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History and Overview: How ESEA Programs Strengthen Schools and Communities

This session will provide a history and overview of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). It will start with how and why the ESEA was originally established and will provide basics on the various programs that make up the ESEA. The presentation will further explain how the ESEA Titles work together and, collectively, support students, families, schools and communities. The session will also include a brief overview of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and how students benefit from both the ESEA and the IDEA. It will serve as an introduction for those new to federal education programs and provide insight and analysis to those more familiar with the ESEA and IDEA. This deeper understanding will help all participants to more effectively administer the law, implement these important programs, and improve outcomes for students.

This talk was presented at:
2026 National ESEA Conference
February 2026 in Denver, CO
For more information:
https://zuckermanedconsulting.com/
Speakers
Jonas Zuckerman

Jonas Zuckerman has over 30 years of experience in education, at the classroom, district, and state levels. He spent 18 years as a classroom teacher in Oakland, California. He then worked at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), including 8 years as the Title I Director, administering Title I programs and school improvement efforts. Jonas is an expert on the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), having led the transition from No Child Left Behind (NCLB) to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) in Wisconsin and serving as the lead writer for Wisconsin’s ESSA State Plan. Jonas also served as President of the National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators (NAESPA) in 2020. Jonas now works as an independent education consultant, with expertise on federal legislation and funding. He has provided support and guidance on the ESEA across the country, including LEAs in Kansas and Missouri, and SEAs such as the South Carolina Department of Education.

Tags
Professional Learning
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