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Targeted Assistance Schools (TAS)
Title I funds are used to support programs for eligible students who are failing or at risk of failing to meet state academic standards.
Requirement:
Schools that are either SW-TAS or TAS-TAS are required to submit TAS data by utilizing the flag in Infinite Campus
- SW-TAS – The first “SW” indicates that the school is eligible to operate a schoolwide program (SW), the second “TAS” confirms that the school implemented a “TAS” program.
- TAS-TAS – The first “TAS” indicates that the school is eligible to operate a TAS program, the second “TAS” confirms the school implemented TAS program.
Infinite Campus:
Video Link: TAS - Student Served Data Collection (Infinite Campus)-20250225 2037-2
Password: QgUcknT2
Infinite Campus core documentation on Flags Link
Important Access Note: The tool rights assigned to staff are essential for managing access within the upper right corner of the Infinite Campus platform. If you are responsible for assigning the TAS flag in Infinite Campus and you experience difficulties accessing or managing the tool, or if you are unable to view all schools, please reach out to the designated individual within your PSU who oversees access rights (ex: SIS Coordinator or School Data Manager).
If you have any questions, please contact your Consolidated Program Administrator.
Comparability and Personnel Resource Alignment Plan Reporting
The 2026-27 Comparability Reporting window opens October 1 and closes on October 31, 2026. DPI-OFP has established the comparability reporting submission date to be no later than December 1, 2026. Please follow the guidelines closely for timely and proper submission.
Resources are provided for review and to ensure the ease of submitting the comparability reporting requirement. Virtual office hours will be made available for additional assistance throughout the reporting process.
In an ongoing effort to provide consistent and real time support as we enter the submission period for the Comparability Report and the Personnel & Resource Alignment Plan, we will not be offering a breakout session at NCFEPA on how to complete and submit these documents.
Instead, we will offer dedicated office hours to better support this process and answer any questions you may have. Each office hour session will focus specifically on Comparability or the Personnel & Resource Alignment Plan to provide you the flexibility to attend one or both as needed as your schedule allows.
October 7, 2026: 2 PM-3 PM Comparabiltiy Report
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/248279752069025?p=IWp7zn9uA2JgbdJZIK
October 7, 2026: 3 PM-4 PM Personnel & Resource Alignment Plan (fka Equity Plan)
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/246024835753958?p=cYjq7QD4PuoP3PrnLi
November 4, 2026: 2 PM-3 PM Personnel & Resource Alignment Plan (fka Equity Plan)
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/289396681665610?p=Jb1xSuE0vGVio5I0OA
November 4, 2026: 3 PM-4 PM Comparability Report
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/219826567059062?p=t14Bt0KKY9B9dPB8Ld
Comparability Guidance Document
Comparability Salary to Student Spreadsheet
Comparability Student Enrollment to Staff Spreadsheet
Personnel Gap Calculation Tool
Please contact the following administrators if you have Comparability Report questions:
For the West, Southwest, Northwest and Piedmont-Triad Regions please reach out to Judi Godfrey Judi.Godfrey@dpi.nc.gov.
For the North Central, Northeast, Southeast, and Sandhills Regions, please reach out to Dr. Sue Hatley Sue.Hatley@dpi.nc.gov
Please contact the following administrators if you have Personnel Resource Alignment Plan questions:
For the West, Southwest, Northwest and Piedmont-Triad Regions please reach out to Melanie Rhoads Melanie.Rhoads@dpi.nc.gov.
For the North Central, Northeast, Southeast, and Sandhills Regions, please reach out to Sandy Carlacinni Sandy.Carlacinni@dpi.nc.gov
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Guidance
- Title II, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965: Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants
- Opportunities and Responsibilities for State and Local Report Cards: Under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965
- Parent and Family Engagement: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Act of 1965 Act, Non-Regulatory Guidance
- School Improvement and Related Provisions: Non-Regulatory Guidance
- Ensuring Educational Stability and Success for Students in Foster Care: Non-Regulatory Guidance
- Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program: Non-Regulatory Guidance
- Serving Preschool Children Through Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965: Non-Regulatory Guidance
- Informational Document on the Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP)
NCFEPA Presentations and Resources
- 2025-2026SY NCFEPA _Homeless Education
- Comparability
- EL101-LetsGetReady-BWversion
- Equitable Services - NCFEPA - Oct 2025 for PDF
- Equity Plan Reporting
- NC Title I Preschool ESSA MOU with Head Start (1)
- NCFEPA - 10 PFE PRO TIPS - 10.8.25
- NCFEPA 21st CCLC
- NCFEPA ML State & Federal Funding presentation October 2025
- PC - Three Core Elements of MLs in Title I and Title III - 10-2025
- Serving-Children-and-Youth-Experiencing-Homelessness-under-Title-I-Part-A_V6_Final_2025.4.14 (3)
- Smart Dollars - Evaluating Impact and ROI in Federal Programs
- Title I Set Aside Quick Reference Sheet. 2024SY (4)
- Transition to Kindergarten Guiding Principles 10-3-22