Federal Programs

Mrs. Tammy Storey

Federal Programs Director


12053 Columbia St.

Blakely, Georgia 39823

tstorey@early.k12.ga.us

Phone: 229-723-3746 x8203

TITLE I

ECSS would appreciate your thoughts and suggestions for Title I funds. Please provide feedback here.

Early County Elementary School

2023-2024 Title I Documents

(Includes Family Engagement Plan, School Parent Compact & Right to Know Notice)

Early County Middle School

2023-2024 Title I Documents

(Includes Family Engagement Plan, School Parent Compact & Right to Know Notice)

Part A:  Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged


The purpose of the Title I program is to meet the educational needs of all children in the school, particularly the needs of children who are failing or most at-risk of failing.  The goal of the program is to ensure that all children have an opportunity to obtain a high quality education and to achieve proficiency on high academic standards. 

Part C: Education of Migratory Children

The purpose of Title I - Part C  is to provide high-quality and comprehensive educational programs for migratory children to help reduce the educational disruptions and other problems that result from repeated moves. ECSS is also part of the Migrant Education Consortium that provide direct services to ECSS migrant children.

TITLE II

ECSS would like to hear your thoughts and suggestions for Title II-A funds.  Please provide feedback here

Part A:  Preparing, Training, and Recruiting High Quality Teachers and Principals


The purpose of the Title II program is to increase the academic achievement of all students by ensuring that all teachers are highly qualified to teach.  The goal of the program is to hire highly qualified teachers and reduce class size as a means of raising student achievement in the academic subjects. 

McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance

Early County School System's Homeless Liaison:

Lorie Clenney

ECSS Director of Student Services

11927 Columbia St.

Blakely, GA 39823

229-723-4337

lclenney@early.k12.ga.us

Part B: McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act


The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act provides for the enrollment, attendance, and success of homeless children and youth.

TITLE IX: Equity

ECSS Sport Equity Coordinator:

Shawn Gilmer

Early County High School

12053 Columbia Street

Blakely, GA 39823

229-723-3006

sgilmer@early.k12.ga.us

Title IX prohibits discrimination based on gender.

Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER)

11927 Columbia Street  ~  Blakely, Georgia 39823  ~  Phone: (229)723-4337  ~  Fax: (229)723-8183