Public Notice for Applying for the ESSA Federal Grant Funding for Independent School Districts
Notice of Public Comment Opportunity for ESSA Federal Funds for the 2026–2027 School Year
Crandall ISD is providing public notice of its intent to apply for federal funds through the Every Student Succeeds Act, also known as ESSA, for the 2026–2027 school year.
ESSA is the federal law that governs K–12 public education and provides formula grant funding to states and school districts. These funds are intended to support high-need schools, improve student achievement, strengthen instruction, support English learners, and provide students with access to well-rounded educational opportunities.
Crandall ISD participates in a Shared Service Arrangement with Region 10 Education Service Center’s Office of Federal Programs and plans to continue this partnership for the 2026–2027 school year. Region 10 serves as the fiscal agent for Shared Service Arrangement members. As fiscal agent, Region 10 submits grant applications, compliance reports, financial reports, and other required documentation to the Texas Education Agency on behalf of Crandall ISD.
The 2026–2027 planning amounts for the following ESSA grants are listed below:
Title I, Part A – Improving Basic Programs
Planning Amount: $562,763
Purpose: Provides supplemental resources to help schools with high concentrations of students from low-income families provide high-quality instruction and support students in meeting state academic standards.
Title II, Part A – Supporting Effective Instruction
Planning Amount: $162,481
Purpose: Supports professional development, teacher and leader effectiveness, and efforts to improve the quality of instruction.
Title III, Part A – English Language Acquisition
Planning Amount: $159,578
Purpose: Supports English learners in attaining English proficiency and meeting challenging state academic standards.
Title III, Part A – Immigrant
Planning Amount: $10,231
Purpose: Supports services and resources for eligible immigrant students.
Title IV, Part A – Student Support and Academic Enrichment
Planning Amount: $36,111
Purpose: Supports well-rounded educational opportunities, safe and healthy school conditions, and the effective use of technology to improve academic outcomes and digital literacy.
Planning amounts are subject to change based on final allocations, district needs, stakeholder input, and approval by the Texas Education Agency.
Crandall ISD welcomes public comment regarding the planned use of ESSA federal funds. Public comments will be accepted through June 8, 2026. All comments will be considered before the application is finalized and submitted.
For more information or to provide public comment, please contact:
District ESSA Contact: Dr. Charlene Goss
Email: cgoss@crandall-isd.net
Phone Number: 972-427-6000