The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) amends several federal programs of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act which contain equitable services requirements for private schools. Your school may be eligible to participate in the following federal programs: Title I, Part A - Education for the Disadvantaged, Title II, Part A - Supporting Effective Instruction, Title III, Part A - English Language Acquisition, Title IV, Part A - Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) Program: (Note: this is a new program and funds for this program have not yet been approved by Congress) and Title IV, Part B - 21st Century Community Learning Centers. RIDE will provide private school officials with information related to Equitable Services in federal programs for which private school may be eligible to participate.

*Participation is limited to no more than two (2) participants per private school 

Individuals who need a sign language interpreter or other auxiliary devices for effective participation are asked to make these needs known to Miriam Alvarado at 222-8944 or Miriam.alvarado@ride.ri.gov by April 21, 2017. Individuals using TDD may call Relay RI at 1-800-745-555.