Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of Title One?
Title One is intended to help schools with economically disadvantaged students to meet the state academic standards in core academic subjects. The General Services funds of Title One provide for supplemental instruction in reading and mathematics, pre-school programs, after-school programs, summer programs etc. Such programs are designed to reinforce regular school curriculum.

Who has used Title One funds?
Nationwide more than 50 thousand schools and over 12.5 million students are receiving supplemental services from Title One funding. Programs serve the full range of pre-school through high school, with 65% serving children from grades one through six.

What schools are eligible for Title One funds?
Schools with an economically disadvantaged student population of 40% or greater are eligible for Title One funds to implement school-wide programs. These programs can serve all children in the participating school.

Schools with less than 40% of economically disadvantaged children are still able to access Title One funds for targeted uses. These funds are used for children who are failing or those most at risk of not meeting state academic standards.

Federal funds are directed to the states based largely on census poverty estimates and education costs. Local agencies (typically school districts) target these funds to meet the needs of schools with high poverty rates.

How are General Services delivered?
General Services are most frequently delivered on campus and during regular school operating hours. Service providers, such as Bright Futures Learning, are brought in to provide instruction, materials and systems to deliver supplemental education.

How does a school obtain Title One funds?

What are the requirements for the use of Title One funds?