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Compliance Monitoring and Technical Assistance

Federal requirements mandate that State Educational Agencies (SEAs) provide technical assistance to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) and juvenile justice facilities, as well as oversee and monitor the implementation of Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) as reauthorized by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). These responsibilities are some of the primary work of the Office of ESSA-Funded Programs at the New York State Education Department (NYSED or "the Department").

Each year, the Office of ESSA-Funded Programs uses a risk-based approach to select LEAs from across New York State for monitoring reviews to determine compliance with requirements outlined in ESEA and New York State Commissioner’s Regulations. Based on that understanding, staff monitor for compliance and provide technical assistance related to the programmatic and fiscal requirements under the following programs:

  • Title I Part A Improving Basic Programs
  • Title I Part C Education of Migratory Children
  • Title I Part D Neglected and Delinquent Programs
  • Title I School Improvement
  • Title II Part A Supporting Effective Education
  • Title III Part A English Language Learners
  • Title IV Part A Student Supports and Academic Enrichment
  • Title V Part B Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP)
  • McKinney-Vento Homeless Education
  • American Rescue Plan Homeless Children and Youth (ARP HCY) I and ARP HCY II

The Office of ESSA-Funded Programs conducts four types of monitoring of the programs outlined above:

 

Types of Monitoring

 

Coordinated Monitoring

Targeted Monitoring

Desk
Review

Neglected and Delinquent Facility

# Conducted Per Year

8

26

83

30

How Conducted

On-Site Visit with Document Review and Staff Interviews

Virtual Visit with Document Review and Staff Interviews

Remote via Document Review

On-Site Visit  with Document Review and Staff Interviews

# of NYSED Reviewers

3-4

1

1

1-2

 

While the underlying mandate of monitoring is compliance-focused, the Department recognizes that compliance is the minimum requirement. To expand the focus from compliance to continuous improvement and maximum impact of each monitored program, staff work to engage with LEA and facility representatives throughout the monitoring process to provide targeted technical assistance that address an LEA’s specific programmatic and fiscal implementation needs.

 

COORDINATED MONITORING REVIEW

​The Coordinated Monitoring Review is conducted by the NYSED Office of ESSA-Funded Programs. The review is designed to ensure that the District is following the programmatic and fiscal plans submitted in the Consolidated Application and maintaining compliance with the ESSA assurances embedded within the application.

The 2023-2024 Coordinated Monitoring Review survey will be administered via the NYSED Business Portal. The review process, resource for indicators and evidence, and timeline can all be found below:

Coordinated Monitoring Review Timeline

Thursday, January 11, 2024

LEA is notified via e-mail letter that it has been selected for Coordinated Monitoring Review.

Coordinated Monitoring Review survey is available to LEA in Business Portal.

Tuesday, January 16, 2024, 10:00am – 11:00am

NYSED provides technical assistance webinar on Coordinated Monitoring Review Process. Pre-Recorded Webinar

PowerPoint Presentation

Tuesday, January 16 – Friday, January 26, 2024

NYSED reviewer will contact LEA about setting up review visit dates and the opportunity for setting up office hour sessions. Office hour sessions are intended to provide an open forum for addressing any questions about the review process or specific protocol indicators.

Monday, February 26, 2024

LEA submits completed Coordinated Monitoring Review survey to NYSED in the Business Portal.

Monday, March 18 – Friday, May 31, 2024

 

At least 3 days prior to review visit, NYSED unsubmits monitoring survey to LEA with Preliminary Ratings.

NYSED conducts scheduled review visit over 1-2 days.

No later than July, 2024

After the review visit, LEA has 5 days to upload additional materials to address Preliminary Ratings.

After the 5-day period, LEA will receive Final Ratings from NYSED within 30 days.

August, 2024

After LEA receives Final Ratings, LEA has 30 days to address any Required or Corrective Actions and resubmit to NYSED.

The LEA maintains communication with the reviewer regarding Required or Corrective Actions that need more time to complete.

October, 2024

The LEA completes any remaining Required or Corrective Actions, including those that involves BOE approval for policy changes.

If the LEA does not complete remaining Required or Corrective Actions, SED will arrange a virtual meeting with the Superintendent to discuss the prompt resolution of any open Required or Corrective Actions.

November, 2024

If the LEA does not complete remaining Required or Corrective Actions, SED will notify the BOCES Superintendent of any open Required or Corrective Actions, and request assistance with supporting the LEA in completion of these items.

The 2024-25 Consolidated Application for ESSA-Funded Programs will not be approved until the Coordinated Monitoring Review is completed and approved.

TARGETED MONITORING REVIEW

The Targeted Monitoring Review is conducted by the NYSED Office of ESSA-Funded Programs. The review is designed to ensure that the District is following the programmatic and fiscal plans submitted in the Consolidated Application and maintaining compliance with the ESSA assurances embedded within the application.

The 2023-2024 Targeted Monitoring Review survey will be administered via the NYSED Business Portal. The review process, resource for indicators and evidence, and timeline can all be found below:

 

Targeted Monitoring Review Timeline

Thursday, January 11, 2024

LEA is notified via e-mail letter that it has been selected for Targeted Monitoring Review.

Targeted Monitoring Review survey is available to LEA in Business Portal.

Thursday, January 18, 2024, 10:00am – 11:00am

NYSED provides technical assistance webinar on Targeted Monitoring Review Process. Pre Recorded Webinar

PowerPoint Presentation

Thursday, January 18 – Friday, January 26, 2024

NYSED reviewer will contact LEA about setting up review visit dates and the opportunity for setting up office hour sessions. Office hour sessions are intended to provide an open forum for addressing any questions about the review process or specific protocol indicators.

Monday, February 12, 2024

LEA submits completed Targeted Monitoring Review survey to NYSED in the Business Portal.

Monday, March 4 – Friday, May 31, 2024

 

At least 3 days prior to virtual review meetings, NYSED unsubmits monitoring survey to LEA with Preliminary Ratings.

NYSED conducts scheduled review meeting.

No later than July, 2024

After final virtual review meeting, LEA has 5 days to upload additional materials to address Preliminary Ratings.

After 5 day period, LEA will receive Final Ratings from NYSED within 30 days.

August, 2024

After LEA receives Final Ratings, LEA has 30 days to address any Required or Corrective Actions and resubmit to NYSED.

The LEA maintains communication with the reviewer regarding Required or Corrective Actions that need more time to complete.

October, 2024

The LEA completes any remaining Required or Corrective Actions, including those that involves BOE approval for policy changes.

If the LEA does not complete remaining Required or Corrective Actions, SED will arrange a virtual meeting with the Superintendent to discuss the prompt resolution of any open Required or Corrective Actions.

November, 2024

If the LEA does not complete remaining Required or Corrective Actions, SED will notify the BOCES Superintendent of any open Required or Corrective Actions, and request assistance with supporting the LEA in completion of these items.

The 2024-25 Consolidated Application for ESSA-Funded Programs will not be approved until the Targeted Monitoring Review is completed and approved.

 

DESK REVIEW

The Desk Review is conducted by the NYSED Office of ESSA-Funded Programs. The review is designed to ensure that the District is following the programmatic and fiscal plans submitted in the Consolidated Application and maintaining compliance with the ESSA assurances embedded within the application.

The 2023-2024 Desk Review survey will be administered via the NYSED Business Portal. The review process, resource for indicators and evidence, and timeline can all be found below:

Desk Review Timeline

Thursday,
February 1, 2024

LEA is notified via e-mail letter that it has been selected for Desk Review

Desk Review survey is available to LEA in Business Portal

Tuesday,
February 6, 2024

10:00 am – 11:00 am

NYSED provides technical assistance webinar on Desk Review Process Pre Recorded Webinar

PowerPoint Presentation

Wednesday,
February 14, 2024
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

NYSED will hold an office hours session for questions about completing the Desk Review

Meeting ID:  895 5357 0502

Passcode: dp08Mi

Tuesday,
February 20, 2024

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

NYSED will hold an office hours session for questions about completing the Desk Review

Meeting ID: 854 2298 4027

Passcode: wzJN87

Monday, March 4, 2024

LEA submits completed Desk Review survey to NYSED in the Business Portal

April 4 – August 31, 2024

LEA will receive final ratings from NYSED within approximately 30 days

LEA will then have 30 days to complete Corrective and Required Actions

The LEA maintains communication with the reviewer regarding Required or Corrective Actions that need more time to complete

No later than October, 2024

The LEA completes any remaining Required or Corrective Actions, including those that involves BOE approval for policy changes

If the LEA does not complete remaining Required or Corrective Actions, the reviewer will involve the Superintendent in the resolution of the review

November, 2024

If the LEA does not complete remaining Required or Corrective Actions, the reviewer will involve the BOCES Superintendent in the resolution of the review

The 2024-25 Consolidated Application for ESSA-Funded Programs will not be approved until the Desk Review is completed and approved

SELF ASSESSMENT

The Self-Assessment is conducted by the LEA. The NYSED Office of ESSA-Funded Programs uses the results of the Self-Assessment to engage with staff from LEAs throughout the state to provide technical assistance with the goal of ensuring the effective implementation of programs that maximize outcomes for students.