Every Student Succeeds Act – Update #6
The California Department of Education Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Team sent a letter from Superintendent Tom Torlakson earlier this week to local educational agencies with the latest information regarding California’s transition to the ESSA. Recipients of the letter should note that minor corrections have been made to the letter and denoted with an asterisk (*). You can find the January 18, 2017: ESSA – Update #6 letter and other resources on the CDE ESSA Web page.
New Guidance from ED
This week the U.S. Department of Education (ED) made available several guidance resources linked to below.
Dear Colleague Letter on 2017-2018 Transition 
(PDF; 13-Jan-2017)
The purpose of this letter is to address some key questions arising from the delayed timeline established in the final regulations for accountability, data reporting, and the submission of state plans.
Transitioning to the ESSA Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (PDF; 18-Jan-2017)
This document was updated from the June 29, 2016 version.
Accountability FAQs (PDF; 18-Jan-2017)
The Frequently Asked Questions on Accountability under Title I, Part A of the ESSA provides an overview of many of the key provisions for accountability and school improvement and is intended to help states, local educational agencies (LEAs), and other stakeholders understand the statutory and regulatory requirements, particularly in areas where states and LEAs have raised questions or asked for further explanation or suggestions.
Resource Guide: Accountability for English Learners Under the ESSA (PDF; 18-Jan-2017)
The resource guide on accountability for English learners (ELs) describes the ESSA accountability provisions for ELs in greater detail, including how they compare to those previously required by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act.