State and Federal Programs

Mission Statement

The mission of the Office of State and Federal Programs is to provide high quality services, ensure compliance, and guarantee that State and Federal grants supplement and align with the district's vision, initiatives and programs. The Office of State and Federal Programs is responsible for organizing and managing communications with the Ohio Department of Education for State and Federal programming contained within the South-Western City School District's Comprehensive Continuous Improvement Plan with the Ohio Department of Education. The largest grant managed by the office is the Title I section of the Elementary & Secondary Education Act. (Also known as ESEA or No Child Left Behind.)

Every year the South-Western School District receives funding from the federal government to provide various educational services. District administrators invite comments from the public regarding the services listed below. Please call or write the State and Federal Programs Office, 4707 Stiles Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43228, 614-801-8390.

Title I monies provide supplemental instructional services in the content areas of reading and mathematics to students in grades K-6 that meet the criteria for service.

Title II-A monies are provided to increase student achievement by enhancing teacher and principal quality through professional development, recruitment, hiring and retention.

Title III monies provide the opportunity for the district to assist in teaching English to Limited English Proficient (LEP) children and helping these students meet the same challenging standards for all students.