Federal Programs
Federal Program funds are provided through the Georgia Department of Education to local educational agencies (LEAs) and public schools with high numbers or percentages of poor children to help ensure that all children meet challenging State academic content and student academic achievement standards. The following federal programs support instruction and learning in the Lanier County School System. Staff training, supplemental student resources and intervention are supported with federal funds. Lanier County Schools receives funds from several Federal Programs listed below.
Title I, Part A-Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged (click for the TItle I-A page)
Title I, Part A provides supplemental funding to support educators in improving the academic achievement of students who are economically and educationally disadvantaged.
Title I, Part C-Education of Migratory Children
Title I, Part C provides funding to support comprehensive educational programs for migrant children to help reduce the educational disruption and other problems that result from repeated moves.
Title II, Part A Supporting Effective Instruction Grant
Title II, Part A provides funds to increase academic achievement by improving the effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other school leaders.
Title IV, Part A - Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities
Title VI Rural Education Achievement Program