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PK-16 Program Support

orange arrowStudent and Secondary Support
Academic Support, After and Out-of-School Time Programs, Alternative Education, Community Service Learning (CSL), Innovative Programs (Title V), McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance, the Parent and Community Education and Involvement Advisory Council, Secondary School Improvement, and Trauma-Sensitive Schools.

orange arrow Career/Vocational Technical Education
Administers the state law governing vocational technical education programs. The unit also administers the federal Perkins Vocational & Applied Technology Education Act.

orange arrowEducational Technology
Supports schools in using technology to increase student achievement and technological literacy. The group assists districts in technology planning, distributes technology grants & develops recommended standards for technology access and literacy.

orange arrowOffice of Elementary School Services
The Office of Elementary School Services works to develop and support inclusive, high-quality programs and services for students and their families during the elementary school years.

orange arrowEnglish Language Learners
The Office of Language Acquisition works with districts to improve the academic achievement of English language learners (ELLs). This office also administers NCLB Title III funds and the Refugee School Impact grant.

orange arrowOffice of Reading
The Office of Reading is working to provide leadership for literacy by administering and evaluating literacy grant programs, and by linking literacy activities within the Department and with other agencies and organizations.

orange arrowSchool and District Intervention
Provides support to districts with schools identified for improvement, corrective action and restructuring under NCLB. Resources include the Performance Improvement Mapping (PIM) Process.

orange arrowNutrition, Health and Safety
Child Nutrition Programs contribute to the health and well being of the Commonwealth's children, by supporting nutritious meal service in day care centers, family day care homes, summer feeding programs and schools.

orange arrowSpecial Education
The Special Education Planning & Policy Development Office focuses on interagency and special education policy and planning and related personnel development activities.

orange arrowTitle I
Assists districts and schools in their efforts to provide services that address identified student needs. Title I programs use scientifically based research methods to enable low performing students to achieve the State learning standards.




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