The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Update includes information regarding California’s transition to the new federal education law.

ESSA State Plan Stakeholder Policy Input Meetings – Updated Flyer

In the ESSA Update last Friday, we shared information about the upcoming Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) State Plan Stakeholder Policy Input Meetings. It was brought to our attention that the registration links in the flyer that was attached to listserv message were not working properly. Attached is an updated flyer with working links to the registration Web pages for each meeting. You can also find all of this information on the CDE ESSA State Plan Development Opportunities Web page. We hope you are able to join us.

ESSA State Plan Peer Reviewer Opportunity from ED

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) is seeking highly qualified individuals to serve in a critical role as peer reviewers of state plans, as required under the ESSA. Under sections 1111(a)(4) and 8451(d) of the ESSA, the ED must conduct a peer review process to facilitate the approval of state plans, with multi-disciplinary peer review teams that include:

  • Educators (e.g., teachers, principals, or other school leaders, or specialized instructional support personnel), ideally within the past two years;
  • State and local educational agency personnel, ideally within the past two years;
  • Researchers who are familiar with the implementation of standards, assessments, and accountability systems; and
  • Researchers who are familiar with how to meet the needs of disadvantaged students, children with disabilities, and English learners, the needs of low-performing schools, and other educational needs of students.

Peer reviewers will evaluate whether each State Plan meets statutory and regulatory requirements and the degree to which each State Plan will support a comprehensive and coherent set of improvements within the areas of: consultation and performance management; academic assessments; accountability, support, and improvement for schools; supporting excellent educators; and supporting all students. Peer reviewers will work together on panels to offer vital feedback to the ED for state plans. For more information, including a link to the application, please visit the ED Calling Peer Reviewers for ESSA State Plans Web page External link opens in new window or tab..

Please share this notice with colleagues who may be interested in helping the ED with this important activity. Applications are due by January 27, 2017.Questions about this request may be sent to ESSA.PeerReview@ed.gov.

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