2027-2028 School System Planning Resources
Super App is a comprehensive application that allows school systems to
plan for their needs, access formula funds, and apply for competitive
funds on one timeline. When approved, school systems can access federal
formula and competitive dollars and meet the federal requirement for
each school system's ESSA plan (20
USC §6312). This application includes funding for the core components
of school improvement at Comprehensive Intervention Required (CIR) and
Urgent Intervention Required - Academics (UIR-A). Access the 2026 Schools in Need of Intervention List (coming soon).
New for 2027-2028
- Expanded Specialized Support certification opportunities: The 2027–2028 Super App includes new funding opportunities to support educator certification pathways, additional endorsements, and workforce development initiatives that strengthen Special Education staffing and increase access to highly qualified educators.
School System Planning Key Dates
| Application | Action | Timeline |
| 2026 Dates | ||
| Workbook | 2027-2028 School System Planning and Budgeting Workbook released during live launch at LAFEPA | October 29 |
| Super App | 2027-2028 Super App planning questions released | October 29 |
| Super App | Final 2027-2028 ESSA formula funds loaded in Super App | December 31 |
| 2027 Dates | ||
| Super App | 2027-2028 Super App (competitive portion) due | January 22 |
| Super App | LDOE reviews Super App submissions and provides feedback on plans and budgets | February - March |
| Super App | LEAs conduct nonpublic school consultations | February - May |
| Super App | Super App competitive allocations sent to BESE for approval | April |
| Super App | LDOE approves CIR/UIR-Academics strategies | April |
| Super App | Estimated allocations for 2027-2028 loaded into Super App | May 6 |
| CSI/TSI | Deadline to submit CSI/TSI plan in eGMS | May 7 |
| Super App | Deadline to submit 2027-2028 Super App Amendment 1 | June 30 |
| Super App | 2027-2028 Super App grant period begins; LEAs begin implementing 2027-2028 School System Plan | July 1 |
Communications Support Structures
| Type of Resource | Detailed Information |
| [email protected] Include “Super App” in the subject line | |
| Federal Funding | 2027-2028 Federal Funding Guide (coming soon) |
Every Student Succeeds Act
The federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was signed into law December 10, 2015, reauthorizing the 50-year-old Elementary and Secondary Education Act and revising many provisions of what was known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB). The Elementary and Secondary Education Act is the United States’ national education law and longstanding commitment to equal opportunity for all students.
- ESSA provides Louisiana with an opportunity to collaborate with educators, parents, business and community leaders to create an improved K-12 education system that provides all students with equal access and opportunity to high-quality learning.
- Under federal law, the State Education Agency is responsible for creating and submitting a plan that complies with ESSA and with applicable laws and rules in Louisiana. The Department of Education thus creates the plan, but only BESE creates the rules, regulations, and policies that make the plan effective.
- Louisiana received approval of its plan from the USDOE on August 15, 2017.
- In October 2017, BESE incorporated Louisiana’s ESSA plan into state policies.
For details on the plan development process and stakeholder engagement opportunities, view the resources below.