Federal Programs

 

 
Teresa A. Moore, Executive Director of Student Services
Midland Independent School District
615 W. Missouri, Suite 403
Midland, Texas 79701
432-689-1026
 
The Midland Independent School District Federal Programs office is committed to assuring compliance with the provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) of 2001.  A strong emphasis is placed on the levels of academic proficiency that all students will meet, on the special needs of certain populations of students, and on factors that are critical to teaching and learning.
 
At Midland ISD, the Federal Programs office ensures the inclusion of the NCLB Components:
  • Comprehensive Needs Assessment - based on information which includes the achievement content standards and the State student academic achievement standards.
  • Schoolwide Reform Strategies - that provide opportunities for all children to meet the States proficient and advanced levels of student academic achievement.
  • Instruction by Highly Qualified Teachers - as mandated by the state at a rate of 100%
  • High Quality and Ongoing Professional Development - for teachers, principals, and paraprofessionals.
  • Strategies to attract highly qualified teachers - such as, attending job fairs at major colleges and universities throughout Texas and neighboring states.
  • Strategies to increase parental involvement - such as, promoting family literacy and parenting skills.
  • Preschool Transition - Plans for assisting preschool children in the transition from early childhood programs, such as Head Start, to a local elementary school program.
  • Teacher Input for Academic Assessments - is included in order to provide information on, and to improve the achievement of individual students and the overall instructional program.
  • Activities to Ensure Academic Achievement - to ensure that the students' difficulties are identified on a timely basis and to provide sufficient information on which to base effective assistance.
  • Coordinate and Integrate Services and Programs - including programs, supported under this Act, violence prevention programs, nutrition programs, vocational and technical education, and job training.