Staff & Students

The purpose of Title II, Part A is to increase student academic achievement consistent with the challenging state academic standards; improve the quality and effectiveness of teacher, principals, and other school leaders; increase the number of teachers, principals, and other school leaders who are effective in improving student academic achievement in schools; and provide low-income and minority students greater access to effective teachers, principals, and other school leaders. These funds are utilized to provide professional development for teachers, principals and other school leaders. 

Title III grants are awarded to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) to: help ensure that English Learners, including immigrant children and youth, attain English proficiency and develop high levels of academic achievement in English; assist all English Learners, including immigrant children and youth, to achieve at high levels in academic subjects so that all English Learners can meet the same challenging State academic standards that all children are expected to meet; assist teachers, principals and other school leaders, and LEAs to develop and enhance their capacity to provide effective instructional programs designed to prepare English Learners, including immigrant children and youth, to enter all-English instructional settings; and promote parental, family, and community participation in language instruction educational programs for the parents, families, and communities of English Learners. 

NOTE: Baldwyn School District does NOT receive funds for Title III.

BSD EL Plan 2024-2025

The Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) program is used to improve student academic achievement by increasing the capacity of States, local educational agencies, schools, and local communities to: 1) provide all students with access to a well-rounded education; 2) improve school conditions for student learning; and 3) improve the use of technology to improve the academic achievement and digital literacy of all students. 

The Rural Education Initiative is designed to address the unique needs of small, rural local education agencies (LEAs) that frequently lack the personnel and resources needed to compete effectively for Federal competitive grants and receive formula grant allocations under other programs in amounts too small to be effective in meeting their intended purposes. 

All school districts are required to maintain compliance with the McKinney-Vento Act which provides specific rights for homeless students. Every school district must designate a McKinney-Vento Liaison to assist in identifying, supporting, and ensuring the rights of homeless students and families.  These rights include waiving certain requirements, such as proof of residency, when students are enrolling and allowing categorical eligibility for certain services, such as free lunch. The Act also states:

• Students who are homeless may attend their school of origin or the school where they are temporarily residing.
• Parents or guardians of homeless students must be informed of educational and related opportunities.
• Students who are homeless may enroll without school, medical, or similar records.
• Students who are homeless and their families receive referrals to health, dental, mental health, substance abuse, housing, and other needed services.
• Students who are homeless have a right to transportation to school.
• Students must be provided a statement explaining why they are denied any service or enrollment.
• Students must be enrolled in school and receive services, such as transportation, while disputes are being settled.
• Students are automatically eligible for Title I services.
• School districts must reserve a portion of Title IA funds to serve homeless students.
• School districts must review and revise policies that serve as barriers to homeless students.
• Schools must post information in the community regarding the rights of homeless students and unaccompanied youth in schools and other places where homeless families may frequent and written in a language they can understand.
• School districts must identify a McKinney-Vento Liaison 
• BSD Homeless Procedures for 2024-2025

Below are links to parent/family resources available: 

2024-25 BES Handbook

2024-25 BHS & BMS Handbook

Parent Right to Know 22-23

Parent-School Compact 22-23

Parent-Family Engagement Plan 24-25

BES PFE Plan 2022-23

BHS PFE Plan 2022-23

ACTIVE Parent Login

ACTIVE Student Login

Drop Out Prevention Plan 24-25

Below are links and resources for administration and teachers:

FERPA 101 2022-23

Suicide Prevention Training 2022-23

SAMS Teacher/Administrator Login 

CANVAS Login