Enhancing Education Through Title I Funding
Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 provides additional funding to schools to support student learning opportunities, ensure quality education for all students, and increase family engagement. These funds are used for supplemental instruction, hiring additional teachers, providing extra programs, and purchasing resources. Additionally, Title I funds support parent/family engagement activities, such as orientations, open houses, and parent group meetings. Evidence of impact shows improvements in student proficiency and growth rates on NYS assessments.
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What is Title I? Part A Elementary and Secondary Education Act, 1965 Provides additional funding to schools to o support additional learning opportunities for students; o ensure that all students have the chance to receive a high- quality education; o increase family engagement
Administration of Grants Rules of thumb: Expenditures must be reasonable and necessary to carry out the goals of the grant Allowable under the intent of the grant Must be in additional to required instructional services provided to students as part of their regular school day
How are Title I funds used at my school? Supplemental Instruction Hiring of additional Reading or Intervention Teachers Providing after school, Saturday or break programs Purchasing of additional resources to support student learning (books, software, supplies and materials) The school should Notify parents if their child is participating in extra programs and update parents on their child s progress Offer information about the professional qualifications of their child s teacher Notify parents on the achievement of their child on NYS assessments
How are Title I funds used at my school? Parent/Family Engagement Activities Orientations Open House Parent Group Meetings Parent Center Resources More The school should Have a parent group and school- based planning team with parents on it Invite parents to participate activities at the school, including developing school improvement plans Communicate with parents in the language that the parent prefers
Evidence of Impact 2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 2019 ELA 7.6% ELA 11.4% ELA 13.2% Rate of students demonstrating proficiency on 3 8 NYS Assessments Math 7.9% Math 10.7% Math 13.0% ELA - 45.0% ELA - 47.8% ELA - 49.8% (projected) Rate of students demonstrating growth on 3 8 NYS Assessments Math - 46.6% Math - 49.9% Math - 56.3% (projected) 56.8% 59.3% 63.0% (preliminary) Graduation Rate (4-Year Cohort, August Graduation Included) Source: RCSD Office of Accountability; September 2019
Lauren McKoy, Director of Grants for Academic Programs lauren.mckoy@rcsdk12.org Questions? Khadijah Muhammad, Director of Community/Parent Involvement khadijah.muhammad@rcsdk12.org
