Being a Title I school means receiving federal funding (Title I dollars) to supplement the school’s existing programs.  These dollars are used for…

• Identifying students experiencing academic difficulties and providing timely assistance to help these students meet the State’s challenging content standards.
• Purchasing supplemental staff/programs/materials/supplies
• Conducting parental Involvement meetings/trainings/activities
• Recruiting/Hiring/Retaining Certified and Effective Teachers

Any District with a Title I Allocation exceeding $500,000 is required by law to set aside 1% of it’s Title I allocation for parental involvement.

Of that 1%, 5% may be reserved at the District for system-wide initiatives related to parental involvement.  The remaining 95% must be allocated to all Title I schools in the District.  Therefore each Title I school receives its portion of the 95% to implement school-level parental involvement.

You, as Title I parents, have the right to be involved in how this money is spent.

The District Title I Plan addresses how the District will use Title I funds throughout the school system .  Topics include:

• Student academic assessments 
• Additional assistance provided struggling students
• Coordination and integration of federal funds and programs
• School programs including migrant, pre-school, school choice, and supplemental educational services as applicable.
• Parental Involvement Strategies, including the District Parent and Family Engagement Plan  

You, as a Title I Parent, have a right to be involved in the development of the District Title I Plan.

This plan addresses how the District will implement the parental involvement requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).  It includes…

• The District’s expectations for parents
• How the District will involve parents in decision-making
• How the District will work to build the schools’ and parents’ capacity for strong parental involvement to improve student academic achievement 

 You, as Title I parents, have the right to be involved in the development of this plan.

The SWP is your school’s Schoolwide Plan and includes:

• A Needs Assessment and Summary of Data 
• Goals and Strategies to Address Academic Needs of Students 
• Professional Development Needs
• Coordination of Resources/Comprehensive Budget 
• The School’s Parental Involvement Plan

You, as Title I parents, have the right to be involved in the development of this plan.

This plan addresses how the school will implement the parental involvement requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).  Components include…

• How parents can be involved in decision-making and activities 
• How parental involvement funds are being used
• How information and training will be provided to parents
• How the school will build capacity in parents and staff for strong parental involvement  

You, as Title I parents, have the right to be involved in the development of your school’s Parent and Family Engagement Plan.

The compact is a commitment from the school, the parent, and the student to share in the responsibility for improved academic achievement.

You, as Title I Parents, have the right to be involved in the development of the School-Parent Compact

Evaluation Requirements

• Conduct annually
• Conduct with Title I parents
• Analyze Content and Effectiveness of the current plan
• Identify Barriers to parental involvement

Data/Input may include…

• Parent Survey (Required)
• Focus Groups
• Parent Advisory Committees