2026-27 Network for Improving Student Outcomes (NISO) Through State and Federal Programs

About the Event

The NISO meetings are for district-level directors and coordinators who oversee federal and state education programs and English learner (EL) programs. Directors and specialists will share expertise about federal and state programs, legislation, funding, regulations, assessment and accountability, Federal Program Monitoring (FPM), and Title III monitoring. Topics for discussion include the state and federal accountability and continuous improvement systems, alignment of state and federal plans and programs, and support for student groups with a specific focus on ELs. Additional benefits of NISO participation include one-on-one customized support, access to resources in Google Classroom, and access to NISO listserv email updates - receive new information related to state/federal programs as it becomes available. Three times this year, NISO district leaders will have the opportunity to collaborate alongside their district colleagues who attend the Instructional Leaders Network (ILN) and the Riverside County Assessment Network (RCAN). Generally, participants from these networks include Assistant Superintendents and Directors of Assessment and Accountability. Friday, September 25, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | NISO joined by ILN & RCAN Friday, October 23, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Friday, December 18, 2026* | 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Friday, January 29, 2027 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | NISO joined by RCAN Friday, February 19, 2027* | 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 30, 2027* | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | NISO joined by RCAN Friday, May 21, 2027 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. *Online Meetings