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

    Reporting School Staffing in NASIS

    This webinar will show how to report school staff within the NASIS system to accurately report school staff and their FTE for the Department of Education Report and how it drives our needs assessments.

    Date
    Wednesday, January 7, 2026
    Time
    11:00am - 12:00pm Central
  • Session 2

    Virtual

    Expanding Educational Opportunities Grant Office Hour

    Participants in the EEOG Office Hour will receive clear guidance, answers to their eligibility and application questions, and practical support to strengthen their proposals.

    Date
    Thursday, January 8, 2026
    Time
    10:00am - 11:00am Central
  • Session 3

    Virtual

    Coordinating Services to Support the Academic Needs of Students Experiencing Homelessness

    This webinar focuses on effectively coordinating McKinney-Vento and special education services to strengthen collaboration and align supports so students experiencing homelessness receive the academic services they need to succeed.

    Date
    Tuesday, January 13, 2026
    Time
    2:00pm - 3:00pm Central
    Registration
  • Session 4

    Virtual

    Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

    This webinar will provide an overview of ACEs and their impact on the academic, social, and emotional well-being of students, particularly those experiencing homelessness.

    Date
    Thursday, January 22, 2026
    Time
    11:00am - 12:00pm Central
    Registration
  • Session 5

    Virtual

    Data Wise Virtual Professional Learning Series Session 4

    Session 4 will guide teams through planning how to assess progress in the Data Wise cycle while celebrating early implementation, practicing progress-monitoring tools, reflecting on the full process, and developing plans to sustain the work into the spring semester.

    Date
    Tuesday, January 27, 2026
    Time
    2:00pm - 3:30pm Central
    Registration
  • Session 6

    Virtual

    Helping Homeless Youth Transition to Higher Education

    The purpose of this webinar is to share strategies for supporting students experiencing homelessness in their transition to higher education, including navigating applications, financial aid, and campus resources to promote access and postsecondary success.

    Date
    Tuesday, January 27, 2026
    Time
    2:00pm - 3:00pm Central
    Registration
  • Session 7

    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, January 29, 2026
    Time
    2:00pm - 3:00pm Central
    Registration
  • Session 8

    Virtual

    Fall 2026 ESSA Targeted Monitoring: An Overview for BIE-Funded Schools

    To outline the Fall 2026 ESSA targeted monitoring process and requirements for BIE-funded schools.

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

    Virtual

    Fall 2026 ESSA Targeted Monitoring: An Overview for BIE-Funded Schools

    To outline the Fall 2026 ESSA targeted monitoring process and requirements for BIE-funded schools.

    Date
    Tuesday, February 3, 2026
    Time
    2:00pm - 3:00pm Central
    Registration
  • Session 10

    Virtual

    Increasing Identification of Infants and Young Children through Early Childhood Program Partnerships

    The purpose of this webinar is to build school capacity to identify and support infants and young children experiencing homelessness by strengthening partnerships with Head Start, child care centers, and other early childhood programs to improve outreach, coordination, and access to stabilizing resources.

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

    Virtual

    Fall 2026 ESSA Targeted Monitoring: An Overview for BIE-Funded Schools

    To outline the Fall 2026 ESSA targeted monitoring process and requirements for BIE-funded schools.

    Date
    Thursday, February 5, 2026
    Time
    12:00pm - 1:00pm Central
    Registration
  • Session 12

    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
    Registration
  • Session 13

    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
    Registration
  • Session 14

    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
    Registration
  • Session 15

    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
    Registration
  • Session 16

    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
    Registration
  • Session 17

    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
    Registration
  • Session 18

    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
    Registration
  • Session 19

    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