Resources and Technical Assistance

The Unit of Federal Programs Administration is pleased to announce a redesign of our system for delivering support, technical assistance, and guidance to LEAs (Districts, Schools, and BOCES).

The UFPA offices [Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education, Office of Competitive Grants and Awards, Office of Migrant Education, and Office of Data, Program Evaluation and Reporting] will be collaborating to deliver these supports in a unified manner to better align with districts’ local implementation of federal programs.

We will be offering a series of professional learning opportunities, including webinars, policy briefs, networking meetings, and regional training opportunities.

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Resources

CLDE Office Hours

To better support Colorado districts, schools, and educational leaders, the Office of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education is holding Virtual Office Hours. This time can be used to ask questions, collaborate, and meet with other educators to share ideas. For a list of dates and times to join visit CLDE Virtual Office Hours.

ESEA Office Hours

The Office of ESEA will be hosting weekly Office Hours on Thursdays from 1:00 to 2:00, starting on April 23, 2020. This time is devoted to providing updates and answering questions, to the best of our abilities given the fast-changing current events.Please use the same Zoom information below to join the meeting on Friday:

ESEA Office Hours: Recordings

Non-Public Consultation and Stakeholder Engagement Office Hours

On April 23rd, 2020, the Office of ESEA recorded the Office Hours presentation around Non-Public Consultation and Stakeholder Engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please note that districts and BOCES should continue to discuss the needs of the NPS during consultation and begin to collect their needs associated with the COVID pandemic. This will prepare you for when the CARES Act funding is released. The team also goes into Stakeholder Engagement resources as they have received several questions regarding ESSA stakeholder engagement requirements and practices during the COVID-19 situation and social distancing orders.

PowerPoint Presentation | Recorded Webinar | Questions and Answers (DOC)

CARES Act Office Hours

On April 30th, 2020, the Office of ESEA recorded the Office Hours presentation around the CARES Act. The team went over the most frequently asked questions around the CARES Act and answered questions from the field about what to expect when it comes to the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSERF). If you have more questions, please reach out to your Regional Contact for more information.

PowerPoint Presentation | Recorded Webinar | Questions and Answers (DOC)

Consolidated Application Office Hours

On May 7th, 2020, the Office of ESEA recorded the Office Hours about the Consolidated Application. The team answered questions from the field about the 2020-2021 Consolidated Application, Non-Public Schools, and ESSER funds. This meeting was recorded but won't be posted to the website. If you would like the recording, please email Michelle Prael.

ESSERF Office Hours

On May 14th, 2020, the Office of ESEA continued their presentation around the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSERF). This presentation was recorded. The team answered questions they didn't have the answers to last time and wrote down new questions from the field. If you have more questions, please reach out to your Regional Contact for more information.

PowerPoint Presentation | Recorded Webinar | Questions and Answers (DOC)

ESSERF Office Hours (Continued)

On May 22nd, 2020, the Office of ESEA continued their presentation around the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSERF). This presentation was recorded. The team went over the various CARES Grant opportunities, answered questions around Non-Public Schools and Charter Schools, responded to FAQs, and talked about the USDE Fact Sheet for COVID-19 and English Learners.

PowerPoint Presentation | Recorded Webinar | Questions and Answers (DOC)

ESSER Application Office Hours

On May 28th, 2020, the Office of ESEA recorded a presentation on the new ESSER Application. This included walking through the functionality of the application and what districts can expect from the ESSER Application. The team also went over allowable uses and provided some examples.

PowerPoint Presentation | Recorded Webinar | Questions and Answers (DOC) | Transcription

ESSER Allowable Uses Office Hours

On June 4th, 2020, the Office of ESEA recorded a presentation on the allowable uses of ESSER. This includes activities under ESEA, the McKinney-Vento Act, the Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

PowerPoint Presentation | Recorded Webinar | Questions and Answers (DOC)

ESSER: Lessons Learned Office Hours

On June 11th, 2020, the Office of ESEA recorded another presentation on ESSER. This presentation goes over what CDE has seen in the submitted applications and offers advice on how to get an approved application. The team also went over considerations for the budget. They continued the conversation around Non-Public schools and they also touched on how to request funds for ESSER.

PowerPoint Presentation | Recorded Webinar | Questions and Answers (DOC)

CRF Office Hours

On June 18th, 2020, the Office of ESEA and teams from other units across CDE, recorded a presentation around the Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF). This presentation went over the office in charge of those funds, allowable activities, and the team answered questions about the funds.

PowerPoint Presentation | Recorded Webinar | Questions and Answers (DOC) | CRF Allowable Expenses

GEER, CRF, and ESSER Office Hours

On June 25, 2020, the Office of ESEA and teams from other units across CDE, recorded a presentation on the CARES Act multiple funding sources. Our team and units across CDE provided an update on the Governor’s Education Emergency Relief fund (GEER), followed up on the Coronavirus Relief Fund’s (CRF) new resource, and gave some tips and reminders for the ESSER application.

PowerPoint Presentation | Recorded Webinar | Questions and Answers (DOC)

ESSER Updates Office Hours

On July 9th, 2020, the Office of ESEA and teams from other units across CDE, recorded a presentation on ESSER Updates. This presentation included information on what CDE needs to see in the ESSER applications to approve activities. The field asked great questions about ESSER and CRF.

PowerPoint Presentation | Recorded Webinar | Questions and Answers (DOC)

Non-Public Schools and ESSER

On July 16th, 2020, the Office of ESEA recorded a presentation on Non-Public Schools Proportionate Share in ESSER. The team goes over the different ways districts can serve Non-Public Schools and how to calculate that proportionate share.

PowerPoint Presentation | Recorded Webinar | Questions and Answers (DOC)

CRF Office Hours

On July 23rd, 2020, the CRF team recorded a presentation about guidance on the CRF. This includes information around increasing instructional time, substantially different and using the 51%, developing capacity for remote learning vs. delivering remote learning, small equipment purchases, capital expenditures reminder, Charter School considerations, and a follow up on questions from previous office hours.

PowerPoint Presentation | Recorded Webinar | Questions and Answers (DOC)

CRF and ESSER Office Hours Update

On July 30, 2020 CDE recorded a short presentation on the CRF and ESSER updates. The recording starts off with the ESSER team going over the Post Award Revision system for the ESSER Application. The CRF team then went into updates regarding Preschool and Charter School considerations, as well as, record retention.

PowerPoint Presentation | Recorded Webinar | Questions and Answers (DOC) | Optional Template (EXCEL)

Q&A on ESSER, CRF, and ESEA

On August 13, 2020, CDE recorded a short presentation and general question and answer session on ESSER, CRF, and ESEA. The recording and PowerPoint include a short clarification on the Grant Award Period for ESSER, and reminders that budgeted activities must be reasonable, necessary, and allocable. The PowerPoint includes contact information for CDE team members for ESSER, CRF, and Grants Fiscal. The remainder of the recording is open Q&A. A transcript summary of the questions and answers is included in the Word document below.

PowerPoint Presentation | Recorded Webinar | Questions and Answers (DOC)

Updates and Q&A on ESEA, ESSER, and CRF

On August 20, 2020, CDE recorded a short presentation on ESEA updates and reminders, and followed up on outstanding ESSER use of funds questions. The PowerPoint includes contact information for CDE team members and Q&A follows ups from the previous office hours. The recording includes the PowerPoint items plus open Q&A. A transcript summary of the questions and answers included in the Word document linked below.

PowerPoint Presentation | Recorded Webinar | Questions and Answers (DOC)

Updates on CRF and ESSER reporting, Equitable Services to Non-public Schools, and Q&A

On August 27, 2020, CDE recorded a presentation covering updates on guidance from the U.S. Department of Education, an update on the latest regarding equitable services to non-public schools, a update on CRF and ESSER reporting, and a reminder to keep contacts updated in the ESSER applications. The recording includes the PowerPoint items plus open Q&A. A transcript summary of the questions and answers included in the Word document linked below.

PowerPoint Presentation | Recorded Webinar | Questions and Answers (DOC)

Updates on RISE funding and CRF reporting and Q&A

On September 10, 2020, the Governor's Office presented updates on Response, Innovation, and Student Equity (RISE) education funding and CDE presented updates on CRF reporting and monitoring. The PowerPoint and transcript summary of the questions and answers are linked below.

PowerPoint Presentation | Questions and Answers (DOC)

Non-Public Schools Interim Rule, Connecting Colorado Students Grant (CCSG), and CRF Updates

On September 17, 2020, CDE recorded a presentation covering updates on the non-public schools Interim Final Rule regarding equitable services under the CARES Act, information on the Connecting Colorado Students Grant (CCSG), and CRF updates. The recording includes the PowerPoint plus open Q&A. A transcript summary of the questions and answers are included in the Word document linked below.

PowerPoint Presentation | Recorded Webinar | Questions and Answers (DOC)

ESSER Allocations, Distributions, and Monitoring Updates

On September 24th, 2020, CDE recorded a presentation outlining the process and decision-making on how the additional ESSER funds were allocated out of the 10% for state level activities. Information was also presented on future ESSER Monitoring and a refresher on the online ESSER Application. The recording includes the PowerPoint which is also linked below.

PowerPoint Presentation | Recorded Webinar

ESSER, CRF and GEER Updates

On October 1st, 2020, CDE recorded a presentation to provide updates and clarifications on ESSER, specifically the new Connecting Colorado Students Grant (CCSG) through the ESSER State Reserve and the latest information on Non-public Schools and Equitable Services requirements. In addition, CDE provided some clarifications around CRF 0.5% Admin Costs and Charter Schools and followed up with answers from a previous session regarding the RISE funds.

PowerPoint Presentation | Recorded Webinar

ESSER Supplemental Funding, Non-public schools consultation form, and at-risk CRF funding

On October 8, 2020, CDE recorded a presentation to provide updates on budgeting ESSER Supplemental funds using the existing online application, how to submit for approval for Supplemental funds, a walk through of the new Non-public schools consultation form, and a brief update on At-Risk CRF.

PowerPoint Presentation | Recorded Webinar | Questions and Answers (DOC)

ESSER Supplemental Funding Budget, CRF Reporting, and GEER Funding

On October 15, 2020, CDE recorded a presentation to provide clarifications on how to budget indirect costs using ESSER and ESSER Supplemental funding sources, an update on CRF reporting, and GEER funding updates. The recording includes the PowerPoint which is also linked below.

PowerPoint | Recorded Webinar | Questions and Answers (DOC)

ESSER and CRF Question and Answers

On October 22, 2020, CDE recorded a presentation answering questions regarding ESSER, CRF and at-risk calculations.

Recorded Webinar | Questions and Answers (DOC)

ESSER Supplemental Funding, CRF Reporting and GEER Funding

On November 5, 2020, CDE recorded a presentation to provide further guidance on the use of supplemental funds, calculating NPS proportionate share and CRF reporting, time and effort and per pupil expenditures.

PowerPoint | Recorded Webinar | Questions and Answers (DOC)

ESSER and CRF Updates

On November 12, 2020, CDE recorded a presentation to provide updated guidance on ESSER and CRF funding. The recording includes the PowerPoint items plus open Q&A. A transcript summary of the questions and answers is included in the Word document linked below.

PowerPoint | Recorded Webinar | Questions and Answers (DOC)

SSRG, CRF and ESSER Funding

On November 19, 2020, CDE recorded a presentation covering the Safe School Reopening Grant (SSRG), CRF accrual, and ESSER reminders and clarifications. The recording includes the PowerPoint items plus open Q&A. A transcript summary of the questions and answers is included in the Word document linked below.

PowerPoint | Recorded Webinar | Questions and Answers (DOC)

ESSER, CRF and Emergency Relief Funding

On December 3, 2020 CDE recorded a presentation providing updates and clarification to questions regarding CRF, ESSER and other emergency relief funds. In addition, CDE provided further guidance on calculating non-public school proportionate share of the Supplement ESSER funds intended serving Native American students. The recording and transcript summary of the questions and answers is included below.

PowerPoint | Recorded Webinar | Questions and Answers (DOC)

ESSER, CRF, Emergency Relief Funding and Conference Planning

On December 10, 2020 CDE recorded a presentation providing further guidance on emergency relief funding. Additionally, CDE discussed upcoming conferences, seeking input from districts regarding timeline, topics and logistical preferences. Recording and transcript summary of questions and answers is included below.

PowerPoint | Recorded Webinar | Questions and Answers (DOC)

CRF Monitoring and Reporting, Staff Reporting Guidance, and Connecting Colorado Students Grant (CCSG)

On December 17, 2020 CDE recorded a presentation covering CRF reporting and monitoring, staff reporting, Connecting Colorado Students Grant (CCSG), and ESSER. The recording and transcript summary of questions and answers is included below.

PowerPoint | Recorded Webinar | Questions and Answers (DOC)

ESEA 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 Funds, and Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA)

On January 7th, 2021 CDE recorded a presentation answering questions regarding CRF, ESSER and other emergency relief funds. Additionally, the ESEA team provided an update on the new Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA). The recording and PowerPoint are included below.

PowerPoint | Recorded Webinar