The mission of the Office of Federal Programs is to provide leadership in the effective use of federal funds so that all students are prepared to compete in the global community. 

Funds received through Federal Programs in the district help ensure that all students are meeting the challenging state standards and help to improve or enhance teacher performance. These programs supplement and/or support what is going on in the classrooms of our district. The funds are used for personnel/staff, instructional materials, professional development activities, and/or technology purchases

Federal programs currently funded in the district include the following:

• Title I - Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged: This program provides financial assistance through state educational agencies to local educational agencies and public schools with high numbers or percentages of poor children to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic content and student academic achievement standards. Title I funds generally offer special instructional space; additional teachers and aides; opportunities for professional development for school staff; extra time for teaching students the skills they need; a variety of supplementary teaching methods; an individualized program for students; and additional teaching material which supplement regular instruction.

• Title II, Part A: These funds may be used to support the effective recruitment, selection and hiring of the most promising educators.  Funds are also dedicated to increasing academic achievement by improving teacher and principal capacity and providing evidence based, high quality professional development for teachers and administrators.

• Title IV, Part A: Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) grants are intended to improve students’ academic achievement by increasing the capacity of states, LEAs, schools and local communities to

1. provide all students with access to a well-rounded education,
2. improve school conditions for student learning, and
3. improve the use of technology in order to improve the academic achievement and digital literacy of all students. (ESEA section 4101).

• Title V, Part B (Rural Education): The Rural Education Initiative is designed to address the unique needs of small, rural school districts 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.  Simpson County School District uses Title V funding to purchase additional technology, programs, and professional development for all schools.