New to Title I!

The Title I office is excited to announce that they will be able to support some new schools for the 2009-2010 school year!   Due to President Obama’s stimulus funds we are able to support Brooklyn Park, Glen Burnie Park, Glendale, Maryland City, Marley, and Woodside Elementary Schools.  The additional funds will help to provide additional materials of instruction, afterschool programs, and parent involvement opportunities to increase student achievement.   We look forward to working with these schools and the community members that they serve!

 What is Title I?

Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides financial assistance to state and local educational agencies to meet the needs of at-risk children. The goal of Title I is to provide instructional services and activities to meet the needs of disadvantaged children identified as failing or most at risk of failing the state’s challenging performance standards.

Title I Law - http://www.ed.gov/programs/titleiparta/index.html

How Will Title I Help My Child?

The Title program will provide your child with extra educational assistance beyond the regular classroom. In most cases these additional services will include all or some of the following services:

• Smaller classes or special instructional spaces.
• Additional teachers and aides.
• Opportunities for professional development for school staff.
• Extra time for teaching Title I students the skills they need.
• A variety of supplementary teaching methods.
• An individualized program for students.
• Additional teaching materials which supplement their regular instruction.
   

How Do Schools Receive Title I Funds?

The federal government provides funding to each state.  State educational agencies send this money to school districts.  The number of low-income students attending each school is the determining factor for how much money each school will receive, if any.