MSAD#40 receives additional funding through several other federal title programs.

The Migrant Education Program, Title IC, helps students of migratory families meet district and state standards, works to improve their attendance rates, and provides a range of services to parents. A summer program is offered each June. Currently, the Maine Migrant Office in Augusta is under investigation from the US Department of Education. All funding has been temporarily suspended pending the investigation. At this time, MSAD#40 does not operate a Migrant program due to this lack of funding.

The Teacher Quality grant, Title IIA, helps increase the academic achievement of all students by helping schools and school districts ensure that all teachers are highly qualified. It focuses on preparing, training, and recruiting high quality teachers.

The Education Technology grant, Title IID, improves student academic achievement through the use of technology in elementary and secondary schools. It is designed to assist every student in becoming technologically literate by the end of 8th grade and to encourage the effective integration of technology resources and systems with professional development and curriculum development to promote research-based instructional methods that can be widely replicated.

The Safe and Drug Free Schools grant, Title IVA, supports programs that prevent violence in and around schools, prevents the illegal use of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs, involves parents and communities and coordinates with federal, state, school, and community efforts and resources to foster a safe and drug-free learning environment that supports student academic achievement.

The Innovative Education grant, Title V, supports local education reform efforts that are consistent with and support statewide education reform efforts such as the Maine Learning Results. Its goal is to provide a continuing source of innovation and educational improvement to meet the needs of all students, including at-risk youth.

For more information on any of our district Title programs, please contact the Federal Title Coordinator at 273-4070 x237.