The goal of the Federal Programs Department is to ensure that federal funds are utilized to provide a high-quality education to all students. All schools in Taylor County are classified as School-wide Title I Schools. Therefore, additional funding is received that allows the schools, and the district, to offer instructional resources, technological resources,... READ MORE >
Title IX, Part A: McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act The McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth program is designed to address the problems faced by homeless children and youth in enrolling, attending, and succeeding in school. This program works to ensure students living in homeless situations have equal access to the same education... READ MORE >
Title I, Part D: Neglected and Delinquent Children The purpose of Title 1, Part D is to increase improve educational services for children identified as neglected or delinquent, including those residing in institutions. Currently, Taylor County School System oversees activities and resources available through Title I, Part D funds. Most of the funds are... READ MORE >
Title I, Part C: Migrant Education Program The Migrant Education Program (MEP) is designed to help reduce the educational disruption and other problems resulting from the repeated moves migrant children experience. ABAC's Migrant Education Consortium Program works with Taylor County Schools to serve migrant children. READ MORE >
Title I, Part A: Education for the Disadvantaged Title I, Part A provides financial assistance to schools which have high populations of economically disadvantaged students. The purpose of the program is to provide additional academic support to low-income students to ensure all students meet state standards. All schools in the Taylor County School District ... READ MORE >
Title I, Part A: Foster Care Provisions The Foster Care Program focuses on school access, improved educational outcomes, and enhanced academic stability for children and youth in foster care. The provisions derived from the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) establish guidelines for recognizing and addressing the unique needs of foster care children and youth.... READ MORE >
Parent and Family Engagement Educators realize the important role parents play in the education of a child. A large component of Title I, Part A is parent and family engagement. Under the guidance of the Parent and Family Engagement Coordinator, the district offers ongoing opportunities for parents and other stakeholders to participate in the educational... READ MORE >