Town Of Maine Waite School Department

Town Of Maine Waite School Department, operating as Wait School Department, is a U.S. local government entity registered to receive federal awards. As a municipality, it functions as part of the local education system in Maine, primarily focusing on providing educational services with a particular emphasis on special education and related services for children with disabilities. The department has been registered in SAM.gov since March 24, 2010, with its current registration set to expire on March 12, 2025, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to maintaining eligibility for federal grant awards. As a local educational agency (LEA), Wait School Department plays a crucial role in implementing educational programs and services at the community level, ensuring that students, especially those with special needs, receive appropriate support and resources.

The Wait School Department has received several federal grant sub-awards, all channeled through the Maine Department of Education as the prime grantee. These sub-awards are targeted at assisting LEAs in delivering special education and related services. Two distinct grant programs are evident in their award history. The first program, identified by grant IDs starting with H027A, aims to support children with disabilities from birth to age 20. The second program, with grant IDs beginning with H173A, specifically focuses on children with disabilities aged 3 through 5 years, with the potential to include 2-year-olds who will turn three during the school year, at the state's discretion. These grants enable the Wait School Department to enhance its capacity to provide specialized educational services, ensuring that children with disabilities in their jurisdiction receive appropriate support and resources for their educational development. The consistency in receiving these sub-awards over multiple years suggests an ongoing commitment to improving special education services in the Waite, Maine area.