State and Federal Programs
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The Department of Federal Programs is committed to providing efficient communication, accessible services, and comprehensive support to meet the diverse needs of students. The GISD Federal Programs Department primarily administers and manages Title I Part A, Title I Part C, Title II Part A, Title III Part A, Title IV Part A, IDEA -B, and IDEA -B Preschool:
Title I, Part A – Improving Basic Programs
Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015, provides supplemental funding to state and local educational agencies to acquire additional education resources at schools serving high concentrations of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. These resources are used to improve the quality of educational programs and ensure students have opportunities to meet the expectations of challenging state assessments. The act contains four basic principles: stronger accountability for results; increased flexibility and local control; more choices for parents and students; and an emphasis on research-based instructional strategies. Individual public schools use Title I funds to operate educational programs that supplement and upgrade the instructional program. These programs are based on improving student achievement and include strategies to support parental involvement. Title 1 offers a variety of services for participating schools, which may include: additional teachers and support staff, extra time for instruction, a variety of teaching methods and materials, smaller classes, and additional training and professional development for staff.
Title I, Part C - Migrant Education-Education of Migratory Children
The Texas Title I, Part C Education of Migratory Children (MEP) enrolls eligible migratory students out of a total Texas public school enrollment of approximately 5,400,000 students. The state’s migrant program is administered at the local level through local educational agencies (LEAs) and educational service centers (ESCs). Texas migratory students and their families migrate annually to 36 other states in the country, making Texas home to the largest interstate migrant student population in the United States. Texas also welcomes workers to the state to perform temporary and seasonal work in its agriculture and fishing industries. The largest concentration of Texas migrant families resides in the Rio Grande Valley. A large concentration of migratory families also reside in San Felipe-Del Rio, Eagle Pass, El Paso, and Hereford.
The purpose of the Migrant Education Program is to design and support programs that help migratory students overcome the challenges of mobility, cultural and language barriers, social isolation, and other difficulties associated with a migratory lifestyle. These efforts are aimed at helping migratory students succeed in school and successfully transition to postsecondary education and/or employment.
The US Department of Education Office of Migrant Education (outside source) includes the latest updates and resources to administer the Title I, Part C Migrant Education Program.
Parents and Families Resources
About the Migrant Education Program (MEP)
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Title II, Part A – Supporting Effective Instruction
The Title II, Part A federal funds are designed to increase student achievement through improving teacher and principal capacity. Local Education Agencies use these funds to build capacity in their staff through high-quality, research-based professional development.
Title III, Part A – English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, and Academic Achievement
Title III, Part A aims to ensure that Emergent Bilinguals (EBs) and immigrant students attain English proficiency and develop high levels of academic achievement in English. Title III also assists all English learners in meeting the same challenging state academic standards that all students are expected to meet.
Title IV, Part A – Student Support and Academic Enrichment
Title IV, Part A grants are designed to improve the academic achievement of all students by increasing the capacity of schools and communities to (1) provide all students with access to a well-rounded education, (2) improve school conditions for student learning, and (3) improve the use of technology in order to enhance academic outcomes and digital literacy of students.
IDEA -B Formula
Also called section 611 grants, these funds are designed to support special education and related services for children ages 3–21.
IDEA -B Preschool
Also called section 619 grants, these funds are designed to support special education and related services for children ages 3–5.
Contact Us
Erin Lindemann-LaBuhn, Executive Director of State and Federal Programs
Krislyn Zambrano, State and Federal Programs Administrative Assistant
1615 Saint Louis Street
Gonzales, TX 78629
Phone: 830-672-9551
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Gonzales ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Mary Lynn Ramirez, Director of HR, at mary.ramirez@gonzalesisd.net
Gonzales ISD no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación: Mary Lynn Ramirez, Director of HR, at mary.ramirez@gonzalesisd.net.