Each month, the BIE Division of Performance and Accountability hosts a series of technical assistance webinars for schools and staff. They cover a wide range of topics, including grant opportunities, NASIS data, after-school programs, collaboration and relationship building, and much more.

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Graphic: Division of Performance and Accountability Monthly Technical Assistance Webinars. Register now.

Session

  • Session 1

    Virtual

    2026-2031 Comprehensive Literacy State Development Program Application Webinar

    The BIE announces the availability of funds under the Comprehensive Literacy State Development Program for fiscal years 2026–2031. The CLSD program, authorized under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, is designed to advance literacy skills for children from birth through grade 12, with a particular focus on supporting high-need schools serving Native students and their families.

    Date
    Monday, February 9, 2026
    Time
    10:00am - 11:00am Central
  • Session 2

    Virtual

    2026-2031 Comprehensive Literacy State Development Program Application Webinar

    The BIE announces the availability of funds under the Comprehensive Literacy State Development Program for fiscal years 2026–2031. The CLSD program, authorized under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, is designed to advance literacy skills for children from birth through grade 12, with a particular focus on supporting high-need schools serving Native students and their families.

    Date
    Tuesday, February 10, 2026
    Time
    3:00pm - 4:00pm Central
  • Session 3

    Virtual

    2026-2031 Comprehensive Literacy State Development Program Application Webinar

    The BIE announces the availability of funds under the Comprehensive Literacy State Development Program for fiscal years 2026–2031. The CLSD program, authorized under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, is designed to advance literacy skills for children from birth through grade 12, with a particular focus on supporting high-need schools serving Native students and their families.

    Date
    Tuesday, February 17, 2026
    Time
    3:00pm - 4:00pm Central
  • Session 4

    Virtual

    2026-2031 Comprehensive Literacy State Development Program Application Webinar

    The BIE announces the availability of funds under the Comprehensive Literacy State Development Program for fiscal years 2026–2031. The CLSD program, authorized under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, is designed to advance literacy skills for children from birth through grade 12, with a particular focus on supporting high-need schools serving Native students and their families.

    Date
    Wednesday, February 18, 2026
    Time
    10:00am - 11:00am Central
  • Session 5

    Virtual

    The Brain-Based Leader: Metacognition, Deep Thinking, and Learning Transfer

    This webinar is to assist in building adult and student metacognition through intentional reflection routines, success criteria, and feedback cycles that improve learning and teaching.

    Date
    Wednesday, February 18, 2026
    Time
    3:00pm - 4:00pm Central
  • Session 6

    Virtual

    Analyzing Data Part I: Identifying and Supporting Youth Experiencing Homelessness

    The purpose of this webinar is to guide participants in using data to strengthen identification of youth experiencing homelessness, analyze trends, and better understand student needs, setting the foundation for targeted supports and funding strategies addressed in Part II.

    Date
    Thursday, February 19, 2026
    Time
    10:00am - 11:00am Central
  • Session 7

    Virtual

    The Brain-Based Leader: Metacognition, Deep Thinking, and Learning Transfer

    This webinar is to assist in building adult and student metacognition through intentional reflection routines, success criteria, and feedback cycles that improve learning and teaching.

    Date
    Thursday, February 19, 2026
    Time
    11:00am - 12:00pm Central
  • Session 8

    Virtual

    BIE McKinney-Vento Office Hour

    The purpose of the BIE McKinney-Vento Open Office Hour is to provide an informal, drop-in space for updates, resources, and real-time guidance to help BIE schools strengthen identification, enrollment, and support for students experiencing homelessness.

    Date
    Thursday, February 26, 2026
    Time
    10:00am - 11:00am Central
    Registration
  • Session 9

    Virtual

    Consolidation of ESSA Funds for BIE-funded Schools

    Process Overview in which a school requests to consolidate ESSA Funds

    Date
    Tuesday, March 3, 2026
    Time
    11:00am - 12:00pm Central
    Registration
  • Session 10

    Virtual

    Transferability of ESSA Funds for BIE-Funded Schools

    To provide schools with information about how specific Title program funds can be transferred to other Title programs.

    Date
    Wednesday, March 4, 2026
    Time
    10:00am - 11:00am Central
    Registration
  • Session 11

    Virtual

    ESSA Targeted Monitoring Session 1: Cost Principles, Procurement, and Inventory Management (TCS)

    This webinar provides a brief overview of required written procedures for cost principles, procurement practices, and inventory tracking to support sound federal grants management. For Tribally Controlled Schools only.

    Date
    Wednesday, March 4, 2026
    Time
    11:30am - 12:30pm Central
    Registration
  • Session 12

    Virtual

    Analyzing Data Part II: Identifying and Leveraging Funds to Support Youth Experiencing Homelessness

    The purpose of this webinar is to help schools use data insights to identify and leverage allowable funding sources, align and braid resources, and strategically invest in supports that remove barriers and promote academic success for students experiencing homelessness.

    Date
    Thursday, March 5, 2026
    Time
    10:00am - 11:00am Central
    Registration
  • Session 13

    Virtual

    ESSA Targeted Monitoring Session 1: Cost Principles, Procurement, and Inventory Management (TCS)

    This webinar provides a brief overview of required written procedures for cost principles, procurement practices, and inventory tracking to support sound federal grants management. Session for Tribally Controlled Schools only. This is a repeat session.

    Date
    Thursday, March 5, 2026
    Time
    2:00pm - 3:00pm Central
    Registration
  • Session 14

    Virtual

    Supporting Youth Experiencing Homelessness through Summer Programming

    The purpose of this webinar is to support schools in designing and implementing summer programming that addresses the unique needs of students experiencing homelessness by promoting academic growth, social-emotional well-being, continuity of services, and effective use of
    allowable funds.

    Date
    Tuesday, March 10, 2026
    Time
    11:00am - 12:00pm Central
    Registration
  • Session 15

    Virtual

    The Brain-Based Leaders: Educator Wellness, Regulation & Resilience

    This webinar discusses how leadership starts with the nervous system. Learn to recognize signs of dysregulation, embed micro-recovery into your day, and lead staff in wellness-aligned decision-making.

    Date
    Tuesday, March 10, 2026
    Time
    3:00pm - 4:00pm Central
    Registration
  • Session 16

    Virtual

    The Brain-Based Leaders: Educator Wellness, Regulation & Resilience (Repeat Session)

    This webinar discusses how leadership starts with the nervous system. Learn to recognize signs of dysregulation, embed micro-recovery into your day, and lead staff in wellness-aligned decision-making.

    Date
    Wednesday, March 11, 2026
    Time
    11:00am - 12:00pm Central
    Registration
  • Session 17

    Virtual

    BIE One Plan: A School Improvement Journey

    Refresher Webinar to learn about the BIE One Plan Framework and basic navigation of Plan4Learning.

    Date
    Thursday, March 12, 2026
    Time
    11:00am - 12:00pm Central
    Registration
  • Session 18

    Virtual

    Graduation Rate Cohort 2026 Monitoring

    This webinar will guide schools through the process of correctly entering end statuses for students who have moved to a new grade or school and updating graduation information for the 2026 cohort. Session is for BIE high school leaders and NASIS administrators.

    Date
    Thursday, March 12, 2026
    Time
    2:00pm - 3:00pm Central
    Registration
  • Session 19

    Virtual

    Foster Care Program Requirements

    This webinar will share information on general foster care program requirements, school program requirements and program monitoring.

    Date
    Friday, March 13, 2026
    Time
    11:00am - 12:00pm Central
    Registration
  • Session 20

    Virtual

    ESSA Targeted Monitoring Session 2: Cash Management, Conflict-of-Interest, and Records Retention

    This webinar reviews basic requirements for handling federal funds, managing conflicts of interest, and keeping required records so schools remain compliant. Session is for Tribally Controlled Schools only.

    Date
    Tuesday, March 17, 2026
    Time
    10:30am - 11:30am Central
    Registration
  • Session 21

    Virtual

    ESSA Targeted Monitoring Session 2: Cash Management, Conflict-of-Interest, and Records Retention

    This webinar reviews basic requirements for handling federal funds, managing conflicts of interest, and keeping required records so schools remain compliant. Session is for Tribally Controlled Schools only. This is a repeat session.

    Date
    Thursday, March 19, 2026
    Time
    3:00pm - 4:00pm Central
    Registration
  • Session 22

    Virtual

    BIE McKinney-Vento Office Hour

    The purpose of the BIE McKinney-Vento Open Office Hour is to provide an informal, drop-in space for updates, resources, and real-time guidance to help BIE schools strengthen identification, enrollment, and supports for students experiencing homelessness.

    Date
    Thursday, March 26, 2026
    Time
    10:00am - 11:00am Central
    Registration