Title I is the largest federally funded educational program.  The program provides financial assistance to local schools with high percentages of children from low-income families.  The purpose of Title I is to provide opportunities for all children to meet the challenging state performance standards.  In addition to ensuring that every child receives a quality education, Title I programs also place emphasis on building relationships between school and families.  

Berea Elementary School proudly receives Title I funds to help ensure our students find academic success.  We use our Title I funds to provide accelerated and enriched academic initiatives to students while also stressing parental involvement in the total school program. 

What Happens At A Title I School?

Overall, the teachers, administrators, and other school staff at Berea Elementary work to:

• • identify students most in need of educational help (regardless of income)

  • measure student progress using state and local standards

  • set goals for improvement

  • implement research-based instructional programs that supplement regular classroom instruction

  • improve professional knowledge and skills through continuing education

  • hire additional teachers and support staff

  • involve parents in all aspects of the school’s Title I program