Title I
Overview
Title I, Part A is a formula grant program that provides financial assistance to school districts and schools with high numbers or high percentages of children from low-income families. Title I is the largest program supporting elementary and secondary education in Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
The Title I, Part A program is intended to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards, regardless of economic status. Title I is the government’s attempt to provide all children with the opportunity to receive a fair, equitable and high-quality education, and to close the achievement gap.
These “supplemental” federal funds are used to:
- Accelerate instruction for struggling students,
- Provide professional development for teachers, paraprofessionals, and administrators
- Hire certified personnel
- Provide additional resources – technology, personnel, materials, instructional programs, software
- Encourage parent and family involvement
Carrillo has a school-wide Title 1 program. All students are Title I students and are eligible for services through Title I. Carrillo qualifies as a Title I school because we are a campus with a low-income enrollment 83%
Title I funds provide additional support to help all students succeed academically. At Carrillo we spend our Title I funds on:
- Extra teachers and staff to reduce class sizes and provide more individualized support
- Tutoring and intervention programs for students who need extra help in reading and math
- Instructional materials, technology, and resources to strengthen learning
- Professional development and training for teachers to improve instruction
- Parent and Family Engagement activities, such as workshops, meetings, and training sessions, that help families support their children’s learning at home
Parent and Family Engagement funds specifically allow parents to:
- Participate in school-related meetings and training sessions designed to increase student achievement (as outlined in the Every Student Succeeds Act, ESSA)
- Learn strategies to support their children academically
- Improve literacy and parenting skills
All documents available on the side navigation bar are in English, Spanish, and/or Vietnamese.
Parent and Family Engagement Policy Book
Title I - Parent & Family Engagement School Parent-Compact Toolkit Book
For questions, contact Julieta Ortiz - Title 1 Coordinator