Title 1
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Title 1
MCAS Administration Building
408 S. Carroll Avenue
Michigan City, IN 46360
(P): (219) 873-2000
Associate Superintendent
Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Title I Director
Cathy Bildhauser
Staff Directory
Staff Directory
Title I is a federal grant program provided to enhance student achievement. Title I provides services to assist students in meeting or exceeding rigorous state academic standards.
Michigan City Area Schools' Title I program serves students district-wide in grades K-8, at all eight elementary and two middle schools.
Non-Public Title I Schools:
Students served must meet eligibility requirements for academic need, and must reside within the geographic boundaries for Michigan City Area Schools. The three non-public Title I schools are:
- Notre Dame
- St. Stanislaus Catholic
- Queen of all Saints
Links & Other Information:
Indiana Partnership Center works to empower parents about their rights and responsibilities pertaining to their children’s education.
Homeless Students
Indiana State Plan for Homeless Children and Youth
You and your children may qualify for certain rights and protections under the federal McKinney Vento Act if you live in any of the following situations:
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In a shelter
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In a motel or campground due to lack of accommodation
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In a car, park, or abandoned building,
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Doubled up due to loss of housing due to economic hardship or natural disaster
Contacts
The Homeless Liaison for the Michigan City Area Schools
Joseph D. Bunch
MSW, LCSW, CYC-P
Indiana Department of Education Homeless Education
Charie Gibson
IDOE Homeless Education Specialist
(317) 232-0957
Flora Jones
Director, Student Pathways & Opportunities
McKinneyVentoPOC@doe.in.gov
Resources
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Federal Accountability
ESSER III
Complaint Policy
What is a Complaint?
A signed written statement that includes: 1) an allegation that a requirement related to Michigan City Area Schools has been violated; and 2) information that supports the allegation.
Who May Complain?
Any parent, teacher, or other concerned individual(s), or organization(s) may file a complaint.
All complaints must:
- Be written or typed;
- Be signed by the person or agency representative filing the complaint and include contact information;
- Specify the requirement of law or regulation being violated regarding the provision of Title I services and the related issue, problem, and/or concern;
- Contain information/evidence supporting the complaint; and,
- State the nature of the corrective action desired.
Complaint Procedure
- Receiving Complaints: Complaints should be formally registered with the Michigan City Area Schools Office of Title I located at 408 S. Carroll Ave, Michigan City, IN 46360
- Investigating Complaints: Upon receipt of the written complaint, the LEA will investigate the complaint within 10 business days.
- Resolving Complaints: The LEA will resolve the complaint within 15 business days.
- Appealing Complaints: If the LEA fails to resolve the complaint or fails to resolve the issue to the satisfaction of the complainant, the complainant can appeal to the Indiana Department of Education’s Title Grants and Support division.