What is it?
Title I provides supplemental funding to schools and districts serving students with the greatest academic needs.

At a Glance
▶ Supports students most at risk of not meeting standards
▶ Includes Parent & Family Engagement requirements
▶ May support Schoolwide Programs
▶ Requires annual program evaluation

What is it?
Title II supports efforts to improve educator effectiveness through professional learning, recruitment, retention, and leadership development.

At a Glance
▶ Supports teachers, principals, and school leaders
▶ Funds professional learning opportunities
▶ Promotes educator effectiveness
▶ Supports recruitment and retention efforts

What is it?
Title III provides supplemental support to help English Learners attain English proficiency and meet academic standards.

At a Glance
▶ Supports English Learners and immigrant students
▶ Funds supplemental language programs
▶ Includes family engagement activities
▶ Supports language acquisition and academic achievement

What is it?
Title IV provides flexible funding to support the whole child through well-rounded educational opportunities, safe learning environments, and effective use of technology.

At a Glance
▶ Supports student well-being
▶ Promotes safe and healthy schools
▶ Funds educational technology
▶ Expands access to enrichment opportunities

What is it?
Federal Program Monitoring (FPM) reviews how districts implement state and federal programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

At a Glance
▶ Reviews program implementation
▶ Verifies compliance requirements
▶ Examines evidence and documentation
▶ Ensures students receive required services

Common Instruments Include

▶ Compensatory Education (CE)
▶ English Learner (EL)
▶ Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

At a Glance
▶ Instruments contain evidence requests
▶ Evidence demonstrates implementation
▶ Requirements vary by program and district circumstances

What is it?
CE focuses primarily on Title I requirements and how districts support students who are academically at risk.

Common Areas Reviewed
▶ Parent & Family Engagement
▶ Schoolwide Programs
▶ Equitable Services
▶ Program Evaluation

What is it?
The EL instrument reviews how districts identify, serve, and support English Learners.

Common Areas Reviewed
▶ ELAC and DELAC
▶ Parent Notifications
▶ Reclassification Procedures
▶ English Language Development Programs

Helpful Tips

▶ Review instrument requirements early
▶ Organize evidence throughout the year
▶ Ensure policies are current
▶ Collect implementation documentation

Remember: FPM is not just about having documents—it is about demonstrating effective implementation.

Understanding where findings occur most frequently can help LEAs proactively review systems, documentation, and implementation before an FPM review.

Most Common Areas

▶ English Learner Programs
▶ Compensatory Education (Title I)
▶ Fiscal Monitoring
▶ Expanded Learning Programs
▶ Education Equity & Student Safety

Key Takeaways

🔹 English Learner Programs
🔹 Parent & Family Engagement
🔹 Fiscal Documentation & Allowable Expenditures
🔹 Supplement, Not Supplant Requirements
🔹 Student Equity & Safety Protections

📄 View 2025-26 FPM Findings Guide →

What is it?
The California School Dashboard is California's accountability system. Rather than assigning a single grade, it provides a more complete picture of school and district performance.

State Indicators Include
▶ Academic Performance
▶ English Learner Progress
▶ Chronic Absenteeism
▶ Suspension Rate
▶ Graduation Rate
▶ College/Career Indicator

What is it?
CSI identifies schools that may need comprehensive support based on performance outcomes and federal accountability requirements.

At a Glance
▶ Lowest-performing Title I schools
▶ Graduation rates below 67%
▶ Requires improvement planning
▶ Focuses on improving student outcomes

What is it?
ATSI identifies schools where one or more student groups require additional support to improve outcomes.

Student Groups May Include
▶ English Learners
▶ Students with Disabilities
▶ Foster Youth
▶ Homeless Youth
▶ Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Students

What are they?
Local Indicators measure progress in areas not captured by state indicators.

Areas Include
▶ Basic Services
▶ Implementation of State Standards
▶ Parent & Family Engagement
▶ School Climate
▶ Broad Course of Study

At a Glance: All LEAs receiving LCFF funding report Local Indicators annually.

What is it?
The SPSA serves as a school's roadmap for improving student outcomes.

Key Components
▶ Goals
▶ Actions
▶ Expenditures
▶ Progress Monitoring

What is it?
A CNA identifies strengths, needs, and root causes using multiple sources of data.

Common Data Sources
▶ Dashboard Results
▶ State Assessments
▶ Local Data
▶ Educational Partner Feedback

What is it?
The process of meaningfully involving educational partners in planning and decision-making.

Educational Partners May Include
▶ Students
▶ Families
▶ Staff
▶ Community Members

How it Works

▶ Analyze Data
▶ Identify Needs
▶ Engage Educational Partners
▶ Develop Plans
▶ Implement Actions
▶ Monitor Progress

At a Glance: Continuous improvement is an ongoing cycle, not a one-time event.

Need support with federal programs, planning, monitoring, accountability, or compliance? The State & Federal Programs team is available to assist districts and schools.

Access trainings, workshops, network meetings, and learning opportunities designed to support district and school leaders.

Accountability & Assessment Network Meetings Resources
tinyurl.com/sfp-mas

Resources, presentations, and materials from State & Federal Programs (SFP) and Multilingual Academic Services (MAS) network meetings are available throughout the year.

California Association of Administrators of State and Federal Education Programs (CAASFEP)
A statewide professional organization that supports State and Federal Programs leaders through advocacy, networking, professional learning, and updates on federal and state education initiatives. CAASFEP provides valuable resources and opportunities for coordinators and administrators to stay informed on emerging requirements and best practices.

California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE)
CCEE provides statewide support to local educational agencies through coaching, continuous improvement, and systems improvement strategies. State and Federal Programs leaders can access tools and resources that support planning, accountability, and school improvement efforts.

EdSource
EdSource is a trusted source of California education news, policy updates, and research. It helps educational leaders stay informed about legislation, funding, accountability, and issues impacting schools and students throughout the state.

National Association of Federal Program Administrators (NAFEPA)
NAFEPA is a national organization dedicated to supporting federal program administrators through professional learning, policy updates, networking opportunities, and resources related to federal education programs and ESSA implementation.

Sandra Preciado, Ed.D.
Administrator, State & Federal Programs
spreciado@ocde.us

Leslie Theorema, Ed.D.
State & Federal Programs Coordinator
ltheorema@ocde.us