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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.

Grant Management and Reporting Tool (GMART) Logon
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: Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Recently Posted in Title I: Improving Academic Achievement
  • ATSI Planning Summary (added 21-Mar-2023)
    Guidance to assist single school districts and charter schools, eligible to utilize the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) in meeting Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI) planning requirements.
  • DASS CoP Intent to Implement CSI Instructions (added 10-Feb-2023)
    Instructions for local educational agencies (LEAs) to complete the Dashboard Alternative School Status (DASS) Community of Practice (CoP) Intent to Implement Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) using the Grant Management and Reporting Tool.
  • GMART Instructions (updated 10-Feb-2023)
    Grant Management and Reporting Tool (GMART) Instructions for local educational agencies (LEAs) and county offices of education (COEs) to complete and submit applications for funding and to modify and submit budget and expenditure data in the GMART.
  • 2022–23 Public Release of Data File Letter (added 02-Feb-2023)
    Letter to County and District Superintendents of schools and Charter School Administrators for the 2022-23 Public Release of Data File letter.