Communication from the U.S. Department of Education

This collection is comprised of released guidance letters and communications from the U.S. Department of Education, providing further information on policy and initiative implementation. This will be updated as the letters are published by the Department.
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
These guidance letters and communications provide states with further information on the implementation and implications of ESSA.
ESSA Final Regulations
Final regulations regarding different aspects of ESSA have been released. As the U.S. Department of Education releases final regulations, this section will be updated.
Non-Regulatory Guidance
To support implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the U.S. Department of Education has released guidance on different aspects of the law. Included in these guidance documents are suggestions for states, districts, and schools in implementing plans that meet ESSA requirements.
Dear Colleague Communications
Guidance letters released by the U.S. Department of Education to stakeholders can be found in this section. These letters discuss the implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act and aspects of the law.
U.S. Department of Education Released Resources
This session contains releases from the U.S. Department of Education about free department-provided resources that can be used for supporting improvements in school systems and classrooms.
Testing Action Plan
Included here are resources that provide information about the Testing Action Plan and its implications for state assessment systems, including a U.S. Department of Education guidance letter and a CSAI-developed spotlight.
Negotiated Rulemaking Under ESSA
This section contains overview documents that explain the negotiated rulemaking process as it pertains to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Also included are materials specific to each of the two negotiated rulemaking sessions.
Archived Information
Archived information on the Every Student Succeeds Act can be found in this section.