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All About Title 1

  • What does it mean to be a Title 1 School?

    Being a Title I school means receiving federal funding (Title I dollars) to supplement the school’s existing programs.  These dollars are used for:

    • Identifying students experiencing academic difficulties and providing timely assistance to help these students meet the State’s challenging content standards.
    • Purchasing supplemental staff, programs, materials, supplies, etc.
    • Conducting parent and family engagement meetings, trainings, and activities.

    Being a Title I school also means parent and family involvement and knowing their rights under ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) .

    What does Title I provide for parents/guardians?

    Title I provides opportunities for parents to develop plans and be engaged with the school and district, and to work as partners in supporting student academic success.  Please contact Mrs. Thorington with any questions or suggestions.  

    Which students does Title I Serve and what do Title 1 programs offer?
    Since Pick Elementary is a full Title 1 school, we strive to support every student on campus. Most importantly, the Title 1 program helps to serve students who have demonstrated that extra assistance could impact their academic achievement. It also helps to provide parent and family engagement opportunities such as Literacy Nights, Math Nights, and numerous other school activities.

    Title I programs can offer:

    • Additional teachers and/or tutors
    • Opportunities for professional development for school staff
    • Extra time for teaching Title I students the skills they need
    • A variety of supplementary teaching methods
    • Additional teaching materials which supplement a student’s regular instruction
    • A variety of opportunities for parents and families to stay informed and be involved and engaged with the school in supporting their child’s educational experience

    How does our school receive Title I money?
    First, the federal government provides funding to each state. Then, each State Educational Agency sends money to school districts. The amount of money each school receives is determined by the number of students who receive free/reduced meals attending that school. Finally, Title I schools:

    • Identify the students who would benefit most from additional educational assistance based on specific criteria. Students do NOT have to be from low-income families to receive Title I services.
    • Set goals and make plans for improving the skills of academically at-risk students at their school.
    • Measure student progress to determine the success of the Title I program for each student.
    • Develop programs for each individual student based on their achievement data in order to support/supplement regular classroom instruction.