American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) – Title I Supplemental Funds

In spring 2009, CCCS was awarded a $925,968 grant through ARRA to further enrich its Title I programming during the 2009-10 and 2010-11 school years. These funds are being used to expand the school’s basic, special and technology education integration programs. Through use of these funds, CCCS was able to hire 27 full-time professional tutors, an additional kindergarten teacher and one kindergarten teaching assistant.

Additionally, the grant has funded professional development relating to technology integration in the curriculum and the purchase of the following equipment and supplies:

• Science kits
• Classroom libraries
• Listening centers for grades K through 5, and
• Interactive whiteboards for 23 classrooms