Federal Programs

This is the section of our website where parents 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 STAFF

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	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

2023-2024 Learning and Health and Safety Plan (ARP Use of Funds) updated 12.13.2023

ARP ESSER Application MCDUFFIE 12.14.2023 - CARRYOVER (ORIGINAL BUDGET)

Links

Title I Parent/Community Feedback Form

Use this form to provide feedback on our Title I documents.

American Rescue Plan Stakeholder Feedback Form

Use this form to provide feedback on the current American Rescue Plan Application (labeled ARP ESSER Application).