Title I Distinguished School Award Recipient
What is Title I?
Title I of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 is the largest federally funded educational program. This program, authorized by Congress, provides supplemental funds to school districts to assist schools with high numbers or percentages of low-income students to ensure that all children meet challenging content and achievement standards. Title I authorizes federal grant programs that provide funds for reading and mathematics instruction, services for migrant children, services for neglected and delinquent children, comprehensive school reform and dropout prevention.
What is the purpose of Title I?
The purpose of Title I is to assist schools in improving student achievement, staff development and parental involvement. All public schools receiving Title I funds are district schools operating as school-wide programs. Schools utilize Title I funds to enhance the regular district instructional program. Schools use funds to:
- add highly qualified staff,
- support parent and community involvement efforts,
- improve staff development,
- purchase additional instructional materials and supplies,
- add technology and needed equipment.
How do schools qualify to receive Title I?
Schools qualify based on demonstrating that the K-12, ages 5-17, membership has a sufficiently high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. Title I regulations require school districts to provide services to all schools where at least 75% of students qualify for free and reduced lunch.
What is Title I parent involvement?
The Title I program for parents is designed to:
- inform parents about Title I regulations,
- involve parents in local Title I decisions,
- provide literacy training,
- offer parents training in schools and in the community on ways to work with their children at home to raise student achievement,
- encourage active participation in their children’s schools and education.
This overview of Title I was provided by the Virginia Department of Education and The U.S. Department of Education. Please visit their websites for further information.