Looking to understand more about ESSA School Level Reporting? This page includes resources developed by DPI and other organizations on the School Level Reporting requirement.
Quick links to information:
For Parents and the Public
WISEdash Public Portal
Data dashboards showing per-pupil expenditures by school starting with the 2018-19 are available in the WISEdash Public Portal, under ESSA > Finance Resources.
Infographic
A high-level overview of what ESSA School Level Reporting is all about.
New School Spending Data Under ESSA video (4:26)
An overview of this reporting requirement for a general audience.
Interstate Financial Reporting
An explanation of the format that DPI and 38 other states developed and agreed to use for School Level Reporting, by the Edunomics Lab at Georgetown University.
For School Leaders
Principal PPE Resources
An overview, FAQ, and fact sheets specifically targeted at principals, by the National Associations of Elementary and Secondary School Principals (NAESP/NASSP).
School Level Reporting Presentations
- ESSA School Level Expenditure Reporting 2020 (3-part video playlist)
- Getting Ready for ESSA School Level Expenditure Reporting webinar
- ESSA School Level Reporting: The Real Deal (slide deck only) - September 2020 State Superintendent's/WASDA Conference
For School Business Office Professionals
This information is for school business professionals who will be completing District/LEA reports in the WiSFiP portal.
School Level Report Module WiSFiP Instructions
Guidance on completing the School Level Report Module in WiSFiP. Instructions are also located on the Help Tab within the SLR Module.
School Level Report Data Format
Additional information on the school level data collected and the expenditure categories reported.
School Level Report Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to frequently asked questions about ESSA School Level Reporting.
School Level Report Access & Common Issues - Technical Assistance
Advice on how to respond to error messages, grant access, or address other common issues while completing the School Level Report.
Videos
A three-part video series from 2018 for business office professionals on ESSA School Level Reporting and the SLR application: