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Statewide ESSA Title IV, Part A Capacity Building Initiative

 

Welcome to the Title IV, Part A Capacity Building Initiative—your hub for resources, best practices, and compliance guidance for Title IV, Part A in Texas.

Funded by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and staffed by the Region 14 Education Service Center, our team works hand-in-hand with Education Service Centers (ESCs) across the state to provide meaningful, sustained support for your school systems. Together, we are building stronger pathways in the three content areas: providing a well-rounded education, fostering safe and healthy students, and driving the effective use of technology.

Whether you're looking for guidance or ready to dive into best practices, we are so glad you found us.

 

 

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Tiffany Loftin

tloftin@esc14.net 325-675-8670

John Phillips, Ed. D.

jphillips@esc14.net 325-675-7047

Rod Pruitt, M.A.

rpruitt@esc14.net 325-675-8646

Announcements

Celebrating Dina’s Retirement!

 

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Please join us in congratulating Dina Riggins as she prepares for her upcoming retirement! Her final day with the Initiative will be August 31st.

Since joining us in August 2025, Dina has been a dedicated and valued member of our team. While her time with the Initiative has flown by, her contributions, positive energy, and hard work have left a wonderful impact on our group.

We are so grateful for everything Dina brought to the team this past year, and while we will certainly miss working alongside her, we’re thrilled for her as she steps into this next chapter.

Thank you, Dina, for being such a fantastic teammate. We wish you all the happiness, relaxation, and adventure in your retirement!

Announcement #2

We’re launching the 2026 NextGen Initiative to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world success for every student in our district. Explore our updated, accessible curriculum and see how we’re empowering parents, students, and educators to lead the way.

Student Support and Academic Enrichment

The Title IV, Part A, Subpart 1 statute specifically authorizes activities in each of the three program content areas.
 

Explore the Content Areas

 

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Well-Rounded Education

This content area ensures students receive a holistic, enriched curriculum by providing access to subjects beyond core reading and math, such as STEM, the arts, foreign languages, and accelerated coursework. Its primary goal is to foster college and career readiness by broadening academic opportunities for all students, particularly those in underserved communities.

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Safe & Healthy Schools

This content area focuses on improving school climate and supporting overall student well-being to create an environment where learning can thrive. It achieves this by funding physical safety initiatives, mental health supports, trauma-informed practices, anti-bullying efforts, and violence prevention programs.

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Effective Use of Technology

This content area aims to transform classroom instruction and boost digital literacy by building the capacity of educators to integrate technology effectively. It emphasizes professional development, personalized and blended learning strategies, and expanded access to digital resources for remote or under-resourced students.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Funded by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and staffed by Region 14 Education Service Center, this Initiative provides a central hub of resources, compliance toolkits, and best practices. Our mission is to provide training, resources, guidance, knowledge, and capacity under Title IV, Part A, focusing on each of the three content areas: well-rounded education, safe and healthy students, and effective use of technology. 

    These resources are provided Education Service Centers who will deliver to school districts in their regions. Knowledge of State Mandates provides ESCs and school systems the information needed to avoid supplanting Title IV, Part A funds. ESCs can access additional information and resources by using the website menu.

     

  • Title IV, Part A Grant (T4PA), also known as the Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) grant, is a federal program that provides funding that schools can use to make sure students get a broad and well-rounded education, improve the overall learning environment, and integrate technology into teaching and learning. School should be a positive and enriching experience for all students. The goal is for the funding to create a Title IV, Part A program aligned with student needs rather than being just a "funding source" for unrelated activities that don't align with the program's objectives. 

    The program grant provides federal funding allocations to LEAs in the following areas:

    • Provide all students access to a well-rounded education
    • Improve school conditions for student learning (safe and healthy students)
    • Improve the use of technology to improve the academic outcomes and digital literacy of students

  • You’re never on your own. Our team is available to provide technical assistance, as well as the staff at your regional Education Service Center. You can reach out to us directly via the contact links on our home page or email t4si@esc14.net to get the personalized guidance your district deserves.

    Title IV, Part A, Capacity Building Initiative 
    Technical Support
    t4si@esc14.net

    TEA Technical Support
    Gerardo Ramirez, Title IV, Part A Program Support 
    essasupport@tea.texas.gov