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Title 1 Services

What is Title I?

Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides financial assistance to state and local educational agencies to meet the needs of at-risk children. The purpose of Title I is to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at minimum, proficiency on challenging state academic achievement standards and state academic assessments.

 

What does Title I do for Students?

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

 

What do Title I Programs Generally Offer?

Title I programs generally offer:

-  Smaller classes or special instructional spaces

-  Additional teachers and aides

-  Opportunities for professional development for school staff

-  Extra 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 students’ regular instruction Title I schools:

-Identify the students at their school who need the most educational assistance based on 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 educationally disadvantaged students at their school.

-Measure student progress to determine the success of the Title I program for each student.

-Develop programs for each individual student in order to support/supplement regular classroom instruction.

To learn more about Title 1 Service, please read the Title 1 Handbook