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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)

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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 16, 2025
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  • CSI COE PA AFF Instructions (added 08-Jan-2026)
    Instructions for completing the Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) county office of education (COE) Plan Approval (PA) application for funding (AFF).
  • CSI COE PDIS AFF Instructions (added 08-Jan-2026)
    Instructions for completing the Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) county offices of education (COEs) Plan Development and Implementation Support (PDIS) application for funding (AFF).
  • CSI COE Subgrant Reporting Requirements (added 08-Jan-2026)
    Information regarding the Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) county office of education (COE) subgrant reporting requirements and due dates.
  • ESSA CSI COE Subgrant Closeout (added 08-Jan-2026)
    Information regarding the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) county offices of education (COEs) Subgrant Closeout Timeline, Instructions, and Resources.
  • CSI COE Fiscal Reporting Instructions (added 08-Jan-2026)
    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 2025 CSI LEA AFF Instructions (added 08-Jan-2026)
    Instructions for local educational agencies (LEAs) using the Grant Management and Reporting Tool to submit the fiscal year (FY) 2025–26 Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) LEA Application for Funding (AFF).
  • CSI LEA Applications for Funding (updated 08-Jan-2026)
    Resources for local educational agencies (LEAs) with schools that meet the criteria for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI).
  • 2025 ESSA CSI LEA Reference Application (added 08-Jan-2026)
    The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) Local Educational Agency (LEA) application for 2025-26 funding used for reference only.
  • 2025–26 ESSA Public Release Letter (added 17-Dec-2025)
    Letter to County and District Superintendents and Charter School Administrators for the 2025-26 Every Student Succeeds Act Public Release of the Data File.