What is Title I?Title I of the Elementary and
Secondary Education Act is the largest federally funded education
program that provides extra support to students who are academically
at-risk in public and private schools. Through Title I, the government
allocates funds to school districts around the country based on the
number of low-income families in each district. Title I funds are
designed to help close the achievement gap between disadvantaged
students and their peers. The purpose of Title I is to help ensure
that all children have the opportunity to obtain a high quality
education and reach proficiency on challenging state academic standards
and assessments. There are two models for Title I programs:
School wide Programs
School wide
programs allow for all students and families in high poverty school
zones (over 40% poverty) to be eligible for Title I services. Title I
school wide programs are based on a comprehensive plan of academic
support that details how all instruction, assessment resources, and
highly qualified teachers support the academic achievement of all
students.
Targeted Assisted Programs
All Title I
resources and support are focused on an identified group of students
and families. In Targeted Assisted Programs, all instruction,
resources, and a highly qualified staff support the improved academic
achievement for the identified students and families.
What are the Benefits of Title I?A Title I program will
provide your child with educational support beyond the regular
classroom. Some benefits may include but are not limited to the
following:
- Increased parental involvement
- Increase in technology
- Smaller classes or specialized instruction spaces
- Additional teachers and aides
- Additional training for school staff
- Extra time for instruction
- A variety of teaching methods and materials
*Information obtained from the Charles County Board of Education, Title One Department. October 2009
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