SAISD: federal ESSA identifications rise slightly while comprehensive identifications fall

A presenter summarized federal accountability and identification levels under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), explaining there are three federal identification levels: additional targeted support; targeted support and intervention; and comprehensive support and intervention. "Federal Accountability identification of schools for improvement under Every Student Succeeds Act, or ESSA, is required and uses the Closing the Gaps domain data," the staff member said.