Title I
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:
Improving teaching by promoting effective instruction for at-risk children and for enriched and accelerated programs;
Expanding eligibility of schools for schoolwide programs that serve all children;
Encouraging school-based improvement planning;
Establishing accountability based on results;
Promoting meaningful parent and family engagement;
Coordinating with health and social services agencies;
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.