Wayne County Board Of Education

Wayne County Board of Education is a local government entity and school district located in Jesup, Georgia, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since February 2007. As a public educational institution, the organization is responsible for managing and overseeing educational services for students in Wayne County. The entity is primarily focused on providing comprehensive educational programs and support services to local students, with a particular emphasis on enhancing educational opportunities through various federal grant programs.

The organization has received numerous federal grant sub-awards from the Georgia Department of Education, covering a wide range of educational initiatives and support services. These grants include multiple programs such as Title I-A for improving academic achievement of disadvantaged students, IDEA grants for special education services (including flowthrough and programs for ages 3-5), Perkins V grants for career and technical education, Title II-A for improving teacher quality, and Title III-A for language instruction for English learners. A notable prime grant award is a $489,643 Distance Learning Grant from the USDA Rural Utilities Service, which aims to implement distance learning and telemedicine capabilities in Wayne County. The sub-awards also encompass programs like School Breakfast and National School Lunch Programs, ESSER grants related to COVID-19 response, and specialized grants for homeless children, rural schools, and student support and academic enrichment. These diverse grant awards demonstrate the organization's comprehensive approach to addressing educational needs across multiple domains, including academic support, technology integration, special education, teacher development, and student wellness.