ESEA Grant
The Auburn School Department accepts funding through the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965. In accordance with ESEA, the Auburn School Department is required to provide reasonable opportunity for public comment on the consolidated application and consider such comment prior to submission of the application. Below is a summary of proposed 2023-2024 grant expenditures and the link to a feedback form.
Title I ($1,247,713.42)
Title I funds provide supplemental academic support and extended learning opportunities to children in Title I schools.
In Schoolwide Programs, funds are used to support the overall improvement of the school. Title I funds are used to provide programming and resources for students at East Auburn, Park Avenue, Sherwood Heights, Walton, and Washburn. Title I funds pay for interventionists, books/materials, staff professional development and attendance support. In addition, Title I funds are allocated for homeless students and family engagement activities.
Title II ($247,583.15)
Title II funds are used to provide professional development for teachers and administrators. Local private schools receive a percentage of the overall Title II allocation for professional development projects. Auburn's share of Title II funds are used for professional development projects in literacy, math & content areas and teacher induction programming.
Title III ($27,679.01)
Title III funds support programs and resources for students who are learning English as a second language. Title III monies are used to support high-quality instruction, materials/supplies, staff development, and family engagement activities.
Title IV ($111,499.41)
Title IV funds are used to support a well-rounded education, safe and healthy students, and the effective use of technology. Local private schools receive a percentage of the overall Title IV allocation. Auburn's share of Title IV funds is used for curriculum enhancement, advanced placement programs, school health supports, and technology professional development.
The Auburn School Department is accepting public comments on the ESEA application through July 14, 2023. Click here to share your thoughts regarding the application goals and priorities.
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