State and Federal Programs focuses funding on strategies that assist students in understanding the importance of staying in school; provides support to schools for struggling students at risk of failing the TAKS or any classes; analyzes current program options to determine gaps and assist in the development of program needs; and also manages campus funding designated as either "at-risk," State Compensatory Education or SCE, multicultural and Migrant.

The Parent Involvement Program services all 19 Title I Elementary schools and 2 Title I Middle Schools in the Grand Prairie ISD.  The program's main goal is to strengthen the relationships between school staff, parents, students and the local community.  Also provided is support for campus compliance with policies established by federal and state law, the State Board of Education, the U.S. Department of Education and local board policy.  Technical assistance and staff training in drafting grant proposals and report is also provided.  This office also oversees the completion of reports and evaluations required for all grants.