Federal Programs Summary
The vision of Amite County School District’s Office of Federal Programs is to create a world-class educational system that gives students the knowledge and skills to be successful in college and the workforce, and to flourish as parents and citizens. In support of this vision, the mission is to provide leadership in the effective use of federal funds so that all students are prepared to compete in the global community.
The Office of Federal Programs provides leadership and instruction for the effective implementation of federal grants in accordance with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for the Amite County School District. This office implements the following grants:
- Title I - Basic
- Title II - Effective Instruction
- Title IV-A - Student Supports and Academic Enrichments
- Title V - Rural Education
The Office of Federal Programs uses an evidence-based focus to achieve the following goals:
- To collaborate across the district in supporting state initiatives
- To support district planning and implementation
- To evaluate and monitor performance
Robert McDaniel
Director of Federal Programs
Homeless Liaison
Foster Care Point of Contact
English Learner Liaison
Phone: 601-657-4361
Email: rmcdaniel@amite.k12.ms.us
Belinda Spears
Assistant Director of Federal Programs
Phone: 601-657-4361
Email: bspears@amite.k12.ms.us
Listing of Federal Programs
Title I Part A
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) provides financial assistance through state education agencies (SEAs) to local education agencies (LEAs) and public schools with the highest percentages of children from low-income families, helping to ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards. Public schools with poverty rates of at least 40 percent may use Title I funds, along with other federal, state, and local funds, to operate a schoolwide program to upgrade the entire educational program. The school designs, in consultation with parents, staff, and district staff, an instructional program to meet the needs of students. The programs must be based on effective means of improving student achievement and include strategies to support parent and family engagement.
The Amite County School District serves all three schools through a Schoolwide Program. The Title I funds are used to improve the existing state and district-funded programs. These funds are used in compliance with the allowable uses guidance provided by the Mississippi Department of Education.
Title II
The purpose of Title II, Part A is to increase student academic achievement consistent with the challenging state academic standards; improve the quality and effectiveness of teacher, principals, and other school leaders; increase the number of teachers, principals, and other school leaders who are effective in improving student academic achievement in schools; and provide low-income and minority students greater access to effective teachers, principals, and other school leaders.
The Amite County School District uses Title II funds in compliance with the allowable uses guidance provided by the Mississippi Department of Education.
Title IV, Part A
The purpose of the Title IV-A Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) grant is to improve students’ academic achievement by increasing the capacity of States, local educational agencies, schools, and local communities to provide all students with access to a well-rounded education, improve school conditions for student learning, and improve the use of technology to improve the academic achievement and digital literacy of all students.
The Amite County School District conducts an annual comprehensive needs assessment that focuses on providing programs to support well-rounded educational opportunities, promote safe and healthy students, and ensure the effective use of technology.
Based on the results of that assessment, the LEA must use:
At least 20 percent of funds for activities to support well-rounded educational opportunities.
At least 20 percent of funds for activities to support safe and healthy students; and
A portion of funds for activities to support the effective use of technology
The Amite County School District uses Title IV funds in compliance with the allowable uses guidance provided by the Mississippi Department of Education.
Title V, Rural Education
The Rural Education Initiative is designed to address the unique needs of small, rural local education agencies (LEAs) that frequently lack the personnel and resources needed to compete effectively for Federal competitive grants and receive formula grant allocations under other programs in amounts too small to be effective in meeting their intended purposes.
The Amite County School District uses Title V funds in compliance with the allowable uses guidance provided by the Mississippi Department of Education.