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

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