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Title II, Part A Self-Assessment Tool

The Title II, Part A Self-Assessment tool provides guidance to local educational agencies on the required components of administering and implementing a successful Title II, Part A program.

Instructions

The purpose of the Title II, Part A Supporting Effective Instruction (SEI) Self-Assessment Tool is to provide guidance to local educational agencies (LEAs) on the required components of administering and implementing a successful Title II, Part A program. Although LEAs may use this tool to help prepare for their Federal Program Monitoring (FPM) review, the overall intent is to help LEAs strengthen their Title II, Part A processes and procedures. It is recommended that LEAs complete this self-assessment while reviewing the latest version of the SEI Instrument which is used during an FPM review. This instrument is located on the California Department of Education (CDE) Title II, Part A web page.

Please contact the Title II, Part A Office at TitleII@cde.ca.gov if your LEA has any questions about this self-assessment or the requirements of the Title II, Part A program.

Title II, Part A Self-Assessment Tool

The Title II, Part A Self-Assessment Tool includes a list of components, organized by SEI Instrument item, that are required to implement a successful Title II, Part A program. Each requirement contains guiding questions, which the LEA may use to assess their program. Additional fields allow the LEA to indicate which office is responsible (i.e., Human Resources, Educational Services, etc.) and the status for each task.

The Title II, Part A Self-Assessment Tool is available in the Microsoft Excel format. Please contact the Title II, Part A Office at TitleII@cde.ca.gov if you would like to receive the Tool in Microsoft Word format.

Title II, Part A Self-Assessment Tool (XLSX)

Title II, Part A Self-Assessment Tool Resources

The California Department of Education Title II, Part A program has a variety of resources available that will assist LEAs while completing their Title II, Part A Self-Assessment Tool. The resources in the document below are organized by SEI Instrument item and include documents and web pages to assist with the ongoing development of the LEA’s Title II, Part A Program.

Title II, Part A Self-Assessment Tool Resources by Item (DOCX)

Questions:   Title II, Part A | TitleII@cde.ca.gov | 916-323-5847
Last Reviewed: Thursday, June 18, 2026
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