The ESS Program Management team had a FY2025 webinar series. Webinars took place via Microsoft Teams from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (unless indicated otherwise). 

• FY25 Training Series - ESS Claims
  • ESS Claims Presentation (PDF)
  • ESS Summary Claim Template

• Proportionate Share and the October 1 Data Collection 
  • Proportionate Share and the October 1 Data Collection Presentation (PDF)

• Allowable Costs Under the IDEA
  • Allowable Costs Under the IDEA Presentation (PDF)
  • Allowable Costs Under the IDEA Document (PDF)
  • Zoom Link: Video of 1/15/25 Webinar
     
• FY26 IDEA Funding Application
  • FY26 IDEA Part B Funding Application Presentation (PDF)
  • IDEA Budget Planning Tool (.xlsx)
  • Grant Management Budget Narrative Guidance for Grant Writing
  • Zoom Link: Video of 2/11/25 Webinar
     
• Maintenance of Effort
  • FY25 IDEA Maintenance of Effort Compliance Webinar (PDF)
  • Zoom Link: Video of 3/4/25 Webinar
  • IDEA Budget Planning Tool (.xlsx)

• FY26 Training Series
  • SPED Funding PowerPoint

ESS Office Hours – FY26 Office Hours 

During this first Office Hours session, we will discuss any new 2027 IDEA application changes and provide an opportunity for PEAs to ask questions or receive support from their Program Management Specialist. We encourage attendance from grant writers, business managers, and others involved in managing IDEA Part B funds

ESS Office Hours

May 19, 2-3pm  - Register Here

May Office Hours

ESS Program Management will also host August Office Hours. More information coming soon, please check our webpage for updates.

Email the ESS Program Management inboxwith any questions about IDEA funding. 

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