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.
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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Session 1
Virtual
2026-2031 Comprehensive Literacy State Development Program Application WebinarDateMonday, February 9, 2026Time10:00am - 11:00am Central -
Session 2
Virtual
2026-2031 Comprehensive Literacy State Development Program Application WebinarThe 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.
DateTuesday, February 10, 2026Time3:00pm - 4:00pm Central -
Session 3
Virtual
2026-2031 Comprehensive Literacy State Development Program Application WebinarThe 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.
DateTuesday, February 17, 2026Time3:00pm - 4:00pm Central -
Session 4
Virtual
2026-2031 Comprehensive Literacy State Development Program Application WebinarThe 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.
DateWednesday, February 18, 2026Time10:00am - 11:00am Central -
Session 5
Virtual
The Brain-Based Leader: Metacognition, Deep Thinking, and Learning TransferThis webinar is to assist in building adult and student metacognition through intentional reflection routines, success criteria, and feedback cycles that improve learning and teaching.
DateWednesday, February 18, 2026Time3:00pm - 4:00pm Central -
Session 6
Virtual
Analyzing Data Part I: Identifying and Supporting Youth Experiencing HomelessnessThe 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.
DateThursday, February 19, 2026Time10:00am - 11:00am Central -
Session 7
Virtual
The Brain-Based Leader: Metacognition, Deep Thinking, and Learning TransferThis webinar is to assist in building adult and student metacognition through intentional reflection routines, success criteria, and feedback cycles that improve learning and teaching.
DateThursday, February 19, 2026Time11:00am - 12:00pm Central -
Session 8
Virtual
BIE McKinney-Vento Office HourThe 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.
RegistrationDateThursday, February 26, 2026Time10:00am - 11:00am Central -
Session 9
Virtual
Consolidation of ESSA Funds for BIE-funded SchoolsProcess Overview in which a school requests to consolidate ESSA Funds
RegistrationDateTuesday, March 3, 2026Time11:00am - 12:00pm Central -
Session 10
Virtual
Transferability of ESSA Funds for BIE-Funded SchoolsTo provide schools with information about how specific Title program funds can be transferred to other Title programs.
RegistrationDateWednesday, March 4, 2026Time10:00am - 11:00am Central -
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.
RegistrationDateWednesday, March 4, 2026Time11:30am - 12:30pm Central -
Session 12
Virtual
Analyzing Data Part II: Identifying and Leveraging Funds to Support Youth Experiencing HomelessnessThe 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.
RegistrationDateThursday, March 5, 2026Time10:00am - 11:00am Central -
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.
RegistrationDateThursday, March 5, 2026Time2:00pm - 3:00pm Central -
Session 14
Virtual
Supporting Youth Experiencing Homelessness through Summer ProgrammingThe 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.RegistrationDateTuesday, March 10, 2026Time11:00am - 12:00pm Central -
Session 15
Virtual
The Brain-Based Leaders: Educator Wellness, Regulation & ResilienceThis 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.
RegistrationDateTuesday, March 10, 2026Time3:00pm - 4:00pm Central -
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.
RegistrationDateWednesday, March 11, 2026Time11:00am - 12:00pm Central -
Session 17
Virtual
BIE One Plan: A School Improvement JourneyRefresher Webinar to learn about the BIE One Plan Framework and basic navigation of Plan4Learning.
RegistrationDateThursday, March 12, 2026Time11:00am - 12:00pm Central -
Session 18
Virtual
Graduation Rate Cohort 2026 MonitoringThis 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.
RegistrationDateThursday, March 12, 2026Time2:00pm - 3:00pm Central -
Session 19
Virtual
Foster Care Program RequirementsThis webinar will share information on general foster care program requirements, school program requirements and program monitoring.
RegistrationDateFriday, March 13, 2026Time11:00am - 12:00pm Central -
Session 20
Virtual
ESSA Targeted Monitoring Session 2: Cash Management, Conflict-of-Interest, and Records RetentionThis 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.
RegistrationDateTuesday, March 17, 2026Time10:30am - 11:30am Central -
Session 21
Virtual
ESSA Targeted Monitoring Session 2: Cash Management, Conflict-of-Interest, and Records RetentionThis 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.
RegistrationDateThursday, March 19, 2026Time3:00pm - 4:00pm Central -
Session 22
Virtual
BIE McKinney-Vento Office HourThe 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.
RegistrationDateThursday, March 26, 2026Time10:00am - 11:00am Central