Private Schools
Fulton County Schools provides equitable services to non-profit private schools based on the rules of each federal program. Invitations are sent using ES4PS to eligible private schools based on DE1111 forms and the GaDOE private school list. Initial meaningful consultations and ongoing meetings are held each year. Private schools indicate their interest in participation in federal programs by responding in ES4PS. Federal grant managers work with the private schools to determine their needs.
Initial Consultation Meeting Information
The Atlanta Metropolitan School districts invite representatives of your private school to attend the Metro Area Initial Consultation Meeting for equitable services. The meeting will provide information about various federally funded programs and the process in which non-profit private schools may participate in such programs during the 2025-2026 school year.
In accordance with ESEA sections 1117 and 8501, Local Educational Agencies (LEA), which includes school districts, are required to reach out annually to private schools regarding the provision of equitable services, which includes consultation and planning prior to the start of the next school year.
- For Title I, Part A LEAs must invite private schools (located within or outside of the LEA and the state) with students residing within the LEA’s geographical boundaries.
- For Title VIII (Title I, Part C; Title II, Part A; Title III, Part A; Title IV, Part A), LEAs must invite private schools located in the LEA’s geographical boundaries.
- For Title VIII (Title IV, Part B), LEAs, Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and Institute of Higher Education (IHE) must invite private schools located in the geographical boundaries of the attendance area served by the grant program.
FY26 Meaningful Consultation Invitation
Consultation for services occurs in the school year prior to the start of services. Federal laws and regulations also outline topics that LEAs are required to review and explain in consultation. You are invited to meet with LEA officials to discuss equitable services under ESEA for the next school year on Wednesday, December 11th virtually at 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
As you respond to this invitation online, please do not hesitate to reach out to the LEA to answer questions, provide any program specific information or update any information. The primary points of contact for this meeting are listed at the bottom of the email.
Important: Please click-on the link below to register and indicate whether or not your school intends to participate in equitable services in the 2025-2026 school year.
Click on the button below to complete the registration form:
