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Federal Projects & Resource Development
Title IV, Part B – 21st CCLC Programs
Unified School Improvement (UniSIG)
Equitable Services for Private Schools
Proportionate Share for Charter Schools
Collaboration with Private Schools
Under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as reauthorized by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), several federal programs require school districts to provide equitable participation of private school students, teachers, principals and other school leaders. Elementary and secondary private schools, including those in religiously affiliated schools, with non-profit status are eligible to participate in many ESSA programs, as well as IDEA and Perkins V funding programs as applicable.
ESSA programs include:
Section 1117 of ESSA contains provisions that pertain to the participation of students enrolled in private schools under Title I, Part A and Title I, Part C.
Title VIII of ESSA - sections 8501-8506 - contains the Uniform Provisions (Part F) language that pertains to the participation by private school students and other educational personnel in the programs listed above.
Outside of ESSA, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (Section 1412 (a) (10)) and the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) - Section 217, also contain similar requirements for equitable participation of private schools.
More information regarding private school participation in federal programs can be found in the district's Private School Consultation & Program Coordination Handbook (see link below). In addition, a summary of federal programs and forms required as part of the initial collaboration process are available for download below.
Consultation for the 2025-2026 School Year
An informational meeting is scheduled from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM on October 29, 2024 for nonprofit private schools to learn more about participating in available federal programs. Details about the informational session will be emailed directly to schools which are located in Seminole County and are listed on the Florida Department of Education Private School Directory.
To participate in available federal programs, private schools must Complete the Federal Programs Interest Form and submit proof of nonprofit status. Documentation of nonprofit status may be uploaded when submitting the Federal Programs Interest Form.
Additional Information:
Federal Programs Contact List 2025-2026
Federal Program | Primary Contact | Secondary Contact(s) |
---|---|---|
Title I, Part A – Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Education Agencies |
Laura Birle |
Jason Galitsky |
Title II, Part A – Supporting Effective Instruction |
Edna Casella |
Michael Alba |
Title III, Part A – Supplementary Instructional Support for English Language Learners (ELLs) and Immigrant Students |
Minnie Cardona, Ed.S. |
Aurea Catala |
Title IV, Part A – Student Support and Academic Enrichment |
Nicola Williams, Ph.D. |
Shawn Gard-Harrold, Ed.D. |
Title IV, Part B – 21st Century Community Learning Centers |
Laura Birle |
Jason Galitsky |
IDEA – Individuals with Disabilities Education Act |
Sheri Fanelli |
Juliene McDonald |
Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) |
Allie Hilliard |
Shawn Gard-Harrold, Ed.D. |