Our school receives Title-1 funds, what is that?
Title I is a federal entitlement program that gives funds to schools in need based on student enrollment, the free and reduced lunch percentage for each school, and other informative data. The US Department of Education distributes Title 1 funds to State Departments of Education that, in turn, distribute the funds to individual school districts. Each school district divides its funding among qualifying schools based on their numbers of low-income children.
Alexander Elementary School receives federal “Title 1” funds to support a school-wide program. Schools receiving Title 1 money to support a school-wide program may use their funds to improve student achievement throughout their entire school; therefore every child benefits from the added services and programs, not just the students identified as eligible to participate based on economic status. All of the school staff focuses on upgrading the entire educational program and improving the achievement of all students, in particular, the lower-achieving ones.
In a Title 1 school, teachers, administrators, and school staff work together to:
Determination on how federal funds are used are made by a team that can include teachers, administrators, school committee members, parents and community members. Historically, Alexander Elementary has used its federal funds to enrich the education program through purchasing learning technologies, professional development for teachers/staff, curriculum materials, and health and physical education supplies; as well as activities such as theatre/play production, field trips, and family nights. Federal funds also support the position of a Title-I teacher, who is responsible for providing academic support to students in addition to the regular education program. Title-I is not Special Education nor is it a referral process for Special Education. It is meant to strengthen areas students need improvement in.
If you would like to provide input or comment on how ESEA grant funds are used at Alexander Elementary, email [email protected]
Title I is a federal entitlement program that gives funds to schools in need based on student enrollment, the free and reduced lunch percentage for each school, and other informative data. The US Department of Education distributes Title 1 funds to State Departments of Education that, in turn, distribute the funds to individual school districts. Each school district divides its funding among qualifying schools based on their numbers of low-income children.
Alexander Elementary School receives federal “Title 1” funds to support a school-wide program. Schools receiving Title 1 money to support a school-wide program may use their funds to improve student achievement throughout their entire school; therefore every child benefits from the added services and programs, not just the students identified as eligible to participate based on economic status. All of the school staff focuses on upgrading the entire educational program and improving the achievement of all students, in particular, the lower-achieving ones.
In a Title 1 school, teachers, administrators, and school staff work together to:
- Measure student progress using their state’s educational standards and local assessment data.
- Identify students most in need of educational support (regardless of family income) using assessment data and classroom performance.
- Set goals for student improvement.
- Implement strategies that support and supplement regular classroom instruction.
Determination on how federal funds are used are made by a team that can include teachers, administrators, school committee members, parents and community members. Historically, Alexander Elementary has used its federal funds to enrich the education program through purchasing learning technologies, professional development for teachers/staff, curriculum materials, and health and physical education supplies; as well as activities such as theatre/play production, field trips, and family nights. Federal funds also support the position of a Title-I teacher, who is responsible for providing academic support to students in addition to the regular education program. Title-I is not Special Education nor is it a referral process for Special Education. It is meant to strengthen areas students need improvement in.
If you would like to provide input or comment on how ESEA grant funds are used at Alexander Elementary, email [email protected]