Due to the decision to postpone the implementation of EGMS, we are canceling this event. (See Below) We are writing to inform you that OSPI is postponing the implementation of the new EGMS (iGrants replacement) until the spring of 2022. This means we will continue to utilize the existing iGrants system for the time being, including the awarding and claiming of all three rounds of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds. At the time we scoped out the original project plan and completion timeline, we could not have anticipated the significant amount of ESSER funds needing to go through the system at the same time that you are managing all of the budgeting and operational challenges of safely reopening school buildings for in-person instruction in September. Not only will this postponement eliminate the need for you to learn a new system during this time; it will also allow us more time to identify any additional steps needed for a successful implementation and a smoother transition. This decision means that any currently scheduled training opportunities on the new EGMS system (including the one on Tuesday, April 20) will be canceled. We will reschedule these opportunities next spring and will share specific details once we are closer to that time. We truly appreciate all you do, and look forward to a successful launch of EGMS down the road. Please reach out to me with questions, T.J. Kelly Chief Financial Officer Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) p: 360-725-6301