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What is it?

Title I provides supplemental funding to schools and districts serving students with the greatest academic needs.

At a Glance

• Supports students most at risk of not meeting standards
• Includes Parent & Family Engagement requirements
• May support Schoolwide Programs
• Requires annual program evaluation

What is it?

Title II supports efforts to improve educator effectiveness through professional learning, recruitment, retention, and leadership development.

At a Glance

• Supports teachers, principals, and school leaders
• Funds professional learning opportunities
• Promotes educator effectiveness
• Supports recruitment and retention efforts

What is it?

Title III provides supplemental support to help English Learners attain English proficiency and meet academic standards.

At a Glance

• Supports English Learners and immigrant students
• Funds supplemental language programs
• Includes family engagement activities
• Supports language acquisition and academic achievement

What is it?

Title IV provides flexible funding to support the whole child through well-rounded educational opportunities, safe learning environments, and effective use of technology.

At a Glance

• Supports student well-being
• Promotes safe and healthy schools
• Funds educational technology
• Expands access to enrichment opportunities

What is it?

Federal Program Monitoring (FPM) reviews how districts implement state and federal programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

At a Glance

• Reviews program implementation
• Verifies compliance requirements
• Examines evidence and documentation
• Ensures students receive required services

FPM instruments are the tools CDE uses to review compliance with state and federal program requirements. There are 21 FPM instruments, each covering a specific program area and outlining the requirements and evidence CDE may review.

Not every LEA is reviewed on all 21 instruments. CDE identifies which instruments apply to each LEA's FPM review.

Navigate to the CDE 2026-2027 FPM Training Folders →

Helpful Tips

• Review instrument requirements early
• Organize evidence throughout the year
• Ensure policies are current
• Collect implementation documentation

Remember: FPM is not just about having documents—it is about demonstrating effective implementation.

Understanding where findings occur most frequently can help LEAs proactively review systems, documentation, and implementation before an FPM review.

Most Common Areas

• English Learner Programs
• Compensatory Education (Title I)
• Fiscal Monitoring
• Expanded Learning Programs
• Education Equity & Student Safety

Key Takeaways

• English Learner Programs
• Parent & Family Engagement
• Fiscal Documentation & Allowable Expenditures
• Supplement, Not Supplant Requirements
• Student Equity & Safety Protections

View 2025–26 FPM Findings Guide →

What is it?

The California School Dashboard is California's accountability system. Rather than assigning a single grade, it provides a more complete picture of school and district performance.

State Indicators Include

• Academic Performance
• English Learner Progress
• Chronic Absenteeism
• Suspension Rate
• Graduation Rate
• College/Career Indicator

What is it?

Comprehensive Support & Improvement (CSI) identifies schools requiring comprehensive support based on federal accountability requirements.

• Lowest-performing Title I schools
• Graduation rates below 67%
• Requires improvement planning
• Focuses on improving student outcomes

What is it?

Additional Targeted Support & Improvement (ATSI) identifies schools where one or more student groups require additional support.

• English Learners
• Students with Disabilities
• Foster Youth
• Homeless Youth
• Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Students

What are they?

Local Indicators measure progress in areas not captured by state indicators.

• Basic Services
• Implementation of State Standards
• Parent & Family Engagement
• School Climate
• Broad Course of Study

At a Glance: All LEAs receiving LCFF funding report Local Indicators annually.

Need support with federal programs, planning, monitoring, accountability, or compliance?

The State & Federal Programs Team is available to partner with districts virtually or in person.

Access trainings, workshops, network meetings, communities of practice, and professional learning opportunities throughout the year.

State & Federal Programs Network Resources

Access meeting materials, professional learning opportunities, guidance documents, and additional resources to support implementation of State and Federal Programs. 

Open SFP Network Resources

CAASFEP 

California Association of Administrators of State and Federal Programs. Professional learning, statewide collaboration, conferences, legislative updates, and resources supporting State and Federal Program leaders. 

CCEE

California Collaborative for Educational Excellence provides technical assistance, continuous improvement support, coaching, and resources to help LEAs strengthen systems and improve outcomes for all students. 

EdSource

An independent, nonprofit organization provides trusted California education news, policy updates, research, and analysis. 

NAFEPA

National Association of Federal Education Program Administrators offers federal program guidance, advocacy, professional learning, and national best practice. 

Sandra Preciado, Ed.D.
Administrator
spreciado@ocde.us

Leslie Theorema, Ed.D.
Coordinator
ltheorema@ocde.us