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

The U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) awarded a $500,000 Project Grant to the South Jefferson Central School District under the Competitive Grants: Promoting K-12 Student Achievement at Military-Connected Schools (CFDA 12.556) program. The grant, with a performance period from September 30, 2024, to May 31, 2029, will fund the Military-Connected Local Educational Agencies for Academic and Support Programs (MCASP) initiative. The MCASP program supports local educational agencies serving military-connected students by addressing their unique academic, social, and emotional needs through curriculum development, academic interventions, counseling, enrichment programs, educator training, and technology integration. As a school district with a significant military-connected student population, South Jefferson Central School District will use the grant funding to develop and implement specialized academic support, social-emotional resources, and innovative educational programs tailored to the needs of military families in the region.