Federal Programs is comprised of a variety of programs, some financed through the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and others through district and state funds. The programs provide services to help schools more effectively develop, implement, and evaluate their plans for the academic success of all children. Our Federal Programs objective is to provide resources to ensure high-quality teacher preparation and training, along with high-quality student performance standards that meet or exceed federal and state regulations. By providing focused attention and assistance in identified areas of need, students are given an opportunity to obtain a high-quality education, and reach proficiency on federal and state standards and assessments.
No Child Left Behind
Title I
Migrant
English Language Learners
Title I, Part A
This program assists qualified students in eligible schools to meet performance standards in the areas of reading and math. Schools currently designated as Title I are: Athens Elementary (Schoolwide), Julian Newman Elementary (Schoolwide), Brookhill Elementary ( Schoolwide), and Cowart Elementary (Schoolwide).
All Title I schools promote and enhance parental involvement in schools. Each Title I school has a Parent Resource Center where parents are welcome to check out educational materials. Title I teachers assist classroom teachers in diagnosing student academic needs, provide intervention, and assist students, parents, and teachers, as needed.
Schools that make significant progress toward closing the achievement gap between student groups based on the SAT 10 test and the Alabama Reading and Math Test may be awarded additional federal and/or state funds to spend in their schools. Additional funds were awarded to Athens Elementary and Athens Intermediate in September 2007 based on the spring 2007 tests results.
The principal of each school operating a Title I school attests annually in writing to whether such school is in compliance with Highly qualified Requirements.( Section 1119(h)(i)(1) ) These attestations shall be made available to any member of the general public on request. Contact the Federal Programs Coordinator at 219 Christine Street, Athens, Alabama, 233-6626, Ext. 17.
Title II- Improving Teacher Quality
Title II funds enable high quality professional development for teachers and provides funds for class size reduction.
Title III- Language and Instruction for English Language Learners (ELL)-
This program provides assistance to children who are Limited English Proficient (LEP) and non-English speaking (NES). Six ELL Specialists are employed to work directly with such students and ensure that if special accommodations are needed they are provided. (Link to ACS ELL Plan)
Highly Qualified Teachers
Copies of attestations concerning a school's compliance with highly qualified requirements are available to the public upon request. Please contact Garner Ezell at 219 Christine Street, Athens , AL 35611
