Title I/Student Achievement
Title I is one of the nation's oldest and largest federal programs supporting elementary and secondary education. More than 90 percent of school systems in the United States receive some sort of Title I funding.
Through Title I, the federal government disburses money to school districts based on the number of low-income families in each district as determined by census data. Each district uses its Title I money to supplement and improve regular education programs.
Title I is based on three important ideas:
- Every student should have the opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and to reach, at minimum, the level of “proficient” in regard to state academic standards and assessments.
- Local districts, schools, and parents know how to help their students succeed. The Title I program allows them to decide how to best use federal funds to implement research-based practices.
- Parents are partners in helping students achieve. They have the right to be involved in the design and operation of their school's Title I program and share with teachers the responsibility for helping their children succeed in school.
