Federal Programs (DFC)
TITLE I
Every Student Succeeds Act
Title I is a federally funded program designed to provide educational and supplemental services to meet the needs of children who reside in qualifying attendance areas. Title I funds may be used for supplementary instructional activities, specialized personnel, materials, and equipment in schools attended by significant numbers of economically disadvantaged children who need assistance and support. Each school receiving Title I services has a schoolwide plan outlining specific use of funds to help children meet performance standards. The Title I program has also established pre-kindergarten classes for children who demonstrate an academic need for preschool experiences and live within the attendance area of a Title I school. Additionally, Title I provides in-school tutoring, health services, media center support, and professional development opportunities.
TITLE II
The purpose of Title II, Part A is to increase student academic achievement through improved educator and leader quality by providing opportunities for continuous professional development and certification enhancements.
TITLE III (EL PROGRAM)
All children must have equal access to a meaningful education regardless of their home language. In compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Opportunity Act of 1974, and Louisiana Bulletin 1851, SMP ensures that the identification, assessment, placement, and instruction conducted in each school meets the unique needs of students whose primary language is a language other than English. Students are identified on the Home Language Survey upon initial enrollment. Each student identified is assessed to determine their level of English proficiency. Assessment data determines appropriate instructional programs.
TITLE IV
The purpose of Title IV is to afford all students the opportunity for a well-rounded education, provide safe and healthy schools, and incorporate the effective use of technology.
TITLE IX (FILE JAAA)
The mandates of Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972 mandates dictate with certain limited exceptions that no person in the United States shall, based on sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. The School Board has designated one person to coordinate the non-discrimination efforts for the school system as well as to ensure and assure that prompt and equitable resolution of student complaints alleging discrimination be effectively processed through the Board's established grievance procedure. Parents with Title IX concerns should contact Barbara Lancelin, Title IX Coordinator, at (337) 828-1767, P.O. Drawer 580, Franklin, LA, 70538.