 | Student and Secondary Support
Academic Support, After and Out-of-School Time Programs, Alternative Education, Community Service Learning (CSL), Innovative Programs (Title V), McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance, the Parent and Community Education and Involvement Advisory Council, Secondary School Improvement, and Trauma Sensitive Schools.
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| Career/Vocational Technical Education
Administers the state law governing vocational technical education programs. The unit also administers the federal Perkins Vocational & Applied Technology Education Act.
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| College and Career Readiness
The secondary school improvement initiative is focused on improving high schools and is coordinating efforts to improve the college and career readiness of students in the Commonwealth through a grade PK-16 strategy.
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| Elementary School Services
The Office of Elementary School Services works to develop and support inclusive, high-quality programs and services for students and their families during the elementary school years.
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| English Language Learners
The Office of Language Acquisition works with districts to improve the academic achievement of English language learners (ELLs). This office also administers NCLB Title III funds and the Refugee School Impact grant.
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| Literacy
The Literacy Office is working to provide leadership for literacy by administering and evaluating literacy grant programs, and by linking literacy activities within the Department and with other agencies and organizations.
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| Nutrition, Health and Safety
Child Nutrition Programs contribute to the health and well being of the Commonwealth's children, by supporting nutritious meal service in day care centers, family day care homes, summer feeding programs and schools.
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| School Redesign
Supports the efforts of educators to improve the quality of educational services and supports delivered in schools.
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| Special Education in Institutional Settings
Provides special education services to youth with disabilities residing in state facilities operated by Departments of Mental Health, Public Health, Youth Services, and the County Houses of Correction.
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| Title I
Assists districts and schools in their efforts to provide services that address identified student needs. Title I programs use scientifically based research methods to enable low performing students to achieve the State learning standards.
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