FCEF Initiatives & Support

  • C.A.R.E. - Children At Risk in Education

    C.A.R.E. is a student assistance-based program, a dedicated and committed system of reaching out to students who are having difficulties with relationships, stress, grades, substance abuse, and finances.

    Community Assistance

    There is a reason Fayette County has the top school system in the state of Georgia. It's not all about scores, grades, and top academic honors. While academic achievement is the result of student effort, student effort is the result of a balance of physical, social, and emotional well-being. Students without this well-being tend to produce less academically, and it is our CARE Program that helps students in our community to develop this balance. By offering a variety of programs, outreach resources, and other assistance, our students are better prepared to go the distance academically. In Fayette County, people CARE. More information on C.A.R.E.

    Grants

    The Foundation offers teachers an opportunity to apply for grants to fund programs and projects that will support their hard work in the classroom. Teacher Grant Directions 

    Teacher Leadership

    A key strategic priority for the district is to support and foster leadership capacity in our teachers, particularly those who want to stay and grow in their role as a classroom teacher. Professional Learning Community (PLC) leads, grade-level chairs, and department chairs are examples of leadership roles held by teacher leaders.

    The Education Foundation aspires to support this leadership development training by assisting with funding to allow the district to engage expert trainers who can share the knowledge and skills associated with coaching and other critical competencies needed to effectively lead peer teams.

    REACH Georgia Scholarship Program

    REACH Georgia is a statewide needs-based mentorship and scholarship program. It provides academically promising 8th-grade students who have a demonstrated financial need with academic, social, and financial support to help make their dreams of college and a bright future a reality. Many of these students may be the first in their families to go to college.

    Scholars are paired with a community mentor and an Academic Coach who works with them through high school graduation. When ReachGa scholars graduate with at least a 2.5 HOPE GPA and maintain good behavior and attendance, they receive a $10,000 scholarship which can be used at any Hope-eligible college, university, or technical school in Georgia. Donations to the Education Foundation can be designated to go toward funding a scholarship for a deserving Fayette scholar. More information on REACH 

    Friends Mentoring Program

    In addition to funding initiatives, the Education Foundation oversees and supports other groups and programs within the school system by managing their donations, and dispersing funds when needed. More information on the Friends Mentoring Program