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2021 Archive: ESEA Office Hours
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).
January 7, 2021 PowerPoint | January 7, 2021 Questions and Answers (DOC)
ESSER II Updates, Announcements, and Questions and Answers
On January 14, 2021 CDE recorded a presentation covering updates on ESSER II and CRF reporting, highlighting unanswered questions from last weeks Office Hours.
January 14, 2021 PowerPoint | January 14, 2021 Questions and Answers (DOC)
Clarifications and Questions - ESSER, CRF and other Emergency Relief Funds
On January 21, 2021 CDE recorded a presentation providing clarification on ESSER and CRF questions. The team also shared announcements and reminders for upcoming deadlines and trainings.
January 21, 2021 PowerPoint | January 21, 2021 Questions and Answers (DOC)
KPMG Preliminary CRF Monitoring Results
On January 28, 2021 CDE recorded a presentation in which KPMG shared the results of their preliminary review of CRF.
PowerPoint | Questions and Answers (DOC)
Office of Blended and Online Learning
On February 4th, 2021 CDE recorded a presentation in which the Office of Blended and Online Learning provided an overview of learning options and factors to consider when determining which approach would best meet the needs of your students.
PowerPoint | Questions and Answers (DOC)
Reminders and Updates
On February 11th, 2021 CDE recorded a presentation providing reminders and updates on ESSER I, ESSER II, and Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools (EANS).
PowerPoint | Questions and Answers (DOC)
Binax COVID-19 Testing Opportunity and Supporting English Learners
On February 18th, 2021 CDE recorded a presentation in which representatives from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment presented information about COVID-19 testing available to districts through a pilot program. Additionally, representatives from the CDE Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education Office shared best practices for supporting English Learners during the pandemic, including strategies that can be funded with ESSER funds.
PowerPoint | Questions and Answers (DOC)
EANS Grant, Indirect Cost Rates, and CRF Reporting
On March 4th, 2021 CDE recorded a presentation providing updates on the EANS grant, Indirect Cost Rates in ESSER I and II, the ESSER II application, and CRF Reporting.
PowerPoint | Questions and Answers (DOC)
ESSER Funding
On March 11th, 2021 CDE recorded a presentation on how to use ESSER funds to support students with disabilities.
PowerPoint | Questions and Answers (DOC)
ESSER and EANS Application and Nutrition Emergency Cost Funding
On March 18th, 2021 CDE recorded a presentation providing updates on the ESSER and EANS applications. In addition, CDE's Nutrition team presented on nutrition waivers, emergency cost funding, and PEBT.
PowerPoint | Questions and Answers (DOC)
ARP ESSER III
On April 1st, 2021 CDE recorded a presentation on the American Rescue Plan - Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER III) Fund.
PowerPoint | Questions and Answers (DOC)
Application for Funds
On April 8th, 2021 CDE recorded a presentation on the application of funds and provided examples.
Updates, Clarifications, and Q&A
On April 15th, CDE recorded a presentation providing updates and clarifications, and answered questions pertaining to ESSER I, II, and III.
ESEA and ESSER Updates and Clarifications
On April 29th, CDE representatives were on the line to provide ESEA and ESSER clarifications, including ESSER reporting and planning requirements.
Updates and Clarifications and Follow Ups
On May 6th, CDE provided additional information on the ARP Homeless Children and Youth Fund, ESSER I Facility School Awards, and approval requirements for construction and capital equipment costs.
PowerPoint | Questions and Answers (PDF)
ARP ESSER Homeless Funds and Learning Loss Set-Aside Coding
On May 20th, CDE partners presented on ARP ESSER III Homeless funds and ESSER grant codes.
PowerPoint | Questions and Answers (PDF)
ESSER I, III, and III Updates
On May 27th, CDE shared updates from the newly released USDE FAQ document, and highlighted the upcoming 2021 Equity and Excellence Summer Learning Series.
PowerPoint | Questions and Answers (PDF)
Time and Effort Reporting, and FTE
On June 3rd, representatives from the CDE Grants Fiscal Management Unit presented information about Time and Effort reporting, and FTE. We also had representatives from the CDE Migrant Education Office share strategies for supporting Migrant students with ESSER funds.
ARP ESSER III 20% Set Aside
On June 10th, CDE representatives from the Accountability and Continuous Improvement Office shared evidence based interventions and school improvement tools to help schools implement effective practices, to help with planning activities that meet the 20% set aside requirements under ARP ESSER III.
Safe In-Person Plan Requirements
On June 17, CDE recorded a presentation devoted to ARP ESSER III, including Safe In-Person plan requirements, and strategies for utilizing ESSER funds to support students in foster care.
ARP ESSER III – LEA Plans, and Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement
On June 24, CDE representatives from the Federal Programs Unit and Office of Family School Community Partnerships shared strategies to leverage funds to support engagement activities.
Budget Resources
On July 8, CDE provided budgetary resources.
ARP ESSER III Updates and Clarification
On July 15th, CDE shared example budget line items, discussed cash flow, and provided ESSER III updates.
100% Remote Learning
On July 29th, CDE representatives from the Schools of Choice Office provided guidance on 100% remote learning.
Leveraging ESSER Funds for Behavioral and Social Emotional Learning Supports
On August 5th, CDE shared strategies for leveraging ESSER funds to provide Behavioral and Social Emotional Learning supports. The team also shared updates on testing, vaccines, and initiatives.
ARP IDEA
On August 12th, CDE colleagues presented on ARP IDEA, and shared CCSSO guidance on leveraging ESSER funds and Medicaid to support students.
ARP ESSER III Narrative
On August 19th, CDE recorded a presentation on the ARP ESSER III Narrative, and IDEA Maintenance of Effort.
ARP ESSER III LEA Plan Requirements
On August 26th, 2021, CDE recorded a presentation on the ARP ESSER III LEA plan requirements and the narrative question.
KPMG Monitoring
On September 2, 2021, KPMG provided a presentation on CRF monitoring.
ARP Homeless Children and Youth Grants, Preschool Programs, and Work Force Support
On September 16, 2021, CDE recorded a presentation on the ARP homeless children and youth II grants, ESSER and State funded preschool programs, and ESSER funds to support the work force.
Indirect Cost Training
On September 23, 2021, CDE provided an indirect cost training, answered CRF monitoring questions, and reviewed evidence-based curricula and resources.
BruMan Training: Maintenance of Equity
On September 30, 2021, the law firm of Brustein and Manasevit provided a training on Maintenance of Equity.
*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.
ESSER and ESEA Program Monitoring
On October 7, 2021, CDE provided a training on ESSER and ESEA program monitoring.
ESSER Fiscal Monitoring
On October 14, 2021, CDE provided an ESSER fiscal monitoring training, and provided updates on KPMG CRF monitoring, AFRs, and compliance supplement delays.
ESSER III Community Engagement & Planning
On October 21, 2021, CDE recorded a presentation on ESSER III community engagement and planning and provided clarification on Maintenance of Equity.
ESSER I: Carryover and AFR
On October 28, 2021, CDE recorded a presentation on ESSER I carryover and the AFR.
Marzano Research: Selecting Evidence-based Interventions
On November 4, 2021, Marzano research provided a presentation on evidence-based interventions.
Staff Recruitment and Retention and District Boundary Changes
On November 11, 2021, CDE recorded a presentation on staff recruitment and retention, CRF expenditure reporting final submission, LEA Use of Funds Plans, and mapping data and how to submit any changes to your district boundaries.
ARP HCY II
On December 2, 2021, CDE recorded a presentation on ARP HCY II.
ARP HCY and IDEA Maintenance of Effort
On December 9, 2021, CDE recorded a presentation on ARP HCY, IDEA Maintenance of Effort, and data reporting requirements.
ESSER Funded Construction
On December 16, 2021, CDE recorded a presentation on funding construction with ESSER funds.
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