Danielle Smith serves as Director for the Office of Program and Grantee Support Services in the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) at the U.S. Department of Education. Ms. Smith oversees technical assistance programs serving all States and U.S. territories including the Comprehensive Centers Program, the Equity Assistance Centers, and the Student Engagement and Attendance Center. Ms. Smith leads coordination of OESE technical assistance including planning, implementing, and evaluating key technical assistance initiatives. Ms. Smith previously led national technical assistance initiatives in the Office of State Support including the State Support Network, the Equitable Access Support Network and the Reform Support Network for Elementary and Secondary Education Act programs including Title I, Part A; Title II, Part A; Title III, Part A; ESEA flexibility; School Improvement Grants; Equitable Access; and Race to the Top.