Title I – Improving Basic Programs
The Title I program is designed to help children meet high academic standards by participating in schoolwide assistance programs. School-based decision-making, professional development, and parent involvement are important components of the Title I program.
The purpose of TITLE I is to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high quality education and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on State Academic Achievement Standards and State Academic Assessments. TITLE I is the largest federal education program and provides financial assistance to eligible schools. The goal of TITLE I is to provide instructional services and activities to meet the needs of disadvantaged children identified as most at risk of failing the state’s challenging performance standards.
Schoolwide Assistance Programs use Title I funds to upgrade the entire educational program of the school. Title I funds can be used to serve all children in a school-wide program.
Ferguson-Florissant currently has 22 Title I Schoolwide sites. After a review of data, each school determines the use of funds in consultation with stakeholders.
School wide End of Year Evaluations are completed in each Title I school annually to review and analyze data to determine the effectiveness of programming, strengths/weaknesses, and possible improvements or recommendations.
Parent Involvement is an important aspect of TITLE I. As a parent, you can influence your child’s success in school. We encourage you to be actively involved in your child’s education and assist in your child’s learning. As parents, you are partners in your child’s education. Serve as a role model; show your child that you support his/her education. The Parent Involvement Policy for the Ferguson-Florissant School District was jointly developed with parental participation to meet the combined needs of parents, students, and schools. The Policy is distributed to all parents of TITLE I students. For a copy of the policy, contact your school. Each TITLE I school will develop a SchoolParent Compact. This written agreement is between the school and a parent and will identify activities that the parent, the entire school staff, and the student will undertake to build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve high academic standards. You can help by monitoring your child’s attendance, making sure homework is complete, attending parent/teacher conferences, and volunteering at school
Schoolwide Title I Plans:
