Local Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Consolidated Strategic Plan

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) reauthorized in 2015, establishes a long-term, stable federal policy that provides additional flexibility and encourages states, local education agencies (LEAs), and schools to innovate while maintaining accountability for results. The ESSA, in conjunction with the Bridge to Excellence in Public Schools Act, and in accordance with the Annotated Code of Maryland §5-401 and §7-203.3, requires LEAs to develop and submit an annual Local ESSA Consolidated Strategic Plan to the Department for review. Historically, each LEA was required to submit its consolidated plan to the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) by October 15th each year. As part of the process, LEAs must also verify that they have submitted all title program applications. This includes the following:

TitleI, Part A:  Improving Basic ProgramsOperated by Local Educational Agencies

Title I, Part C:  Education of Migratory Children

Title I, Part D:  Prevention and Intervention Programs for Children and Youth Who Are Neglected, Delinquent, or At-Risk

TitleII, Part A:  Supporting Effective Instruction 

TitleIII, Part A:  English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, and Academic Achievement

Title IV, Part A:  Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants 

Title IV, Part B:  Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers 

Title V, Part B, Subpart 2:  Rural and Low-Income School Program 

TitleVII, Subpart B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act: Education forHomeless Children and Youth Program (McKinney-Vento Act)

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Friday, September 2, 2022