Sallisaw Public Schools

Federal Programs and State Reporting

Sallisaw Public Schools is committed to transparency, compliance, and academic equity through our participation in federally funded programs and adherence to state reporting requirements. This page provides access to key documentation and reports related to Title I, II, III, IV, and other ESSA programs, along with state-mandated accountability reports, school report cards, and plans for school improvement.

These initiatives support student achievement, professional development, and resource equity across our district. We invite families, staff, and community members to explore these resources and stay informed about how federal and state support helps advance educational outcomes for all students.

Title I - Reading and Math Program
Title I is a supplemental program intended for the elementary level. The goal of the program is to assist students who are struggling in reading or math. Student referrals are made by the homeroom teacher and are based on classroom performance and results from standardized tests. In addition, a parent may request a screening be administered if there is a concern regarding their child’s skill level in reading or math. Please contact your site principal to make this request.

Title II Part A – Improving Teacher and Principal Quality
Purpose is to increase student achievement through strategies such as improving teacher and principal quality and increasing the number of highly qualified teachers in the classroom, and highly qualified principals and assistant principals in schools. Class size reduction is included in this program.

Title II Part D – Educational Technology
The purpose of this program is to support a comprehensive system, as demonstrated by the District Technology Plan, for the acquisition and use by elementary and secondary public schools of technology, technology enhanced curricula, instruction, professional development activities focused on the use of technology as an instructional tool, administrative support resources, and services to improve the delivery of educational services.

Title III (EL, Immigrant, Bilingual Programs)
The Title III program at Sallisaw Public Schools provides high quality, research-based English language instruction as well as cultural and community support in order to engage English Learners (EL), bilingual and immigrant students in grades Pre-K through 12. 

EL Parental Rights and Responsibilities 

• You have the right to understand your child’s level of English proficiency.
• You have the right to understand the EL program in your child’s school.
• You have the right to remove your child from the recommended support service.
• You have the responsibility to make sure your child attends school regularly.
• You have the responsibility to support your child’s education at home by reading to your child, talking with your child about school (either in your first language or in English) and encouraging your child to complete homework assignments. 

Research shows that children who are literate in their first language perform better in school than children who are not literate in their first language. Please continue to interact with your children in your first language and to encourage them to become bilingual.

Sallisaw Public Schools is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment through programs that promote student well-being and prevent drug use and violence. As part of Title IV, federal funds help support initiatives focused on drug prevention education, mental health awareness, anti-bullying strategies, and school safety. These efforts align with our mission to foster healthy habits, positive behavior, and academic success for all students.

Title IV – Indian Education

The Indian Education programs at Sallisaw Public Schools are possible because of two federal grants – Title VI and Johnson O'Malley (JOM). These grants provide educational services and supplemental programs to students with Native American heritages.

To be eligible for services through the Title VI Program at Sallisaw Public Schools, students must be enrolled in the district.

The following are some of the services that Title VI offers to Sallisaw students.

Academic Exploration Class

Title VI funding provides a certified teacher for the Title VI academic exploration class at each of BAPS' five middle schools. This elective course tracks a student's class work in all subject areas as well as their absences and behavior. This class also connects students with their cultural heritage as well as teaches organizational and leadership skills

Homework Help & Tutoring

Please check back in the fall for the homework help schedule.

College Fair

Every fall, Title VI partners with JOM to offer an annual college fair for Broken Arrow Native American students in grades 9-12. During this event, more than 30 colleges, universities, higher education representatives and technical schools from across the nation travel to Sallisaw Public Schools to meet with Indian Education students. 

College Prep Course

Title VI partners with JOM to offer a college prep course for Indian Education students in grades 11 and 12. Offered at the end of the school year, this class allows students to spend three days visiting area colleges to learn about scholarships and financial aid.

Title X – McKinney-Vento Assistance

The McKinney-Vento Assistance provides rights and services to children and youth in transition.

School-age children may qualify for certain rights and protections under the federal McKinney-Vento Assistance if your family lives in any of the following situations:

• Sharing the housing of friends or family due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason

• Staying in motels, trailer parks, or campgrounds due to the lack of an adequate alternative

• Staying in shelters or transitional housing

• Sleeping in cars, parks, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, or similar settings.

What rights do students in transition have:

• Immediate enrollment in school, even if required documents are missing

• Enroll in local school or continue in the school of origin for the school year.

• Receive transportation to and from the school of origin, if requested.

• If the school district believes the school you select is not in the best interest of your student, then the district must provide you with a written explanation of its position and inform you of your right to appear.

• The right to fully participate in school and extracurricular school activities

Students who are currently in transition may qualify for the following services:

• Liaison support for student and family.

• Free breakfast and lunch

• School Supply Assistance

• Back pack

• ACT fees

• School clothing assistance

• Birth certificate obtainment

• Hygiene items

• Student advocacy

• Community referrals

• Enrollment assistance

• Transportation to the school of origin