Title 1 District Staff

Jessica Libbee-Director of Grants and Federal Programs
Rita Isaacson-Title I Secretary
Karen Bear-Title I Parent Liaison

What is Title 1?

Title I, Part A (Title IA) is a federal program that gives extra funding to schools to help all children succeed, especially those who need the most support. If a school has a lot of families with low income, it can receive Title I funds to help improve student learning. This money is used to provide things like extra teachers, tutoring, learning materials, and special programs in reading and math. The goal is to make sure every child has the same chance to do well in school. Title I also encourages schools to work closely with parents and families, because your involvement plays an important role in your child’s education.

How Title I Supports Schools

• Provides Federal Funding: Offers financial assistance to schools with high numbers or percentages of children from low-income families.

• Improves Academic Achievement: Aims to ensure all children meet challenging state academic standards.

• Supports Supplemental Programs: Funds extra instruction in reading, math, and other core subjects beyond the regular curriculum.

• Funds Staff and Resources: Can be used to hire additional teachers, paraprofessionals, and support staff or purchase educational materials and technology.

• Offers Professional Development: Supports training for teachers and staff to improve instructional practices and student outcomes.

• Encourages Family Engagement: Requires schools to involve parents in their children’s education and decision-making processes.

• Targets At-Risk Students: Provides services for students who are struggling academically or are at risk of failing.

• Supports Schoolwide or Targeted Programs: 

  • Schoolwide Programs: Allow schools with 40% or more low-income students to use Title I funds to upgrade the entire educational program.

  • Targeted Assistance Programs: Focus funds specifically on identified students who need the most academic help.

• Monitors Accountability: Requires schools and districts to use data to assess performance and make improvements.