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Weather Watch: No Jan. 31 Activities

We are closely monitoring the next round of winter weather expected this weekend for our area. Based on the forecast and after consulting with local emergency teams, all extra-curricular activities for Saturday, Jan. 31, have been canceled.

Any decision concerning our Monday school schedule will be shared with families no later than Sunday evening through email/text messages, our websites, social media, and local media stations. If you are not receiving our direct messages, please check your contact information in the Parent Portal.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to navigate through our weather challenges.

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Title IV

Title IVA

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About Title IV A - Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE)

 

The Every Student Succeeds Act (2015) reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. ESSA created the Student Support and Academic Enrichment program, commonly referred to as Title IV, Part A. The program provides flexibility for LEAs to tailor investments based on identified needs. LEAs create activities aligned to one of three focus areas.

  • Well-rounded Education Well-Rounded Education
    Supports activities related to core academic subjects, foreign language, fine arts, health and physical education, and career and technical education.
  • Safe and Healthy Students
    Supports activities related to creating safe and supportive learning environments for students. Popular strategies include PBIS, family and community engagement, and mental and physical health initiatives.
  • Technology Effective Use of Technology
    Supports activities related to staff development in STEM subjects, the creation of blended and remote learning programs, and the use of student data to differentiate instruction.

Title IV Contacts

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    Amy Wright

    Director of Federal Programs, School Improvement, and ESOL

    amy.wright@barrow.k12.ga.us

    Federal Programs

     

    As Director of Federal Programs, Amy Wright manages Title I, Title II, Title IV, Consolidated Funds and ESSR. She also supports leaders in utilizing data to drive their planning and support for student success through school improvement plans. Her role also involves monitoring federal program requirements, budgets and maintaining compliance, along with working with the Georgia Department of Education, Cognia, and the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement.

     

    “Educators remind students to keep trying and learning, yet we tend to forget that for ourselves. We must model for children what we expect. Growth is the result of learning, so school improvement is the path. I want to help schools keep that path open and accessible for all students and teachers.

     

    Amy grew up in Augusta, Georgia. She has 18 years in education. Many of those years were spent as Assistant Principal at Gum Spring Elementary in Jackson County. She received her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and Master of Education in Instructional Technology for Design and Development from the University of Georgia. She also earned her Education Specialist in School Leadership from North Georgia College and State University. She and her husband, David, have two children, Emerson and Madux. Their family also includes three beloved dogs and ChewBecca, their cat.

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    Erika Adkinson-Smith

    Federal Programs Administrative Assistant

    erika.adkinsonsmith@barrow.k12.ga.us

    Federal Programs