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Equitable Education Services provides expert advice and support to private school organizations and school districts in the provision of equitable services under federal and state education programs.

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Navigate the Equitable Services Landscape
Michelle Doyle has worked in the area of public policy relating to equitable services under federal and state education programs for more than 30 years. During that time, she been an assistant superintendent of schools for government programs in the Diocese of Arlington, the director of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Non-Public Education, and the education lobbyist for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops before opening her consulting company. Michelle is the author of publications on the equitable participation of private school students in federal education programs and conducts webinars and in-person trainings. She is a principal presenter at the annual Equitable Services Institute sponsored by Catapult Learning.
A Note From Henry Fortier
Dear Colleagues, On July 1st, I was honored to step into the role previously held by Michelle Doyle, focusing on federal program training, advocacy, and support for our private and religious schools. This transition is not just a professional milestone for me but also a deeply personal one, as I have had the privilege of learning from and working alongside Michelle for over two decades. My life’s journey [...]
Title VIII Guidance-Consultation
Dear Colleagues, If you’ve been following along for this series of blog posts, you know that I’ve been writing about various elements of the new Title VIII guidance released by the U.S. Department of Education on July 17, 2023. This guidance explains Equitable Services for Eligible Private School Children, Teachers, and Other Educational Personnel. You can find the guidance at https://www2.ed.gov/about/inits/ed/non-public-education/files/esea-titleviii-guidance-2023.pdf. Previous blogs focused on an overall [...]
Title VIII Guidance-Fiscal
Dear Colleagues, Previously, I wrote about the new Title VIII guidance. On July 17, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education issued the long-anticipated Title VIII non-regulatory guidance for ESSA. This guidance explains Equitable Services for Eligible Private School Children, Teachers, and Other Educational Personnel. You can find the guidance at https://www2.ed.gov/about/inits/ed/non-public-education/files/esea-titleviii-guidance-2023.pdf. My previous blog focused on Title IIA within the guidance. Today, I want to focus on [...]
Title VIII guidance-Title IIA
Dear Colleagues, Previously, I wrote about the new Title VIII guidance. On July 17, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education issued the long-anticipated Title VIII non-regulatory guidance for ESSA. This guidance explains Equitable Services for Eligible Private School Children, Teachers, and Other Educational Personnel. You can find the guidance at https://www2.ed.gov/about/inits/ed/non-public-education/files/esea-titleviii-guidance-2023.pdf. Today, I want to provide a summary and analysis of the Title IIA section that is included [...]
Title VIII Guidance
Dear Colleagues, The fun of summer has ended and the excitement of a new school year has taken its place. I hope that you had time to recharge and relax over the summer and are ready to welcome your students and families for the 2023-24 school year. On July 17, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education issued the long-anticipated Title VIII non-regulatory guidance for ESSA. This guidance [...]
ESI 2023
Dear Colleagues: I trust that each of you has had a time to rest and recharge this summer. It’s hard to believe the new school year is upon us! And with the new school year comes a renewed push for equitable services for private school students. This school year I plan to provide several blog posts for you—particularly in light of the new Title VIII guidance recently [...]