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Community conversation on student success act set Sept. 20 in Georgetown

September 14, 2016

The Delaware Department of Education will host community conversations this month to collect public input that will inform the first draft of the state's plan under the new federal Every Student Succeeds Act. A second round of conversations is planned for later in the fall to receive feedback on the draft plan.

In December 2015, Congress reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, the main federal law governing public education. The Every Student Succeeds Act replaces the No Child Left Behind Act. As part of NCLB, Delaware is one of the 43 states operating under ESEA Flexibility. ESSA gives states more flexibility and provides more state and local control over the accountability process. ESSA implementation will begin during the 2017-18 school year. The 2016-17 school year provides the opportunity to consult with stakeholders, develop Delaware's plan, and submit the plan to the U.S. Department of Education for approval.

The local community conversation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 20, at the CHEER Center, 546 South Bedford St., Georgetown.

The state aims to complete its draft plan by Monday, Oct. 31, with the second draft completed by Saturday, Dec. 31, following the next round of engagement and feedback. Additional comments will be taken through February. The state will submit the plan to the U.S. Department of Education for approval by Sunday, March 6.

To provide input, email ESSAStatePlan@doe.k12.de.usFind more information, go to www.doe.k12.de.us/essa.

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