Title I - What is it?

What is Title I?

The Title I, Part A program provides financial assistance to state and local educational agencies to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

What will the Title I program do for my child?

The Title I program will provide your child with extra educational assistance beyond the regular classroom.

How do schools receive Title I money?

1. The Federal Government provides funding to each state.
2. State Education Agencies send this money to school districts.
3. How much money each school receives is determined by the number of low-income students attending that school.
4. Title I schools:
   • Identify the students at their school who need the most educational assistance based on the criteria the school has chosen. Students do NOT have to be from low-income families to receive Title I services.
   • Set goals for improving the skills of Title I students at their school.
   • Measure student progress to determine the success of the program.
   • Develop programs for students to support the regular classroom instruction.

What does the Title I program generally offer?

• Smaller classes or special instructional spaces
• Additional teachers and aides
• Opportunities for professional development for school staff
• Additional time for teaching Title I students the skills they need
• A variety of supplementary teaching methods
• An individualized program for students
• Additional teaching materials which supplement the regular instruction