Title I ("Title One") is the federal program that provides funding to local school districts to improve the academic achievement of students. It is part of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act first passed in 1965, now called "No Child Left Behind". The goal of the program is to strengthen the reading and math skills of children who qualify for the program.
How Does a Student Qualify for Title I support?
There are several ways that a child can qualify for Title I. At least one of the following criteria is required:
Teacher observation and recommendation
Low running record scores
Low scores on a statewide exam
Low scores on End-of-Year assessments
Recommendation of the Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS) team
How does the program work?
The Title I program is designed to support a child with skills and concepts that are being taught in the classroom. It is not a replacement program. The type of instruction varies depending on the needs of individual students.
