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)
  • Submitting Certification Form
• Multi-Year Subscriptions & Licenses (PDF)

General Resources:

• State Equity Plan and Resources for Districts
• Equity Toolkit
• Monitoring
• Webinars
• Guidance/Resources

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

May 15, 2025

Agenda

• Updates and Reminders

Resources

• May 15, 2025 PowerPoint
• May 15, 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
  • Updates and Reminders & Real Property Reporting
  • Rural LEA and BOCES Office Hours

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

January 30, 2025

Agenda

• Updates and Reminders

Resources

• January 30, 2025 PowerPoint