Military-connected local educational agencies for academic and support programs (MCASP)

The U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) awarded a $750,000 Project Grant to O'Fallon Township High School District #203 in O'Fallon, Illinois through the Competitive Grants: Promoting K-12 Student Achievement at Military-Connected Schools program (CFDA 12.556). The grant funding will support academic, social, and emotional programs and services tailored to meet the unique needs of the district's highly mobile military-connected students. Key initiatives include curriculum development, academic interventions, counseling, enrichment activities, educator training, technology integration, and language immersion programs. The grant award has an initial performance period from September 30, 2023 through May 31, 2028. As a sub-recipient, O'Fallon Township High School District #203 will leverage the federal funding to deliver these specialized educational services and close achievement gaps for its military-connected student population.