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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: Friday, November 15, 2024
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  • 2024-25 CSI LEA Application Webinar (PDF) (added 07-Feb-2025)
    Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) Subgrant for Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) Application for Funding walk through webinar.
  • CSI LEA Fiscal Information (updated 27-Jan-2025)
    Fiscal information, reporting timelines, and closeout instructions for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) funds for local educational agencies (LEAs), as authorized under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
  • FY 2024 CSI LEA AFF Instructions (updated 27-Jan-2025)
    Instructions for local educational agencies (LEAs) using the Grant Management and Reporting Tool to submit the fiscal year (FY) 2024–25 Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) LEA Application for Funding (AFF).
  • CSI COE Subgrant Reporting Requirements (added 10-Jan-2025)
    Information regarding the Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) county office of education (COE) subgrant reporting requirements and due dates.
  • CSI COE Fiscal Reporting Instructions (added 09-Jan-2025)
    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).

  • CSI LEA Applications for Funding (updated 08-Jan-2025)
    Resources for local educational agencies (LEAs) with schools that meet the criteria for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI).