What is TITLE I?

Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) provides financial assistance to states and school districts to meet the needs of educationally at-risk students. The goal of Title I is to provide extra instructional services and activities which support students identified as failing or most at risk of failing the state’s challenging performance standards in mathematics, reading, and writing. 

Which schools does Title I Serve?

The program serves students in elementary and secondary (middle and high) schools who have demonstrated that extra assistance is needed. Title I also serves students who attend private schools. Currently, all elementary, middle, and high schools in Bibb County (with the exception of Springdale Elementary) are listed as School-wide Title One Schools. 

How does our school receive Title I money?

First, the federal government provides funding to each state. 

Then, each State Educational Agency sends money to its school districts. How much money each school receives is determined by the number of low-income students attending that school.

Title I programs generally offer:

• 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 a  student’s regular instruction

At Porter Elementary: 

Title I funds are used to help all students.  Opportunities funded by Title I at Porter are:  Additional math teacher, computers & technology equipment, staff development for teachers, and other materials and resources for enhancing instructions.