- Walker County Schools
- Federal Programs
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The purpose of Federal funds is to provide supplemental assistance and enhancement to schools and school district, such that programs can be developed and implemented that promote academic achievement.
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Contact Information:
Tanya Guin
Federal Programs Director
Pre-K Director
Homeless Liaison
Phone 205-387-0555 ext. 1035
E-mail guint@wcslive.com
Courtney Boren
Federal Programs
Bookkeeper
Phone 205-387-0555 ext. 1027
E-mail borenc@wcslive.com
Misty Whisenhunt
Mental Health Services
Phone 205-387-0555 ext. 1042
E-mail whisenhuntm@wcslive.com
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Title I is the largest federal aid program for elementary and secondary schools. Title I provides money to school districts around the country based on the number of low-income families in the district. Each school district uses Title I funds to pay for extra educational services for children.
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English Language Learners - Mission - To facilitate the language acquisition and academic success of English Language Learner.
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The purpose of the program is to increase student academic achievement through strategies such as improving teacher and principal quality and increasing the number of highly qualified teachers in the classroom and highly qualified principals and assistant principals in schools.
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McKinney Grant funds are used to provide services to homeless children and youth to facilitate enrollment, retention, and educational success.