Comprehensive Needs Assessments

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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10 Tips for Achieving Excellence as a Federal Programs Director

In our last blog post, 10 Tips for New Federal Programs Directors, we shared ideas for how to hit the ground running as a new Federal Programs Director, to ensure compliance from day one. In this post, we’ll look at how to become even better at achieving excellence in your new role. As a Federal

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10 Tips for NEW Federal Programs Directors

You’ve had a rewarding career in education, and now you’ve been hired as a Federal Programs Director. Kudos to you! This is an important role that impacts students across your district – and it comes with a lot of responsibility. Federal Programs Directors oversee strategic plans, manage budgets, provide leadership for Federal Programs, and ensure

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