2026-2027 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).
To learn more about
CIR and UIR labels, refer to the Identification of Struggling Schools
document or the list of struggling schools.
New for 2026-2027
- Louisiana will administer Direct Student Services (DSS) as a competitive grant opportunity to support local innovation aligned with state priorities. This application will be included in Super App for 2026-2027.
- The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires that schools implementing a schoolwide program develop a Title I Schoolwide Plan. This year, LDOE will include a template as an optional planning tool in Super App.
- LEAs will be required to identify ESSA-required comprehensive support and improvement strategies to improve student outcomes. New labeled sites and those that did not submit for 2025-2026 will be required to submit. All others can amend as needed.
School System Planning Key Dates
| Application | Action | Timeline |
| 2025 Dates | ||
| Workbook | 2026-2027 School System Planning and Budgeting Workbook released during live launch at LAFEPA | October 30 |
| Super App | 2026-2027 Super App planning questions released | October 30 |
| Super App | Final 2026-2027 ESSA formula funds loaded in Super App | December 31 |
| 2026 Dates | ||
| Super App | 2026-2027 Super App (competitive portion) due | January 23 |
| 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 2026-2027 loaded into Super App | May 1 |
| CSI/TSI | Deadline to submit CSI/TSI plan in eGMS | May 2 |
| Super App | Deadline to submit 2026-2027 Super App Amendment 1 | June 30 |
| Super App | 2026-2027 Super App grant period begins; LEAs begin implementing 2026-2027 School System Plan | July 1 |
Communications Support Structures
| Type of Resource | Detailed Information |
| [email protected] Include “Super App” in the subject line | |
| Federal Funding | 2025-2026 Federal Funding Guide |