Title I
Key to Success?
North Carolina and No Child Left Behind
Parental Involvement Policy
What is Title I?
Title I is the largest single federal funding source for education. It is intended to help ensure all students have the opportunity to get a good education and meet academic standards.
About half of the schools in NC receive Title I funding. All 115 NC school districts receive funding.
Eleven elementary schools, as well as the alternative school, in Stokes County receive Title I funding: Francisco, Germanton, King, Lawsonville, London, Meadowbrook Alternative School, Mount Olive Elementary School, Nancy Reynolds, Pine Hall, Pinnacle, Sandy Ridge, and Walnut Cove.
How is Title I Eligibility Determined?
Each school's free and reduced lunch percentages are used as the criteria of eligibility for receiving Title I funds.
Two Types of Eligibility
- Targeted Assisted - May serve only students who have the greatest need for academic assistance as determined by multiple criteria
- Schoolwide - May serve all students within in the school; may upgrade the operation of the entire school
Targeted Assisted versus Schoolwide
- In order to qualify as a targeted assisted school, the school’s free and reduced lunch percentage must be at least 35%
- In order to qualify for schoolwide status, at least 40% of the school’s total enrollment must qualify for free and reduced lunch.
Flexible Use of Funds
Schools that qualify for schoolwide status may use their funds to pay for educational programs that will benefit the entire school population which includes:
- At Risk
- Academically Gifted
- Exceptional Children
- Limited English Proficient
What Kinds of Services?
- Additional teachers to reduce class size
- Tutoring
- Teacher assistants and other support staff
- Purchase of materials, supplies, equipment
- Prekindergarten programs
- Professional development for teachers and staff
- Workshops/parental involvement activities for parents