Federal Programs
Ben Hill County School System, the Local Educational Agency (LEA) of Ben Hill County, Georgia is comprised of several federally funded programs to support students, staff, and families through our innovative approaches to learning. Through the support and guidance from the Georgia Department of Education, we aim to meet the needs of the WHOLE CHILD by following Georgia's Systems of Continuous Improvement. Description of each component can be found by clicking on the circle above. We want to ensure that all children are ready to learn, ready to lead and ready to live! In order to achieve this, we want to provide effective leadership, coherent instruction, family & community engagement, a supportive learning environment in the most professional capacity possible. With parental support, we will examine each child's progress, identify their needs, select proper intervention, plan implementation, and implement the plan to meet the needs of our students. We want student to have have an opportunity to obtain a ​high-quality education and to achieve proficiency on the state's high academic achievement standards. Please know that we are here for you to assist as necessary. We welcome you to join us in Ben Hill County School System for fun, exciting learning experiences for your child to WIN through educational excellence, as Winning Is Necessary
Mrs. Jaquetta T. Brown serves as Director of Federal Programs and Early Learning for Ben Hill County School System. She is a veteran educator with varied experiences within K-12 levels, serving as a teacher (grades K/1st, 3rd, and 4th), system recruitment team member, school counselor, gifted education chairperson, PreK Director, AdvancED accreditation team member (early learning), and federal programs director.
Mrs. Brown holds a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Georgia Southern University, Master of Education in School Counseling from Albany State University, and an Educational Specialist in Educational Leadership from Valdosta State University.
SIP (SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS)