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Title I

 

 

TITLE I

Improving your Child’s Education

 

Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESEA) provides financial assistance to local educational agencies (LEAs) 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 Office of Basic Skills and Compensatory Education oversees programs in Basic Skills, Gifted and Talented, Career and Technical Education, Family and Community Engagement and the education of students who qualify for services under the McKinney Vento Act.

 

 

Title I...What is it?

Title I is the oldest and largest federally- funded education program in the U.S. Schools and students across the country benefit greatly from Title I program.

Here's what you need to know about Title I:

  • The Purpose of Title I is to provide all children with a fair, equal , high-quality education. Title I programs are especially beneficial for students who are struggling.
  • Title I provides financial assistants to schools and students who need it the most schools with high percentages of disadvantaged students and students who are considered "at risk"
  • Title I schools encourage parent involvement. They understand that while in-school programs can help students a great deal, nothing is more crucial to a child's success than the support of a parent. 

 

How is Title I used in South River?

South River uses this funding to upgrade our entire educational program by focusing on our lowest achieving students. Our schools spend this money by providing supplemental educational resources for students, basic skills teachers, extended school day programs (learning time before/after school and in the summer), and parental involvement initiatives such as family literacy and math nights. To qualify for funding, South River is required to have highly qualified teachers and develop and revise school wide plans for achievement, parent involvement policy and parent/teacher/student compact annually.

 Here are some common ways Title I funds are used to support the academic achievement of all students and improve a school's educational program.

  • Additional Faculty and Staff- Schools can hire additional teachers and /or aides to provide instruction for individuals or small groups.
  • Tutoring and intervention- Title I funds may be used to implement tutoring programs that provide struggling students with extra support.
  • Professional development- Schools can use Title I funds to provide teachers and staff with additional training to enhance and improve their instructional strategies.
  • Extended learning opportunities- Funds can be used for after-school programs, summer school, or extended school-day programs.
  • Supplemental materials- Schools often use Title I funds to purchase educational materials, textbooks, and other resources to meet their students' unique needs and improve the quality of instructions.
  • Parent involvement programs- Title I funds are often used to encourage parent involvement in their child's education, aiming to strengthen the home- school connection.   

 

Parents are an important part of the Title I team!

 

Be Active in your Title 1 School!

  • Attend back to school nights, Title 1 annual meetings and events, parent-teacher conferences, I&RS meetings, and family literacy and math nights. 

  •  Communicate with teachers regularly.

  •  Ensure that your child is getting enough sleep, eating properly, and doing homework.

  •   Ensure that your child attends school every day and on time.

 

 

IMPORTANT LINKS:

https://www.state.nj.us/education/title1/

https://www.state.nj.us/education/ESSA/