Programs & Areas

In accordance with the U.S. Department of Education, the Colbert County School System allocates funding to ensure that all children have a fair and equal opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at minimum, proficiency in challenging state academic achievement standards and state academic assessments. This funding is referred to Title I Funds.

Colbert County Schools operates 9 School-Wide Title I Programs

Cherokee Elementary School
Cherokee High School
Colbert County High School
Colbert Heights Elementary School
Colbert Heights High School
Colbert Heights Middle School
Hatton Elementary School
Leighton Elementary School
New Bethel Elementary School

School-wide programming is available to schools where at least 40% of student enrollment comes from low-income households. 66.67% of students enrolled in Colbert County Schools meet the low-income qualifications. In School-Wide Programs, all students within the school benefit from Title I Funds. Title I funding is allocated in the following ways; to reduce class size reduction ratio, instructional materials and supplies, professional development, and parent and family engagement. 

If you have questions regarding services for Title I Funding, please contact Miss Tiffani Fuqua, Federal Programs Director at 256-386-8565 or Mrs. Brooke Cunningham at 256-386-8565.