UPDATED: USED Announces ESSA Guidance and Webinar Series
UPDATED: USED is cancelling Jan 25 webinar and rescheduling for the following week. The adjusted schedule and topics are reflected below.
USED released a series of resources to support States in their transition to the ESSA. The Consolidated State Plan guidance, State and Local Report Cards guidance, and High School Graduation Rate guidance provide additional clarity on the role of States, districts, and schools under the ESSA to ensure that all students receive a high-quality education and that they graduate high school prepared for success in college and career.
The department also announced that it will host a weekly webinar series (Wednesdays from 2-3:30 EST) beginning on January 11, 2017:
Please note that the schedule is subject to change. The Department will provide a detailed agenda prior to each session. Note that you must register for each webinar.
January 11, 2017
Title I, Part A Assessment Notice of Final Regulations
Register here.January 18, 2017
Consolidated State Plan: Consultation, Performance Management, and Assessment Requirements
Register here.January 25, 2017 NOW FEB 1
Consolidated State Plan: Supporting Excellent Educators and All Students
Register here.- February 1, 2017 NOW FEB 8
Consolidated State Plan: Accountability Systems: Long-term Goals and Indicators
Register here.
- February 8, 2017 NOW FEB 15
Consolidated State Plan: Accountability Systems: Annual Meaningful Differentiation and School Identification
Register here.
February 15, 2017 NOW MAR 1
Consolidated State Plan: School Improvement and Support
Register here.February 22, 2017
No webinarMarch 1, 2017 NOW MARCH 8
Consolidated State Plan: Program-specific requirements
Register here.March 8, 2017 NOW MAR 15
State plan submission
Register here.