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Resources and Technical Assistance
Welcome
The Federal Programs and Supports Unit delivers guidance and technical support on ESEA and ESSER programs through Resources (e.g., guidance documents, tools), Office Hours, and Regional Networking Meetings.
COVID-19:
- ARP-ESSER III Countdown to Closeout - NEW!
- ESSER Due Dates
- ESSER and GEER FAQ Guidance from U.S. Department of Education (Updated 12.7.22)
- ESSER EL FAQ (PDF)
- McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program (PDF)
- Funding Matrix for COVID-19 related activities (PDF)
- Funding Matrix for COVID-19 related activities (XLSX)
- ESSER I, II, and III Due Dates and Timelines (PPTX)
- ESSER Planning Tool Created by Chiefs for Change
- ESEA and ESSER Monitoring Schedule (XLSX)
- ESSER Budget Resources (DOCX)
- Safe Return to School Check List (PDF)
- Safe Return to School Plan Sample Template (DOCX)
- Construction Guidance (Updated 03.15.2024) (PDF)
- Maintenance of Equity FAQ (Updated 12.29.2021) (PDF)
- Maintenance of Equity Certification of Exception from Local Maintenance of Equity (DOCX)
- Multi-Year Subscriptions & Licenses (PDF)
ESEA and ESSER Office Hours
The Federal Programs & Supports Unit will be hosting bi-weekly Office Hours on Thursdays from 2:00 to 3:30pm. This time is devoted to providing updates and answering questions, to the best of our abilities given the fast-changing current events.
Office Hours - Recordings and Resources
March 12, 2026
Agenda
- Preparing the Consolidated Application using the Planning Document
Resources
- March 12, 2026 PowerPoint
- March 12, 2026 Recording
Office Hours - Recordings and Resources
February 26, 2026
Agenda
- Updates and Reminders
- Instructional Paraprofessional FAQ and Updated Guidance
- Consolidated Schoolwide Programs
Resources
- February 26, 2026 PowerPoint
- February 26, 2026 Recording
Office Hours - Recordings and Resources
February 5, 2026
Agenda
- Updates and Reminders
- Reallocated Grant Opportunity
Resources
- February 5, 2026 PowerPoint
- February 5, 2026 Recording
Office Hours - Recordings and Resources
January 15, 2026
Agenda
- Updates and Reminders
- Reallocated Grant Opportunity
- Monitoring Training
Resources
- January 15, 2026 PowerPoint
- January 15, 2026 Recording
Office Hours - Recordings and Resources
November 13, 2025
Agenda
- Updates and Reminders
- School District Review Program
Resources
- November 13, 2025 PowerPoint
- November 13, 2025 Recording
October 23, 2025
Agenda
- Updates and Reminders
- Federal Programs Monitoring Overview
- Updated Paraprofessional Guidance
Resources
- October 23, 2025 PowerPoint
- October 23, 2025 Recording
September 25, 2025
Agenda
- Updates and Reminders
- Deep Dive: ESSA Identification Methodology and Categories
- Understanding UIP Requirements for ESSA Identified Schools & Resource Overview
Resources
- September 25, 2025 PowerPoint
- September 25, 2025 Recording
September 11, 2025
Agenda
- Updates and Reminders
- Elevating Excellence Conference
- House Appropriations
- Title I Comparability and Equitable Distribution of Teachers (EDT)
Resources
- September 11, 2025 PowerPoint
- September 11, 2025 Recording
August 14, 2025
Agenda
- Updates and Reminders
- Real Property Reporting
- Title IV Waivers
- 2025-26 Consolidated Application
- Due Dates and Timelines
- ESEA Launchpad Year at a Glance
Resources
- August 14, 2025 PowerPoint
- August 14, 2025 Recording
August 7, 2025
Agenda
- Updates and Reminders
- 2025-26 Consolidated Application
Resources
- August 7, 2025 PowerPoint
June 26, 2025
Agenda
- Updates and Reminders
- 2025-26 Consolidated Application
- Substantial Approval
- FER Training Resources
- Q&A
- ESSER Real Property Data Collection
Resources
- June 26, 2025 PowerPoint
- June 26, 2025 Recording
June 12, 2025
Agenda
- Updates and Reminders
- 2025-26 Consolidated Application Substantial Approval
Resources
- June 12, 2025 PowerPoint
- June 12, 2025 Recording
June 3, 2025
Agenda
- BruMan Group Special Training
- "Funding and Policy Updates"
Resources
- June 3, 2025 PowerPoint
- June 3, 2025 Recording
*Viewing the BruMan trainings purchased by CDE for Colorado LEAs requires a passcode. Please email Emily Owen from a Colorado LEA email address to request the passcode to access the PowerPoint slides and recording.
May 22, 2025
Agenda
- Updates and Reminders
- Poudre District Showcase: Summer School and Afterschool Programs
- Title I Program Types and Requirements
Resources
- May 22, 2025 PowerPoint
- May 22, 2025 Recording
April 24, 2025
Agenda
- Updates and Reminders
- LEA Leadership and CS-Y3+ Convening
Resources
- April 24, 2025 PowerPoint
- April 24, 2025 Recording
April 10, 2025
Agenda
- Rural LEA and BOCES Office Hours
- Updates and Reminders
- Real Property Reporting for ESSER Funded Construction
Resources
- April 10, 2025 PowerPoint
- April 10, 2025 Recordings
March 21, 2025
Agenda
- BruMan Group Special Training
- "Federal Appropriations and Policy Updates"
Resources
- March 21, 2025 PowerPoint
- March 21, 2025 Recording
*Viewing the BruMan trainings purchased by CDE for Colorado LEAs requires a passcode. Please email Emily Owen from a Colorado LEA email address to request the passcode to access the PowerPoint slides and recording.
March 13, 2025
Agenda
- Updates and Reminders
- Waiver Overview
- EBI Levels of Evidence Training
Resources
- March 13, 2025 PowerPoint
- March 13, 2025 Recording
February 27, 2025
Agenda
- Updates and Reminders
- Winter Regional Network Meeting
Resources
- February 27, 2025 PowerPoint
- February 27, 2025 Recording
February 13, 2025
Agenda
- Overview of the Process for ESEA Funding and Resource for Tracking the Process
- Upcoming TNTP Western Slope Sessions
- Title II 23-24 District Uses of Funds
Resources
- February 13, 2025 PowerPoint