Stewart County School System

Federal Programs

 

 

Title IDover Elementary School, North Stewart Elementary School and the Stewart County Middle School receive Title I funding.  All three schools are considered Schoolwide Title I schools which allows the money to be used for ALL students.  Money is budgeted for salaries, equipment, parent involvement, supplies and materials.  Contact Person:  Tracy Watson at 931.232.5176 or tracywatson@stewart.k12.tn.us

 

Title II, Part A – Title II funding is designated for teacher and principal training and recruiting.  Contact Person:  Leta Joiner at 931.232.5176 or letajoiner@stewart.k12.tn.us

 

Title II, Part D – These dollars are designated for technology.  75% is earmarked for equipment and 25% for Professional Development training.  Contact Person:  Tracy Watson

 

Title III – These dollars are designated for ELL students.  Stewart County participates in a consortium with four other counties in order to receive funding for supplies and materials to utilize with those students identified as ELL.  If you know of a student whose home language is not English or need additional information, please contact Judy Cherry at 931.232.5176 or judycherry@stewart.k12.tn.us

 

Title IV – This federal program is also known as Safe and Drug Free Schools.  This money is used for prevention programs throughout the system-wide.  Contact Person:  Tracy Watson

 

Title V – Funding is budgeted for School Improvement purposes.  Contact Person:  Leta Joiner

 

MigrantStewart County does not receive any federal dollars for Migrant Education; however students identified as migrant are served through county funds.  If you know of a student who might be identified as migrant please contact Tracy Watson

 

HomelessStewart County does not receive any federal dollars for Homeless Education.  Any child identified as homeless is served through county funds.  If you know of a child who might be considered homeless please contact Tracy Watson

 

(All federal programs listed above make up the Consolidated Plan

which is submitted each year to the state department in order

to receive federal funding.  This plan is made available

to the public for review at the local Board of Education.)

 

 

 

IDEA-B, Preschool – These funds are designated for students who meet specific criteria and qualify for the Special Education program.  The programs designed to serve identified students include, but are not limited to consultation, inclusion and pull-out.     Contact Person:  Tracy Watson

 

Voluntary PK Program – These funds are provided by state lottery dollars.  Those dollars presently fund four preschool classrooms, two at Dover Elementary and two at North Stewart Elementary, serving a total of 80 students.  Parents must complete an application and students are prioritized by income and educational need.  Contact Person:  Tracy Watson

 

 

 

Stewart County Board of Education

PO Box 433

1031 Spring Street

Dover, TN  37058

931.232.5176