LEA: TIVA SSSI December, 2023
ESC Newsletter
T4PA Federal Programs
New TEA State Director For Federal Program Compliance
All LEAs receiving T4PA Funds
All LEAs that received Fiscal Year 2022 and/or 2023 Title IV, Part A, Subpart 1, program funds are required to report data in the Federal Compliance Division (FPC) WorkApp Smartsheet, even if 100% of the LEA’s Title IV, Part A, allocation was used for REAP and/or Funding Transferability option(s).
Upcoming Due Dates
December 12
LEA Random Validation Phase 2 Due December 12 in FPC WorkApp
LEAs Selected for Random Validation - Phase 2 (November 28, 2023)
Phase 2 Process Overview | Training Slides | Training Video
- Handbooks Overview | Training Slides | Training Video
- Documentation Submission Instructions & Requirement | Training Slides | Training Video
- TIVA Random Validation Documentation Review Completed
Persistently Dangerous Schools
- December 11, 2023 – Watch list public posting on FPC website
- Contact ESSAsupport@TEA.Texas.gov for questions related to this process.
Federal Fiscal Year 2023 Resources
- 2023-2024 Phase 2 Random Validation Timeline
- Newsletter for Federal Program Compliance (November 28, 2023)
- Handbook ESSA Title IV, Part A LEA Special Data Collection for Public Reporting Federal Fiscal Year 2023 (07/01/2023 – 09/30/2025)
- TEA Title IV, Part A (webpage)
- WorkApp Submission Instructions
- TEA FPC Statewide Training Series
Register to Attend 2024 Spring ACET Conference - Federal Programs
Date Change: April 2-5, 2024
San Antonio | Registration opens in January | (Pre-Conference 4/2)
Venue: Westin San Antonio North | 9821 Colonnade Blvd. | San Antonio, TX 78230
School Safety Compliance
TxSSC: Updated School Safety and Security Audit Checklist
The Texas School Safety Center has updated the K-12 Facility Audit Checklist to include the latest mandates and best practices. Download the K-12 School Facility Audit Checklist (Note: Clicking the link downloads an Excel file.) Learn More About the Safety and Security Audit Process
TxSSC: New Utilities Toolkit
The Utilities Toolkit provides resources to assist districts when creating a Utilities Annex to the district’s multi-hazard emergency operations plan. The Utilities Annex establishes the policies and procedures under which the district will operate if an incident impacts a district by disrupting utilities. This toolkit includes a Utilities Annex Template and completion guide that will assist districts with completing the annex. This toolkit also includes a list of available trainings and additional resources from various agencies all intended to provide districts with additional support while creating the Utilities Annex. Visit the Toolkit
Standards for Permissible Electronic Devices and Software Applications
House Bill 18 (88R) established Texas Education Code, Section §32.1021 and requires the TEA to provide these Standards for Electronic Devices and Software Applications with which school districts or open-enrollment charter schools are expected to comply.
List of Approved Trainings for Operation and Instructional Time Waivers for School Safety Training
As mandated by TEC 25.0815, Operation and Instructional Time Waivers for School Safety Training, the Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) has developed a list of approved school safety training courses. The commissioner shall provide a waiver allowing for fewer minutes of operation and instructional time than required under Section 25.081(a) for a school district that requires each educator employed by the district to attend an approved school safety training course. See Here
How to update information in AskTED
Districts: Please submit the liaison information to your district’s AskTED administrator. Include the liaison’s name, email address and phone number.
Charter Schools: Please submit the liaison information to the TEA Charter School Division directly via (512) 463-9575 or CharterSchools@tea.texas.gov. Make sure you include the liaison’s name, email address, and phone number. This information will be added to the AskTED directory for you.
School Safety Funding
SAFE Grant Information
Cycle 1: IF A DISTRICT WAS NOTIFIED THEY RECEIVED CYCLE 1 FUNDS - THEY MUST NOW COMPLETE THE CYCLE 1 APPLICATION. 2024 TEA | SAFE Grant Final Allocations Table (PDF).
2023-2025 Safety and Facilities Enhancement (SAFE) Grant, Cycle 1 eGrant Application
Cycle 2: Anticipated application due Spring 2024
For more Information and Details - TIVA State Initiative Webpage
Substance Misuse Prevention
Smokefree Teen Resources
The National Cancer Institute’s Tobacco Control Research Branch developed Smokefree Teen as part of the Smokefree.gov Initiative to reduce the number of youth who use tobacco. Free resources include a text messaging program, the quitSTART app, personalized quit plans, and other strategies for tackling cravings, bad moods, and other situations where teens may smoke.
Fentanyl Awareness & Prevention
- Fentanyl Awareness Resources- Curated for School
- TEA Fentanyl Response Communications Toolkit
- Texas HHSC: Fighting Fentanyl
- TAA - Implementation of Fentanyl-Related Legislation, released September 21, 2023
- Student Awareness Materials
- Substance Use Prevention Communications Toolkit for Youth 12-18
- Dead on Arrival - Opioid Fentanyl Awareness
Mental Health + Well-Being
Events + Resources
SAMSHA: Warning Signs for Youth Video
SAMSHA: Build a Safety Plan Video
HHSC - Suicide Prevention Quarterly Newsletter (PDF)
2024 Texas Mental Health Creative Arts Contest Open - Deadline March 1, 2024
TEA General School Mental Health Resources
TEA Mental Health Resources Database
TEA Mental Health Best Practice Registry
T4PA School Safety State Initiative Mental Health & Safety Resources
Physical Health
TEA Health and Physical Education Newsletter
- Physical Fitness Assessment Initiative (PFAI) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Updated
- Physical Fitness Assessment Timely Topic: Data Submission
- Texas Virtual School Network (TXVSN) Physical Education Opportunities
Healthy Relationships
Behavior Resources
Tier 1 and Tier 2 Intervention strategies - https://www.pbisworld.com/
Personal + Community Safety
Register Now: TEA Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness & Human Trafficking Webinar Series
January 12 | Labor Trafficking | Registration Zoom Link
TEA: Student Discipline Virtual Professional Developments
Beginning in January 2024, registration for the student discipline virtual professional development trainings will be held through TEA. Training will be offered twice each month from August – June. Please visit the student discipline webpage for information in mid-December.
- TEA Discipline Reports by state, region, district, or campus level.
- T-Rex discipline system will transfer the last 5 years of PEIMs Discipline Records when a student transfers as of last week.
Technical Resources
- TEA Discipline Website
- New PEIMS Info - Table 165 Discipline Action Codes - Marihuana, E-Cig, Controlled Substance
- Discipline Flowchart for Students Identified with or suspected to have a Disability Under IDEA
- COMING SOON: TEA Educator training series focused on addressing student behavior and creating a better school experience for students and educators.