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Information pertaining to resources and assistance for school support.

Comprehensive Support and Improvement
Program requirements and other related information regarding federal funds authorized under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965 as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) in 2015, Title I, Section 1003 External link opens in new window or tab. (PDF; 1MB)

Targeted Support and Improvement/Additional Targeted Support and Improvement
Program requirements and other related information regarding the federal program authorized under the ESEA of 1965 as amended by the ESSA in 2015, Title I, Section 1003 External link opens in new window or tab. (PDF; 1MB)

School Improvement Grant
Program requirements and other related information regarding federal funds for School Improvement Grants, authorized under Section 1003(g) of Title I of the ESEA External link opens in new window or tab.

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A Web-based reporting tool used by local educational agencies to apply for funding and submit budget revisions and expenditure reports.

Questions:   School Improvement and Support Office | SISO@cde.ca.gov | 916-319-0833
Last Reviewed: Thursday, October 5, 2023
Recently Posted in Title I: Improving Academic Achievement
  • FY 2023–24 CSI COE AFF Instructions (added 30-Apr-2024)
    Instructions for completing Fiscal Year (FY) Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) county offices of education (COEs) application for funding (AFF).
  • FY 2023–24 CSI COE AFF Instructions (added 30-Apr-2024)
    Instructions for completing Fiscal Year (FY) Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) county offices of education (COEs) application for funding (AFF).
  • CSI COE Fiscal Reporting Instructions (added 30-Apr-2024)
    Instructions for County Offices of Education (COEs) that provide plan approval and plan development and implementation support to local educational agencies (LEAs) with schools meeting the criteria for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI).
  • FY 2023–24 GMART CSI LEA Reporting Instructions (added 02-Apr-2024)
    Grant Management and Reporting Tool (GMART) instructions for local educational agencies (LEAs) with schools that meet the criteria for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023–24.