Moreno Valley
Unified School District
Equity and Categorical Programs
Department Overview
The Equity and Categorical Department provides fiscal and strategic support to schools through the administration of Title I, other federal funds, and the collaborative development of the district's Local Control and Accountability Plan. Utilizing approximately 12 million dollars in federal funding alongside state resources, the department funds targeted academic and behavioral interventions for all students facing barriers to academic success. These resources provide essential services, including counseling, behavior intervention, tutoring, instructional support, and dedicated assistance for homeless and foster youth.
Community Schools
The department provides comprehensive oversight of our Community Schools initiative, integrating our engagement efforts directly with the four foundational pillars of the Community Schools framework:
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Active family and community engagement
- Integrated student supports
- Expanded and enriched learning time
- Collaborative leadership and practices
To bring this framework to life, our Community Schools Coordinators provide district-level support to guide the initiative and build broad partnerships, while our Community Schools Specialists provide direct site-level support to foster local relationships and ensure the seamless delivery of services. Together, they work to connect students and families with essential health and social services, provide robust out-of-school learning opportunities, and build a culture of shared responsibility among educators, families, and community partners.
The department also provides services and support in the following areas:
- Comprehensive School Improvement (CSI)
- Development of the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA)
- Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
- LCAP Federal Addendum
- GATE Testing and Identification