Consolidated Federal Programs Application

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• 2023-2024 Consolidated Application 
• 2022-2023 Consolidated Application 
• 2021-2022 Consolidated Application
• 2020-2021 Consolidated Application ​

• 2024-2025 Consolidated Application Paper Copy
• Review Checklist (Note: Make a Copy for Personal Use)
• Non-Public Consultation Form
• Extension Request
• GAINS Training

• Consolidated Application Post Award Revisions (PAR)
• TA Request Form 
• ESEA Waivers
• Regional Contacts
• Grants Fiscal

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• Flexibilities for Districts with Less Than 1.000 Students Enrolled
• Regional Network Meetings
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On December 10, 2015, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which reauthorizes the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), was signed into law. The passage of ESSA provides a much anticipated opportunity to improve achievement outcomes for all students by providing effective programs supported with Titles I, II, III, and IV funding. The new law broadens the allowable uses of title funds and our goal is to help ensure that you understand all of the opportunities this funding affords your LEA.

Under the ESSA, state educational agencies (SEAs) are required to collect local education agency (LEA) plans that address the requirements of the law, as well as descriptions of the activities the LEA will implement with its Title I, II, III, and IV allocations. To meet this requirement, the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) has developed, with stakeholder input, a new consolidated application, which includes a set of five cross-program questions, organized around five core elements:

• A comprehensive needs assessment;
• Meaningful, ongoing consultation with parents, teachers and other community members;
• The identification of students in need of additional support;
• Delivery and progress monitoring of evidenced-based student supports; and
• Evaluation of programs and activities funded by the ESSA.

View ESEA Year at a Glance

• Based on school and district timelines, conduct a Comprehensive Needs Assessment (CNA) to identify the needs of students and staff in Title I, Part A schools and the district that may be served with Title I, Part A funds
• Continually identify and progress monitor student needs and align supports and services in Title I, Part A Targeted Assistance programs and Title I, Part A Schoolwide programs, as appropriate
• Ongoing evaluation and consultation should be conducted throughout the year to ensure effective supports and services to staff and students
• Conduct required parent engagement activities pursuant to Titles I, Part A
• Submit ESEA Consolidated Application revisions based on ongoing progress monitoring through the Online Platform
• Consult with all new schools (including charter schools) regarding the ESEA funds the school may be eligible to receive in the following school year. Eligible charter schools must be served with Title I, Part A during the first year of operation and in subsequent years in which the school's enrollment expands significantly
• Attend CDE Regional and Virtual Network Meetings See more
• Submit Request for Funds to Grants Fiscal (once final approval of Consolidated Application is granted)