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Description of Program: The purpose of compensatory education is to improve and enhance the programs and services funded under the regular education program for educationally disadvantaged students. The number of students is determined by averaging the enrollment in the national free or reduced price lunch program. BISD offers a variety of programs and services and has increased campus-level services for at-risk students based upon specific needs of each campus population.

Eligibility Criteria: Each program has different eligibility criteria. BISD has published a Report on Compensatory Education Programs and At-Risk Update, which can be reviewed at the Federal Programs office. This report contains information on each program and the eligibility criteria as well.

Services Offered: The goal of remedial and compensatory programs is to accelerate instruction in order to close the performance gap between identified students and other students. Teachers provide unity of purpose toward a common set of goals, and empowering all participants of the school community with the authority to take responsibility for building on strengths of students to achieve desired learner outcomes.

Enrollment Information: Please contact Federal Programs for more information or to review the Report on Compensatory Programs and At-Risk update at (979) 730-7285.