Marymargaret Cardwell
Supervisor of Federal Programs & Literacy
The Office of Federal Programs provides services in reading, staff development, and Adult Education. For more information, please choose one of the following:

Title I Reading
Title I is a federally funded remedial reading program designed to provide extra support to students who are six months or more behind their grade level in their reading. Title I is a service provided in our elementary schools. The teachers in the program are certified Reading Specialists. The program format is diagnostic prescriptive. The Reading Specialist works very closely with the regular classroom teachers to provide the best opportunities for learning for all students. The format of the program is the in-class model with limited pullout. Each school operates under a plan based upon their needs.

Title III Limited English Proficient (LEP)
Title III is a federally funded support program to improve the education of limited English proficient (LEP) children and youths by helping them learn English and meet challenging state content achievement standards. A teacher is available to work with students and families to help ensure their needs are met in the area of literacy development.

Adult Education
Adult Basic Education is a federally funded program that provides opportunities for adults who want to complete their education. This program is offered four evenings a week, Monday - Thursday from 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Monroe Educational Center. Classes are offered that will fit any need from nonreaders to adults needing extra help building their academic skills. The program has an open enrollment policy. Anyone desiring to be a student is welcome any time during the hours listed above.

General Adult Education (GAE) is a state funded program that provides opportunities for adults who are ready or almost ready to take the GED test. This program is offered four evenings a week, Monday - Thursday from 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Monroe Educational Center. GAE classes help adults build their academic skills and prepare to take the GED test.