Goals

• Improve literacy and math skills
• Promote critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Encourage family involvement in the education of children

Funding and Program Models - Title I funds are allocated to each state, and the states, in turn, allocate funds to local school systems based on the percentage of low income families. Spotsylvania County Schools use Title I funds to serve students in kindergarten through grade 5 to provide additional reading and math support. Title I serves schools with two models:

• Schoolwide Programs focus on schools’ overall educational programs to raise academic achievement for all students.
• Targeted Assistance Programs provide services to a select group of students identified as having the greatest need in literacy or math development.

 
Title I Schools - Title I schools include parents, teachers, administrators, and support staff who work to:

• Promote partnerships with parents and the community
• Identify students most in need of educational suppport
• Set goals for improvement
• Measure student progress, using state and local standards
• Provide academic assistance that supplements regular classroom instruction
• Provide opportunities for professional development for school staff