Federal Programs Services

to maximize every dollar and maintain full compliance.

Maximize Resources. Strengthen Compliance. Build Capacity.

inSchools is your state and federal programs advisory partner, guiding school leaders through complex funding rules and helping you make smart decisions about restricted dollars. Our coaching-based approach combines expert guidance, proactive compliance monitoring and practical support, so your team keeps documentation in order, is ready for reviews and builds the know-how to manage programs well.

Program & Funding Support

Grant planning and budgeting, application assistance, allowable cost guidance, CNA and District/Campus Improvement Plan support, and State Allotment Monitoring (PIC) support.

Compliance & Monitoring

ESSA and Gun-Free compliance reporting, monthly budget-to-actual reviews, expenditure monitoring, Maintenance of Effort (MOE) review and federal drawdown support.

Client Support

On-site and off-site support, plus unlimited help by email and phone. We also share timely resources and host ongoing webinars to keep your team up to date.

What’s Included

Grant guidance: ESSA, IDEA-B, Title I School Improvement, LASO, TEA-administered grants and state special allotments, plus allowable costs and program intent codes
Planning: coaching on Comprehensive Needs Assessments and Campus/District Improvement Plans, and program evaluations
Applications and reporting: coaching through formula grant applications, amendments and eGrants; Parent and Family Engagement, Comparability, Time & Effort, and Supplement Not Supplant
Audit readiness: TEA monitoring and validation prep, monthly fund reviews, risk indicator monitoring and corrective action plans
Admin support: Federal Programs, Comp Ed and Bilingual/ESL manual updates, drawdown justifications, AskTED reviews and indirect cost rate guidance
Optional add-ons: on-site training, committee meetings and professional development