Title I

Every Student Succeeds Act

 Title I is a federally funded program that provides supplemental funds to schools to assist eligible students in meeting their educational goals. The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015 reauthorizes the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), the nation’s education law and longstanding commitment to equal opportunity for all students. Will County School District 92’s Title I program focuses on early intervention at the preschool level and elementary supplemental programs in reading, math, student engagement, 21st-century skills, andsocial-emotional learning.

The previous version of the law, the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, highlighted where students were making progress and where they needed additional support, regardless of race, income, zip code, disability, home language, or background. The new law (ESSA) builds on key areas of progress in recent years, madepossible by educators, communities, parents, and students nationwide.

 

How are Title funds used?

 Schoolwide I Programs support all students in the school. Title I is not a standalone program but is coordinated with other district, state, and federal programs to drive improved school achievement. Title I funds provide additional student programs, extensive professional development for teachers, and various parent and family programs.

Targeted Assistance Programs may only support students at risk of not meeting their educational goals measured by district and state assessments. Title I is not a standalone program but is coordinated with other district, state, and federal programs to drive improved school achievement. Title I funds provideadditional student, teacher, and parent resources and extensive professional development for teachers in our schools.

Elementary schools whose percentage of students qualify for free and/or reduced-priced lunches fall above the district average qualify for a Targeted Assistance Program, which gives additional federal funds for supplemental programs for any student at risk of not meeting his or her educational goals. Funding is provided above and beyond what the school would typically receive and is used for:

 

-   Teaching Assistants to provide additional reading and math support

-   Student and teacher support materials and intervention programs

-   Additional computers for students to use in Title I programs

-   After-school academic clubs

-   Training and workshops for teachers

-   Programs and materials that promote parental involvement and family literacy

-   Free Preschool for qualifying students

 

Which Schools are Title I?

Walsh School (Targeted Program)

Reed School (Targeted Program)

Ludwig School (TargetedProgram)

Oak Prairie Jr. High School (Targeted Program)

 

Additional information can be found on the Illinois State Board of Education’s website, www.isbe.net.