Planning and Performance Management
Federal Programs
Travel
Budget
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100
If-then statements created to guide our work

What is a Theory of Action? 

100

This federal funding program supports English learners by strengthening language instruction and helping them attain English proficiency and academic achievement. 

What is Title III, A? 
100

This person has a huge job in processing all travel for Instructional Services.  

Who is Laurie Rader? 

100

This code is used to identify local expenditures and revenue. 

What is 199? 

100

Two programs in Administrative Services can be easily confused due to their similar names.  

What are Texas Strategic Leadership and Texas Strategic Staffing? 

200

This tool is developed to measure the effectiveness of the program. 

What is a data tool? 

200

This federal law ensures immediate enrollment, school stability, transportation, and access to services for students experiencing homelessness. 

What is the McKinney-Vento Act? 

200

One's Pcard can be revoked when too many of these have happened. 

What is a strike? 

200
This is typically entered at the beginning of the year, and may be adjusted based on the type of work one engages in. 

What is a PAR? 

200

This program's acronym can be easily confused with another program in our department. 

What is TIA?  (Teacher Incentive Allotment)

300

This is a tool created to provide a high-level overview of the program. 

What is a strategy scope? 

300

This federal program supports improved student outcomes by addressing three key areas: Well-rounded education, Safe and Healthy Students, and Effective use of Technology. 

What is Title IV? 

300
Meals can only be purchased while on travel and not within the home destination. 

What is 50 miles? 

300

The method of funding staff with multiple budget codes. 

What is split-funded? 

300

This particular program once had one letter of its acronym removed because it was not able to be properly monitored, and later that letter was added back into the acronym. 

What is College, Career, and Military Readiness? 

400

An opportunity to review accomplishments, barriers, and upcoming work every six to eight weeks. 

What is a long cycle meeting? 

400

This program focuses on recruiting, supporting, and retaining effective teachers, principals, and school leaders. 

What is Title II, Part A? 

400

Travel that is processed within the department. 

What is in-region travel? 

400

This is a formal request to reallocate funds from one line item to another due to changes in the spending plan. 

What is a budget amendment? 

400

This program provides funding to ensure students with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education? 

What is IDEA or the Individuals with Disabilities Act? 

500

An opportunity to deeply reflect on one specific aspect of the program 

What is a step-back? 

500

This federal law reauthorized ESEA and governs most K-12 federal education programs. 

What is the Every Student Succeeds Act? 

500

This form must be provided to the hotel upon check-in. 

What is the Texas Hotel Occupancy Tax Exemption Certificate? 
500

Costs supporting the ESC's operations, such as the business center, human resources, etc. 

What are administrative costs? 

500

This grant helps schools strengthen instruction and student supports to close learning gaps. 

What is LASO, or Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities?