The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) was passed in 1965 as part of Lyndon B. Johnson’s “War on Poverty.” The focus of reform efforts at that time were the ideals of equal access to education and providing high standards for all children, regardless of socioeconomic status. The ESEA has evolved over the last half-century and is now known as the No Child Left Behind Act, which became law in 2002 during the George W. Bush administration. The Barack Obama expanded and re-evaluated the vision of ESEA to include fostering innovation and refocusing on equity and access for all.

Konawa Public Schools receives federal grant funds that benefit the children and families living within our district boundaries. Each grant fund has regulations and goals that must be met to continue funding. The Federal Programs office works closely with Curriculum and Instruction coordinators, schools, parents, and other stakeholders to plan and implement high-quality programs that will benefit the students of Konawa Public Schools. The Federal Programs office administers grant funds for:
      • Title I, Part A - Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged; and
      • Title II, Part A - Preparing, Training, and Recruiting High Quality Teachers and Principals

Additionally, the district receives federal funding for Title III - Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students; Title VII, Part A - Indian Education; Title X - McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance; and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) funding. 

Please feel free to direct any questions, suggestions, or concerns about Title I and II federal funds to this office:

Cory Ellis, Superintendent