Author name: Brittany Ryan

Aligning CNAs and Focused Improvement Plans with Requirements

Do you ever feel like Comprehensive Needs Assessments (CNAs) are just another hoop to jump through for federal dollars? Think again. A well-crafted CNA isn’t mere compliance—it’s your secret weapon for pinpointing gaps, rallying stakeholders, and channeling funds into evidence-based strategies that truly boost student equity and achievement. More importantly, when done well, the CNA […]

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Mid-Year Monitoring Check-In: Are You on Track with ESSA Requirements?

Mid-year is more than a milestone for instruction—it’s a critical checkpoint for federal program compliance. A quick mid-year review can help you catch gaps early, refresh documentation, and confirm that implementation is happening as planned.  A mid-year compliance check  not only prevents last-minute scrambling but also strengthens the quality and integrity of your programs and

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Optimizing Funding: Maximizing Efficiency and Impact

School funding is never just about the money—it’s about how you use it to amplify outcomes for students. Whether you’re navigating federal programs or juggling state and local grants, the goal remains the same: maximize efficiency and impact. In this post, we will walk through practical strategies district leaders can use to optimize their funding

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Stronger Together: Inspiring Change Through Stakeholder Engagement

Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), stakeholder engagement is not just encouraged—it’s required. From developing continuous improvement plans to allocating Title funds, school districts must demonstrate how they meaningfully involve parents, educators, students, and community members in decision-making processes. However, beyond the mandate is what you really desire- authentic stakeholder engagement that leads to

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Top 5 Challenges Federal Programs Directors Face (and How to Navigate Them)

The role of a Federal Programs Director can be challenging—but it is instrumental in helping schools and students achieve greater success. Here are the top 5 challenges Federal Programs Directors face, with tips for how to navigate each one. CHALLENGE #1: Getting Schools to Turn in Required Documents On Time It’s tough enough to meet

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Focusing on Mental Health for Educators and Learners

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, teacher shortages and leadership turnover have plagued school districts across the U.S. In order to attract and retain quality educators and improve education across the nation, we must start by creating a positive mental health environment for teachers.    To address this challenge, Chief Strategy Officer, Kevin Dougherty,

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806 Technologies Announces Inaugural 806 Learning Summit

Click here For the 2024 806 Learning Summit: CONNECTING THE DOTS 806 Technologies is excited to announce our first annual 806 Learning Summit this June 8-10, 2023 at the Omni Frisco Hotel. Our theme this year is “Connecting the Dots”. https://vimeo.com/770906705 “Districts are heading not toward a ‘new normal’ but rather a ‘no normal’ –

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