Title I, Part A

Title I, Part A, provides resources to help ensure that all children have the opportunity to receive a quality education, resulting in their attainment of high academic standards. Title I targets resources to districts and schools whose needs are the greatest. The program is the largest ESEA program supporting both elementary and secondary education. The USDE allocates funds based on census poverty rates from ages 5 through 17. Essentially, Title I focuses on providing additional instructional time in the areas of reading and math. Eligibility is based on statutory formulas.

Ways in which schools and districts can use Title I dollars include:

• Extended-time programs (such as before/after school programs, summer school)
• Parent Involvement
• Professional development
• Support for scientifically-based programs and strategies

Even though the amount of Title I funds a school and district may receive is based on poverty rates, the children that benefit from the program(s) are not, necessarily, just students of poverty. Rather, Title I programs work to address the needs of a school's lowest performing students and those students found to be at most risk for not meeting state academic standards.

No Child Left Behind brought greater accountability to Title I states, districts, and schools for improving the academic achievement of all students and turning around low-performing schools. These and other changes to the Title I program required all stakeholders in school communities to work together to help close achievement gaps and ensure that all students in Colorado can meet the state's high academic standards. Facts about Title I in Colorado

Major Topics

Title IA Reward Schools

High Growth Title I Schools

Office Hours

School and District Supports

• School Improvement Tiered Intervention Grant Program

• School Improvement Support Grant RFP - word

• School Improvement Support Budget Template - excel

• School Improvement Support Webinar Power Point

Accountability

• Accountability Reports
• Unified Improvement Planning

Related Information

• Annual Report to the Public - Requirements
• Awards and Recognition
• Committee of Practitioners
• Comparability
• Equitable Services to Nonpublic School Students - pdf
• Equitable Services to Nonpublic School Students - Frequently Asked Questions - pdf
• NCLB Allocations to Districts
• Nonpublic School Neighboring District Letter template - word
• Public School Choice
• Regulations and Guidance
• Schoolwide Program
• Standards Based Teaching  Learning Cycle
• Supplemental Educational Services
• Targeted Assistance Program
• Title I School Lists

For Additional Information Contact:

Trish Boland
303-866-6998
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