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The ESSA Collective - professional learning opportunity (7/6/2026)

The division of Federal Programs and Oversight is pleased to announce a new professional development opportunity for local education agency (LEA) personnel who oversee ESSA programs.  

Beginning in July, FPO will host The ESSA Collective, a monthly series for LEAs covering various ESSA topics to provide an additional layer of technical assistance and support for continuous improvement toward compliant and effective programs. The topics for each session will align as closely as possible with upcoming due dates across the various ESSA programs.  

The series will begin on Tuesday, July 28, from 10:00 - 12:00 CT | 11:00 - 1:00 ET, with a back-to-school focus. Federal Programs and Oversight speakers will discuss six topics, covering actions to take before or early in the school year to meet ESSA requirements.  

The topics include: 

  • Family Engagement 
  • ESL Rule 
  • McKinney Vento 
  • Equitable Services 
  • Barriers to Enrollment 
  • Required ESSA Notifications 

 

The division will release a detailed schedule for FY27 (2026-27) soon. Regular monthly sessions will last 90 minutes, and there will be no sessions scheduled in December or June.  

Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) Board Approval (5/1/2026)

Contact: Divisional Coordinators

The CFA Board Approval for FY27 will be embedded in ePlan under Data and Information. This process ensures that local boards of education are aware of the facts, figures, and representations made in the CFA, including that the exhibits, attachments, and assurances are true and correct to the best of their knowledge. Submissions in ePlan is required by the director of schools. The application opens on May 1. The deadline to submit the FY27 CFA Board Approval in ePlan will be Aug.1.  

Instructions to complete can be found here.
Reminders
Welcome to ePlan (12/2/2024)

ePlan is Tennessee’s online platform that allows schools and districts the ability to access district and school plans, funding applications, and monitoring instruments.

ePlan user access forms can be found in the User Access folder on the TDOE Resources page or select one of the following forms:

Click here to access the ePlan User Manual.
Dates to Remember (9/28/2024)

* Dates are subject to change.
  • May 1: ESSA Affirmation of Meaningful Consultation and Agreement Forms due
  • May 1: FY27 CFA Board Approval opens
  • May 7: Homeless Immunization Report opens

FY26 Federal Programs Calendar


See the latest Federal Programs Updates newsletter
See the March 2026 Special Edition Consolidated Funding Application newsletter
See the latest edition of the Commissioner's Update for Directors
TDOE Directory (9/19/2022)
InformTN Assistance (9/30/2020)

Here are some ways to get technical help for InformTN.

  1. The Technical User Guide contains information including how to access InformTN on page 5. 
  2. Click the question mark in the upper right corner to open the Help section which contains the Technical User Guide.
  3. Email inform-tn-help@sip.eldarion.com for other technical support questions.
  4. Click here for information on the connection between SSO and InformTN including logging in troubleshooting.
Single Sign On (SSO) Account Set-up and Password Assistance (9/29/2020)

Individuals that have a locked SSO account should send an email to DT.Support@tn.gov requesting a new Welcome email.

  • Click here for instructions to reset your SSO password.  

To obtain an SSO account, please contact your local District EIS Supervisor for assistance. 

  • Click here for the list of EIS Supervisors. (For more information about EIS, see here.)

We have a document to highlight how SSO accounts are connected to ePlan and InformTN. Click here to view this connection document, which includes troubleshooting logging in using SSO.

For further assistance with your SSO account, including requests to have the ePlan tile added, please contact our District Technology team at DT.Support@tn.gov or (800) 495-4154. 
Office Hours (12/28/2019)

Alternative Education Office Hours 

Thursdays from 10-11:00 a.m. CT beginning Thursday, May 7, 2026, through Thursday, June 11, 2026.  

Login information for the Alternative Education office hours can be found here. 


ePlan Office Hours for LEA Users

Tuesdays at 11 a.m. CT | 12 p.m. ET.
Dates and login information for FPO office hours can be found here.

FPO Office Hours

Mondays from 12 - 1 p.m. CT | 1 - 2 p.m. ET 
Dates and login information for FPO office hours can be found here.


Results-Based Monitoring Office Hours

Mondays from 12 – 1 p.m. CT | 1 – 2 p.m. ET.
Dates and login information for FPO office hours can be found here.

  
IEP Office Hours

Mondays in September-April from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. CT | 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. ET.
Dates and login information for FPO office hours can be found here.

Local Finance Office Hours

Tuesdays 10 - 11 a.m. CT | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET.
Join via Microsoft Teams: Click HERE to join the meeting | Meeting ID: 277 919 328 244 | Passcode: no3zo7n5
Or Call in (Audio only): +1 (615) 270-9704 | Phone Conference ID: 744 037 755#

McKinney-Vento & ARP Homeless Office Hours

The first Thursday of the month from 10 - 11 a.m. CT | 11 - 12 p.m. ET.
Dates and login information for FPO office hours can be found here.

Equitable Services Office Hours 2025-26

Nov. 13, 2025; Feb. 12, 2026; and May 14, 2026, at 9 a.m. CT | 10 a.m. ET
Login information for Equitable Services Office Hours can be found here.

Title I, Part C (Migrant Education Program) Office Hours

The first Thursday of the month from 1 - 2:30 p.m. CT | 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET.
Dates and login information for FPO office hours can be found here.

Title III Office Hours

The last Monday of the month from 10 - 11:30 a.m. CT | 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET.

Foster Care Office Hours 2025-26

Nov. 6, 2025; Jan. 8, 2026; and March 5, 2026 from 1 – 2 p.m. CT | 2 – 3 p.m. ET
Login information for Foster Care office hours can be found here. 
Extended Learning (21st CCLC and LEAPs) Office Hours

The second Thursday of the month from 1 - 2:30 p.m. CT | 2 - 3:30 p.m. ET.
Dates and login information for Extended Learning office hours can be found here.