REGION 9 ESC

The purpose of the Title I Coop is to provide consultant services concerning ESSA requirements. The services include the full cycle of requirements from application through evaluation solely for the current-year ESSA application. The Coop also provides district and campus level technical assistance for inquiries or problems and provides district/campus specific professional development and technical support.

Services Provided

• Meetings with school personnel to plan program design and gather necessary data for the ESSA consolidated application process
• Preparation and submission of the Applicant Designation Certification form
• Preparation and submission of the ESSA Consolidated Application and amendments for federal funds to TEA, including adjusted allocations, maximum entitlements,reallocations, SIP designation or other individual district/charter changes
• Collection of information from district/charter personnel and submission of all necessary TEA e-grants performance reports
• Site visits to gather and submit to TEA the annual ESSA Compliance report
• Training for paraprofessionals to meet the required highly qualified standard
• Professional development focused on Title I issues at the campus level, as requested
• Technical assistance for Title I campuses in the development of required Parent Involvement Policies and Home-School Compacts, as requested
• Professional development and technical assistance at district/charter and/or campus to meet the needs resulting from the comprehensive needs assessment, as requested
• Liaison services between the district/charter and TEA through ongoing communication and information exchange to maximize program effectiveness and efficiency
• Professional development on required Title I documentation and the monthly Region 9 Federal Programs Calendar

For more information, contact kara.fluty@esc9.net.