Annual Performance Reports (APR)
You will report your annual progress of your project objectives and program measures in this APR, also known as “continuation package”. In February, OSEP will send the continuation package and you will then have 90 days to submit. You will provide a draft copy of your Program measures in mid-April and your APR will be due toward the beginning of May. A final report will also be due within 90 days after the last day of your performance period.
How Your APR Data is Used.
APR Overview and GPRA Results
APR Webinar (January 2026)
Presentation Slide Deck 1
Presentation Slide Deck 2
Dear Colleague Letter
SPDG Theory of Action
Program Measures for SPDGs
These 4 measures are reported to congress through the Grant Performance Results Act. They are reported on your APR and analyzed through an external review.
Program Measure 1: Evidence Based Professional Development
Program Measure 2: Improving Implementation
Program Measure 3: Ongoing Technical Assistance
Program Measure 4: Student Outcomes
CIPP Program Measure Guidance
CIPP Guidance - SPDG Measure 1
CIPP Guidance - SPDG Measure 2
CIPP Guidance - SPDG Measure 3
CIPP Guidance - SPDG Measure 4
Webinars and Tools
Instructions for Completing your APR or Final Report (524B Form)
APR Fillable Form (PDF)
This form can be used by projects to review their Program/GPRA measures to ensure they have all the necessary elements.
- Shauna Harps and Brad Keller describe best practices in writing and describing your measures in “What You Can Do to Improve Your Program Measure Submission”:
Exemplar Evidence-Based Professional Development Worksheet
Arkansas Exemplar. Arkansas’ EBPD Worksheet was pointed out as an exemplar by our GPRA contractor, CIPP. Their EBPD worksheet begins on e-page 47.
The rest of their APR can also be used as an exemplar.
Exemplar Continuation Reports
Maryland Exemplar. Maryland's coaching system is well thought out and described
Exemplar New Projects
Maine Exemplar. The Maine SPDG has two initiatives, one focused on PBIS and one focused on math. This report is an exemplar of a SPDG project at its initial implementation stage.
Draft Measures from a New 2025 Project
Arkansas draft measures for their new FY2025 project will provide a sense of how to put together Program and Project measures.
Exemplar Final Reports--Coming Soon!
Evaluation Planning
South Dakota describes their data collection tools and processes in their Evaluation Manual. They are very thoughtful about including critical elements of family engagement in their evaluation plan.
Fidelity Resources
- Overall Guidance
- Fidelity Measures