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The Purpose of Title I

The purpose of Title I, Part A is to provide resources to schools and districts to ensure that all children have a fair, equitable, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and close educational achievement gaps.

Title I, Part A is intended to support LEAs in:

• Improving teaching by promoting effective instruction for at-risk children and for enriched and accelerated programs;
• Expanding eligibility of schools for schoolwide programs that serve all children;
• Encouraging school-based improvement planning;
• Establishing accountability based on results;
• Promoting meaningful parent and family engagement;
• Coordinating with health and social services agencies;
• Focusing resources on the schools with the highest percentage of students living in poverty.

·       To support scientifically-based programs and strategies

·       To provide professional development, supporting interventions in reading and math