Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

The U.S. Department of Education approved New York’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan in January 2018. In developing the plan, NYSED engaged diverse groups of stakeholders to solicit recommendations on how to craft an ESSA plan that best meets the needs of the state’s students, schools, and communities. The plan emphasizes fostering equity in education for all students and expands measures for school accountability and student success.

 

Information for Parents

What is ESSA? Why does it matter? What do parents need to know?

 

Programs

ESSA includes a wide array of programs that are designed to help to ensure success for students and schools. These programs provide schools and districts with resources focused on meeting the needs of students, parents and families, teachers, and school leaders.

 

Information for Educators

Guidance for schools/districts, fact sheets for educators, webinars, and more.

 

Helpful Links

Find New York State's approved ESSA plan, guidance for schools and districts, fact sheets, videos and webinars, school accountability designations, data, the consolidated application for ESSA-funded programs, and more helpful resources here.