Federal Programs

Our Federal Programs Department helps ensure that each child in our school district is provided with a fair and equal opportunity to succeed in school. We do this in the following ways:

• Follow all state and federal education guidelines;
• Support programs that help students who need extra academic support;
• Work closely with schools to improve teaching and learning; and
• Align federal and state resources with our district’s strategic goals to boost student achievement.

Our goal is to ensure that all students, no matter of their background, have access to a high-quality education and the support they need to meet or exceed Georgia’s academic standards.

Each of our Title I schools has a family engagement specialist to assist you. If you have questions or need resources to best support your child's education, contact your school's engagement specialist. Their contact information and assigned schools are listed below.

Bulloch County Schools receives federal funding to help ensure that every child has access to a high-quality education. We use these funds to support students, teachers, and families in many different ways. By planning together across all our programs, we can use these dollars where they’re needed most to improve learning and support student success.

Federal funds help us do the following:

• Provide supplemental academic support for students who need it
• Offer professional learning for teachers to improve instruction
• Support family and community engagement
• Maintain a safe, supportive school environment for students and staff

These programs are part of a consolidated approach, which means we coordinate efforts across schools and departments to make the most of every dollar. Federal Programs in Bulloch County Schools include the following:

• Title I, Part A – Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged: Provides supplemental academic support to help students meet state achievement standards.
• Title I, Part C – Migrant Education: Supports eligible migratory children and youth by helping reduce barriers caused by frequent moves and interrupted schooling.
• Title II, Part A – Supporting Effective Instruction: Supports professional learning and other efforts to improve teacher, principal, and school leader effectiveness.
• Title III, Part A – English Learners: Supports English Learners as they develop English language proficiency and academic skills.
• Title III, Part A – Immigrant Students: Supports immigrant children and youth as they adjust to school, language, and academic expectations.
• Title IV, Part A – Student Support and Academic Enrichment: Supports well-rounded education, safe and healthy students, and the effective use of technology.
• Title IV, Part B – 21st Century Community Learning Centers: Supports afterschool and extended learning programs that provide academic enrichment and student support.
• Title V, Part B – Rural and Low-Income Schools: Provides flexible funding to help rural school districts address local needs and improve student outcomes.
• McKinney-Vento / Homeless Education: Supports students experiencing homelessness by helping remove barriers to school enrollment, attendance, stability, and academic success.
• Additional Federal Program Funding: Bulloch County Schools also receives federal funding through programs such as IDEA, which supports special education and related services for eligible children with disabilities. Additional information is available through the district’s Special Education section.
• Other Competitive Grants, as Awarded: Bulloch County Schools may apply for and receive additional competitive grants when available. These grants vary from year to year and may support areas such as academic programs, fine arts, school safety, technology, cybersecurity, student support, or other district priorities.