Federal Programs
Title I, Part A: Improving the Education of Disadvantaged Children and Youth
Title I is a supplementary, federally funded educational program. The program is implemented in qualifying schools to provide an enriched and accelerated learning environment for students. Achievement of high academic standards is promoted through the services and resources provided by Title I funds.
The goal of Title I is to enhance student success by providing a high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment.
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Public Schools (Schoolwide Projects)
- Belle Terre Elementary School
- Buddy Taylor Middle School
- Bunnell Elementary School
- Rymfire Elementary School
- Wadsworth Elementary School
Private Schools (Targeted Assistance)
Nonprofit private schools, also known as non-public schools, are eligible to participate in federally funded programs to receive equitable services for their eligible students, their teachers, and parents. These funds may be used to provide supplementary instruction to students who are educationally disadvantaged and failing or most at risk of failing to meet high academic standards and who reside in Title I, Part A public school zones.
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Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), school districts are required to work with child welfare agencies to ensure the educational stability of children and youth in foster care.
Requirements
Sections 1111(g)(1)(E) and 1112(c)(5) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) as amended by ESSA require LEAs to:- Designate a point of contact.
- Develop and implement clear written procedures governing how transportation to maintain children in foster care in their school of origin when in their best interest will be provided, arranged, and funded for the duration of the time in foster care.
- Ensure that children in foster care needing transportation to the school of origin will promptly receive transportation in a cost-effective manner and in accordance with the federal Social Security Act.
- Ensure that if there are additional costs incurred in providing transportation to maintain children in foster care in their schools of origin, the LEA will provide transportation to the school of origin if (a) the local CWA agrees to reimburse the LEA for the cost of such transportation; (b) the LEA agrees to pay for the cost of such transportation; or (c) the LEA and the local CWA agree to share the cost of such transportation.
- Ensure that any such child enrolls or remains in such child’s school of origin, unless a determination is made that it is not in such child’s best interest to attend the school of origin, which decision shall be based on all factors relating to the child’s best interest, including consideration of the appropriateness of the current educational setting and the proximity to the school in which the child is enrolled at the time of placement.
- Ensure that when a determination is made that it is not in such child’s best interest to remain in the school of origin, the child is immediately enrolled in a new school, even if the child is unable to produce records normally required for enrollment.
- Ensure that the enrolling school immediately contacts the school last attended by any child to obtain relevant academic or other records.
Title II, Part A: Teacher and Principal Training
The purpose of Title II is to provide supplemental support that improves the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals, and school leaders. This support can include induction programs, professional development and growth activities, equitable access to quality educators, and educator recruitment. The support provided by this grant is intended to:
- Increase student achievement consistent with the challenging state academic standards
- Improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other school leaders
- Increase the number of teachers, principals, and other school leaders who are effective in improving student academic achievement in schools
- Provide low-income and minority students greater access to effective teachers, principals, and other school leaders
Title III, Part A: Supplementary Instructional Support for English Language Learners
Title III is a supplementary program funded through a federal grant. Funds are used to help ensure that English Language Learners attain English proficiency and develop high levels of academic achievement. These supplementary funds are also used to assist teachers in developing their capacity to provide effective instruction to English Language Learners through professional development and district support.
The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program in Flagler Schools serves students who have been identified as English Language Learners (ELLs). Our district uses an inclusion academic model. ELLs are in mainstream classes and receive ESOL strategies, support and resources for English acquisition from teachers, and at some schools, paraprofessionals in addition to teachers.
The language levels of our ELLs are monitored throughout the year and a standardized language assessment called WIDA ACCESS 2.0 is administered once a year. This assessment measures growth in their language acquisition in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. To learn more, please review the 2022–25 Flagler Schools ELL Plan.
Title IV: Student Support and Academic Enrichment
The purpose of the federal funds received under the Title IV Part A, Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant are to improve academic achievement by increasing schools' capacity to:
- Provide all students with access to a well-rounded education
- Support safe and healthy students through mental health supports and safe schools
- Improve the effective use of technology in our schools.
At least 20% of this grant must be applied to a well-rounded education, at least 20% must be applied to safe and healthy schools, and no more than 15% can go toward the effective use of technology in schools.
Title IX, Part A: Education of Homeless Children and Youth
The federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act states that students who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence are considered homeless. Title IX, Homeless Education Program, is a grant that helps to support homeless children. If a child is living in a shelter, motel, vehicle, campground, on the street, or doubled-up with relatives or friends, then the student is eligible to receive services provided under the McKinney-Vento Act.
Through these supports, homeless students must receive access to the educational and other services they need to enable them to meet the rigorous state academic achievement standards to which all students are held. In our district, we refer to families being supported by the Title IX grant as "Families in Transition" (FIT).
Under McKinney-Vento, Pre-K–12th Grade students have the right to:
- Continue to attend the school they last attended before losing their housing if that is in their best interest.
- Enroll and attend classes immediately while the school arranges for the transfer of school and immunization records.
- Receive transportation to the school of origin if the parent/guardian requests such support.