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Carol Grady, Director
(678) 301-7060 (Office)
(678) 301-7058 (Fax)

Summary of Title I, Part A

Title I, Part A is a federal grant that provides funds to schools and school districts. The grant is awarded based upon the percentage of students qualifying to receive free or reduced price (school) meals. The purpose of Title I, Part A is to ensure that all children have access to quality instruction and resources that will enable them to meet state academic standards. Funds from Title I, Part A are allocated to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) through State Educational Agencies (SEAs). The LEA allocates funds to eligible schools and agencies, based upon Title I Regulations.

For additional information, please refer to Section 1118 of Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) or the United States Department of Education website.


Title I in Gwinnett County Public Schools

There are thirty-two (32) schools operating Title I Programs. Of these, twenty-five (25) are elementary schools, six (6) are middle schools, and one (1) is a high school. Each Title I School has an on-site Parent Center, facilitated by a certified teacher, known as the Parent Instructional Support Coordinator (PISC). Many schools also have a Parent Outreach Liaison, who is bi-lingual (English-Spanish).

Each Title I School is required to host a minimum of ten (10) workshops/trainings for parents that focus upon the academic needs of the students. While many of these workshops/trainings occur during daytime hours, others are held in the evenings. Additionally, these workshops/trainings are repeated, based upon attendance and parent requests. Interpreters (for Spanish speaking parents) and childcare are often available.

Mission of Parent Centers (GCPS)

The mission of Title I Parent Centers of Gwinnett County Public Schools is to impact the academic achievement of each student, by creating an environment that strengthens parental involvement and provides resources for parents.

Sample Parent Center Resources Available


Multi-Level Books (some with cassettes or CDs)
Academic Games
Math Manipulatives
Books on Tape/CD
Workbooks
Parenting Videos/DVDs
Leapfrogs (with books)
Computer Software

And much, much more…


Additional resources:

LEA Parent Involvement Policy of Gwinnett County Public Schools (pdf)
LEA PI Policy Addendum (pdf)
LEA PI - Spanish (pdf)
Sample Learning Compact (pdf)

Gwinnett County Public Schools
Office of Federal & Special Programs
Title I Staff

Director
Carol Grady
(678) 301-7060

Coordinator

Jill Bailey
Coordinator of State Funded and Special Programs
(678) 301-7068

Secretary
Thelma Hoppe
(678) 301-7060


Program Specialists

Lisa Carr-Dixon
Parent Involvement
(678) 301-7064

Wrae Croom
Pre-School Transition
(678) 301-6834

Linda S. Davis
Program Guidance
(678) 304-7218

Lynne German
Private Schools and Students At-Risk Programs
(678) 301-6833

Ivonne McNally
Supplemental Educational Services
(678) 301-6835

Priscilla Sena
Supplemental Educational Services
(678) 301-7065

Celeste Strohl
Program Guidance and Public School Choice
(678) 301-7066


Title I Parent Center Locations and
Parent Instructional Support Coordinators

J. A. Alford Elementary
Parent Center Contact:
Joseph Ruiz
Parent Center: (678) 924-5323
Centerville Elementary
Parent Center Contact:
Stacy Kelly Taylor
Parent Center: (770) 985-3282

Meadowcreek Elementary
Parent Center Contact:
Adele Fugel
Parent Center: (770) 931-5719

Louise Radloff Middle
Parent Center Contact:
Donna Power
Parent Center: (678) 245-3417
Annistown Elementary
Parent Center Contact:
Liz Balak
Parent Center: (770) 736-4488
Charles Brant Chesney Elementary
Parent Center Contacts:
Anjela Bowers &
Candas Jones
Parent Center: (678) 542-2309

Meadowcreek High
Parent Center Contact:
June Harris
Parent Center: (678) 245-3482

J. E. Richards Middle
Parent Center Contact:
Saxon Rucks-Cronin
Parent Center: (678) 376-8574

Beaver Ridge Elementary
Parent Center Contact:
Sandra Mosquera
Parent Center: (770) 326-8093
Corley Elementary
Parent Center Contact:
Eeoni Hollingsworth
Parent Center: (678) 245-3468

Rebecca Minor Elementary
Parent Center Contact:
Kay Mobbs
Parent Center: (770) 806-2227

Rockbridge Elementary
Parent Center Contact:
Elaine Trever
Parent Center: (770) 326-8090

Benefield Elementary
Parent Center Contact:
Eula Curtis
Parent Center: (678) 985-4911
G. H. Hopkins Elementary
Parent Center Contact:
Maria Miller
Parent Center: (770) 931-5726

Nesbit Elementary
Parent Center Contacts:
Cindy Bruce & Sally Crawford
Parent Center: (770) 414-2771

Simonton Elementary
Parent Center Contact:
Dena Dryden
Parent Center: (770) 513-6683

Berkmar Middle
Parent Center Contact:
Lynnette Aponte
Parent Center: (770) 638-2310
Kanoheda Elementary
Parent Center Contact:
Shelaine Watson
Parent Center: (678) 376-8647

Norcross Elementary
Parent Center Contact:
Carolyn Lee
Parent Center: (770) 326-8006

Susan Stripling Elementary
Parent Center Contacts:
Trisha Connor &
Annie Freeman
Parent Center: (770) 582-7590

Bethesda Elementary
Parent Center Contact:
Tiffany Thomas
Parent Center: (770) 937-5678
Lawrenceville Elementary
Parent Center Contact:
Florence Cavillery
Parent Center: (770) 513-6879

R. L. Norton Elementary
Parent Center Contact:
Ashley Ferguson
Parent Center: (770) 736-2015

Summerour Middle
Parent Center Contact:
Rosanna Carlson
Parent Center: (770) 582-7545

W. C. Britt Elementary
Parent Center Contact:
Kathy Jackson
Parent Center: (770) 982-7752
Lilburn Elementary
Parent Center Contact:
Tammi Verdi
Parent Center: (678) 924-5361

Henry Partee Elementary
Parent Center Contact:
Cynthia Foncha
Parent Center: (770) 985-7458
Sweetwater Middle
Parent Center Contact:
Amanda Scott
Parent Center: (770) 935-1334
Cedar Hill Elementary
Parent Center Contact:
Krissy Schmitt
Parent Center: (770) 822-1263
Lilburn Middle
Parent Center Contact:
Paula Rozzo
Parent Center: (770) 638-2383
Peachtree Elementary
Parent Center Contact:
Kirsten Miklethun
Parent Center: (770) 417-2458
Margaret Winn-Holt Elementary
Parent Center Contact:
Chris Stanford
Parent Center: (678) 376-8629
















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