Title I

Part A (Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged) Section 1003a

The goal of Title I, Part A is to ensure that all children have meaningful access to a fair, equitable, and high-quality education, and to reduce gaps in academic achievement. Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as revised by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), provides financial support to local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools with high numbers or percentages of children from low-income families. This funding helps ensure that all students can meet rigorous academic standards. Title I funds support social-emotional learning, supplemental instruction in reading and math, additional teaching staff, instructional materials, and extended learning opportunities such as after-school and summer programs to enhance and reinforce the regular school curriculum.

Parent School Compact

The Parent School Compact is developed by each school with input from parents. It outlines expectations for teachers, parents, and students in order to focus on increasing the academic achievement of all students. Teachers review the compact with students and parents during the school year.

Types of Programs

2025-2026 Title I Schools

The following elementary schools with Free and Reduced Meal rates have been identified to receive Title I supplemental funds and operate a Title I program:

  • John Humbird Elementary School - 87.19%
  • South Penn Elementary School - 80.04%
  • West Side Elementary School - 73.83%
  • Westernport Elementary School - 70.56%
  • George's Creek Elementary School - 70.22%
  • Cash Valley Elementary School - 62.78%
  • Beall Elementary School - 61.20%

2025-2026 ATSI Schools (Additional Targeted Support and Improvement) 

  • Beall Elementary School
  • Braddock Middle School
  • Cresaptown Elementary School
  • Fort Hill High School
  • John Humbird Elementary School
  • Washington Middle School
  • Westmar Middle School
  • West Side Elementary School

MSDE Additional Targeted Support and Improvement Schools

Schoolwide Title I Program

  • Criteria

    • At least 40% of the student population is eligible for Free and Reduced Meals (FARMS)
    • Title I funds are used to upgrade the educational program so that the education for ALL children is improved
    • All children are eligible for Title I services

    Program Components

    • Comprehensive needs assessment of the entire school, which focuses on the achievement of students on the state academic content and achievement standards
    • Schoolwide reform strategies that are evidence based and are designed to address the needs of all students and especially the low achieving students
    • Strategies to increase parent/family/stakeholder engagement
    • Plans to assist preschool children in their transition from early childhood programs to elementary school
    • Coordination and integration of federal, state, and local services and programs including violence prevention, nutrition, housing, Head Start, adult education, vocational and technical education, and job training

    Each Title I school develops a Title I plan which has all of the Title I components and may be viewed on each school's website.  Title I plans are available in each school office for parent/community review and comment.  Annually, principals review the Title I schoolwide program with parents.

    What is a Title I Targeted Assistance Program?

  • Academic need may be determined through screening (which may include parent referrals), achievement tests, teacher referrals, attendance, scores etc. 

  • Services include reading and mathematics for students with the greatest academic need.

  • Professional development may be offered to teachers working with students who receive services.

  • Ongoing communication and resources are made available for parents/guardians of students receiving targeted assistance services.