Federal Programs

 
 
In this section, stakeholders can find more information about the federal programs in which the McDuffie County School District participates. Check here for updates pertaining to our Title I schools, federal programs procedures, and other related information.

The following federal programs are administered through the Department of Curriculum & Instruction:
  • Title I, Part A
  • Title I Family-School Partnership
  • Title I, Part C (Migrant Education Program)
  • Title II, Part A
  • Title III (English Learner & Immigrant Services)
  • Title IV, Part A
  • Title V, Part B
  • ESSER I, II, and III (Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief), to include Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES); Coronavirus Response & Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSA); and American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) 
 
Other federal programs which supplement services provided by the district include:
  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
  • Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Act
 
 
With the Department of Student Services and Supports, the Department of Curriculum & Instruction coordinates services for homeless children and youth as well as students in foster care placements.  The federally-funded School Nutrition Program is facilitated by the Department of Auxiliary Services.
 
FEDERAL PROGRAMS FACULTY
 

Name

Title

Federal Programs Role(s)

Contact Information

Dr. Lynn Cato

 

Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Title I-A Director

Title I-C Contact

Title II-A Coordinator

Title III Coordinator

Title IV-A Coordinator

Title V-B Coordinator

ESSER Contact

716 N. Lee Street

Thomson, GA  30824

[email protected]

Phone: 706-986-4022

Fax:  706-986-4001

Mrs. Anita Cummings

Family Engagement Liaison

Title I-A Family Engagement Liaison

716 N. Lee Street

Thomson, GA  30824

[email protected]

Phone: 706-986-4049

Fax:  706-986-4001

Mrs. Chele DuTeau

Director of Student Services & Supports

IDEA Director

716 N. Lee Street

Thomson, GA  30824

[email protected]

Phone: 706-986-4151

Fax:  706-986-4101

Ms. Yolanda Copeland

School Social Worker

Foster Care Point-of-Contact

Homeless Liaison

716 N. Lee Street

Thomson, GA  30824

[email protected]

Phone: 706-986-4144

Fax: 706-986-4101

Dr. Steve Rhodes

CTAE Director

Perkins Administrator

P.O. Box 1077

Thomson, GA  30284

[email protected]

Phone:  706-986-4212

Fax:  706-986-4201

Dr. Cecil Strong

Director of Auxiliary Services

School Nutrition Director

716 N. Lee Street

Thomson, GA  30824

[email protected]

Phone: 706-986-4055

Fax: 706-986-4001