The Office of Innovative Support, a part of the Office of Innovation and School Improvement, provides guidance and technical assistance through the responsible and effective use of federal program dollars to support a quality education for every child. Through a consolidated approach to planning and operation, we support state initiatives and individual district needs.

The Office of Innovative Support provides leadership in federal grants management for 10 grants authorized under the No Child Left Behind Act, 2001 to 50 private schools, 16 faith-based/community-based organizations, and 152 school districts.  This office facilitates all programmatic activities to include application development and approval, technical assistance and training, in addition to compliance and monitoring for Title I, Parts A, C, and D, Title II, Part A, Title III, Part A, Title IV, Parts A and B, Title V, Part A, Title VI, Part B Subpart 2, and Title X, Part C.

The Division of District Enrichment provides technical assistance and guidance for Title I - Basic, Title I - Neglected and Delinquent, and Title III English Language Learners.
Marcus Cheeks, Director

The Division of School Improvement works closely with school communities to improve school performance.
Cathy Travis, Director

The Division of Schoolwide Development provides technical assistance and guidance for Title II - Highly Qualified Teachers and Administrators, Title IV - Safe and Drug Free Schools, Title IV - 21st Century Learning Centers, and Title V - Innovative Programs.
Mariea Jackson, Director

The Division of Special Populations provides technical assistance and guidance for Title I - Migrant, Title VI - Rural Education, and Title X - Homeless Education.
Tollie Thigpen, Director

The Division of Compliance and Monitoring ensures regulations are followed related to all programs included in the Office of Innovative Support.
Mario Jones, Director

The Division of Data and Reporting ensures all data required both state and federally for each program within the Office of Innovative Support are collected and reported.
Sheila Thompson, Director