Overview of Grants 

Decatur Public School District

Grants 2018-2019

Title I part A - Improving Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged

The purpose of the Title I program is to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach proficiency or above on challenging state academic achievement standards and assessments. 

Title I part D– Low Income Neglected Students

The purpose of the Title I part D is to provide programs and services to neglected and delinquent students at Webster Cantrell Hall.

Title II A - Teacher and Principal Quality

                         Title II provides the funding for states and districts to meet the requirement of Section 1119, which plans for all teachers to be highly qualified.  Funds are provided to develop and provide professional development activities and programs that are designed to improve the quality of staff.  In addition, initiatives to recruit and promote retention of Highly Qualified Teachers and principals are encouraged.

Title III - Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient (LEP) and Immigrant Students and TBE/TPI

Title III funds are provided to ensure Civil Rights of LEP students equal access to school curriculum while learning English and supports a comprehensive approach to meeting needs of LEP students.

Preschool for All

Preschool Expansion

Truants Alternative and Optional Education Program

Chicago Mercantile Exchange Early Childhood Math Grant