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- Contacts
- General ESSA Guidance and Resources
- Federal Programs Compliance Review and Monitoring Plan
- Equitable Services for Nonpublic School Students
- Title I, Section 1003—School Improvement
- Title I, Part A—Improving Basic Programs Operated by LEAs
- Title I, Part C—Education of Migratory Children
- Title I, Part D, Subpart 1—Neglected, Delinquent, and At-Risk State Agency Programs
- Title I, Part D, Subpart 2—Neglected, Delinquent, and At-Risk Local Agency Programs
- Title II, Part A—Supporting Effective Instruction
- Title III, Part A—English Learners
- Title III, Part A—Immigrant Students
- Title IV, Part A—Student Support and Academic Enrichment
- Title IV, Part B—Nita M. Lowrey 21st Century Community Learning Centers
- Title V, Part B, Subpart 1—Small, Rural School Achievement Program
- Title V, Part B, Subpart 2—Rural and Low-Income School Program
- McKinney-Vento Homeless Education
- Education of Students in Foster Care
As Iowa works to implement the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the Iowa Department of Education (Department) is committed to assisting area education agencies (AEAs), school districts, also referred to as local education agencies (LEAs), and schools in understanding and using their federal funds appropriately. Here you will find:
- Federal program contact information,
- Up-to-date title-specific guidance, and
- General ESSA resources to help in implementing and applying for federal funds.
Summer 2026
Free Professional Development Opportunities
The Department is offering free summer PD for Iowa schools on engagement, classroom management, English learners, and more. Opportunities for K–12 including CS, nutrition, and safety training.
Approved
Iowa's Unified Allocation Plan
On Jan. 7, 2026, Iowa became the first state to secure federal approval for its Unified Allocation Plan, redirecting federal resources from compliance to classrooms for greater student impact.
ESEA Programs
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Join us for live technical assistance sessions where our team members will answer questions about ESEA programs and the CASA system.
ESEA Programs
Professional Learning Recordings
Monthly professional learning recordings and materials addressing key ESEA topics.
Contacts
*Title V, Part B, Subpart 1 - Small, Rural School Achievement Program contact information is intentionally omitted as funds flow directly to eligible LEAs.
Back to topGeneral ESSA Guidance and Resources
Consolidated Application for ESEA Title Programs Requirements and Deadlines
- ESSA Use of Federal Grant Funds for Food or Drinks Guidance (131.04 KB) .pdf - Provides guidance on the allowability of using federal funds for food and drinks related to professional development activities and travel costs.
- Using Federal Funds for Professional Development Stipends Guidance (133.27 KB) .pdf - Provides guidance on when it is allowable to use federal grant funds for stipends related to professional development.
- Quarterly Claim General Ledger Requirements Guidance (and General Ledger Example) (1.55 MB) .pdf
- Serving Our Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness, Migratory Lifestyles and Foster Care Webinar Recording - Recorded October 2023. Provides information about serving children and youth experiencing homelessness, migratory lifestyles, and foster care. Content includes purpose, eligibility, roles and responsibilities of liaisons, data, funding, allowable activities and resources needed to serve all children and families more effectively.
Federal Programs Compliance Review and Monitoring Plan
- Risk Assessment Compliance Review and Monitoring Plan (197.25 KB) Archived .pdf
- Example School District Results (136.36 KB) Archived .pdf
- Example School District Summary Of Recommendations And Findings (122.72 KB) .pdf
- Federal Programs ESSA 5-Yr Monitoring Schedule (172.86 KB) .pdf
- Federal Programs Compliance Review and Monitoring Plan Webinar Recording
Equitable Services for Nonpublic School Students
- Equitable Services for Nonpublic Students and Teachers: Process and Procedures Guidance (226.82 KB) .pdf (March 2024) - Guides public agencies and accredited nonpublic school officials in understanding their respective roles in fulfilling the equitable service requirements to eligible nonpublic school students.
- Serving Nonpublic School English Learners Guidance (121.38 KB) .pdf
- Introduction to Equitable Services for Nonpublic Students Webinar Recording
Title I, Section 1003—School Improvement
- Title I, Section 1003 Executive Summary (61.01 KB) .pdf and Title I, Section 1003 Guidance (75.84 KB) .pdf - Summarizes what is required to receive school improvement funds.
- 2025-26 Title I, Section 1003 School Improvement Allocations (21.37 KB) .xlsx
- Previous allocations:
- 2024-25 Title I, Section 1003 Allocations (152.33 KB) .xlsx
- 23-24 Title I, Section 1003 Allocations (128.75 KB) .xlsx
- 22-23 Title I, Section 1003 Allocations (29.9 KB) .xlsx
- 21-22 Title I, Section 1003 Allocations (26.83 KB) .xlsx
- 20-21 Title I, Section 1003 Allocations (27.17 KB) .xlsx
- 19-20 Title I, Section 1003 Allocations (13.09 KB) .xlsx
- 18-19 Title I, Section 1003 Allocations (21.14 KB) .xlsx
- Previous allocations:
- Title I, Section 1003 - School Improvement Application Content (135.85 KB) .pdf
- Spring 2024 Title I, Section 1003 Webinar Recording
ESSA Links
- ESSA Support Site - Website provides resources aligned with the required and optional school improvement components for schools in Iowa's ESSA Plan.
- ESSA Accountability Index: Identification for ESSA Assistance (957.84 KB) .pdf - Provides a visual of how schools are identified for Comprehensive and Targeted assistance in Years 1 and 3 of ESSA. Please note that the graduation rate is 67.1%, not 66%.
- ESSA Fact Sheet (185.33 KB) .pdf - Provides an overview of Iowa’s school accountability and support system.
Title I, Part A—Improving Basic Programs Operated by LEAs
- Title IA Executive Summary (36.35 KB) .docx
- Title IA Guidance (233.22 KB) .pdf - Summarizes what is required to receive Title IA funds.
- Title IA Schoolwide Guidance (128.39 KB) .pdf - Provides the requirements to upgrade the entire educational program in a school.
- Parent and Family Engagement Non-Regulatory Guidance (U.S. Department of Education, January 2025) - Provides guidance regarding LEA and school responsibilities.
Guidance includes:- Appendix A: Key Title I, Part A Parental Notice Requirements - Table includes key Title I, Part A statutory and regulatory requirements for SEAs, LEAs, and Schools for notice or information given or disseminated to parents of students participating in Title I, Part A programs.
- Appendix B: District-Wide Parent and Family Engagement Policy - Sample template provided
- Appendix C: School-Parent Compact - Sample template provided
- 25-26 Title IA Allocations (125.85 KB) .xlsx
- Previous allocations:
- 24-25 Title IA Allocations (107.85 KB) .xlsx
- 23-24 Title IA Allocations (154.84 KB) .xlsx
- 22-23 Title IA Allocations (43.23 KB) .xlsx
- 21-22 Title IA Allocations (35.91 KB) .xlsx
- 20-21 Title IA Allocations (41.23 KB) .xlsx
- 19-20 Title IA Allocations (29.28 KB) .xlsx
- 18-19 Title IA Allocations (30.33 KB) .xlsx
- Previous allocations:
- Title IA Basic Application Content (149.85 KB) .pdf
- Title IA Basic Programs - Set-Asides and Building Shares Content (138.76 KB) .pdf
- Title IA, Basic Programs: Set-Asides and Building Shares Webinar Recording - Provides essential information regarding completing the Title IA, Basic: Set-Asides and Building Shares submission in the CASA. All districts, regardless of whether they have participating nonpublic schools, must complete this collection before accessing any other part of the Consolidated Application for Title Programs.
- Spring 2024 Title I, Part A Webinar Recording
Title I, Part C—Education of Migratory Children
- Title IC Guidance (388.02 KB) .pdf - Summarizes what is required of school districts to receive Title I, Part C funds and provides examples of allowable activities.
- 25-26 Title IC Allocations (85.39 KB) .xlsx
- Previous allocations:
- 24-25 Title IC Allocations (83.17 KB) .xlsx
- 23-24 Title IC Allocations (116.53 KB) .xlsx
- 22-23 Title IC Allocations (115.17 KB) .xlsx
- 21-22 Title IC Allocations (22.68 KB) .xlsx
- 20-21 Title IC Allocations (13.22 KB) .xlsx
- 19-20 Title IC Allocations (25.95 KB) .xlsx
- 18-19 Title IC Allocations (21.52 KB) .xlsx
- Previous allocations:
- Title IC Application Content (238.57 KB) .pdf
- Spring 2024 Title I, Part C Webinar Recording
- Iowa’s Migratory Education Program (MEP) Service Delivery Plan (SDP) Webinar Recording
- Iowa Migratory Education Program Service Delivery Plan (681.05 KB) .pdf
- Iowa Migratory Education Program
Title I, Part D, Subpart 1—Neglected, Delinquent, and At-Risk State Agency Programs
- Title ID1 Guidance (199.48 KB) .pdf - Summarizes what is required of state agencies to receive neglected and delinquent funds.
- 25-26 Title ID1 Allocations (114.41 KB) .xlsx
- Title ID1 Application Content (254.13 KB) .pdf
- Spring 2024 Title I, Part D Webinar Recording
- Requesting Access to the Neglected and Delinquent Application (651.95 KB) .pptx
- October Count Data Collection Instructions (579.46 KB) .pdf
- CSPR Data Collection Instructions (546.77 KB) .pdf
- Title I Parts A&D Neglected & Delinquent Update Brief (231.43 KB) .pdf
Title I, Part D, Subpart 2—Neglected, Delinquent, and At-Risk Local Agency Programs
- Title ID2 Executive Summary (188.2 KB) .pdf - Provides a high-level overview of what is required of local agencies to receive funds.
- 25-26 Title ID2 Allocations (96.97 KB) .xlsx
- Previous allocations:
- 24-25 Title ID2 Allocations (82.06 KB) .xlsx
- 23-24 Title ID2 Allocations (139.97 KB) .xlsx
- 22-23 Title ID2 Allocations (149.18 KB) .xlsx
- 21-22 Title ID2 Allocations (19.43 KB) .xlsx
- 20-21 Title ID2 Allocations (19.33 KB) .xlsx
- 19-20 Title ID2 Allocations (13.72 KB) .xlsx
- 18-19 Title ID2 Allocations (13.87 KB) .xlsx
- Previous allocations:
- Title ID2 Application Content (157.26 KB) .pdf
- Spring 2024 Title I, Part D Webinar Recording
- Requesting Access to the Neglected and Delinquent Application (651.95 KB) .pptx
- October Count Data Collection Instructions (579.46 KB) .pdf
- CSPR Data Collection Instructions (546.77 KB) .pdf
- Title I Parts A&D Neglected & Delinquent Update Brief (231.43 KB) .pdf
Title II, Part A—Supporting Effective Instruction
- Title II, Part A Summary (169.45 KB) .pdf
- Title IIA Guidance (260.4 KB) .pdf - Summarizes what is required to receive Title IIA funds.
- 25-26 Title IIA Allocations (91.75 KB) .xlsx
- Previous allocations:
- 24-25 Title IIA Allocations (129.38 KB) .xlsx
- 23-24 Title IIA Allocations (113.04 KB) .xlsx
- 22-23 Title IIA Allocations (184.43 KB) .xlsx
- 21-22 Title IIA Allocations (33.7 KB) .xlsx
- 20-21 Title IIA Allocations (33.54 KB) .xlsx
- 19-20 Title IIA Allocations (35.55 KB) .xlsx
- 18-19 Title IIA Allocations (49.49 KB) .xlsx
- Previous allocations:
- Title IIA Application Content (227.39 KB) .pdf
- Spring 2024 Title II, Part A Webinar Recording
Title III, Part A—English Learners
- Title III, Part A Guidelines (303.38 KB) .pdf - Summarizes what is required to receive funds.
- Serving Nonpublic School English Learners (121.38 KB) .pdf - Outlines the steps a district and accredited nonpublic school should follow when serving nonpublic English learners.
- 25-26 Title IIIA—English Learners Allocations (113 KB) .xlsx
- Previous allocations:
- 24-25 Title IIIA—English Learners Allocations (112.32 KB) .xlsx
- 23-24 Title IIIA—English Learners Allocations (130.09 KB) .xlsx
- 22-23 Title IIIA—English Learners Allocations (204.2 KB) .xlsx
- 21-22 Title IIIA—English Learners Allocations (24.67 KB) .xlsx
- 20-21 Title IIIA—English Learners Allocations (21.65 KB) .xlsx
- 19-20 Title IIIA—English Learners Allocations (13.53 KB) .xlsx
- 18-19 Title IIIA—English Learners Allocations (11.91 KB) .xlsx
- Previous allocations:
- Title IIIA - English Learners Application Content (191.44 KB) .pdf
- Title III, Part A—English Learners Subgrant Eligibility and Business Rules (138.11 KB) .pdf
- Standardized Entrance and Exit Procedures for Iowa's English Learners (1.1 MB) .pdf - The purpose of this document is to ensure standardized procedures for the entrance and exit of English learners in the state of Iowa. It is crucial that every district understand and adhere to these procedures.
- Title III Resources
- Spring 2024 Title III, Part A Webinar Recording (5-8-24)
Title III, Part A—Immigrant Students
- Title III, Part A Guidelines (303.38 KB) .pdf - Summarizes what is required to receive funds.
- 25-26 Title IIIA—Immigrant Student Allocations (91.17 KB) .xlsx
- Previous allocations:
- 24-25 Title IIIA—Immigrant Students Allocations (88.96 KB) .xlsx
- 23-24 Title IIIA—Immigrant Students Allocations (104.66 KB) .xlsx
- 22-23 Title IIIA—Immigrant Students Allocations (141.03 KB) .xlsx
- 21-22 Title IIIA—Immigrant Students Allocations (23.3 KB) .xlsx
- 20-21 Title IIIA—Immigrant Students Allocations (13.96 KB) .xlsx
- 19-20 Title IIIA—Immigrant Students Allocations (12.83 KB) .xlsx
- 18-19 Title IIIA—Immigrant Students Allocations (10.17 KB) .xlsx
- Previous allocations:
- Title IIIA - Immigrant Application Content (192.19 KB) .pdf
- Title III Resources
Title IV, Part A—Student Support and Academic Enrichment
- Title IVA Executive Summary (166.2 KB) .pdf and Title IVA Guidance (253.73 KB) .pdf - Summarizes what is required of school districts to receive Title IV, Part A (Title IVA) funds and provides examples of allowable activities.
- Determining Allowability of Title IVA Activities Guidance (110.32 KB) .pdf - Provides school districts with information to assist in understanding how the Department determines if an activity is allowable under Title IV, Part A.
- Title IVA Fine Arts Guidance (166.61 KB) .pdf - Provides districts, and consortia of districts, guidance on potential opportunities to utilize Title IVA funds to create and/or expand fine arts opportunities, programming, and training in their respective communities.
- 25-26 Title IVA Allocations (144.06 KB) .xlsx
- Previous allocations:
- 24-25 Title IVA Allocations (168.32 KB) .xlsx
- 23-24 Title IVA Allocations (144.24 KB) .xlsx
- 22-23 Title IVA Allocations (33.72 KB) .xlsx
- 21-22 Title IVA Allocations (32.61 KB) .xlsx
- 20-21 Title IVA Allocations (31.13 KB) .xlsx
- 19-20 Title IVA Allocations (26.76 KB) .xlsx
- 17-18 and 18-19 Title IVA Allocations (36.46 KB) .xlsx
- Previous allocations:
- Title IVA - Student Support and Academic Enrichment Application Content (364.61 KB) .pdf
- Title IVA Annual Report and Intent to Form a Consortium (160.98 KB) .pdf - Outlines the content for the required Title IV, Part A survey.
- 2024-2025 Title IVA End-of-Year Reports (12.48 KB) .xlsx
- Previous reports:
- 2023-2024 Title IVA End-of-Year Reports (11.9 KB) .xlsx
- 2022-2023 Title IVA End-of-Year Reports (11.9 KB) .xlsx
- 2021-2022 Title IVA End-of-Year Reports (11.9 KB) .xlsx
- 2020-2021 Title IVA End-of-Year Reports (10.5 KB) .xlsx
- 2019-2020 Title IVA End-of-Year Reports (10.01 KB) .xlsx
- 2018-2019 Title IVA Annual Reports (10.47 KB) .xlsx
- Previous reports:
- 2024-2025 Title IVA End-of-Year Reports (12.48 KB) .xlsx
- August 2024 Title IV, Part A Webinar Recording
Stronger Connections Grants webpage
External Resources
Back to topTitle IV, Part B—Nita M. Lowrey 21st Century Community Learning Centers
- Title IVB Executive Summary (165.35 KB) .pdf and Title IVB Guidance (46.54 KB) .pdf - Summarizes what is required of school districts to receive Title IV, Part B (Title IVB) funds.
- 25-26 Title IVB—21st Century Community Learning Centers Allocations (112.6 KB) .xlsx
- Previous allocations:
- 24-25 Title IVB Allocations (120.53 KB) .xlsx
- 23-24 Title IVB Allocations (160.13 KB) .xlsx
- 22-23 Title IVB Allocations (142.1 KB) .xlsx
- 21-22 Title IVB Allocations (16.59 KB) .xlsx
- 20-21 Title IVB Allocations (11.96 KB) .xlsx
- 19-20 Title IVB Allocations (11.96 KB) .xlsx
- 18-19 Title IVB Allocations (388.04 KB) .pdf
- Previous allocations:
- 25-26 Title IVB—Out-of-School Time Career Pathway Program Allocations (120.32 KB) .xlsx
- Title IVB - 21st Century Community Learning Centers Application Content (153.78 KB) .pdf
- Title IVB 21st CCLC Resources
- Spring 2024 Title IV, Part B Webinar Recording
Title V, Part B, Subpart 1—Small, Rural School Achievement Program
- Title V, Part B Guidance (206.81 KB) .pdf
- Title VB1 Allocations may be found on the U.S. Department of Education’s website, as funds are provided directly to eligible LEAs.
Title V, Part B, Subpart 2—Rural and Low-Income School Program
- Title V, Part B Guidance (206.81 KB) .pdf
- 25-26 Title VB2 Allocations (72.43 KB) .xlsx
- Previous allocations:
- 24-25 Title VB2 Allocations (72.85 KB) .xlsx
- 23-24 Title VB2 Allocations (136.08 KB) .xlsx
- 22-23 Title VB2 Allocations (14.81 KB) .xlsx
- 21-22 Title VB2 Allocations (14.96 KB) .xlsx
- 20-21 Title VB2 Allocations (12.31 KB) .xlsx
- 19-20 Title VB2 Allocations (10.03 KB) .xlsx
- 18-19 Title VB2 Allocations (11.56 KB) .xlsx
- Previous allocations:
- Title VB2 - Rural and Low-Income School Application Content (144.25 KB) .pdf
- Spring 2024 Title V, Part B, Subpart 2 Webinar Recording
McKinney-Vento Homeless Education
- McKinney-Vento Guidance (141.49 KB) .pdf - Provides a high-level overview of the requirements to receive McKinney-Vento funds.
- 25-26 McKinney-Vento Allocations (76.08 KB) .xlsx
- Previous allocations:
- 24-25 McKinney-Vento Allocations (76.52 KB) .xlsx
- 23-24 McKinney-Vento Allocations (135.08 KB) .xlsx
- 22-23 McKinney-Vento Allocations (12.59 KB) .xlsx
- 21-22 McKinney-Vento Allocations (14.96 KB) .xlsx
- 20-21 McKinney-Vento Allocations (10.54 KB) .xlsx
- 19-20 McKinney-Vento Allocations (10.35 KB) .xlsx
- 18-19 McKinney-Vento Allocations (9.78 KB) .xlsx
- Previous allocations:
- McKinney-Vento Application Content (230.46 KB) .pdf
- Spring 2024 McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Webinar Recording
- McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Resources
Education of Students in Foster Care
- Spring 2024 Educational Stability for Children and Youth in Foster Care Webinar Recording
- Education of Children in Foster Care - Webpage aims to assist state and local partners in understanding and implementing the new law and inform state and local collaboration between educational and child welfare agencies across the nation for the well-being of children in foster care.