Federal Programs Monitoring

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Technical Assistance

State monitoring team members provide technical assistance during the review visit and beyond. It is not the State’s intent to tell the LEA how to run its title programs, but rather to answer questions, communicate, and exchange ideas and information to promote program improvement while meeting all federal requirements.

Compliance

Monitoring federal programs helps ensure that all children have a fair and equal chance to obtain a high-quality education. Compliance monitoring is when State and LEAs work together to ensure they are conforming with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015.

Helpful Information

Interview Questions, Templates, and Other Resources

General Information

Improving Basic Programs (Title I-A)

Technical Assistance Resources

Sample Parent Notification for Teacher Qualifications Sample Parent Notification for Teacher Qualifications English | Sample Parent Notification for Teacher Qualificationsespañol
Sample Directory Information Policy

Training Resources

Professional Development

Training for LEAs Being Monitored

Equitable Services Monitoring Basics
Homeless Education Program Development (Video | PDF Version)
Title I-A Federal Programs Monitoring Overview (Video | PDF Version)
Title I-C Migrant Education Program Monitoring Overview (Video | PDF Version)
Title II-A Federal Programs Monitoring Overview (Video | PDF Version)
Title III-A English Learner Program Monitoring Overview (Video | PDF Version)
Title IV-A Federal Programs Monitoring Overview (Video | PDF Version)
Title V-B Rural Education Program Monitoring Overview (Video | PDF Version)

Frequently Asked Questions

Do we have to complete the Homeless Education indicators if we do not have any homeless students?

Yes, you must complete these indicators in the Program Monitoring Tool.

Where should we put up posters for Homeless Education information?

Homeless Education posters should be placed in each school building and the district office. Include contact information for the local Homeless Liaison and State Liaison. For the community, you should display them in places which are frequented by the community, such as the Health & Welfare Office, Job Services Office, etc.

What kind of evidence should be used for tracking attendance?

Homeless students should be identified in your attendance system and listed as a subcategory. Since your student management system uploads to ISEE, this information would be in your ISEE reports. Once a student is identified as homeless, they are tracked as being a homeless student for the entire school year.

Does the mid-year Night Time Residency/Eligibility form need to go out to all parents?

The form should be given to all students at the beginning of the school year (registration). The form should be sent out again schoolwide for all students mid-year. This can be done in a newsletter, by email, or other school communications. See sample forms on the Title IX-A: Homeless Children and Youths page.

What do we need to include in our Homeless Education program?

To assist with your Homeless Policy, see the Homeless Policy Checklist. Visit the Title IX-A: Education for Homeless Children and Youths Program page for other useful samples including Sample Handbooks and Policies and Sample Needs Assessments.