Title I

Title I Part A of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides financial assistance to districts and schools with high numbers or high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards. The priorities of Title I are to:

• Strengthen the core program in schools and provide academic and/or support services to low-achieving students at preschool, elementary, middle, and high school levels.

• Provide evidence-based programs that enable participating students to achieve the learning standards of the state curriculum frameworks.

• Elevate the quality of instruction by providing eligible staff with substantial opportunities for professional development.

• Involve parents/guardians of participating public and private school children as active partners in their children's education at school through open, meaningful communication, training, and, as appropriate, inclusion in decision-making processes.