Federal Programs Information
Title I is part of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) enacted April 11, 1965. ESEA is an extensive statue which funds professional learning, instructional materials, parental involvement, and supplemental resources for primary and secondary education. The purpose of Title I is to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at minimum, proficiency on challenging state academic achievement standards and state academic assessments.
The Thomas County Schools' Title I Office is also responsible for Migrant Education, Parent Involvement, and Special Projects. Special Projects include Title III ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages), COGNIA District Accreditation, and Georgia Accreditation.
Robert Dechman, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent of Federal Programs and Accountability
Ph: (229) 584-9133
Fax: (229) 225-4376
bdechman@tcjackets.net
Melissa D Brown
Federal Programs Administrative Assistant
Ph: (229) 584-9132
Fax: (229) 225-4376
mebrown@tcjackets.net
- Useful Links
- FY26 System Parent and Family Engagement Policy
- FY26 District Improvement Plan
- FY26 Intradistrict Transfer Options - Thomas County Schools
- FY26 Complaint Procedures
- FY26 Parents' Right to Know
- FY26 Foster Care Transportation Plan
- FY26 MEP ID&R Plan
- FY26 School Test Security Procedures
- FY26 Private School Consultation Invitation
- FY24 Volunteer Handbook
- FY26 Hand-In-Hand Compact
- FY26 Hand-In-Hand Title I School Parent and Family Engagement Plan
- FY26 Hand-in-Hand Schoolwide/School Improvement Plan
- FY26 Garrison-Pilcher Compact
- FY26 Garrison-Pilcher Title I School Parent and Family Engagement Plan
- FY26 Garrison-Pilcher Schoolwide/School Improvement Plan
- FY26 Cross Creek Compact
- FY26 Cross Creek Title I School Parent and Family Engagement Plan
- FY26 Cross Creek Schoolwide/School Improvement Plan
- FY26 Thomas County Middle School Compact
- FY26 Thomas County Middle School Title I School Parent and Family Engagement Plan
- FY26 Thomas County Middle School Schoolwide/School Improvement Plan
- FY26 Thomas County Central High School Schoolwide/School Improvement Plan
- FY26 Thomas County Academy Compact
- FY26 Thomas County Academy Title I School Parent and Family Engagement Plan
- FY26 Thomas County Academy Schoolwide/School Improvement Plan
- FY26 Renaissance Center Compact
- FY26 Renaissance Center Title I School Parent and Family Engagement Plan
- FY26 Renaissance Center Title I School Improvement Plan
- FY23 Targeted Assistance Plan - Renaissance Center
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