Title 1 Information for Joseph Ferderbar ES
Title I, Part A, is a federal program that provides supplemental funding to school districts and schools with high percentages of low-income students to help them meet state academic standards and close achievement gaps.
Purpose:
Title I aims to provide all children with a fair, equitable, and high-quality education, particularly those from low-income families, by addressing achievement gaps.
Funding:
Title I provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts and schools.
Allocation:
Title I allocations to state education agencies and local education agencies (LEAs) are based on poverty estimates, and within-LEA allocations to schools are based on school poverty rates.
Programs:
Schoolwide Programs: Schools with at least 40% of students from low-income families can use Title I funds for schoolwide programs that serve all students to raise the achievement of the lowest-achieving students.
Targeted Assistance Programs: Schools with less than 40% of students from low-income families can use Title I funds for targeted assistance programs that focus on specific students who are struggling or at risk of failing.
Services:
Title I funds can be used for a variety of activities, including additional instructional staff, research-based instructional materials, extended learning opportunities, professional development, and parental involvement activities.