Title I is a federal program in the United States designed to improve educational opportunities for disadvantaged students. It is part of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), first enacted in 1965 and later reauthorized as the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) in 2015.
The primary goals of Title I are to:
Provide financial assistance to schools with high percentages of students from low-income families
Close the achievement gap between high and low-performing students
Ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education
Title I funds can be used for various purposes, including:
Hiring additional teachers and support staff
Providing professional development for educators
Purchasing instructional materials and technology
Implementing parent and family engagement programs
Schools receiving Title I funds must develop comprehensive plans to improve student achievement and regularly assess their progress toward meeting these goals.
