Federal Programs

Mrs. Tammy Storey

ECSS Federal Programs Director

12053 Columbia St.

Blakely, Georgia 39823

tstorey@early.k12.ga.us

Phone: 229-723-3746 or 229-221-1284 

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

FY23 Federal Programs Handbook 


TITLE I - 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. 

A Parent’s Guide to Title I 

ECSS District/School Plans 

2022-2023 ECSS Consolidated LEA Improvement Plan (CLIP)


Early County Elementary School


Early County Middle School


Early County High School


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


Early County School System Report Card - follow the link to access the Early County School System Report Card on the The Governor's Office of Student Achievement for Georgia website and follow instructions to access information system-wide or by schools.

Parent’s Right to Know Notice - Regarding professional qualifications of teachers and paraprofessionals. 



TITLE I - 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 - 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. The ECSS Equity Plan can be found in the 2022-2023 District Improvement Plan.

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

Contact for Title II-A:

Mrs. Tammy Storey

ECSS Federal Programs Director

12053 Columbia St.

Blakely, Georgia 39823

tstorey@early.k12.ga.us

Phone: 229-723-3746 or 229-221-1284 



Title VII - 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.

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



Title IX: Equity

Prohibits discrimination based on gender.

ECSS Sport Equity Coordinator:

Craig Storey

Early County High School

12053 Columbia Street

Blakely, GA 39823

229-723-3006

cstorey@early.k12.ga.us




Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER)

Prohibits discrimination based on gender.