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Title II, Part A Technical Assistance Webinars

The purpose of these webinars is to provide technical assistance and training to local educational agencies (LEAs) implementing a Title II, Part A Supporting Effective Instruction program.

Title II, Part A Webinar Series

Below you will find the topic, date, time, description, and registration information for upcoming Title II, Part A webinars.

Webinar Date/Time Description Attendee Registration Link / Presentation Materials

Title II, Part A Use of Funds

Tuesday,
October 17, 2023
1 to 2:30 p.m.

This interactive webinar will provide an overview of Title II, Part A, and discuss how to optimize the impact of this funding. Examples of allowable uses of funds, evidence-based strategies, and innovative ideas will be shared in this webinar.

Registration Link No Longer Available.

Title II, Part A Use of Funds Webinar Presentation Slides (PPTX)

CARS Winter Release

Tuesday,
December 5, 2023
1 to 2:30 p.m.
This interactive webinar will discuss the Consolidated Application and Reporting System (CARS) Winter Release Forms required of Title II, Part A. LEA staff who are involved in the completion and review of the CARS are encouraged to attend.

Registration Link No Longer Available.

CARS Winter Release Webinar Presentation Slides (PPTX)

Educator Equity Data and Addressing Disparities

Monday,
February 5, 2024
1 to 2:30 p.m.
This interactive webinar will review the Title I, Part A Educator Equity Local Control and Accountability Plan Federal Addendum requirements as well as provide tools to collect and analyze data to identify if disparities exist for low-income and minority students. Best practices, tools for root cause analysis, and components of an educator equity plan to address low-income and minority students taught at higher rates by ineffective, inexperienced, or out-of-field teachers will also be shared.

Registration Link No Longer Available.

Educator Equity Data and Addressing Disparities Webinar Presentation Slides (PPTX)

Title II, Part A LEA-Level Equitable Services

Tuesday,
March 19, 2024
1 to 2:30 p.m.
This interactive webinar will review the general requirements for consultation with eligible private schools, federal program monitoring compliance, and the use of Title II, Part A funds to support the needs of private school students and staff. LEAs and private schools are encouraged to attend.

Registration Link No Longer Available.

Title II, Part A LEA-Level Equitable Services Webinar Presentation Slides (PPTX)

CARS Spring Release

Tuesday,
May 14, 2024
1 to 2:30 p.m.
This interactive webinar will discuss the CARS Spring Release Forms required of Title II, Part A. LEA staff who are involved in the completion and review of the CARS are encouraged to attend.

Registration Link No Longer Available.

CARS Spring Release Webinar Presentation Slides (PPTX)

Questions:   Title II, Part A | TitleII@cde.ca.gov | 916-323-5847
Last Reviewed: Friday, April 10, 2026
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