Federal Programs, Compliance & Grants
LSOA ensures compliance with federal funding requirements and manages grants and programs that support student success. This includes overseeing grants like Title I, Part A, which provides additional resources for economically disadvantaged students, and Title II, Part A, which funds professional development for educators.
LSOA also assists with initiatives for English learners, migrant students, and special education programs, ensuring equitable access to high-quality education. By coordinating budgets, managing grant applications and reporting, monitoring program effectiveness, and ensuring adherence to federal guidelines, LSOA plays a critical role in enhancing educational opportunities for all students.
Title I, Part A
Title I, Part A provides federal funding to schools with high numbers of low-income students to ensure all children have access to quality education. The funds support programs like tutoring, extra teachers, and family engagement, aiming to close achievement gaps and promote equity in education.
Parent & Family Engagement
Parent and family engagement under Title I, Part A ensures schools and families work together to support student success. Schools involve parents in policies, school-family compacts, and activities that help families support learning and participate in school decision-making. The goal is to build strong partnerships that improve academic outcomes. While LSOA believes that parent and family engagement is a best practice for all campuses, Federal Programs specifically supports Title I schools under the Title I, Part A umbrella, ensuring that these schools receive targeted assistance to foster meaningful collaboration between families and schools.
Title I, Part C
Title I, Part C provides federal funding to support the education of migratory children. It helps schools address the unique challenges these students face, such as frequent moves and interrupted schooling, by offering programs that improve academic success, ensure access to services, and support social and emotional needs.
Title I, Part D
Title I, Part D provides federal funding to support the education of neglected, delinquent, or at-risk youth. The program aims to ensure these students have access to quality education, transition successfully back to school or work, and reduce the risk of dropping out by addressing their academic and social-emotional needs.
Title II, Part A
Title II, Part A provides federal funding to improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other school leaders. The program focuses on professional development, recruitment, and retention efforts to ensure all students have access to well-prepared and effective educators.
Title III, Part A
Title III, Part A provides federal funding to support emergent bilingual (EB) and immigrant (IMM) students in achieving English proficiency and meeting academic standards. The program focuses on language instruction, teacher training, and family engagement to ensure equitable access to quality education.
Immigrant Children and Youth (IMM) funding under Title III offers additional resources to help newly arrived immigrant students adjust to the U.S. education system. It supports academic, language, and social integration services tailored to their unique needs.
Title IV, Part A
Title IV, Part A is the Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) program, which provides federal funding to enhance student achievement and well-being. It focuses on three key areas:
- Well-Rounded Education: Supporting programs in arts, STEM, civics, and other subjects to provide a diverse learning experience.
- Safe and Healthy Students: Promoting mental health, drug prevention, school safety, and overall student wellness.
- Effective Use of Technology: Increasing access to technology and digital learning tools while providing training for effective use.
This flexible program helps districts address local priorities and create supportive, enriching learning environments.
Texas Education for Homeless Children and Youth (TEHCY)
The Texas Education for Homeless Children and Youth (TEHCY) Program is a federally funded initiative under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. It provides support to ensure students experiencing homelessness have equal access to quality education and related services. TEHCY helps schools identify and address the unique needs of homeless students, including access to enrollment, transportation, school supplies, academic support, and community resources. The program works to remove barriers to education, promoting stability and success for students facing housing insecurity.