Title programs

Parent Information

What is Title I? 
It is the largest federal assistance program for our nation’s schools. The program serves millions of children in elementary and secondary schools each year. 

Who does Title I serve? 
Title I serves children in eligible schools, ages 5-17, that are identified most in need of educational help to meet the state standards. 

How does Title I work? 
The federal government provides funding to the states each year for Title I. The State Educational Agencies (SEAs) send the money to school districts based on the number of low income families. The local school district identifies eligible schools and provides Title I resources.

What do Title I programs offer? 
The programs vary between schools, and may include smaller class sizes, additional teachers and assistants, additional training for staff, extra time for instruction, and  a variety of teaching methods and materials.

What is the role of parents in Title I? 
Parents are partners in their child’s education. To ensure parents are included in the Title I program, the law requires a written district parent involvement policy and school-parent compacts. Parents are encouraged to take part in the school’s efforts by serving on the Title I team, and attending yearly Title I meetings. 

How is a parent notified of their rights?
School districts must give parents information about the achievement of their child and the performance of their schools in a form they can understand.  “Parent’s right to know” provisions are sent to parents annually notifying them of the right to information about the credentials of their child’s teachers, as well as other pertinent information.

How can parents help their child? 
Parents can help in many ways such as limiting TV and electronic game time, reading to and with their child, providing a quiet place and materials to complete homework, take advantage of the public library and educational websites, and communicate often with the teacher.

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Federal Entitlements in PVUSD:

Title I, Part A:  Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged
Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) is the largest federal education program for elementary and secondary schools. This entitlement provides supplemental federal funds to districts for pupils in high-poverty schools.  “The purpose of the funds is to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at minimum, proficiency on challenging State academic achievement standards and state academic assessments.” (Sec.1001, NCLB)

Title II, Part A: Improving Teacher Quality State Grants
The Improving Teacher Quality State Grant Program provides grants to increase student academic achievement by improving teacher quality and getting more highly qualified teachers and principals into schools.  The program focuses on preparing, training and recruiting high-quality teachers and principals.

Title III, Part A:  Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students
The purpose of Title III is to develop educational programs that will help ensure that limited English proficient (LEP) children, including immigrant children, attain English proficiency, succeed at core academic subjects, and meet the same state academic content and student achievement standards expected of all children.

Title IV, Part A:  Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities
The Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities (SDFSC) program is the federal government’s primary vehicle for reducing violence and illegal drug, alcohol and tobacco use through education and prevention activities. 

Title V, Part A:  Promoting Informed Parental Choice and Innovative Programs
The Innovative Programs State Grants program focuses on providing flexible funds to states and local education agencies (LEAs) for innovative educational programs.  It is the only state grant that allows states and LEAs to use funds for any and all student populations in any and all schools.

Title VII, Subtitle B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act: Education for Homeless Children and Youths
The Education for Homeless Children and Youths program (EHCY)- a part of the larger McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act- awards formula grants to state educational agencies (SEAs). SEAs award subgrants to local educational agencies. The overall intent of the program is to remove legal, institutional and other barriers to homeless children’s participation in school and thereby give them the same opportunity to meet the same challenging achievement standards to which all children are held.

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Some Sources of Help:

The District Title I Coordinator directs the local Title I program.

Title I teachers, regular classroom teachers and counselors can help with questions and concerns about your child’s needs.

The principal can provide information about programs, rules and staff at the school.

The state Title I coordinator can provide information on current state programs and policies.

The U.S. Department of Education can provide information about current Title I and education laws. 

Call 1-800-USA-LEARN or visit www.ed.gov/

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