Purpose
The purpose of Title I, Part A is to provide resources to schools and districts to ensure that all children have a fair, equitable, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and close educational achievement gaps.
Title I, Part A is intended to support LEAs in:
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Improving teaching by promoting effective instruction for at-risk children and for enriched and accelerated programs;
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Expanding eligibility of schools for schoolwide programs that serve all children;
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Encouraging school-based improvement planning;
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Establishing accountability based on results;
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Promoting meaningful parent and family engagement;
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Coordinating with health and social services agencies;
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Focusing resources on the schools with the highest percentage of students living in poverty.
Our goals as a Title 1 School:
Increase academic achievement
Provide direct instructional support to students
Provide professional development for teachers
Promote and support parent education and involvement through ongoing activities at school.
More information about it from the Aurora Public Schools website.