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Federal Programs & School Improvement

520-225-6290 | 1010 E. Tenth St., Tucson, AZ 85719 | Map (google.com)
About Us

Jon Lansa
Senior Director

Our purpose is to support school initiatives through their use of federal, state, and local funds.

We help schools increase student achievement, family engagement, and staff performance through initiatives that use research-based best practices. We work closely with schools to help manage funding as well as to continue to improve their initiatives.

The primary federal grants that are managed include ESEA (Title I, II, IV), Equitable Services, 21st CCLC, and School Improvement.

In addition to direct work with schools, we oversee all private grant funding, donations, and agreements (MOUs, IGAs) that bring resources into our district.

What is Title I?

The purpose of Title I is to help all children achieve the state's academic standards. This is accomplished through supplemental programs that consist of instructional services, instructional support services, school wide reform efforts, and increased involvement of parents in their children's education. The focus of a School wide Program is Comprehensive School wide Reform to ensure all students -- especially those considered most academically at-risk -- are able to attain academic proficiency based upon state academic standards (source ADE, 2014).

  • Develop Positive Relationships that value diversity
  • Pursue Growth Opportunities and Celebrate Achievements
  • Clearly Collaborate and Communicate to Identify and Solve problems
  • Deliver Differentiated and Data-Driven Responses to Changing Environments
  • Provide Ethical Stewardship and Fiscal Responsibility

Title I Elementary Schools

Title I Middle Schools

Title I High Schools

Homeless, Neglected, and Delinquent Supports

TUSD supports neglected and delinquent students through academic and enrichment programs. Staff works closely with county, state, and private agencies to provide programs for these identified youth.

655 N. Magnolia Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-7058

Neglected and Delinquent Students and No Child Left Behind - NCLB, Title I, Part D

 

Voice: 520-225-6290
Fax: 520-225-6162

Name Title Phone
Jon Lansa Senior Director 225-6297
Deja Woolard Administrative Assistant 225-6290
ESSA - Title I, II, IV
Name Title Phone
Eric Lybeck Senior Program Coordinator 225-6485
Francisco Sanchez Program Coordinator – Region 1 225-6417
Olivia Cazares Program Coordinator – Region 2 225-6258
Rachel Ruder Program Coordinator – Region 3 225-6517
Tawnee Arrieta Program Coordinator – Region 4 225-6215
Teresa Guerrero Program Coordinator – Region 5 225-6288
Grant Partnerships & Results Based Funding
Name Title Phone
Vivian Baca Project Technical Specialist 225-6235
Private Schools
Name Title Phone
Sara Sultan Program Coordinator 225-6190
Carmen Sierra Project Technical Specialist 225-6283
Lily Strizich Project Technical Specialist 225-6406
School Improvement – TSI & CSI
Name Title Phone
Shayla Samuels Program Manager 225-6295
Veronica Herreras Professional Development Specialist 225-6579
Linda Nowak Project Technical Specialist 225-6732
21st Century Community Learning Centers
Name Title Phone
Marcea Hunter Senior Program Coordinator 225-6432
Benethe Garcia Project Technical Specialist 225-6140
Rod Thompson Data Technician 225-6372
Index of Resources
Please find a list of all pages and documents on our department site listed alphabetically.
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