Federal Programs

Title V

 Title V, Part A Innovative Programs

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 reauthorized former Title VI of the ESEA act of 1965 as Title V, Part A – State Grants for Innovative Programs. Title V is designed to increase the academic achievement of, and improve the quality of education for, all students. Local school systems may use Title V funds in a variety of ways to increase student academic achievement.

Hamblen County Schools uses Title V funds to provide the following:

• A Parent/Community Involvement Coordinator, Teresa Ayers, funded jointly with Title 1 Part A funds.

• One system-wide school nurse position,

• The Hamblen County Teacher Center, with resources available to all public and private school personnel and the community, and

• Instructional and educational materials and equipment for all Hamblen County schools.

For more information on Title V, go to:
http://tennessee.gov/education/acctfedprogs.htm