Title I

Purpose of the Title I, Part A Program:

The purpose of Title I, Part A is to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards, regardless of economic status. Title I is the government's attempt to provide all children with the opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education, and to close the achievement gap.

ESSA divides Title I into five parts:

Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Education Agencies (LEAs)
State Assessment Grants
Education of Migrant Children
Prevention & Intervention Programs for Children and Youth Who are Neglected, Delinquent, or At-Risk
Flexibility for Equitable Per-Pupil Funding

Visit the External Funding Titles I, II & IV Department website for additional information.