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Overview

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is responsible for the oversight and monitoring of programs and activities carried out under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

The Maine DOE has adopted a consolidated approach to the ESEA federal funding application and performance report. SAUs submit an annual application for ESEA funds, which is reviewed by the regional ESEA Program Manager. The following programs are included within the ESEA Consolidated Application and monitoring systems: Title IA, Title IC, Title ID, Title II, Title III, Title IV, and Title V.

Mission: The mission of the ESEA Federal Programs Team is to ensure that ESEA Federal Programs in Maine provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education and to close educational opportunity gaps.

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Title Programs

Title I — Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged

Title I, Part A is a federal program designed "To provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education, and to close educational achievement gaps." Title I, Part A can support early learning and Kindergarten to grade 12. Title I, Part A programs and services provide customized instruction and curricula that help students meet academic standards. As the oldest and largest federal education program, Title I, Part A builds equity of opportunity for children whose struggles often keep them on the academic sidelines.

Title I, Part A: Improving Basic Programs Operated By Local Education Agencies

Contacts:

Rita Pello
Title I Program Coordinator
207-530-6469 | rita.pello@maine.gov

Jessica Caron
Title I Program Coordinator
207-458-0334 | jessica.s.caron@maine.gov

Title II — Preparing, Training and Recruiting High Quality Teachers and Principals

Increases the academic achievement of all students by helping schools and districts improve teacher and principal quality. This includes teacher preparation and qualifications of new teachers, recruitment and hiring, induction, professional development, and retention. Title IIA funds may also be used to improve the skills and knowledge of principals for effective school leadership.

Title II, Part A: Preparing, Training, and Recruiting High-Quality Teachers, Principals, and Other School Leaders

Contact:

Ryan Reed
Title II Program Coordinator
207-530-2129 | ryan.reed@maine.gov

Title III — Language Instruction for English Learners and Immigrant Students

Title III, Part A is a federal program that provides eligible Local Education Agencies (LEAs) with grant funds to improve and enhance their programs for English learners. Through Title III, LEAs offer supplemental services to increase English language acquisition and academic achievement of English learners, professional development for educators, and parent, family, and community engagement opportunities. A small subgrant is also available to support an LEA experiencing the greatest increase in enrollment of immigrant children and youth.

Title III, Part A: Language Instruction For English Learners And Immigrant Students

Contact:

Shelly Chasse-Johndro
ESEA Federal Programs Director & Title III Program Coordinator
207-458-3180 | Shelly.Chassejohndro@maine.gov

Title IV: Parts A & B — Student Support, Academic Enrichment & 21st Century Learning

Title IV, Part A: Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE)

Provides funding to improve students' academic achievement by increasing school district capacity to: provide all students with access to a well-rounded education; improve school conditions for student learning; and improve the use of technology to improve academic achievement and digital literacy.

Title IV, Part B: 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC)

Provides opportunities for communities to establish or expand activities in community learning centers that offer academic enrichment, tutorial services, youth development activities, health and wellness programs, arts, technology, financial literacy, career and technical programs, and family engagement opportunities for students attending low-performing schools.

21st CCLC Statewide Evaluation Report

Contact:

Travis Doughty
Title IV Program Coordinator
207-624-6709 | travis.doughty@maine.gov

Title V — Rural Education Initiative

Addresses the unique needs of rural school districts that frequently lack the personnel and resources needed to compete effectively for federal competitive grants, and receive formula grant allocations in amounts too small to be effective in meeting their intended purposes.

Contact:

Ryan Reed
Title II & V Program Coordinator
207-530-2129 | ryan.reed@maine.gov