Grant Resources
The purpose of this page is to provide helpful resources to help with the grant development and management process. One free hour of consultation is always available to help jump start your grant project. Please email kishrussell@yahoo.com for assistance.
Title I Wordsearch
Title I Wordsearch Answer Key
BINGO Your Way through the ESSA
2021-ACET Conference presentation
Tips & Tricks to Winning TEA Competitive Grants
2021-ACET Spring Conference
Evidence of Success and Grant Planning Checklist
5-Week Grant Countdown Planning Template
Grant Quick Reference for TEA grant applications
ESSA Title I Compliance Timeline
This sample ESSA Title I Compliance Timeline is a useful tool to help school district administrators to plan and prepare for grant compliance requirements throughout the school year.
Sample Title I Compliance Checklist
Title I Compliance Checklist can be downloaded by clicking the link below.
Grant Games ESSA Title I Wordsearch
Jump start your next meeting with a little bit of fun by downloading the Grant Games Word Search-ESSA-Title I for free! Want the answers? Send an email to kishrussell@yahoo.com and request the answer sheet.
Grants That Move Mountains
Grants that Move Mountains by Kish Russell, 2018 is a free download resource available to help guide the beginning learner on their journey through the grant writing process.
US Department of Education-ESSA Guidance
US Department of Education-ESSA guidance documents are posted here in one convenient location. Updates are made regularly.
Professional Associations & Conferences
It is important as a federal programs or grants administrator to keep current on the latest information in legislation and federal guidelines. Below are some helpful links to professional organizations which provide useful resources and professional development conferences throughout the year.
ESSA-Title I References
Sometimes questions arise about federal programs. Below are the references taken directly from the ESSA legislation posted on the US Department of Education’s website by category to easily support the decision making process for federally funded programs under ESSA. Resources will be added regularly so it is recommended to check back to this page frequently for newly added resources.
ESSA-Private Non-Profit Schools Resources
Below are resources available to help busy federal programs administrators manage and monitor equitable services provided to Private Non-Profit Schools. If you have a resource you would like to share or would like to see included here, please send an email to kishrussell@yahoo.com. Resources will be added regularly so it is recommended to check back to this page frequently for newly added resources.
ESSA-Student Support and Academic Enrichment-Title IV
Below are resources to help manage and monitor the Title IV-Student Support and Academic Enrichment grant program. If you have a resource you would like to share or would like to see, please send an email to kishrussell@yahoo.com.
Grant Writing Templates and Resources
The free resources below will help you to get started with the grant writing process.
US Department of Education English Learner Family Tool Kit
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) are pleased to announce the first two chapters of the English Learner Family Toolkit.
The toolkit provides information, tips, and resources that EL families may need as they prepare to enroll their children in public schools across the United States. The chapters are designed to assist families with navigating the U.S. school system by providing helpful questions they might ask teachers and school staff.