CASA (Compliance and ESEA Support Application)

The Consolidated Accountability and Support Application (CASA) streamlines compliance management for Iowa’s entire education ecosystem. This comprehensive platform serves as the single, unified hub where public school districts, accredited schools, charter schools, and area education agencies (AEAs) submit mandatory state compliance information, manage ESEA federal title programs, and track improvement plans. By consolidating all reporting into one intelligent system, CASA eliminates the complexity of managing multiple compliance requirements while ensuring seamless adherence to state and federal mandates, including Iowa’s general accreditation standards and the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

For state administrators, CASA transforms oversight through real-time dashboards that provide instant visibility into compliance status across all districts and schools, enabling proactive support and faster decision-making. The platform’s integrated communication channels foster direct collaboration between schools and state staff, ensuring questions are answered quickly and support is delivered when needed. By centralizing these essential functions, CASA significantly reduces administrative burden while improving the accuracy and timeliness of compliance reporting throughout Iowa’s education system.