Title 1 Overview Title I, the cornerstone of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), is the largest federal education program. Its intent is to help ensure that all children have the opportunity to obtain a high quality education and reach proficiency on challenging State academic content and performance standards. Title I began with the passage of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965, which provided federal funding for high-poverty schools to help students who are behind academically and at risk of falling behind. Services can include hiring reading specialists, tutors, technology assistants and additional teachers to reduce class size; purchasing instructional equipment, materials and supplies; providing parental training sessions; extending the school day and providing professional learning. Funding supports Title I Schoolwide programs and Targeted Assistance programs, depending on the level of students that receive free- and reduced-price lunch in the school and how the school wants to function. The district has flexibility in determining the poverty level for qualifying schools to receive Title I funding. The minimum federal requirement is 40% of students receiving free- or reduced-price lunch. Schoolwide programs have flexibility in using their Title I funds, in conjunction with other funds in the school, to upgrade the operation of the entire school. Schoolwide programs must conduct a comprehensive needs assessment, identify and commit to specific goals and strategies that address those needs, create a comprehensive plan and conduct an annual review of the effectiveness of the Schoolwide program that is revised as needed. School-wide Programs:
All three PK-8 schools in Alleghany County have been designated as Title I Schoolwide Programs (see below for Title I School List).
Title I School List: Glade Creek Elementary Piney Creek Elementary Sparta Elementary | Title 1 Components All Title I schools must complete as comprehensive needs assessment that drives all aspects of school operations.
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