Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

ESSA Consolidated Federal Grant

Authorized by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as reauthorized by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015, Waller ISD receives federal funding to support student achievement, strengthen instruction, address identified student needs, and provide equitable educational opportunities.

Title I, Part A – Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies
Provides supplemental funding to support students in schools with high concentrations of economically disadvantaged students and to improve academic achievement.
Title II, Part A – Supporting Effective Instruction
Supports professional learning, instructional leadership, teacher and principal effectiveness, and other activities designed to strengthen the quality of instruction.
Title III, Part A – English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, and Academic Achievement
Supports Emergent Bilingual students in attaining English language proficiency and meeting challenging state academic standards.
Title IV, Part A – Student Support and Academic Enrichment
Supports activities that promote a well-rounded education, safe and healthy students, and the effective use of technology.

Notice of Intent to Apply for ESSA Funds & PNP Equitable Services Consultation

Public Comments

Waller ISD values stakeholder feedback as part of the ongoing evaluation and continuous improvement of district programs and federal grant applications.

Parents, guardians, students, employees, community members, and other stakeholders are encouraged to provide comments or feedback at any time regarding federal grant applications, program plans, or the District Improvement Plan.

Please submit comments to:

Kim Seiley
kseiley@wallerisd.net

Parents' Right to Know

In accordance with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) parents and guardians of students attending a Title I school have the right to request information regarding the professional qualifications of their child’s classroom teachers and paraprofessionals.

Upon request, Waller ISD will provide the following information in a timely manner:

Whether the teacher has met applicable state certification and licensure requirements for the grade level and subject area in which the teacher provides instruction
Whether the teacher is teaching under an emergency or other provisional status through which state certification or licensure requirements have been waived
Whether the teacher is teaching in the field of discipline of the teacher’s certification and
Whether the student is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications. [ESSA §1112(e)(1)(A)]

Teachers may meet applicable state requirements through State certification and assignment rules or, when applicable, through Waller ISD’s approved District of Innovation teacher certification policy.

Parents or guardians who would like to request this information should contact the Waller ISD Department of State and Federal Programs.

Additional Parent Notification

In addition, parents and guardians will be notified if their child has been assigned to, or has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by, a teacher who does not meet applicable State certification or licensure requirements at the grade level and subject area in which the teacher has been assigned. [ESSA §1112(e)(1)(B)(ii)]

This notification will be provided by the student’s campus principal.

Private Non-Profit School Notice

Eligible private nonprofit schools located within Waller ISD boundaries, as well as private nonprofit schools that serve eligible students who reside within Waller ISD, may be eligible to participate in equitable services under applicable federal programs authorized by Every Student succeeds Act (ESSA).

Waller ISD conducts consultation with eligible private nonprofit school officials to determine participation and identify student and educator needs, available services, and how those services will be provided.

Private nonprofit school officials who would like additional information about eligibility, consultation, or equitable services should contact: