Looking to understand more about ESSA School Level Reporting? This page includes resources developed by DPI and other organizations on this new expenditure reporting requirement.
Quick links to information:
For Parents and the Public
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.
WISEdash Public Portal
Data dashboards by school for 2018-19 per-pupil expenditures are available in the WISEdash Public Portal, under ESSA > Finance Resources.
Data Download Files
Excel documents containing per-pupil school expenditures for Wisconsin public schools. See the Data Format page for information on what's included in the files.
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
The newest versions of the SFS Team's presentations to the field on ESSA School Level Reporting.
- 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.
Videos
What's New for the 2018-19 ESSA SLR Annual (9/5/2019 webinar) (27:23)
A three-part video series for business office professionals on ESSA School Level Reporting and the SLR application:
View Parts 1-3 as a YouTube playlist
- Part 1: What is School Level Reporting? (12:59)
- Part 2: Reporting Format and Exclusions (12:03)
- Part 3: The DPI SLR Application (10:25)
Note: Portions of the application have changed since Part 3 was created, so we recommend viewing the "What's New" webinar referenced above.
SLR Data Reporting Format
More detailed information on the data being collected and the expenditure categories that will be reported.
DPI SLR Workbook (v. 2.2)
Excel workbook to assist LEAs with compiling their budgeted or actual expenditure data for reporting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to some frequently asked questions from the field on ESSA School Level Reporting.
Help with Common SLR Issues
Advice on how to respond to error messages or address other common issues while completing the report.
"Preparing For School Level Reporting: How To Guide"
Document to assist LEAs and software vendors with preparing for the SLR budget collection.
Technical Information
Specification of the file upload format and sample report filters for Recommended Standard Exclusions.