Much has changed in the world of compensatory education funding this year! The 89th Legislature threw a giant curve ball and made the changes effective this year. The communication of the practical implementation of the changes has been slowly trickling out as the State makes decisions and responds to school system’s questions. CSS has been … Read More
Alternative Education Accountability (AEA) Registration
Accountability systems can be unbalanced for schools with high at-risk populations, so Texas allows for alternative accountability evaluations for schools that meet certain criteria. The registration window will open soon in TEAL to apply to be a Dropout Recovery School which will qualify you for alternate accountability measures. This is especially important for charters to … Read More
AskTED Data Updates
Busy school administrators need to stay informed, but how do you make sure that you get important information coming out of TEA? One of the main ways is by updating AskTED, the online Texas Education Directory (TED). AskTED is the primary source used by TEA and other agencies to direct communications to the school’s administration and … Read More
Collaborative Comprehensive Needs Assessment for 2025-26 (CCNA)
We know it’s not even spring break yet, but it’s not too early to begin planning for next year! The time is now to set up meeting dates for your annual Comprehensive Needs Assessment that leads to your 2025-26 District and Campus Improvement Plans! Make a plan for gathering data since campuses must first look … Read More
Indirect Cost Rate Request for 2025-26
Everyone likes money, and we have an excellent money tip for you today! If you receive grants, indirect cost rates can be a good deal for you, but you must act by March 28, 2025! Indirect costs are the costs grantees can add to their grant draw downs to recover their organization-wide administrative costs of … Read More
Mid-Year Review of Federal Grant Funds
Check-ups are important! They keep us on track. The middle of the school year is a good time to check up on your federal grant funds by conducting a mid-year review. The purpose of the mid-year review is to give you an opportunity to see if you are still on track to expend your federal … Read More
Basics of State Compensatory Education Funds
At-risk students are in the greatest danger of not completing high school. Effective planning to meet their needs, even in early childhood, can help prevent students from dropping out. Each charter district with qualified students receives a State allotment of State Compensatory Education (CompEd or SCE) funds to provide direct services to At-risk students. Of … Read More
TCLAS Grant Changes and Possible Survey Due April 6, 2024
If you have funding from more than one TCLAS decision, the information in today’s article might come as good news for you! TEA is allowing money to be moved between TCLAS decisions in some cases. However, if you wish to do so, you must complete a survey by April 6! No TCLAS funds? You can … Read More
New Grant Opportunities in eGrants
You might have noticed some new grants appear in your eGrants screen recently under “Grants/Apply for eligible grants.” Oddly enough, you might not even be eligible. This article is to explain the grants and how to respond in eGrants to either apply or reject them. Action is required by all Charter Districts. What is the … Read More
Indirect Cost Rate Request for 2022-23
Money! Now that we have your attention, did you know you can claim indirect costs on your federal grant awards and keep the money no strings attached? To do so, Charter Districts must first request an indirect cost rate, and today’s article is about how to go about obtaining one. Indirect Costs are the costs … Read More
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