Federal Programs
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) was passed in 1965 as part of Lyndon B. Johnson's "War on Poverty." The focus of the reform was to ensure equal access to education and providing high standards for all children, regardless of socioeconomic status. The ESEA evolved into what became George W. Bush's "No Child Left Behind" Act, in 2002. During Barack Obama's administration, the reform was further modified to expand the vision of ESEA to include fostering innovation and refocusing on equity and access for all.
Piedmont Public Schools receives federal grant funds that benefit students in our district. Each grant fund has regulations and goals that must be met to continue funding. The Federal Programs office works closely with the Executive Director of Student Services, schools, parents, and other stakeholders to plan and implement high-quality programs that will benefit the students of Piedmont Schools. The Federal Programs office administers grant funds for:
Piedmont Public Schools receives federal grant funds that benefit students in our district. Each grant fund has regulations and goals that must be met to continue funding. The Federal Programs office works closely with the Executive Director of Student Services, schools, parents, and other stakeholders to plan and implement high-quality programs that will benefit the students of Piedmont Schools. The Federal Programs office administers grant funds for:
Title I, Part A Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged
Title II, Part A Preparing, Training, and Recruiting High-Quality Teachers and Principals
Title VI, Part A Indian Education
IDEA - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) funding
Federal Programs Complaints
Report Fraud, Waste, and Abuse. To report fraud, waste, abuse, misuse, or mismanagement of U.S. Department of Education (ED) program funds, contact the Inspector General's Hotline at 1-800-MIS-USED.
Indian Education Resources Available
- Varsity Tutors provides one-to-one, weekly tutoring for Indian Education students K-12. Sign-ups available in August. Limited numbers apply.
- Take-home technology fee waiver for grades 7-12. Waivers will be emailed to all parents that have completed a 506 Form, and can be redeemed at Chromebook pick-up.
- Graphing calculators for high school Indian Education students in math classes Algebra 2 and above.
- College Board AP test fee waivers for high school students.
- Native American Fancy Dancers perform at each of our elementary schools, enriching Native American culture, art, music, and history.
- Native American Clubs available at PI, SRI, MSP, and PHS.