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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.

March 19, 2026

Thomas County is announcing its intent to apply for an “Ed-Flex” Waiver for the 2025-2026 school term. If granted, the waiver will remove statutory requirements of the Title IVA program to spend defined percentages on the Title IVA grant in specific categories of expenses. Thomas County Schools has determined a need to secure additional counseling support by way of contracted services from the APEX program offered by Georgia Pines.

We would like to offer you the chance to submit written comments on this Waiver request. You may do so by clicking the survey link below.

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Thank you for supporting Thomas County Schools.

 

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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           

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