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The Office of State and Federal Programs oversee West Contra Costa Unified School District's federal programs and provide technical support to school sites and central office about the federal requirements mandated in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). We support schools to execute federal and state school improvement mandates and utilize resources that result in improved student learning for both public and participating private schools.

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1400 Marina Way South
Richmond, CA 94804

Demmi Cornejo, Admin Technician
510-231-1535

Angela Riley, Program Assistant

Suzanne Lefebvre, Coordinator of State and Federal Programs
(510) 591-1889

David Luongo, Director of State and Federal Programs
510-591-1891

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Title Programs

Title I

What is a Title I School?

Title I is a federal education program that supports low-income students throughout the nation. Title I funds are distributed to schools serving a high percent of socio-economically disadvantaged students as determined by the Educational Benefits Form

How was our school chosen to participate in Title I?

Schools were selected because of the percentage of students who qualify for free or reduced lunch meal programs. The criteria for the 2024-25 school year was 50% of total school enrollment qualified for free and reduced lunch programs.

Title II

The purpose of Title II is to provide supplemental activities that strengthen the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other school leaders which includes:

Increase student achievement consistent with the challenging state academic standards;
Improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other school leaders;
Increase the number of teachers, principals, and other school leaders who are effective in improving student academic achievement in schools; and
Provide low-income and minority students greater access to effective teachers, principals, and other school leaders.

Title II, Part A can be used to improve teacher and principal quality which include induction programs, professional development and support professional growth, equitable access to quality educators and recruitment for hard-to-find educator positions. Title II, Part A equitable services must be offered to eligible nonprofit private schools located within the local educational agency (LEA) boundaries. LEAs must consult with participating private schools.

Title III

Title III refers to the section of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) that focuses on Language Instruction for English Learners and Immigrant Students. It's officially known as the Language Instruction for English Learners and Immigrant Students Act. This part of ESEA aims to ensure that English learners, including immigrant children and youth, attain English language proficiency and meet the same challenging state academic standards as their peers.

Title IV

The purpose of Title IV, Part A funds is to improve students’ academic achievement by increasing the capacity of states, local educational agencies (LEAs), schools, and local communities to:

Provide all students with access to a well-rounded education;
Improve school conditions for student learning; and
Improve the use of technology in order to improve the academic achievement and digital literacy of all students.

Uniform Complaint Procedures

A Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP) complaint is a written and signed statement alleging a violation of federal or state laws or regulations, which may include an allegation of unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying. A signature may be handwritten, typed (including in an email), or electronically generated. Some complaints may be filed anonymously. A complaint filed on behalf of an individual student may only be filed by that student or that student's duly authorized representative. If the complainant is unable to put the complaint in writing, due to conditions such as a disability or illiteracy, the local educational agency shall assist the complainant in the filing of the complaint. UCP complaints are filed with the district superintendent or their designee.

Williams Complaint

Williams Complaint

A Williams Complaint allows a student, family, teacher, or any member of the public, to file grievances regarding K-12 schools for:

Insufficient textbooks and instructional materials
Teacher vacancy or misassignment
Facility conditions.

For Pre-school/Early Education, complaints may be filed about the following categories:

The preschool does not have outdoor shade that is safe and in good repair.
Drinking water is not accessible and or readily available throughout the day.
The preschool does not provide safe and sanitary restroom facilities with one toilet and handwashing fixture for every 15 children.
Restroom facilities are not available only for preschoolers and kindergartners.
The preschool program does not provide visual supervision of children at all times.
Indoor or outdoor space is not properly contained or fenced or does not provide sufficient space for the number of children using the space at any given time.
Playground equipment is not safe, in good repair, or age appropriate.

Time Accounting

As a recipient of federal funds, the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) must implement regulations and controls to ensure that the intended results of these funding sources are achieved. Specifically, the District must comply with the Uniform Administration Request, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements to Federal Awards: 2 CFR Part 200.430(i) requirements for personnel expenses charged directly or indirectly against federally-sponsored projects. These salaries must be supported by a system of internal controls that provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate, allowable (under the rules of the federal grant), and properly allocated. This process ensures that salaries and wages are properly expended and that the actual effort is consistent with the anticipated initial (budgeted) effort. The WCCUSD time and effort reporting policies are intended to meet this requirement.

School Site Council

The Role of the School Site Council

A school that operates a categorical program funded through the consolidated application (ConApp) is required to establish a school site council (SSC) if such program requires a School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) (California Education Code [EC] Section 65000[b]).

The SSC is required to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment, including an analysis of verifiable state and local data, provide recommendations related to the school’s Title I program, and participate in the development and approval of the school’s SPSA. The SPSA is a strategic plan that outlines specific and measurable goals at the school site with the intention of increasing student achievement. The SPSA should align with the local educational agency’s (LEA’s) Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) process as they both help support continuous cycles of action, reflection, and improvement.

Title I Family Engagement

The West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) has moved its current Title 1 Policy into the new CDE template. This policy was reviewed and passed by the local board on September 10, 2025. The policy adds new legal wording and citations that must be used. The updated policy includes feedback, ideas, and suggestions from our school partners that we had asked for before. It is now being shared with our community so that they can give us more feedback. After hearing from educational partners and making any needed changes, the policy will be sent to the WCCUSD Board of Education by November 5, 2025, for review and approval.

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