Federal Programs

Title I, Part C, aims to address the specific educational challenges faced by children and youth whose families engage in migrant and seasonal agricultural work. By providing targeted support services, including academic assistance, health services, and parental involvement programs, Title I-C seeks to ensure that migrant students receive a comprehensive and equitable education despite the disruptions caused by their families' migratory lifestyle.

Title II focuses on improving teacher and principal quality through professional development programs. It aims to enhance educator skills, improve classroom instruction, and recruit high-quality educators.

Title III addresses the needs of English language learners (ELL) by providing funding for language instruction programs that help students attain English proficiency and academic success.

This legislation ensures educational stability for homeless children and youth by removing barriers to enrollment, attendance, and success in school.

Filer School District manages federally funded programs under the requirement of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), currently enacted as the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), in cooperation with the state of Idaho and the federal government.

The FSD Parent Family Engagement Policy focuses on enhancing parental involvement in education under Title I federal funding guidelines. It emphasizes the development of a collaborative engagement plan, coordination of support, and annual evaluation of engagement effectiveness. The policy also includes a school-parent compact, stressing shared responsibility for student achievement and effective communication between schools and families.

The Family Engagement Plan for Filer Elementary focuses on achieving specific goals in ELA and Math proficiency, with targets of 80% proficiency by the end of the school year. It also aims to enhance parental communication for stronger school connection and increased attendance. The plan details various engagement types, including parenting support, communication strategies, volunteer opportunities, learning at home resources, and community involvement, each with specific action items, responsible parties, and evidence metrics.

The Family Engagement Plan for Filer Middle School sets specific objectives for improving student performance in ELA and Math by 5% over the State Average within six months. Additionally, the plan aims to prevent teacher burnout through team-building activities, focused responsibilities, and beneficial professional development by May 23, 2024. The plan includes action items for parental support, effective communication, volunteer engagement, home learning resources, and community partnerships, each with designated responsibilities, timelines, and methods for tracking progress.