ESSA Communications
Videos
- January 12, 2017 –
Superintendent of Public Instruction Steven R. Staples discusses the revised timeline for the development of Virginia's plan to implement the federal Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 - July 1, 2016 – Superintendent of Public Instruction Steven R. Staples answers questions about the development of Virginia's plan to implement the federal Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA)
- March 14, 2016 – Superintendent of Public Instruction Steven R. Staples discusses school accountability and the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA)
Superintendent's Communications
Communication from Superintendent of Public Instruction, Steven R. Staples, on topics related to ESSA. Communications include essential information related to the implementation of new provisions within the law.
- June 23, 2017 – Changes to the Procedures for Calculating Immigrant Children and Youth Awards under Title III, Part A, of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015
- September 9, 2016 –Virginia's Public Comments on U.S. Department of Education Proposed Regulations for Academic Assessments-This is a PDF document. (PDF)
- July 27, 2016 –Virginia's Public Comments on U.S. Department of Education Proposed Regulations for Accountability and State Plan Requirements-This is a PDF document. (PDF)
- July 22, 2016 – Title I Paraprofessional Qualifications: Transition from the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) to the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA)
- April 1, 2016 – Highly Qualified Teachers and Paraprofessionals: Transition from the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) to the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA)
- April 1, 2016 – 2016-2017 Federal Accountability Determinations: Priority Schools, Focus Schools, and Other Title I Schools In Improvement
USED Communications
- ESSA Dear Colleague Letter on 2017-2018 Transition -This is a PDF document. (PDF) – January 13, 2017
- ESSA Transition FAQ -This is a PDF document. (PDF)– January 18, 2017
- ESSA Early Learning Guidance -This is a PDF document. (PDF)– January 17, 2017
- ESSA Fiscal Changes & Equitable Services Guidance
(PDF) – November 21, 2016 - ESSA Title IV, Part A Guidance – Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program (PDF) – October 21, 2016
- ESSA Early Learning Guidance (PDF) – October 20, 2016
- ESSA Schoolwide Guidance (PDF) – September 29, 2016
- ESSA Title II, Part A Guidance – Supporting Educators (PDF) – September 27, 2016
- ESSA Title III Guidance – English Learners (PDF) – September 23, 2016
- Homeless Student Guidance (PDF) – July 27, 2016
- Homeless Student Guidance Fact Sheet (PDF) – July 27, 2016
- Dear Colleague Letter on Homeless Student Notice of Rights and Protections (PDF) – July 27, 2016
- Foster Care Guidance (PDF) – June 23, 2016
- Dear Colleague Letter on Foster Care Guidance (PDF) – June 23, 2016
- Dear Colleague Letter on Foster Care Timelines (PDF) – June 23, 2016
- Dear Colleague Letter on Stakeholder Engagement (PDF) – June 23, 2016
- ESSA Dear Colleague Letter (PDF) – January 28, 2016