The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) administers Title grants funded through the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Collectively, these federally funded entitlement grants are intended to support students who have historically been marginalized and provide all students a high-quality, well-rounded education. 

Each year, eligible local education agencies (LEAs), including DC Public Schools (DCPS) and public charter schools, receive ESEA Title funds to address their unique student needs, and LEAs must submit an application, which includes a budget, in the Enterprise Grants Management System (EGMS) for OSSE’s review and approval. More information and resources to help LEAs prepare for the application process can be found on the ESEA Application and Funding webpage.

Below are resources, tools, and reference guides that support the implementation of ESEA Titles I-IV, Part A programs, along with trainings and technical assistance designed to help LEAs effectively develop, implement, and evaluate their federally funded programs.

Upcoming Trainings and Technical Assistance

Please join OSSE for our upcoming technical assistance (TA) opportunities to support LEAs in preparing their Title I-IV, Part A grant programs for FY27.

• FY27 ConApp Workshop: New Grant Managers
  • On Monday, Aug. 3 from 1-3 p.m., join a workshop for new LEA grant managers reviewing how to complete the ConApp step by step, sharing best practices, and providing the opportunity to ask questions. Register here.
• FY27 ConApp Webinar: Aligning Program & Budget
  • On Thursday, Aug. 6 from 2-3:30 p.m., OSSE will advise LEAs on program alignment and budgeting in the ConApp. The webinar will review allowable uses of funds and best practices to support student achievement. Register here.
• Office Hour: Title I-A Parent and Family Engagement
  • On Monday, Aug. 10 from 1-2 p.m., OSSE will host an office hour to review parent and family engagement requirements under Title I-A and provide LEAs the opportunity to engage with OSSE staff on any related questions. Historically, many LEAs have had monitoring findings in this area. Register here.

Coming soon! Join OSSE the third Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. for Title Tuesday

Title Tuesdays are monthly office hours that will cover ESEA grant program topics relevant to the current moment in the grant cycle. Examples of rotating ESEA topics include parent and family engagement, application requirements, program requirements, fiscal planning, reporting, and monitoring. Each session will provide actionable information relevant to ESEA Title programs and offer LEAs an opportunity to engage directly with the OSSE ESEA team on any related questions.

These virtual office hours will occur at 10 a.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. Specific topic updates and event access details will be provided through the Division of Strategic Funding for School Quality (FSQ) Grants newsletter (register here).

Consolidated Application (ConApp) Resources

• ESEA ConApp Technical Guide (NEW)
• FY27 Consolidated Application Planning Tool (NEW) 
• FY27 ConApp Completion FAQs Webinar (NEW)
• Guide to Consolidating 21st CCLC and IDEA grants into a Schoolwide Program
  • EGMS Instructions to consolidate 21st CCLC in EGMS
  • EGMS Instructions to consolidate IDEA in EGMS
• ConApp Supporting Document Templates
  • Notice of Intent to Join Title III-A Consortium
  • School Prayer Certification Form
  • ESEA Title I-A Schoolwide Program Eligibility Waiver Request
  • Equitable Services Workbook (DCPS-only)

Program Planning

• Parent and Family Engagement
  • Parent and Family Engagement Cycle
  • Parent and Family Engagement Webinar
  • Parent and Family Engagement Policies Checklist
  • OSSE Home Language Survey Template

Title I-A

• ESEA Title I, Part A Program Snapshot (NEW)
• Schoolwide Program Model
  • Title I-A Schoolwide Program Plans
  • Schoolwide Program Plan Template: Short form | Long form
  • Schoolwide Program Plan Checklist
• Targeted Assistance Model
  • Title I-A Targeted Assistance Program Model Webinar
• Title I-A Training
• Title I-A Annual Meeting

Title II-A

• ESEA Title II, Part A Program Snapshot (NEW)
• Title II-A Training

Title III-A

• ESEA Title III, Part A Program Snapshot (NEW)
• Title III-A Training
• English learners Policy and Programs
• Immigrant Children and Youth (ICY) One-Pager

Title IV-A

• ESEA Title IV, Part A Program Snapshot (NEW)
• Title IV-A Training
• Title IV-A Needs Assessment and Evaluation Webinar
• Title IV-A State Level Public Reporting Training Slides

Additional ESEA Information

For additional information about ESEA, please select the links below.

    

Contact Us

LEA Point of Contact List

For questions or additional information about ESEA Title grants, please email [email protected].

ESEA Title grants are administered by OSSE’s Office of Strategic Funding within the Division of Systems and Supports, K-12.

[Date Posted: May 29, 2026]