Grants can be a great way to add funds to your school budget, but dealing with grants is not simple. The payoff of receiving grants can be worth it if you are cognizant of the regulations and rules of the grant. Before you venture too far into the grant waters, take the time to understand … Read More
District Improvement Planning (DIP/LEA Plan) for Charter Districts
Famous astronaut Buzz Aldrin once said, “Shoot for the moon; you might get there!” Space travel takes planning, and so does having really great schools! Having a well-designed DIP/LEA PLAN (aka LEA Plan per TEA) can help your organization have focus and reach its goals, but in some cases, it is also required by law. … Read More
Applying for Sub System of Time & Effort
Better to be safe than sorry! You might not have any split-funded staff in your federal grants next year, but it is better to get on the list just in case. Why would I need it you ask? If you end up needing to split-fund an employee with a federal grant later in the 2025-26 … Read More
EDGAR Part 1: Administrative Procedures
No doubt, Federal grant funds can provide great benefits for your students. From additional interventions to added technology, the possibilities are many, but programs funded by the USDE-issued grants such as Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and IDEA-B are regulated by many rules that can be difficult to understand. As a savvy administrator, you want … Read More
HB2 School Funding Bill: What it means for Charters
Will they, or won’t they? That was the question most of us were asking throughout the legislative session while waiting to see if an increased funding bill would be passed. After MUCH deliberation, we now have House Bill 2 that was signed into law on June 4. The $8.5 billion funding education plan provides $4 … Read More
ESSA Grant Application 2025-26
Summer break isn’t much of a break in the world of federal grants. Applications must be submitted for the next round of funding to get ready for the next school year! The ESSA Consolidated Grant Application, that is the formula grant (non-competitive) for the major title funds (Title I, II, III, and IV), is a … Read More