The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 significantly raised
expectations for all schools in that all students will meet or
exceed standards. Title I programs provide technical assistance,
resources, and program monitoring of local education agencies to
ensure that all children have an opportunity to obtain a high
quality education and to achieve proficiency on high academic
standards.
Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQs)
How long
have schools been given Title I funds?
Title I was enacted in April 11, 1965, as a part of the Elementary
and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). As a mandate of the Act, funds
are authorized for professional development, instructional
materials, resources to support educational programs, and parent
involvement promotion. The ESEA was reauthorized with the No Child
Left Behind Act of 2001.
What is
the purpose of Title I?
The purpose is to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and
significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education. It was
intended to help close the achievement gap between schools in
affluent neighborhoods and schools from underprivileged
neighborhoods.
How is a
school eligible to receive Title I money?
The federal government measures a school’s poverty level by the
number of students receiving free or reduced lunch. A school who has
more than 40% of the student population on free or reduced lunch
qualifies to have a Title I program. All of Vallivue’s schools are
designated as Title I schools; however, only our elementary schools
are receiving Title I funds.
How might Title I help my child? A child attending a Title I school in Vallivue may receive assistance
in reading or math from a Title I teacher or paraprofessional. Title
I funds are also used to fund additional paraprofessionals, who
assist teachers with instruction. This allows teachers and
paraprofessionals to work in smaller groups or one-on-one with
students. Students also benefit from the training teachers receive
in or curriculum materials that is paid for with Title I funds.
How is a
child eligible for Title I services?
All children attending a Title I school operating as a school-wide
program are eligible to receive services from Title I. All of the
Vallivue schools are operating as a school-wide program; therefore,
all students are considered Title I students. How Title I resources
and staff are used in a school-wide program is decided by the school
leadership team and guided by the school-wide program plan.
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