Title I, officially known as "Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged," is the largest federal K-12 education program in the United States. Established in 1965 under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), its core mission is to provide supplemental funding to schools with high percentages of students from low-income families. The ultimate goal of the Title I program is to ensure all children have access to a high-quality education and to help close the achievement gaps between disadvantaged students and their peers. Funds are distributed to state and local educational agencies to improve educational programs and services, focusing on students who are failing or most at risk of failing to meet challenging state academic standards.
What are the Title I funds used for?
Title I funds are used for a variety of supplemental programs and personnel aimed at improving student achievement, particularly for at-risk students and in high-poverty schools.
Here is a breakdown of the planned uses for the Title I funds:
Salaries: Funding for intervention and at-risk positions.
Stipends: Providing Math Stipends at the High School level.
Support Services: Funding for the Communities in Schools at High School program.
Professional Development: Covering Contracted services for teacher training and professional development.
Regional Services: Contributing to Region 12 Services.
Student Support: Providing Homeless supplies.
Grant Management: Supporting and monitoring the grant through Grant support and monitoring.
Instructional Programs/Curriculum:
Lexia at Junior High (JH) & Elementary (Elem).
Leach’s Literacy Program at JH & Elem.
Math Curriculum and Coaching.
Title II, Part A: Supporting Effective Instruction
Title II, Part A, often called Supporting Effective Instruction, is a major federal grant program designed to improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other school leaders. The purpose is to increase student academic achievement by investing in high-quality professional learning, recruitment, and retention strategies. The funding helps ensure that all students, particularly those from low-income families and minority students, have access to effective educators.
Title II Fund Uses
The funds for your district are dedicated to professional growth and support:
Regional Services: Contributing to Region 12 Services (Co-ops).
Teacher Professional Development: Providing funding for various Teacher Professional Development activities.
Teacher Resources: Covering resources for educators, specifically Teacher Co-ops, Teacher resources (TEKS, DMAC, TexGuide).
IDEA B: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part B
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, IDEA Part B, is a core piece of federal legislation that governs how states and public agencies provide special education and related services to eligible children with disabilities from ages 3 through 21. Its main purpose is to ensure that all children with disabilities have access to a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) that emphasizes special education and related services designed to meet their unique needs and prepare them for further education, employment, and independent living.
IDEA B Fund Uses
The IDEA B funds in your district are used for direct services to support students with disabilities:
Personnel: Funding Teacher Salaries for special education staff.
Supplies: Providing supplies needed for special education programs and classrooms.
Homeless Reservation
In addition to the main grant programs, there is a Homeless Reservation of funds, which is often a required set-aside from the Title I, Part A grant (though your list separates it). These funds are specifically dedicated to meeting the immediate and supplemental educational needs of students experiencing homelessness, as required by the McKinney-Vento Act.
Homeless Reservation Fund Uses
Clothing and supplies, if needed.