Talent Planning Process
Overview of Road Map 3 Steps
Please Note: . Currently Identified Cohort A 23-24 and Cohort B 24-25 LEAs are not required to submit a new ESSA Talent Plan. ESSA Talent Leads will continue to do periodic check-ins with each district.
Submission Window: The window opens March 2, 2026 for Cohort C 25-26 LEAs. ESC Talent Plan Leads will work with LEA staff to review the plan using success criteria. Final submission deadline is April 10, 2026, in ISAM.
Submission Template
Download the template to be used for submission (updated 04/2026)
Download ESSA Talent Plan Template
Submission Guidelines
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