Planning for Implementation of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Has Begun

In this letter from the Iowa Department of Education to Iowa superintendents regarding ESSA, Director Wise addresses initial planning and a decision to no longer require school districts to set aside Title I funding for school choice or supplemental education services starting in 2016-17 (this will become a local decision). You will hear more from the DE soon about a plan to gather public feedback on providing alternative supports to SES-eligible students in schools with the greatest need.

Information and resources will be posted on an ongoing basis to the DE website.