Federal Programs

Accountability Under ESSA

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is the latest reauthorization of the 1965 Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and was approved by the U.S. Congress and signed into law in December 2015. ESSA, which replaces the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, reauthorizes the nation’s national education law and longstanding commitment to equal opportunity for all students.

Comprehensive & Targeted Support & Improvement Schools

Beginning in the 2017–18 school year, subgroup School Performance Grades and growth is calculated for the following nine student subgroups: American Indian, Asian, Black, Hispanic, Two or More Races, White, Students who are Economically Disadvantaged, English Learners, and Students with Disabilities.

Team Members

Team Member	Email Address	Phone Number
Jackie Baird, Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent of C&i and Student Services	bairdj@gcs.k12.nc.us	919-693-4613 (101220)
Samantha Chappell, Federal Programs Finance Specialist	chappellsc@gcs.k12.nc.us	919-693-4613 (101206)
Shelby Hunt, Senior Director of Federal Programs	hunts@gcs.k12.nc.us	919-693-4613
Ashleigh Mcrae, Federal Programs Purchasing Assistant	mcraea1@gcs.k12.nc.us	919-693-4613
Jamar Perry, Associate Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction and Student Support Services	perryj@gcs.k12.nc.us	919-693-4613

ESSA

Title I

Title I, Part A and Part D- A Sound Basic Education for All Students

Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESEA) provides financial assistance to local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools with high numbers or high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards. Title I funds to provide additional academic support and learning opportunities to help low-achieving children master challenging curricula and meet state standards in core academic subjects. For example, funds support extra instruction in reading and mathematics, as well as special preschool, after-school, and summer programs to extend and reinforce the regular school curriculum.

GCPS Title I Schools

Title II

Title III

Title III: English Language Instruction

English Language Learners

The NCDPI ESL/Title III Google site serves as a central hub for English learner (EL) educators, administrators, institutions of higher education, and other interested parties. This site contains links to policy, program and procedural guidance to help ensure that LEAs/Charter Schools stay informed of federal law and state policy regarding the education of English learners.

Title IV

Title IV: Part A-Student Support and Academic Enrichment

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) replaced No Child Left Behind as the nation’s guiding federal education law. It created the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants program (SSAE), under Title IVA of the law. This program combined several previously independent programs under NCLB into a single flexible block grant, supporting district activities across three broad categories:

Well-rounded: Providing students with a well-rounded education including programs such as STEM and computer science, college and career counseling, arts, civics, and International Baccalaureate/Advanced Placement, health and physical education, among others. Safe and Healthy: Supporting safe and healthy students with comprehensive school mental health, drug and violence prevention, training on trauma-informed practices, and health and physical education. Technology Use: Supporting the effective use of technology that is backed by professional development, blended learning, and education technology devices.

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