Public Comment on ESSA Grant Kerens Independent School District is currently in the planning process for the 2026- 2027 ESSA Consolidated Federal Grant Application. Below are planning amounts and tentative plans for each funded program. Title I, A $316,967 plannin g amount Purpose: Provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education and close educa

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Public Comment on ESSA Grant Kerens Independent School District is currently in the planning process for the 2026- 2027 ESSA Consolidated Federal Grant Application. Below are planning amounts and tentative plans for each funded program. Title I, A $316,967 plannin g amount Purpose: Provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education and close educational achievement gaps. Tentative Plans: Provide support to students through interventionists, paraprofessionals, and tools to manage assessments and curriculum planning. Title II, A $29,542 planning amount Purpose: Improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals…(etc) Tentative Plans: Transfer to Title I , A to support allowable Title I, A activities. Title III $11,779 planning amount Purpose: To assist English learners in attaining English proficiency and meeting the challenging state academic standards. Tentative Plans: Join the shared services arrangement at ESC Region 12. ESC Region 12 will provide services such as supplemental programs, professional development and support for family/community engagement. Title IV, A $25,537 planning amount Purpose: Improve the academic achievement of all students by increasing the capacity to provide all students with a well-rounded education, safe and healthy learning conditions, and enhanced technological resources. Tentative Plans: Transfer to Title I , A to support allowable Title I, A activities.