ESEA Programs

On December 10, 2015 President Obama signed into law the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which reauthorizes the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA). This latest update revises provisions in the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, and includes many reforms that return flexibility to the state while maintaining accountability for the success of all children. 

The mission of the ESEA Programs Team (also known as Title Services) is to maximize student learning by providing direction, support and assistance to districts and others in accessing funds and implementing federal and state education programs while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

The officially updated Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), including the ESSA is available here.

Resources 

Consolidated State Plan

Consolidated State Plan (PDF) (March 2017)

With the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), state chiefs and their leadership teams developed Consolidated State Plans to guide implementation of ESSA-related activities and provide a foundation for a comprehensive strategy to advance college- and career-readiness for all students. States developed Consolidated State Plans through collaboration with a broad range of stakeholders, carefully considering different elements of the education system, such as accountability systems and supports for struggling schools and districts.

ESEA Program Directors Handbook 

2025-2026 Kansas ESEA Programs Directors Handbook (PDF) (August 2025)

This handbook is intended to assist public school district personnel in managing their Title programs throughout the school year. The handbook is meant as a resource for busy Title directors and Local Consolidated Plan (LCP) contacts to plan their year.

Please use the Kansas State Department of Education’s (KSDE) website and technical assistance webinars and in-person meetings as additional resources to complete your knowledge of Title Programs.

KSDE LCP Contacts (PDF) (August 2025) - Find contact information for the KSDE consultant assigned to your district for SY 2025-2026.

3-Year Monitoring Cycle Cohorts

ESEA Technical Assistance

ESEA Programs Administrator Webinar Series

Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM CST
Format: Virtual  
Registration Link: Coming July 2026
Topics: Updates, reminders, and guidance for ESEA program implementation and reporting.

2026 - 2027 Webinar Dates:

  • September 11, 2026
  • October 9, 2026
  • November 6, 2026
  • December 11, 2026
  • February 5, 2027
  • March 5, 2027
  • April 2, 2027
  • May 7, 2027

Previous Webinar Recordings: 

For more information, contact:

Twyla Sprouse, Ph.D.
Assistant Director
(785) 296-6714

Joe Jewett
Assistant Director
(785) 296-2600