FEDERAL PROGRAMS

 Federal Programs in Wilkinson County Schools for the 2010-2011 school year are the largest single source of federal aid to K-12 schools.  They are:
        Title I            improving Academic Achievement
        Title II          Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting
        Title VI  B2- Rural and Low Income School Program Sschool Improvement
        School Improvement Grants, 1003a and 1003g
These programs provide federal assistance to schools, communities and children in need and has also impacted teaching and learning for children in need.

The No child Left Behind Act of 2001, signed by former President Bush on January 8, 2002, reauthorized the elementary and Secondary Act of 1965 (ESEA) and incorporates most of the major reforms proposed by for President Bush in his own No Child Left Behind framework for education reform, particularly in the areas of assessment, accountability, and school improvement.  It is based on four guiding principals:
         1.  Accountability and Assessment
         2.  Parental Involvement
         3.  Research-Based Programs (including High-Quality Educators)
         4.  Flexibility

These programs shall be used to supplement and not supplant non-federal funds that would otherwise be used for activities authorized under these subparts.

If there are any questions, please refer to website www.mde.k12.ms.us/ACAD/IS?index.htm.