The purpose of Title I, Part A is to provide financial assistance to schools across the country, with high percentages of low income children, to help ensure they meet challenging academic standards.
For example, Title I funds are used to support extra instruction in reading and mathematics, as well as, after school tutoring and/or summer programs that extend and reinforce the regular school curriculum.
The purpose of Title II is to provide supplemental activities that strengthen the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other school leaders which includes:
Increase student achievement
Improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other school leaders
Increase the number of teachers, principals, and other school leaders who are effective in improving student academic achievement in schools
Provide low-income and minority students greater access to effective teachers, principals, and other school leaders.
Each Charter with a poverty rate above 40% may use Title I funds, along with other federal, state, and local funds to upgrade the instructional program for the entire school. In a School-wide Program, all students are eligible to receive services, and may use instructional goods and materials that are purchased with Title I funds. In addition, Title I funded personnel may work with all students.
Provide opportunities for ALL children, including each of the subgroups of students to meet the challenging State academic standards
Strengthen/Enhance the academic program in the school, increase the amount and quality of learning time, and help provide an enriched and accelerated curriculum, which may include programs, activities, and courses necessary to provide a well-rounded education
Address the needs of all children in the school, but particularly the needs of those at risk of not meeting the challenging State academic standards
Note: All activities, strategies, and interventions included in the SWP shall be evidence-based