/23 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Compliance! Where do you start? Ever wish documentation was easier to manage and monitor? This three-day event will provide federal grant administrators, leaders, directors, and business managers with the tools and knowledge to close out the 2022-2023 school year with compliance success. Participants will develop and refine their skills to analyze documentation for the essential components and enhance leaders’ understanding of how to meet compliance with a step-by-step process.
Registration: Click here to access the link to register for the Oklahoma 2023 ESSA Compliance Academy. Register early…space is limited! Click here to register
Each session will start at 8:30 am and end by 4 pm and be held in San Antonio, TX (in-person).
Day 1- May 16th-Title I Program Compliance Academy. Day 1 will include training on how to understand, manage, and effectively monitor Title I program compliance documentation for each of the following Title I requirements: Comprehensive Needs Assessment, Schoolwide Plan (D/CIP), Parents' Right to Know, Federal School Report Card, Annual Title I Meeting, School/Parent Compact, School/Parent Compact during Parent/Teacher Conferences, Parent & Family Engagement Policy, Value & Utility of Working with Parents-Staff Training, Title I Program Evaluation, Public Notice of Intent to Apply for ESSA Programs, and Private Non-Profit Schools. Registration costs include a free copy of the book “Compliance by Design” with access to the Digital Documents Drive.
Day 2-May 17th- Title I Fiscal Compliance Academy. Day 2 will include training on Title I fiscal compliance to include eligibility, Rank & Serve, Comparability, Supplement Not Supplant Methodology, Maintenance of Effort, Procurement, District Reservations, REAP/Transferability, Equitable Services for Private Non-Profit schools Title I allocations, allowable use of funds, Title I budget codes, and much more. Registration costs include a free copy of the book “Title I Fiscal Compliance by Design” with access to the Digital Documents Drive.
Day 3-May 18th Title II Compliance
Title II Compliance Academy will provide attendees with knowledge and skills on how to understand, plan, coordinate, manage, and monitor Title II compliance requirements with useful templates, checklists, and forms to ensure your success: Title II Comprehensive Professional Development Plan, Allowable uses of funds, Class-size reduction, Professional Development, Travel Reimbursement, Title II Private Non-Profit Schools, Memorandums of Understanding, Contract Management, Procurement, Title II job descriptions and Time & Effort reporting, Budgeting and Allocations, Title II funds for Teacher Mentoring & Induction Programs or Teacher & Principal Resident Programs, Teacher and Staff Recruitment and Retention, Requests for Proposals/Qualifications, and much more. Registration costs include a free copy of the book “Title II Compliance by Design” with access to the Digital Documents Drive.
You can select to register for one, two, or all three days based on your professional learning needs. A discount is available when registering for two or more days.
Target Audience: Campus & District Administrators, Directors of Finance, Assistant Principals, Title I Program Staff, State Education Agency staff, Directors and Coordinators of Federal Programs, Title I Specialists, Title II Directors and Coordinators, Grant Administrators, Business Managers, Auditors, Analysts, Parent and Family Coordinators, Human Resources, Professional Development Coordinators or Directors.
2023 ESSA Compliance Academy April 11-13, 2023 in San Antonio, TX
Three-Day event!!! In-person in San Antonio, TX at the FineSilver Building
Day 1-Title I Compliance Academy-4/11/23 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Day 2-Title I Fiscal Compliance Academy-4/12/23 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Day 3-Title II Compliance Academy-4/13/23 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Compliance! Where do you start? Ever wish documentation was easier to manage and monitor? This three-day event will provide federal grant administrators, leaders, directors, and business managers with the tools and knowledge to close out the 2022-2023 school year with compliance success. Participants will develop and refine their skills to analyze documentation for the essential components and enhance leaders’ understanding of how to meet compliance with a step-by-step process.
Registration: Click here to access the link to register for the 2023 ESSA Compliance Academy. The Early Bird Rate is available through March 1, 2023. Click here to register
Each session will start at 8:30 am and end by 4 pm and be held in San Antonio, TX (in-person).
Lodging: Marriott San Antonio Rivercenter special room rate of $124/night can be booked using this special link. https://book.passkey.com/go/ESSACompliance
Day 1- April 11th-Title I Program Compliance Academy. Day 1 will include training on how to understand, manage, and effectively monitor Title I program compliance documentation for each of the following Title I requirements: Comprehensive Needs Assessment, Schoolwide Plan (D/CIP), Parents' Right to Know, Federal School Report Card, Annual Title I Meeting, School/Parent Compact, School/Parent Compact during Parent/Teacher Conferences, Parent & Family Engagement Policy, Value & Utility of Working with Parents-Staff Training, Title I Program Evaluation, Public Notice of Intent to Apply for ESSA Programs, and Private Non-Profit Schools. Registration costs include a free copy of the book “Compliance by Design” with access to the Digital Documents Drive.
Day 2-April 12th- Title I Fiscal Compliance Academy. Day 2 will include training on Title I fiscal compliance to include eligibility, Rank & Serve, Comparability, Supplement Not Supplant Methodology, Maintenance of Effort, Procurement, District Reservations, REAP/Transferability, Equitable Services for Private Non-Profit schools Title I allocations, allowable use of funds, Title I budget codes, and much more. Registration costs include a free copy of the book “Title I Fiscal Compliance by Design” with access to the Digital Documents Drive.
Day 3-April 13th Title II Compliance
Title II Compliance Academy will provide attendees with knowledge and skills on how to understand, plan, coordinate, manage, and monitor Title II compliance requirements with useful templates, checklists, and forms to ensure your success: Title II Comprehensive Professional Development Plan, Allowable uses of funds, Class-size reduction, Professional Development, Travel Reimbursement, Title II Private Non-Profit Schools, Memorandums of Understanding, Contract Management, Procurement, Title II job descriptions and Time & Effort reporting, Budgeting and Allocations, Title II funds for Teacher Mentoring & Induction Programs or Teacher & Principal Resident Programs, Teacher and Staff Recruitment and Retention, Requests for Proposals/Qualifications, and much more. Registration costs include a free copy of the book “Title II Compliance by Design” with access to the Digital Documents Drive.
You can select to register for one, two, or all three days based on your professional learning needs. A discount is available when registering for two or more days.
Target Audience: Campus & District Administrators, Directors of Finance, Assistant Principals, Title I Program Staff, State Education Agency staff, Directors and Coordinators of Federal Programs, Title I Specialists, Title II Directors and Coordinators, Grant Administrators, Business Managers, Auditors, Analysts, Parent and Family Coordinators, Human Resources, Professional Development Coordinators or Directors.
3-Day-Title I Fiscal, Title I Program, & Title III Compliance Academies-9/27 to 9/29
Three-Day event!!! In-person in San Antonio, TX at the Tripoint Center
Day 1-Title I Program Compliance Academy-9/27/22 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Day 2-Title I Fiscal Compliance Academy-9/28/22 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
Day 3-Title III Compliance Academy-9/29/22 from 8:30 am to 4 pm
You can choose to attend one, two, or three days to match your professional learning needs! Attendees at each academy will receive a complimentary copy of the books listed below for each session:
Day 1-Compliance by Design-How to Manage Title I Compliance from Start to Finish (2021) along with Companion Book
Day 2: Title I Fiscal Compliance by Design (2022)
Day 3: Title III Compliance by Design (2022)
Launch the 2022-203 school year like a compliance champion and learn how to plan and prepare for success! Tips and tricks to manage and monitor complex and challenging federal programs requirements will reduce your stress and increase your professional skills to be more effective as an administrator for your campus or district.
Register today at this link: https://forms.gle/znvRiXrTKqDLvVf16
Registration costs are allowable with federal funds for professional development costs to support the effective implementation, management, and monitoring of Title I and Title III funded programs.

Title I Compliance Academy-Fiscal and Program Compliance-Mar. 29-30, 2022
Compliance! Where do you start? Ever wish documentation was easier to manage and monitor? The Title I Compliance Academy provides the blueprints to effectively plan, coordinate, manage, monitor, and evaluate the complex and required documentation for the ESSA, Title I program. Campus and district leaders will be empowered and equipped with the skills and tools to manage and monitor Title I compliance requirements from start to finish. Participants will develop and refine their skills to analyze documentation for the essential components and enhance leaders’ understanding of how to meet compliance with a step-by-step process.