Title One

  • Purpose of Title I


    Tile 1 is a federal program that provides opportunities for the children served to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to meet challenging state content standards.

    Title 1 resources are distributed to schools where needs are the greatest, in amounts sufficient to make a difference in the improvement of instruction.

    Title 1 coordinates services with other educational services and, to the degree possible, with health and social service programs.

    Title 1 provides greater decision-making authority and flexibility within the schools and for teachers. However, greater responsibility for student performance is the exchange for this flexibility.