Title I

The purpose of Title I is to ensure that all children have a fair, equal and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on challenging state academic achievement standards and state academic assessments.

Title I is part of the federal Every Student Success Act (ESSA) which was signed into law December 10, 2015, reauthorizing the 50-year-old Elementary and Secondary Education Act and revising many provisions of what was known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB). The Elementary and Secondary Education Act is the United States’ national education law and longstanding commitment to equal opportunity for all students.

Title I, Part A provides financial assistance to local education agencies (LEAs) and schools with high numbers or high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

School-Level Family Engagement Policy 

A Title I School-Level Family Engagement Policy is a plan to create a partnership between families and the school to support student achievement. It involves developing a school-parent compact for shared responsibility, ensuring two-way communication, providing resources to help parents support their child's learning, and offering opportunities for families to be involved in the school in meaningful ways.

Family Engagement School Compact

A Title I Family Engagement School Compact is a written agreement that outlines the shared responsibilities between parents, students, and school staff to support student academic achievement. This compact is a requirement of Title I of the Every Student Succeeds Act and details how the school and families will partner to help students meet challenging state standards.